Fr. Kibirige described Namaganda as a true hero whose bravery and selflessness deserve national recognition. He recalled that during the night of April 14, 2008, a devastating fire engulfed Nassolo Dormitory at Buddo Junior School. As Uganda marks this year’s Heroes’ Day, a Catholic priest in Lugazi Diocese has called on the government to consider […]
“We want this to be a memorable occasion for our parish and community. We invite everyone to join us as we begin this important journey of building a new church,” Fr. Kibirige said. The Parish Priest of St. Andrew Kaggwa Kichwa Mpoma Parish, Rev. Fr. Denis Kibirige, has invited parishioners, friends of the parish, and […]
In a dramatic turn of events, Prophetess Mercy admitted before local leaders and members of the public that their three children including the twins were not biologically fathered by Bishop Mugisha. Residents and members of a Pentecostal church in Lyantonde District were left stunned after a bishop’s wife publicly revealed that her husband is not […]
“You cannot say that you have sh158bn to purchase cars for Members of Parliament and then claim that you do not have sh28bn to pay medical interns’ allowances, with the excuse that it would crush the economy,” Archbishop Kaziimba said. By Sadiiki Adams The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen […]
Kazimba maintained that the shrine’s identity is inseparable from its historical significance and that attempts to rename it distort the story of the martyrs. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, has dismissed claims by some individuals seeking to rename the Uganda Martyrs Site from Namugongo to Nakiyanja, insisting that the […]
Yet even as bishop, his relationship with UCU continued. The House of Bishops appointed him to the University’s Council, where he contributed to governance and development initiatives. For retired Bishop James William Ssebaggala, the story of his life and ministry cannot be told without mentioning Bishop Tucker Theological College and its successor, Uganda Christian University (UCU). […]
The famous holy water well, which pilgrims traditionally flock to during the celebrations, has also been closed and will remain inaccessible until after the commemorations. The roads leading to Namugongo are usually alive with songs, prayers and the steady footsteps of pilgrims making their way from across Uganda and beyond. Days before Uganda Martyrs Day, […]
Among the survivors were Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira and Henry Katumba Tamale, who later rose through the ranks to become bishops in the Church of Uganda before retiring from active ministry. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has recounted the 1984 massacre at Namugongo, which also affected Uganda Martyrs’ Seminary […]
Despite the proposal, Kaziimba emphasized that the Church respects President Yoweri Museveni’s directive to postpone this year’s celebrations in order to protect the public from the spread of Ebola. The Church of Uganda has asked the government to permit a scaled-down and virtual commemoration of this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo following the […]
“To help us understand better the theme, remember the Luganda hymn which ends with ‘ffe Kristu alabika.’ We are his hands, mouth and eyes,” the communication stated. Chief Justice Zeija Declares Oboth-Oboth Speaker of 12th Parliament Lugazi Diocese has announced arrangements for this year’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations, confirming that the June 3 commemorations will […]