“Let us keep them in our prayers,” he said, emphasizing the significance of the meeting for the Church in Uganda and the universal Catholic community.
The Vicar General of Roman Catholic Diocese of Lugazi, Msgr. Richard Kayondo, has revealed that the Catholic Bishops of Uganda have traveled to Rome for a special meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
Msgr. Kayondo made the revelation while presiding over Holy Mass at St. Joseph’s Secondary School Naggalama in Nakifuma-Naggalama Town Council, Mukono District, during celebrations to mark the school’s patron saint’s day.
Addressing the congregation, Msgr. Kayondo urged Christians to remember the bishops in prayer as they undertake their important visit.
“Let us keep them in our prayers,” he said, emphasizing the significance of the meeting for the Church in Uganda and the universal Catholic community.
The celebration at St. Joseph’s SS Naggalama attracted students, teachers, parents, and members of the surrounding community who gathered to honor the school’s patron saint, Saint Joseph. The day was marked with a solemn Mass, prayers, and messages encouraging students to emulate the virtues of faith, humility, and dedication associated with the saint.
During his homily, Msgr. Kayondo reminded the students that patron saint celebrations are not only moments of joy but also opportunities for reflection and spiritual growth. He called upon them to remain disciplined, hardworking, and guided by Christian values in their daily lives.
The event concluded with prayers for the bishops’ safe journey and fruitful deliberations in Rome, as well as blessings for the school community as it continues its mission of nurturing young people in faith and education.
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