KKCRA News letter

KKCRA Leaders Hold Strategic Retreat in Namugongo, Chart Path for a Thriving Catholic Community.  By Davis Owomugisha, Secretary for publicity KKCRA. Kampala, Saturday 31st January 2025  Leaders of the Kigezi Kampala Catholics Residents Association (KKCRA) on Saturday convened at Kyoto Hotel, Namugongo for a one-day leadership retreat aimed at deepening unity, strengthening leadership, and setting a clear roadmap for the association’s future. Held under the theme “ Leadership in the Church: Creating a Thriving Community,”  the retreat brought lay leaders in a reflective and practical engagement on the mission of the Church and the role of the laity in contemporary society. The retreat provided space not only for planning but also for theological reflection, learning from lived experience, and recommitting to service. Canon Law and the Laity: Reimagining Participation in the Church The day’s central presentation was delivered by the Caretaker, Rev. ...

Liberation Day, 26 January 2026: A Loyal Question to a Victorious History By  Davis Owomugisha  Today, we raise the flag again. We sing the songs. We remember the bush, the sacrifice, the promise. But history has taught us something uncomfortable: commemoration without correction becomes ritual, not renewal. As an NRM member, I do not write this from bitterness, nor from opposition benches. I write this from ownership—because the house you love is the one you dare to inspect. Liberation was not declared so that Ugandans would merely survive. It was fought for so they could live with dignity. Yet in 2026, many citizens are not asking who liberated us, they are asking where the liberation went. We see it in: the anxiety in households that work hard yet remain poor, the fatigue of young people trained but not trusted, the anger of communities that feel unheard except during campaigns, the silence of institutions that once spoke for the common good. These are not forei...

“ Embaju Zoona Z’ensi”: A New Year Begun in Praise, Unity, and Hope. By editor  KKCRA Opens 2026 with a Powerful Word of God at Namugongo. The year 2026 was ushered in with joy, praise, and deep spiritual reflection as members of the Kigezi Kampala Catholic Residents Association (KKCRA) gathered for their first Mass of the year at the Uganda Martyrs Shrine, Namugongo – Pavilion A. It was a celebration marked not only by song and prayer, but by a renewed call to unity, healing, and hope. The opening hymn, “Embaju Zoona Z’ensi Zensi” by Msgr. John Barugahare, set the tone for the Eucharistic celebration. Its powerful refrain—“Embaju zoona z’ensi zareeba okujuna, kwa Ruhanga waitu”—echoed through the pavilion, reminding the faithful that all corners of the earth rejoice in the saving power of God. From the very first note, it was clear that this was not an ordinary gathering, but a sacred moment of recommitment as a community. As he began his homily,   Fr....

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish, Kyanamira Raises UGX 81 Million in Historic First BAAF Climax Kyanamira, Kabale Diocese   St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish, Kyanamira, has registered a major milestone in its young but promising journey after successfully raising UGX 81 million during the 2025 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Fund (BAAF) climax, held barely four months after its elevation to parish status. Clergy with the chief Guest after Mass. This marked the first-ever Bishop’s Annual Appeal Fund function organized by the parish since it was canonically erected late last year. Despite its youth, the parish has demonstrated remarkable organization, unity, and commitment to self-reliance, setting a strong foundation for sustainable growth. Soon after attaining parish status, St. Francis Kyanamira embarked on deliberate efforts to organize itself pastorally and materially. Among its early achievements is the establishment of a banana plantation, aimed at ens...

GOLDEN JUBILEE OF LOVE, FAITH AND MUSIC: EMMANUEL RUGYENDO AND JULIANA MARK 50 YEARS OF MARRIAGE The Catholic community of Kabale Diocese gathered in great joy and thanksgiving as Mr. Emmanuel Rugyendo , one of the Diocese’s most respected church music composers, celebrated 50 years of faithful marriage with his beloved wife Juliana Rugyendo. The Golden Jubilee was marked by the renewal of marriage vows during a  Holy Mass held at Kyanamira Parish, Kabale Diocese, on Boxing day.   The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by the Parish Priest of Kyanamira Parish, Rev. Fr. Nikiema Charles , and concelebrated by several priests, among them Rev. Fr. Ndyomugabe Balthazar, Rev. Fr. Wenceslaus Bazirakye, himself a renowned composer, Rev. Fr. Januario Nomugisha, and other clergy from the Diocese.  In his homily, Rev. Fr. Nikiema Charles warmly thanked Mr. and Mrs. Rugyendo for being a living example of Christian marriage since 1975. He emphasized that lastin...

Bishop Callist Confirms 275 Christians at Newly Inaugurated Kyanamira Parish Kyanamira Parish, Kabale Diocese  Tuesday 16th December 2025. The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira, presided over a solemn Confirmation Mass at Kyanamira Parish, during which 275 Christians were confirmed into the Catholic faith. The celebration marked a major milestone for the parish, which was officially inaugurated in August 2025. In his homily, Bishop Rubaramira urged Christians to remain steadfast in their faith and to seek God without delay. He reminded the faithful that the Advent season is a sacred time of spiritual renewal and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The Bishop expressed joy at the visible growth and development of Kyanamira Parish despite its young age. He commended the Missionary Fathers serving in the parish for their dedication and tireless commitment to nurturing the spiritual and social well-being of the Christia...