KKCRA News letter

Celebrating the Life of the Late Fr Silvester  Arinaitwe Rwomukubwe. The passing on of Fr Silvester Arinaitwe on the afternoon of Saturday 18th April 2026 was untimely and schocking! Many of us who knew him were not aware that he has any ailment!  I was last in touch with him on his birthday that fell on 2nd March 2026! I informed him that I could not join him in Jinja as I had promised to which he responded; “Being lent season I have kept a low profile, no celebration, so it is ok”!  Fr Silvester, as an Apostle of Jesus served in different leadership roles both in Uganda and outside Uganda!  Our parents knew each other early in our lives mainly as members of the Legion of Mary, hailing from the present day Kyanamira Parish, Rushoroza Deanery! We got to know each other more closely when I served as part of the leadership of Kigezi Kampala Catholic Residents Association (KKCRA)! He was a regular and active member of the community, a friend of many and avai...

KKCRA Honors “Mother General” Sr. Judith Byembabazi. The Kigezi Kampala Catholics Residents Association (KKCRA) today paid a heartfelt tribute to Sr. Judith Byembabazi (DOLF), a devoted member of the Daughters of Our Lady of Fatima, in recognition of her extraordinary and selfless service to the Church spanning close to five decades. The thanksgiving Mass and appreciation ceremony took place at the KKCRA home in Sonde, Namugongo, bringing together members of the association, clergy, and faithful who gathered to celebrate a woman many affectionately call “Mother General.” The liturgy was animated by Kitanga Deanery, with special leadership from Nyarushanje Parish, creating a deeply spiritual and reflective atmosphere. Sr. Judith’s journey of service at St. Paul’s Seminary began in 1977 and continued uninterrupted until her retirement in 2025—a remarkable 47 years of dedicated ministry. Throughout this time, she served as the head of the kitchen team, a role that ...

HOMILY CALLS FOR DEEP FAITH AND DAILY COMMITMENT AMONG CHRISTIANS Kyanamira Parish, Kabale Diocese — 3rd Sunday of Easter Christians at St. Francis of Assisi, Kyanamira Parish, were urged to renew their faith and live with greater purpose during a moving homily delivered by Rev. Fr. Alex Akankwasa (M.Afr) on the Third Sunday of Easter. Addressing the congregation, Fr. Alex emphasized the importance of spiritual awareness and personal responsibility in the Christian journey. He called on believers to remain committed in their families, active in the Church, and guided by strong moral character. According to him, such commitment enables Christians to reflect the light of Christ, who sacrificed His life for humanity. Drawing from the message of the Easter season, Fr. Alex reminded the faithful that the risen Jesus Christ remains a source of hope, peace, and direction. He encouraged Christians to embrace this light in their daily lives and to share the peace that Ch...

SHOCK AND SORROW AS REV. FR. DR. SYLVESTER ARINAITWE PASSES ON. A heavy cloud of grief has engulfed the catholic faithful and the wider Ugandan community following the shocking and untimely death of Rev. Fr. Dr. Sylvester Arinaitwe Rwomukubwe, a devoted priest of the Apostles of Jesus (AJ) and a respected National religious leader. The sad news, confirmed by WOMESAM, has left Christians across the country in deep mourning, as tributes begin to pour in for a man widely regarded as a humble servant, a unifier, and a fearless voice of moral conscience. Fr. Arinaitwe hailed from Rubira Village, Kyanamira Parish in Kabale Diocese, where his journey of faith first took root. He later joined the Apostles of Jesus, dedicating his life to missionary service and the proclamation of the Gospel in 1986 at Rushoroza Cathedral. Throughout his priesthood, he distinguished himself as a compassionate pastor, touching lives both within Uganda and beyond. Fr. Arinaitwe served as E...

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: FR. BALTHAZARD BUHALAGARHA CALLS CHRISTIANS TO LIVE MERCY AND STRENGTHEN FAITH Kyanamira, Kabale District . Christians celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Francis of Assisi Kyanamira Parish have been urged to show mercy to others through love, forgiveness, and helping their neighbors with good advice. Delivering his homily during the Divine Mercy Sunday Mass, Rev. Fr. Balthazard Buhalagarha, Curate (Assistant Priest) at St. Francis of Assisi Kyanamira Parish, called on believers to imitate God’s mercy, reminding them that God showed perfect love by giving His only Son, Jesus Christ, to die for humanity on the cross. Fr. Buhalagarha cautioned Christians against weak faith and doubt, pointing to the example of Apostle Thomas, who refused to believe in the resurrection of Jesus until he touched Christ’s wounds. He encouraged the faithful to build strong trust in God even when they cannot physically see Him. “Let us not be like Thomas who doubted, but le...

Easter Message to All Church Choristers and Singers  Dear Beloved Choristers and Church Singers, As we celebrate this blessed season of Easter, I greet you with joy and gratitude. Easter is not just a day on the calendar. It is the heartbeat of our faith, the triumph of hope over despair, and the victory of life over death. It is the moment when the stone was rolled away, when our Savior, Jesus Christ, rose in glory, and when the promise of eternal life became real for all of us. As church singers, our voices are not just instruments of music; they are instruments of faith. Through every note we sing, every hymn we lift, and every melody we share, we participate in the eternal song of resurrection. Our voices bring hope to the weary, joy to the sorrowful, and light to those walking in darkness. This Easter, I encourage you to sing with purpose. Let your songs echo the message of Christ’s love, sacrifice, and victory. Let your harmonies inspire the hearts of your fellow ...