Posts

Kigezi Kampala catholics Residents Association (KKCRA ) Applauds Sr. Judith’s 47 Years of Dedication to God and Community.

Image
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 ...

FR. ALEX AKANKWASA URGES CHRISTIANS TO LIVE THE LIGHT OF THE RISEN CHRIST WITH FAITH, PRAYER, AND DAILY COMMITMENT

Image
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

Image
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...

Fr. Buhalagarha Warns Against Doubt as Kyanamira Faithful Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday

Image
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 Choristers. "Let your songs echo the message of Christ’s love, sacrifice, and victory."

Image
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 ...

KKCRA Youth Lead Inspiring Holy Thursday Outreach to Missionaries of the Poor in Kisenyi

Image
KKCRA Marks Holy Thursday with Compassionate Lenten Outreach to Missionaries of the Poor Kampala, Uganda – Holy Thursday By Davis Owomugisha  In a powerful expression of faith in action, the Kigezi Kampala Catholic Residents Association (KKCRA), through its Youth Apostolate, today carried out a significant Lenten almsgiving outreach to the Missionaries of the Poor in Kisenyi, Kampala. The outreach, held on Holy Thursday, a day that commemorates Christ’s call to service and humility saw KKCRA members deliver essential supplies valued at approximately UGX 2 million. These included food items, toiletries, clothing, and other household necessities aimed at supporting vulnerable children under the care of the Missionaries of the Poor. The Kisenyi-based mission, established in 2002 as the Good Shepherd Home, has long been a sanctuary for marginalized groups, particularly children affected by poverty, disability, and the HIV/AIDS crisis that deeply impacted Uganda in the late 20th century...

Palm Sunday message from KKCRA chairman.

Image
Dear all, Welcome to the celebration of Palm Sunday, the Sunday of the Lord’s Passion. We thank our Hosts in this place for welcoming us to celebrate Palm Sunday. We should always treat our gathering in  this Holy place as a special spiritual gift, a pilgrimage to the Uganda Martyrs Shrine. The significance of the pilgrimage should permeate our thoughts every time we come to this Holy place. The Church celebrates this sixth Sunday of Lent as both Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday. This is the point in the Liturgical year when the Church invites to  remember and relive the events which brought about our redemption and salvation. What we commemorate and  relive during this week is not just Jesus’ dying and rising, but our own dying to sin and selfishness and rising in Jesus, which will result in our healing, reconciliation, and redemption. Attentive participation in the  Holy Week liturgy will deepen our relationship with God, increase our  Faith, and str...