KKCRA News letter

AMECEA PLENARY: AMECEA Chairman Makes Youth a Pastoral Priority. The Chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), Rt. Rev. Charles Kasonde, has declared young people a pastoral priority for the Catholic Church in the region over the next four years. Bishop Kasonde made the declaration during the Opening Mass of the 21st AMECEA Plenary being held in Kenya, where he said the Church considers young people as a vital force in sustaining the Catholic faith and advancing evangelization for generations to come. “Your Bishops make young people our pastoral priority for the next four years for three reasons: We want to demonstrate that young people are worth the effort and to help them develop a sense of belonging to this Holy Mother Church,” said Bishop Kasonde. He said the Church’s previous engagements with young people, including major gatherings in Kampala, Uganda, and Ethiopia, had demonstrated the important role of the youth in keepin...

Kabale Diocese Prepares for a Historic Triple Celebration of Faith, Thanksgiving and New Beginnings By Davis Owomugisha KABALE, UGANDA — On Saturday, 22 August 2026, history will be written at Our Lady of Good Shepherd Rushoroza Cathedral as the Catholic Diocese of Kabale gathers for one of the most significant celebrations since its establishment in 1966. In an extraordinary convergence of faith and gratitude, the Diocese will simultaneously commemorate its Diamond Jubilee (60 years), celebrate the Annual Diocesan Thanksgiving Day, and witness the ordination of 13 priests and 10 deacons. The event is expected to attract thousands of pilgrims, clergy, religious, government leaders and guests from across Uganda and beyond. Sixty Years of Grace Founded on 17 April 1966, Kabale Diocese has grown into one of Uganda's vibrant local Churches, becoming a beacon of evangelization, education, healthcare, social development and priestly formation throughout the Kigezi region. For...

WAITING FOR THE FIFTH SHEPHERD Inside the Sacred Journey Before Kabale Diocese Welcomes Its New Bishop By Davis Owomugisha "A bishop is announced in a moment. A shepherd is received through prayer, tradition and the grace of God." The excitement has not faded. Weeks after the Vatican announced the appointment of Msgr. Bonaventure Bosco Gubazire, M.Afr. as the Bishop-elect of Kabale Diocese, conversations continue in parish compounds, family homes, seminaries and religious communities across Kigezi. One question keeps resurfacing: "When will our new Bishop finally come?" It is a simple question, but one that opens the door to a remarkable story—one that many Catholics have never been told. The announcement from Rome was historic. It marked the end of the search for a successor to Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira. Yet, contrary to what many people assume, the appointment did not immediately make Msgr. Gubazire the Bishop of Kabale. Today, he remains...

BREAKING NEWS: HABEMUS EPISCOPUM! Pope Leo X1V Appoints Fr. Dr. Bonaventure Bosco Gubazire, M.Afr., as the New Bishop of Kabale Diocese The Catholic Church in Uganda is today filled with joy and thanksgiving following the announcement from the Holy See that His Holiness Pope Leo IV has appointed Fr. Dr. Bonaventure Bosco Gubazire, M.Afr. as the new Bishop of Kabale Diocese. The announcement, made today, 15th July 2026, marks a historic moment in the life of the Diocese as the faithful welcome a new shepherd to continue the mission of proclaiming the Gospel and strengthening the people of God. Bishop-elect Bonaventure Bosco Gubazire is a priest of the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers), a congregation renowned for its missionary zeal, commitment to evangelization, intercultural dialogue, and service across the African continent. Ordained to the priesthood on 10th August 2003, he has faithfully served the Church for more than two decades in pastoral ministry, priestly for...

Teacher Killed, Scores of Students Injured in Mukono Train-Bus Collision MUKONO, Uganda — A teacher lost his life while dozens of students sustained injuries on Friday morning after a passenger train collided with a school bus at the Namumira railway crossing in Mukono Municipality. The accident occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. as a Friendship Company bus carrying more than 70 students and teachers from Mwebaza High School was travelling to Jinja for an academic study tour. The bus was struck by a passenger train travelling from Mukono to Kampala after attempting to cross the railway line, causing it to overturn. Emergency responders, police officers and residents rushed to the scene to rescue the victims. Critically injured students were taken to Mukono General Hospital and other nearby health facilities for treatment. Witnesses reported that boda bodas were used to transport some victims due to an insufficient number of ambulances. Uganda Railways spokesperson John Len...

A Life of Faith and Sacrifice: Mzee Deogratious Ndabiroha Laid to Rest at 97 Rukiga District. Tears, prayers and heartfelt tributes filled the air at Kakatunda Village in Bukinda, Rukiga District, as hundreds of mourners gathered to bid farewell to Mzee Deogratious Ndabiroha, whose remarkable life of faith, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to family was celebrated during his burial. Mzee Ndabiroha, who passed away at the age of 97, was remembered as a humble, hardworking and God-fearing man whose legacy will continue to inspire generations. Family members, religious leaders, local authorities and residents described him as a pillar of wisdom whose life demonstrated selflessness, resilience and devotion to both God and family. The funeral Mass was led by Rev. Fr. John Byamukama, the Parish Priest of Bukinda Parish in Kabale Diocese, assisted by Rev. Fr. Benedict Mubangizi. In a moving homily, Fr. Byamukama challenged Christians to strive to live li...