Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda Diocese of Kumi has started an operation to reclaim churches previously taken over by the Reformed Anglican Church members under the leadership of Bishop Charles Okunya Oode. The operation led by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most …
Read More »Anglicans celebrate Martyrs Day in new amphitheatre
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This year the Anglican Church of Uganda is celebrating Martyrs Day in a new Shs13 billion amphitheatre. The 25,000 seater amphitheater has covered stands for the pilgrims to the Martyrs’ Day worship celebrations. In Uganda, Martyrs Day is celebrated on June 3rd every year as …
Read More »Church of Uganda starts process to split from Canterbury
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has started a process to officially split from Canterbury, the seat of the Anglican Church worldwide following its decision to allow priests bless same-sex marriages and civil partnerships. (read full statement bottom) In its Thursday vote, the national assembly of the …
Read More »Land wrangles, welfare of clergy still a challenge as Luwero diocese celebrates 30 years
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Land wrangles and welfare of the clergy remain the greatest challenges facing Luwero Anglican Diocese as it marks 30 years of existence. On Saturday, Anglicans will congregate at St Mark Cathedral church in Luwero town council to mark 30 years after the diocese was carved out …
Read More »Anglicans get new Archbishop
By Aloysious Kasoma Why Stanley Ntagali was picked as Orombi’s successor On January 7, Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi, the Anglican Church head in Uganda, told the House of Bishops that he wanted the election of his successor to take place in June 2012 – more than a year before his …
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