Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Norah Langa, now said to be 113 and one of the oldest living Ugandans, owes her salvation to the late Janan Luwum, the former Archbishop of the Church of Uganda. She believes that her salvation journey wouldn’t have been possible if their paths had not …
Read More »Don’t oppose the men of God, archbishop Kazimba implores Christians
Ntungamo Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The archbishop of the church of Uganda the Most Rev Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has implored Christians to support their clergy towards the development of the church especially when they are focused and doing the right things. The cleric said that the achievements of the men …
Read More »Mbarara archbishop urges christians to vote and go home
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara Archbishop His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha has urged Christians to maintain peace as the country heads to an election. Delivering his sermon at Nyamitanga Cathedral in Mbarara City on Sunday, Lambert urged Ugandans to participate in the presidential and parliamentary election on Thursday and return …
Read More »Lango Bishop campaigns for Museveni, draws mixed reaction
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A row has erupted between Christians of Lango Diocese, opposition political parties and the Lango Bishop Rt. Rev. Alfred Olwa following his move to mobilize support for President Yoweri Museveni. Speaking at a thanksgiving prayer held in the home of Rebecca Otengo, Uganda’s Ambassador to …
Read More »Soroti diocese bishop condemns use of tear gas
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Soroti Diocese, Rt. Rev. Kosea Odongo has condemned the use of tear gas to disperse opposition supporters. While delivering his New Year message at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Bishop Odongo said that it is a shame to live in a country which prioritizes …
Read More »Kitgum diocese ordains 8 clergy and commissions 41 lay readers
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum diocese on Sunday ordained up to seven deacons, priested one deacon and commissioned 41 lay readers in an ordination service at Kilak Parish in Pader Sub County, Pader district. While delivering a sermon to the new clergy men and women, the parish priest Kitgum …
Read More »Mukono diocese enrolls ailing retired clergy on the monthly payroll.
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Retired Anglican clergy in Mukono will not have to wait until the age of 80 years to start earning the 25,000 stipend for the elderly from the government. Bishop James William Ssebaggala has taken a revolutionary step by enrolling them on the payroll from which they …
Read More »Christians mark 102nd anniversary of Irwa, Okello martyrdom
Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of Christians on Tuesday thronged Wi-polo Marty’s shrine in Paimol sub-county, Agago district to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of the martyrdom of Jildo Irwa and Daudi Okello. The annual spiritual event was initially restricted to only 70 Christians due to the Covid-19 pandemic. …
Read More »Churches struggle to contain crowds amidst COVID-19 restrictions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of Christians thronged different churches for the third congregational prayer service since the government partially lifted the suspension on congregational prayers because of the COVID-19 the pandemic. At St. Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe, many congregants were asked to return home or stand outside and register …
Read More »Christians throng churches after six months of closure
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Christians in different parts of the country on Sunday thronged churches for prayers following six months of closure to curb the spread of Covid-19. Last week, President Museveni said that places of worship would be reopened with only 70 congregants observing all the standard operating …
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