Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Anglican Bishops in Luwero District have hailed the late Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, His Grace Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga for initiating the joint Christian Council. The Luwero Nakaseke and Nakasongola- LUNANA Council was established in the first years of Lwanga’s service after his consecration …
Read More »Archbishop Lwanga warns gov’t against human rights violations
Mpigi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala Diocese Cyprian Kizito Lwanga has cautioned the government against the continued human rights abuses. While leading mass at the burial of the late Msgr. Charles Kato Katongole at Katende parish church in Mpigi district on Tuesday Lwanga said that the NRM …
Read More »Kasana-Luweero diocese hunts for UGX 700m for silver jubilee celebrations
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasana-Luweero Catholic Diocese is hunting for over Shillings 700 million for its Silver Jubilee Celebrations. The Diocese that was established on November 30, 1996, will celebrate 25 years of existence come Sunday, March 6, 2022. About two years ago, the diocese embarked on preparations for …
Read More »Archbishop Kazimba skips UJCC prayers citing busy schedule
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anglican Church says it’s not ready to organize or attend prayers under the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC) were it is a member ,due to the busy schedule of the Archbishop Samuel Kazimba Mugalu. The Archbishop had already announced in church at Namirembe …
Read More »UJCC proposal can only work If Museveniw return- Katumba
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent presidential candidate, John Katumba says he can only support the call by the Uganda Joint Christian Council-UJCC for the suspension of the January polls for three years if the incumbent, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will not return to the race. This follows a …
Read More »Archbishop Lwanga decries misinformation on social media
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala Dioceses, Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga has called upon Ugandans to embrace peace and stop engaging in practices that are likely to cause unrest in the country. Speaking at Lubaga Cathedral where he was the main celebrant of the Christmas service, …
Read More »NRM declines proposal to postpone 2021 elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM is opposed to Uganda Joint Christian Council’s recent proposal of postponing the upcoming January polls. Justine Kasule Lumumba, Secretary General of the ruling National Resistance Movement -NRM party, says whereas the NRM is aware of the effects of covid19 to …
Read More »Opposition describe as ‘unfortunate’ calls by religious leaders to postpone elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several opposition politicians have criticized the Uganda Joint Christian Council-UJCC for calling for the suspension of the January polls and extension of President, Yoweri Museveni’s rule for three years. The Kampala Archbishop Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga made the statement while delivering a Christmas message on …
Read More »Archbishop Lwanga condemns security killings
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga has condemned the recent killings of civilians by security personnel. Lwanga said that nobody has the authority to kill a human being because life is sacred and only belongs to the creator. Dr Lwanga was on Monday …
Read More »Archbishop Lwanga warns gov’t officials against grabbing church land
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga has asked government officials to desist from grabbing the Church’s land. Speaking at the 54th anniversary of the Kampala Archdiocese held on Sunday at Rubaga Cathedral, Lwanga said that past governments had given land to the Catholic …
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