24 priests, 7 deacons ordained at Rubaga Cathedral
Delivering his homily during Mass, Ssemogerere urged the newly-ordained priests and deacons to serve the Church with utmost dedication, looking at Jesus, the Divine Master, as their model.
The newly ordained priests pose for a photo moment with Archbishop of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere. (Credit: Maria Wamala)
By Mathias Mazinga
Journalists @New Vision
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Saturday (August 9) business at Rubaga Cathedral in Uganda's capital, Kampala, was not as usual.
There was an atmosphere of joy, celebration and jubilation as the gigantic church of the White Fathers held a massive ordination function during which 24 deacons were elevated to priesthood and seven major seminarians raised to the diaconate.
The procession before the ordination mass at Rubaga cathedral. (Credit: Maria Wamala)
(Credit: Maria Wamala)
(Credit: Maria Wamala)
(Credit: Maria Wamala)
Priests to be with their parents. (Credit: Maria Wamala)
The Devine choir animating my head ordination mass at Rubaga cathedral. (Credit: Maria Wamala)
Priests to be lay down during the ordination mass. (Credit: Maria Wamala)
The glorious function was presided over by the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Paul Ssemogerere. Ecclesial dignitaries, including the Apostolic Nuncio Dr Augustine Kasujja, the Kampala Metropolitan Vicar-General Msgr. Rogers Kabuye Mukasa and a number of local superiors of religious institutes also graced the mass that was concelebrated by over 300 priests.
Delivering his homily during Mass, Ssemogerere urged the newly-ordained priests and deacons to serve the Church with utmost dedication, looking at Jesus, the Divine Master, as their model.
Archbishop of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere and other bishops and priests lay hands during the ordination of priests at Rubaga cathedral. (Credit: Maria Wamala)
(Credit: Maria Wamala)
He cautioned them against the vice of materialism, which he said was not in line with the priestly ministry.
"The real wealth of a priest is not measured by the money or material things he has amassed, but by the lives he has transformed and the souls he has won for Christ. So, desist from the temptation of looking at your priesthood as a source of money and wealth," said the archbishop.
The Prelate of Lubaga also asked the new priests and deacons to be obedient to the established Ecclesial authority.
Priests are dressing up and congratulating the newly ordained priests. (Credit: Maria Wamala)
Priests are dressing up and congratulating the newly ordained priests.
Priests are dressing up and congratulating the newly ordained priests. (Credit: Maria Wamala)
"Always remain in communion with your Bishop. Never act independently of him. Be obedient to him and work harmoniously with your brother priests," said Ssemogerere.
The new priests
1- Fr. Joseph Balikuddembe
2-Fr. Raymond Balikuddembe
3-Fr. Jude Thaddeus Bbuule
4-Fr. Chleophus Ssentamu
5-Fr. Fredrick Kikomeko
6-Fr. John Paul Onyango
7- Fr. James Kagawa
8- Fr. Francis Kasajja
9- Fr. Fr. Reagan Daniel Kisitu
10- Fr. Luggya Davis Mirembe
11- Fr. Benard Mukiibi
12- Fr. Augustine Lwanga
13- Fr. Nicholas Mukwaya
14- Fr. Victor Anthony Nyanzi
15- Fr. Maximilliano Ntambi
16- Fr. Anorld Ochang
17- Fr. Raymond Ssegawa
18- Fr. Vincent Sserumaga
19 - Fr. John Ssendegeya
20- Fr. Vincent Yiga
21- Fr. Lawrence Luzinda
22- Fr. Givan Kasule
23- Fr. Simon Muyunga
24-Fr. Wilfred Otubo
The newly ordained priests bless the congregation. (Credit: Maria Wamala)
The newly ordained priests bless Archbishop of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere and Archbishop Augustine Kasujja after the ordination of Rubaga cathedral. (Credit: Maria Wamala)
The new deacons1- Dn. Alex Kawere
2- Dn. Edwin Kangavve
3- Dn. James Kaweesa
4- Dn. Ronald Kakooza
5- Dn. Leonard Sserugo
6- Dn. Victor Mugisha
7- Dn. Linus Bageita