The Church in Uganda

Seventeen students supported by the Kabale Diocese Orphans and Vulnerable Children Project (KDOVCP) graduated from Kabale University and Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

The graduates completed studies in various academic disciplines. According to the Diocese of Kabale, 16 of the 17 graduates were part of a specific group of beneficiaries within the project. The program provides educational support to vulnerable children within the diocese.

St. Jude Thaddeus Sub-Parish in Ojwina celebrated its patronal feast with a focus on its upcoming transition to parish status in 2027. During the Eucharistic celebration, 101 Christians received the Sacrament of Confirmation and catechists renewed their vows.

Bishop Emeritus of Lira Joseph Franzelli presided over the liturgy. In his homily, Bishop Franzelli told the faithful to imitate the faith and dedication of the saints. He noted that St. Jude Thaddeus, one of the twelve apostles, was entrusted with proclaiming the Gospel and remaining faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ. The Bishop encouraged the community to embrace their responsibility as missionaries.

Caritas Kabale Diocese distributed individual start-up kits to 90 young people from the Kisoro District on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The kits are intended to support the graduates as they begin working in their respective trades.

The recipients recently completed a three-month apprenticeship training program at St. Mary’s Mutolere Vocational Institute. The vocational skills training included bakery, carpentry, hairdressing, knitting, tailoring, mechanics, and welding.

Sister Macklean Karugaba professed her perpetual vows in the Congregation of the Comboni Missionary Sisters during a Eucharistic celebration at St. Peter’s Rutooma Parish in the Rukungiri district.

The ceremony marked her lifelong commitment to the Church and missionary service within the congregation.

Lira Diocese held an induction workshop on October 27, 2026, to train Caritas parish and sub-parish coordinators on their roles in community development. The workshop included deans, coordinators from the Lay Apostolate, the Women’s Desk, and the Justice and Peace Commission.

Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator Father Vincent Orum told participants that Caritas is the expression of the Church's charity and service rather than a separate ministry or association. He stated that all Christians have a responsibility to practice charity and share resources with those in need because of their baptism.

The orientation aimed to clarify coordinator responsibilities and improve the coordination of development initiatives across the diocese. Participants were encouraged to plan in the spirit of synodality to strengthen collaboration between diocesan structures and local Christian communities.