PHOTO: Archbishop Kaziimba presenting Rt. Rev. Ateirweho, new Bishop for Bunyoro Kitara Diocese
STORY BY:
GEORGE WILLIAM KATOLOBA
YESTERDAY, the clergy, liaty and Christians in general of St. Peter’s Cathedral gathered in hundreds to witness the consecration of the Rt.Rev. Jacob Ateirweho, the 6th Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese replacing Bishop Samuel Kahuma who retired after clocking 65 years, the age limit for all clergy as per the Church of Uganda Constitution.
During this colorful function, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu who presided over Ateirweho’s consecration, called Brethren, leaders and all Ugandans for a united fight against corruption and tasked government to free all young people who were arrested in the recent protests against corruption.
“We must not just look on as corruption grows branches in this country. I call upon leaders at all levels to join the front against corruption as it was done in the joint fight against homosexuality”. Said Archbishop Kaziimba adding that prisons are full of people whose cases should have been cleared way back something that brings a setback in development.
The South Ankole Bishop Rt. Rev. Nathan Ahimbisibwe who is well known for preaching the word of God by giving practical examples was the day’s Preacher.
A jovial Ahimbisibwe called upon Ugandans, “To put on a helmet of Salvation that can refrain them from sin.”
Bishop Ahimbisibwe preached this beautiful Sermon with an illustration of him putting on a helmet that was red in color.
President Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhabura Museveni who was represented by Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja handed over a brand new Land Cruiser and UGX 30M to the new Bishop while the Christians led by the organizing committee gifted the retiring Bishop Samuel Kahuma a brand new Toyota Harrier for the ministry well-done.
GO & SERVE: New car donated by President Museveni to the new Bishop
Car gift to the retiring Bishop Kahuma
In President Museveni’s message, he said the church has now experienced transformation from being a recipient from the Congregation to Championing development.
“The church has come up with projects like building schools, health facilities Saccos and farms that have benefitted the society through availing employment opportunities which have increased the their household income thus reducing poverty levels”. Read President Museveni’s message.
Museveni thanked Bunyoro people for supporting NRM and all its programs calling upon Ugandans to work harder to liberate their families from poverty by participating in government programs of prosperity for all and skilling programs for the youths.
“I assure the public that the NRM government is still dedicated to collaborate with the Church to usher Ugandans into prosperity and progress.” Nabbanja read Museveni’s message.
PHOTO: Bishop Ateirweho
The Head of State noted that Uganda’s economy has been transformed to a level where the country will be self-sufficient and achieve sustainable growth in the nearby future.
“The foundation has been built with open gap of more manufacturing industries and attracting investors in telecom, medical, construction and education sectors”. Said Museveni.
In his maiden speech, the newly consecrated Bishop newly Ateirweho pledged to take on the mantle of discipleship, improving self-sustainability in the diocese, focusing on improvement of education. Health and many more.
He has called on the Brethren in the Diocese and outside the Diocese to accept and work with him for the best of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese.
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