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Bishop Mukasa concerned after 13 seminarians fail to join Major Seminary

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Kasana-Luwero Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa has expressed concern over the unsuccessful transition of 13 seminarians from St. Kizito Minor Seminary in Nandere under Nandere Parish to a Major Seminary.  Traditionally, seminarians from a Minor Seminary proceed to a Major Seminary …

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Bishop Wamika urges Catholics to embrace, express their faith fearlessly

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bishop Charles Martin Wamika of Jinja Diocese delivered a powerful message, urging Catholics to embrace their faith openly and without hesitation. During a mass commemorating the Martyrs’ Day, attended by devoted pilgrims from various backgrounds, Bishop Wamika emphasized the importance of expressing one’s beliefs to …

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Vatican asks US Ambassador, not Biden, attend Pope burial

Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT | With his pro war and pro abortion policies, US President Joe Biden has long been a figure of controversy. This controversy deepens when one assesses his status as a Catholic. In an interview of sorts in 2021, Pope Benedict XVI himself apparently remarked on …

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Stampede as pilgrims fight for Namugongo holy water

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was a stampede at the Catholic shrine in Namugongo at the end of the Martyr’s day celebrations on Friday afternoon as thousands of pilgrims fought to have at least a drop of water from the man-made lake. Hell broke loose when mass ended …

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Catholic Bishops to discuss EACOP during June plenary

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Catholic bishops under the Uganda Episcopal Conference are set to discuss the East African Crude Oil Pipeline-EACOP in their plenary scheduled for this month, Uganda Radio Network has learned. EACOP has been at the center of discussions across the world with different environmental activists lobbying different …

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