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RT. REV. SANCTUS LINO Inside WANOK INSTALLED AS FOURTH GULU ARCHDIOCESE NEEDS USHS900M BISHOP OF LIRA DIOCESE FOR UGANDA MARTYRS CELEBRATION »Page 8

ARCHBISHOP BIANCO APPOINTED NEW PAPAL NUNCIO TO UGANDA »Page 10

BISHOP ZZIWA INSTALLED AS NEW UMU CHANCELLOR »Page 11

PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM ABUSE »Page 12 Bishop Wanok after his installation Story on Page 3

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UEC JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 3 Rt. Rev. Sanctus Lino Wanok installed

as fourth Bishop of Lira Diocese Editorial By Fr. Tobby Okello

Rt. Rev. Sanctus Lino Wanok has been to Lira Diocese and the Church in Uganda. installed as the fourth Bishop of Lira Bishop Zziwa made a special appeal to all Diocese. Catholics and people of good will to con- On March 6, we cele- The installation ceremony took place on tribute to the Uganda Catholic Television brated Ash Wednesday, Saturday February 9, 2019 at Lira Cathe- (UCTV) Project adding that if funds allow, marking the beginning of dral Ordination ground amidst jubilation. UCTV is set to start in March 2019. He also the Season of Lent. It is a Over 300 clergy and thousands of friends announced the appointment of Most Rev. forty days spiritual jour- and faithful, from across the Dioceses of Luigi Bianco as the new Papal Nuncio to ney in which we prepare Lira and Nebbi, where the Bishop formerly Uganda and thanked Fr. Alfred D’Souza, ourselves to celebrate served before his appointment on Novem- the Charge d’affaires for taking care of the the Paschal Mystery of ber 23, 2018 by Pope Francis, came Nunciature when the former Nuncio was Christ’s passion, death together to witness the colourful ceremony. appointed to Hungary. and resurrection. Our On the previous day, convoys from Nebbi, Archbishop Odama in his speech, called preparation entails self Kampala and Lira Diocese converged at for unity, love and peace among the Chris- examination and spir- Nora near Karuma to escort Bishop Wanok tians saying the future of humanity depends itual renewal through to his new home. The three-kilometre-long on it. “Let us grow together building our repentance and spiritual motorcade carrying the excited christians country, “he exhorted. exercises such as fasting, made its way to Lira Cathedral Ordination The event was graced by Hon. Edward K. prayer and almsgiving. ground in a journey of a four-hour drive. Ssekandi, the Vice President of the repub- We read in the Book He was received by Rt. Rev. Joseph Fran- lic of Uganda who represented President of the Prophet Jonah zelli, Bishop Emeritus of Lira Diocese, Hon, Yoweri K. Museveni as the Chief Guest. He Chapter 3 that when Jimmy Michael Akena, Member of Par- congratulated the new bishop of Lira upon Jonah went to Nineveh liament for Lira Municipality and several his appointment and said that President and told the people that in priests. Most Rev. John Baptist Odama, Museveni had offered a brand new vehicle forty days their city would Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese led the to the Bishop. The Vice President further be destroyed, they fasted installation ceremony. expressed his gratitude to the Catholic and put on sackcloth The new Bishop in his homily said that Church for its contribution to the growth as a sign of repentance. the appointment caught him unaware while and development of the country. Everyone including the he was attending to his flock near Congo Other Government dignitaries who were King called out to God boarder. “I had to ask myself why me from in attendance included the Minister of asking for mercy and God an unknown boarder!” he said adding that Lands, Hon. Betty Amongi, the Minister in forgave their sins. even so he had to accept it in faith. charge of Northern Uganda, Hon. Joyce Bearing in mind that He appreciated the welcome accorded Kweyocwiny and over 10 Members of Par- as human beings we him but emphasised that it should be liament from Lango and West Nile. are weak and very often understood in the context that he rep- The colourful celebration attracted over offend God and one resents Christ, thus urged the faithful to thousands of faithful including 13 bishops another, we need to focus on the word of God. and over 300 priests, religious men and embrace the Season of In his speech, Bishop Franzelli regreted women from all the ecclesiastical prov- Lent as an opportunity for that the installation ceremony took place inces of Uganda as well as the Democratic serious self examination, when the cathedral was still under ren- Republic of Congo. renewal and reconcilia- ovation. He however noted that it would tion. It is an opportunity be the task of the new bishop to build the Biography of Bishop Sanctus Wanok to call out to God and ask cathedral. Bishop Wanok was born on April 7th, for mercy following the The Emeritus bishop also said that he 1957 at Ukuru Pamach village in Zombo example of the people of had chosen to remain in Lira to give assis- District. He was ordained deacon on Nineveh; an opportunity to tance where he can. He appealed to the August 31, 1986 at Ediofe Parish and later forgive and reconcile with people of Lira to show their support to the Priest on September 27, 1986 at Warr Par- one another. new Bishop. ish. He was appointed the third Bishop of I wish you all a spiritually The Chairman of the Uganda Episcopal Nebbi Catholic Diocese on February 8th, enriching Lenten Season. Conference Rt. Rev. Joseph Antony Zziwa 2011 by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. also Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese He holds a Doctorate in Biblical Theology Fr. Philip Odii started his speech by saying “a miracle is from Pontifical Urban University Rome. Editor/Executive about to happen.” and to the surprise of He replaces Bishop Joseph Franzelli Secretary of Social many, he gave part of his speech in Luo. who has been serving from 2005-2018. Communications He emphasised the need for unity and His other predecessors are Bishop Cae- thanked Bishop Wanok for accepting his sar Asili, 1968-2003 and Bishop Joseph call and Bishop Franzelli for his contribution Oyanga, 1989-2003. 4 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 DIOCESAN Pictorial of Rt. Rev. Sanctus Lino Wanok’s installation

Pilgrims welcome Bishop Wanok upon his arrival in Lira Diocese for Bishop Franzelli (left) and Bishop Wanok (right) during the entrance his installation. procession

Archbishop Odama (standing) installs Bishop Wanok as new Bishop of A section of the priests at the installation Mass Lira Diocese

Vice President Edward Ssekandi of Uganda gives his speech

Bishop Franzelli (right) congratulates Bishop Wanok (left) after his The Consultors of Lira Diocese examining the Papal Bull appointing installation as new Bishop of Lira Diocese Bishop Sanctus to Lira

PHOTOS BY FR. TOBBY OKELLO DIOCESAN JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 5

H.E Edward Ssekandi (in black suit) shares a light moment The U.E.C Chairman Rt. Rev Joseph Antony Zziwa delivering with Bishop Wanok and Bishop Franzelli during the ceremony his speech

Archbishop John Baptist Odama delivering his speech at the Bishop Wanok blessing the people after the installation ceremony installation ceremony PHOTOS BY FR. TOBBY OKELLO 6 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 DIOCESAN Peace Week is a school to learn, promote peace, Archbishop Odama tells pilgrims

Bishops lead a procession during the Peace Week

By Fr. Tobby Okello

“Over the past few years, no one country including cultural and polit- The 2019 Peace Week featured a could ever imagine that one day ical leaders were also in attendance. cross range of events which included we could meet, celebrate and even The Archbishop noted that peo- cultural entertainment and a football sleep in each other’s homes,” said ple who killed each other in the past match between the clergy of GANAL Most Rev. John Baptist Odama, insurgencies in the northern region: against the staff of centenary bank. Archbishop of Gulu. the Ombaci massacre and the Lord’s The match ended in a 4-1 win in “This is an achievement,” he Resistant Army among others have favour of the clergy. added. “Thus for those who desire reconciled and overcome the fear of At the closure of the peace week, peace, Peace Week has become living with one another despite their Archbishop Odama declared Lira a school to learn God’s peace and differences in language, religion, Diocese as the winner of this year’s become promoters of peace.” environment and political affiliation. tree planting competition followed Archbishop Odama made his He urged pilgrims to embrace by Nebbi Diocese with 718.666.642, remarks during the 14th Annual peace and reconciliation in their Arua 13165.410 and Gulu 5.377.180 GANAL (Gulu, Arua, Nebbi and Lira) families and society so as to leave trees. Lira diocese took the trophy Ecclesiastical Province Prayer Peace Northern Uganda better than they for the second time having planted week that was held from January 21 found it. The prelate thanked the cul- 765,934.999 trees. The GANAL – 25, 2019 at Lango College Ground tural leaders for their commitment in bishops chose Nebbi Diocese as in Lira Diocese. This year’s prayer promoting words of love, peace and the host of the 2020 Prayer Peace peace week deliberated on Pope unity among its people in the region. Week. Francis’ message for World Day of In his speech, Bishop Franzelli Peace Week is an initiative of Peace “Good politics is at the service of deliberated on good politics by the Bishops of GANAL that was peace”. It began with a peace march expounding on the indicators of bad launched in 2005 to provide room led by Archbishop Odama, Rt. Rev. politics such as corruption, plunder- for social interaction, prejudice Sabino Ocan Odoki of Arua Diocese, ing the environment, denial of fun- reduction, healing and reconciliation Rt. Rev.Joseph Franzelli, Bishop damental rights, clinging on power amongst the communities of North- Emeritus of Lira Diocese and Rt. for long, xenophobia, and racism ern Uganda who became victims in Rev. Sanctus Lino of Lira Diocese. among others, adding that these the region following the past insur- Over 3000 pilgrims from across the frustrates peace. gencies in the region. DIOCESAN JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 7 Pictorial of Prayer Peace Week

Bishop Franzelli (center), a cultural leader and a participant Archbishop Odama (second left) with other Bishops during the pose for a photo after receiving a trophy for Lira Diocese as Peace Week the 2019 Winner for tree planting competition

Cultural dancers perform during the Peace Week

PHOTOS BY FR. TOBBY OKELLO 8 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 UEC

Archbishop (second right) with the U.E.C Secretary General. Msgr. John Baptist Kauta (far right) and other priests during the press conference. PHOTO BY JACINTA W. ODONGO

diocese and Archbishop Bakyenga Gulu Archdiocese needs because when they heard that their brother Archdiocese will be animat- ing this year’s UMD celebration, they Ushs900m for Uganda decided to organize for us this intia- tive,” he noted. The prelate said that they will also visit all the parishes and institutions Martyrs celebration in Gulu Archdiocese to mobilize the community to contribute towards the By Jacinta W. Odongo celebration. Besides, they will hold Media Officer, Uganda Episcopal Conference several fundraising dinners in both Gulu and Kampala in March and The former Chairman of Uganda institutions, businesses and corpo- April. Episcopal Conference (UEC) and rate organizations at local and inter- Gulu Archdiocese last animated Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese, national level, to help us in raising the UMD celebrations in 2003 soon Most Rev. John Baptist Odama has this money,” he said adding “Who after the beatification of Blessed appealed for a financial support of knows may be an individual can Daudi Okelo and Jildo Irwa in 2002 Uganda Shillings 900 million from come forth and decide to donate the at the Vatican by Pope John Paul II. well-wishers and government insti- whole amount.” The two Blessed Martyrs from Paimol tutions for the 2019 Uganda Martyrs The Archdiocese has so far col- symbolically joined the 22 Martyrs Day celebration on June 3. lected only Ushs10m in cash and of Uganda when, their relics were Archbishop Odama made his shs24m in form of pledges out of brought to Namugongo after their appeal Monday February 25, during the total budget. Archbishop Odama beatification. a press conference that was held at noted that Mbarara Archdiocese, This year’s celebration will be a Uganda Catholic Secretariat prem- through the Catholic faithful of Mbar- unique celebration as it will also com- ises in Nsambya, Kampala. He said ara living in Kampala, organized for memorate the centenary celebration that the Archdiocese of Gulu has them (Gulu) a fundraising drive on of the martyrdom of the two Blessed drawn a budget of Ushs 900m that February 24 and collected a total of Catechists. The theme guiding the will be used in the preparations of the shs5m. 2019 UMD celebration is, “Obey God event and the actual celebration. The He thanked Most Rev. Paul K. Always and Everywhere.” Archdiocese was chosen last year to Bakyenga of Mbarara and the Cath- Meanwhile, the Archdiocese has animate the 2019 UMD celebration. olic faithful of Mbarara living in set up a Central Organizing commit- “We have a moderate budget of Kampala for coming to their rescue tee and 10 subcommittees at dioce- shs900m. I appeal to all well-wish- through the fundraising drive. san level to help in the organization ers, Catholic faithful, government “I am very grateful to Mbarara Arch- and coordination of the celebration. UEC JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 9 Pope Francis Won’t Attend SECAM Golden Jubilee – Catholic Church Announces

Pope Francis during his trip to Africa

By Media Officer, Uganda Episcopal Conference

For months Ugandans had hoped event, the celebration will proceed 29, 2018 at Lubaga Cathedral, will be that His Holiness Pope Francis would as scheduled, adding that more than held under the theme: “Church-Fam- attend in person the Golden Jubi- 400 bishops from various regional ily of God in Africa, Celebrate your lee celebration of the Symposium and national Conferences and other Jubilee! Proclaim Jesus Christ your of Episcopal Conferences of Africa Church institutions in Africa and Saviour.” The event is expected to and Madagascar (SECAM) which Madagascar are expected to attend. also attract thousands of faithful are slated for July 23-28, 2019 in including top dignitaries and govern- Uganda. “THE OFFICE OF THE ment officials among others. In a statement issued on Thurs- PRESIDENT OF UGANDA SECAM was born out of the will of day, February 21, 2019, the Uganda HAS OFFICIALLY COM- African bishops during the Second Episcopal Conference (UEC) through MUNICATED TO THE UEC Vatican Council (1962-1965) as they its Secretary General, Msgr John THAT THE HOLY FATHER wanted to establish a forum in which Baptist Kauta announced that Pope WILL NOT BE ABLE TO they could speak with one voice on Francis will not attend the 2019 ATTEND THE SYMPOSIUM,” matters pertaining to the Church on SECAM Golden Jubilee event. the continent. The establishment of “The office of the President of Msgr Kauta stated that last year, SECAM is, therefore, a result of the Uganda has officially communicated the UEC on behalf of SECAM, bishops’ resolution to build a con- to the UEC that the Holy Father requested H.E President Yoweri tinental structure in order to bring will not be able to attend the Sym- Kaguta Museveni of Uganda to invite forth the African vision to the whole posium,” reads a section of the Pope Francis for the climax of the Church. His Holiness Pope Paul VI statement. celebration due in July this year. presided over SECAM’s inauguration He however noted that despite The SECAM Golden Jubilee cele- in July, 1969 in Kampala during his the Pope not attending the grand bration, which was launched on July first visit to Africa. 10 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 UEC Archbishop Bianco appointed new Papal Nuncio to Uganda

By Media Officer, Uganda Episcopal Conference

The Holy Father, Pope Francis has appointed the Titular Archbishop of Falerone, Luigi Bianco as the Apos- tolic Nuncio to Uganda. The apostolic nuncio is the papa- cy’s diplomatic representative in a foreign country. The news of the appointment was made public on 4th February by the Secretary General of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, Msgr. John Baptist Kauta after receiving a confir- mation letter addressed to the Cath- olic Clergy from Fr. Alfred Rayan, D’Souza, the Charge d’affaires of the Nunciature in Uganda. “With this letter I have the honour to communicate to you that the Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed His Excellency Most Rev. Luigi Bianco, Titular Archbishop of Fale- rone, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda,” reads a section of the letter. “As soon as a date is fixed for the new Apostolic Nuncio’s arrival in Uganda, it shall be my pleasure to inform you.” Until his appointment, Archbishop Bianco has been the Papal Nuncio to Ethiopia. He succeeds Most Rev. Michael August Blume who served as Nuncio to Uganda since February 2013 to July 2018, before moving to Hungary to take up a new diplomatic post. Born in Asti, Italy on March 3, 1960, Archbishop Bianco was ordained priest for the diocese Casale Mon- ferrato on March 30, 1985. On July 1, 1989 he entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See and served in different Nunciatures: Italy; Egypt; Argentina; Croatia and Spain. He was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Honduras on January 12, 2009, and on July 14, 2014, he was chosen as Papal Nuncio to Ethiopia. Subsequently, he was also nomi- nated Apostolic Nuncio to Djibouti and Apostolic Delegate to Somalia on September 10, 2014. The new Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, H.E Luigi Bianco PHOTO BY JACINTA W. ODONGO UEC JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 11

Archbishop John Baptist Odama(left) hands over the University mace to Bishop Joseph Antony Zziwa(right) as he is being installed as new UMU Chancellor

The former Chancellor Most Rev. John Baptist Odama, also the Arch- Bishop Zziwa installed bishop of Gulu expressed gratitude to the Uganda Episcopal Conference for entrusting him with the stewardship as new UMU Chancellor role and being Chancellor of UMU for 8 By Juliet Lukwago years and 6 months. He prayed for his successor and the new team to lead Uganda Martyrs University to greater Rt. Rev. Joseph Antony Zziwa, “I KNOW YOU MAY MEET heights. Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese has CHALLENGES, BUT IF YOU “I know you may meet challenges, been installed as the new Chancellor ARE FIRM AND WORK AS A but if you are firm and work as a team, of Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) TEAM, GOD WILL ALWAYS God will always be with you because in a colorful ceremony that was per- BE WITH YOU BECAUSE this is a University of Jesus Christ”, he formed by the Patron of the University THIS IS A UNIVERSITY OF prayed. His Grace Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga at JESUS CHRIST” Archbishop Odama urged the UMU UMU main campus, Nkozi on February community, to continue praying for the 15, 2019. Conference, Governing Council, man- University, desist from using violence His installation as Chancellor follows agement and staff of UMU. In a special but instead resort to dialogue and find- his election as the new Chairman of way, he appreciated Kampala Archdi- ing solutions to any challenges that the Uganda Episcopal Conference, ocese for availing land where Uganda may arise. the Assembly of Catholic Bishops that Martyrs University was established. The Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Prof. John oversee the church affairs in the coun- He urged the UMU community to stick Chrysostom Maviiri was very grateful to try which was held on Sunday 11th to the core values of the University in the Uganda Episcopal Conference, the November 2018. Incidentally, Bishop order to achieve its vision of; “To be a laity, alumni and students for the con- Zziwa has been Archbishop Odama’s University that is nationally and inter- tinuous material and spiritual support deputy for the last 8 years. nationally recognized for excellence in to the University. He highlighted some Bishop Zziwa acknowledged the tre- teaching, learning, research, advance- of the UMU achievements and recog- mendous work that all his predeces- ment of knowledge and community nized in special way members of the sors have done, the Uganda Episcopal engagement”. outgoing Governing Council. 12 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 FEATURE Protecting Children from Abuse

dealt with firmness and even without mercy. Pope Francis who is known for mercy said, “I am conscious of the effort and work being carried out in various parts of the world to come up with the necessary means to ensure the safety and protection of the integrity of children and of vulnerable adults, as well as implementing zero tolerance and ways of making all those who perpetrate or cover up these crimes accountable. We have delayed in applying these actions and sanctions Fr. Lazar Arasu Priest and School Administrator that are so necessary, yet I am confi- dent that they will help to guarantee a greater culture of care in the present “If one member suffers, all suffer world’s senior bishops, the Pope has and future.” together with it” (1 Cor 12:26). With taken a courageous step to purify the Now that the Catholic Church, larg- these words Pope Francis opened Church of these heinous acts and to est religious institution in the world has “Vatican Summit on child protection rebuild the lost confidence among the openly confessed its grave mistake and the clerical sexual abuse crisis” people of God. He said quiet openly, and has honestly tried to find ways to which was held from 18-24 February. “…in my heart I acknowledge the suf- amend its path, it is the high time for For the past two decades Catholic fering endured by many minors due other religious and civil institutions to Church has been hounded by numer- to sexual abuse, the abuse of power do the same soul-searching act and be ous cases of sexual abuse of minors and the abuse of conscience perpe- honest to look at its own settings and involving priests. The court cases trated by a significant number of clerics do the same to protect children. We caused the church not only huge finan- and consecrated persons… these are know that in our own land numerous cial losses but credibility in proclaiming crimes that inflict deep wounds of pain children and other vulnerable persons the faith. and powerlessness, primarily among have been molested by teachers, pas- At the start of the Summit, Cardinal the victims, but also in their family tors, social leaders and even by par- Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, Philip- members and in the larger community ents who need to do the same acts of pines, gave the first formal talk to the of believers and nonbelievers alike.” reparation. It is urgent to put in place gathering, acknowledging how church Pope’s tweet on 22 February said it strict policies to create a healthy and leaders for so long ignored the suffering in a form of prayer, “Lord, deliver us safe environment for all the vulnerable of the victims of clerical sexual abuse from the temptation to want to save persons to grow and mature. and covered up the evil crimes of the ourselves, and our reputations; help The wakeup call Pope gave to 400 priest-perpetrators. “Sometimes,” he us to acknowledge our guilt and to bishops who were called to this summit said, “bishops were simply afraid to seek humble and concrete answers suits everyone who are in one way or look at the wounds caused by their together, and in communion with all the another responsible for the protection priests, but he insisted that one cannot People of God.” Chairing the Summit of children and vulnerable persons in profess faith in Christ while ignoring the meetings, Pope has been calling for our society. Let the leaders and guard- wounds inflicted on the people Jesus concrete action—by way of account- ians of children heed these words: loves.” Sexual abuse is a serious viola- ability, right use of power and money “Looking back to the past, no effort to tion of a person’s dignity. Loss of dig- and together with other prelates called beg pardon and to seek to repair the nity is loss of very personhood. for resignation of persons in authority if harm done will ever be sufficient. Look- Human dignity is often built around need be. ing ahead to the future, no effort must our sexuality. As sex is something In a country like Uganda crimes be spared to create a culture able to very personal and intimate, our sex- against children such as defilement, prevent such situations from happen- ual nature too is very delicate and child marriage, and child neglect go ing, but also to prevent the possibility sacred. When we are sexually violated unreported and are often compro- of their being covered up and perpetu- or abused our scars can remain until mised. Since 2014, every year over ated. The pain of the victims and their the end of our life. Recovery from sex- 200,000 cases are reported to the families is also our pain, and so it is ual abuse is rather hard and almost police, but most of them do not always urgent that we once more reaffirm our impossible. Sexual abuse affects our receive right judgment. As country commitment to ensure the protection relationship with our own very self, with grows in education and other sectors of minors and of vulnerable adults.” others and the society around us. A it is important to put in place right pol- sexually abused child can remain psy- icies and have right implementation chologically retarded with permanent strategies to protect children. FR. LAZAR ARASU SDB setbacks. Crimes against human sexuality, CHAPLAIN, PALABEK REFUGEE By calling this high level meeting with especially against children need to be SETTLEMENT JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 13 KEY LITURGICAL EVENTS FOR MARCH 2019

March 6, 2019- Ash Wednesday daily lives and confront the temptations and struggles Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and we face is a gift. It comes from the Lord and is offered important holy days in the liturgical calendar. It marks through the Church who is our mother. Lent is a gift given the beginning of the Season of Lent, a season of pen- to us by the Lord, but we have to unwrap it and apply its ance, reflection, prayer and fasting which prepares us for remedial and healing prescriptions. Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption. March 19, 2019- Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sunday, and is chiefly observed by Catholics, although St. Joseph is the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary many other Christians observe it too. The practice and the foster-father of Jesus. His important mission includes the wearing of ashes on the head. The ashes in God’s plan of salvation was “to legally insert Jesus symbolize the dust from which God made us. As the Christ into the line of David from whom, according to the priest applies the ashes to a person’s forehead, he prophets, the Messiah would be born and to act as his speaks the words: “Remember that you are dust, and to father and guardian” (Directory on Popular Piety and the dust you shall return.” Alternatively, the priest may speak Liturgy). the words, “Repent and believe in the Gospel.” Most of the information about St. Joseph comes from the opening two chapters of St. Matthew’s Gospel. No March 8, 2019- International Women’s Day words of his are recorded in the Gospels; he was the International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day “silent” man. Pius IX (1870) declared him patron and pro- celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political tector of the universal family of the Church. achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. March 25, 2019- Solemnity of the Annunciation The 2019 IWD will be celebrated under a theme of, of the Lord “Balance for Better” that will run all year long. The cam- This feast commemorates the most sublime moment in paign theme provides a unified direction to guide and the history of time, the moment when the Second Divine galvanize continuous collective action, with “Balance for Person of the most Holy Trinity assumed human nature Better” activity reinforced and amplified all year in the womb of the Virgin Mary. Thus it is a feast of our IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first Lord, even as it is of Mary, although the liturgy centers IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people wholly on the Mother of God. in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Today, it This feast is very important in the defense of the life of belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. unborn children. Even with small children, this is a good day to begin teaching about the high value God places on March 10, 2019- First Sunday of Lent human life. He loved us so much that he became one of On this First Sunday of Lent, priests lead the Liturgy us, took on our human nature and became an innocent, with this profoundly insightful opening prayer: “Father, completely dependent infant. through our observance of Lent, help us to understand This is a Solemnity, so when this feast falls during the the meaning of your Son’s death and Resurrection, and Lenten season, our Lenten penance obligations are lifted. teach us to reflect it in our lives.” This feast day forecasts the blessed event of Christmas, This ancient practice of setting aside 40 days in order and illustrates how the liturgical year is an endless circle to enter - in Jesus - into the desert places in our own of days.

WISE QUOTES FOR REFLECTION

‘One of the happiest moments in life is ‘When someone else’s happiness is everything you have faced, all the when you find the courage to let go of your happiness that is love’ – Lana Del battles you have won, and all the fears what you can’t change’ – Anonymous Rey you have overcome’ – Anonymous ‘Above all else, guard your heart, for ‘There is only one way to avoid ‘The most confused we ever get is everything you do flows from it’ – criticism: do nothing, say nothing, when we try to convince our heads of Proverbs 4:23 and be nothing’ – Aristotle something our hearts know is a lie’ – ‘Sometimes you just need to distance ‘God has placed you where you’re Karen Moning yourself from people. If they care, at in this very moment for a reason, ‘Apologizing doesn’t always mean they’ll notice. If they don’t you know remember that and trust he is working you’re wrong and the other person is where you stand’ – D. Crysis everything out!’ – Unknown right. It means you value relationship ‘Don’t cry over the past, it’s gone. ‘When god gives you a “No”, give him more than your ego’ – Unknown Don’t stress about the future, it hasn’t a “Thank you”. He was protecting you ‘The first step toward success is arrived. I live in the present and make from less than his best’ - Unknown. taken when you refuse to be a captive it beautiful’ - Kushand ‘Whenever you find yourself doubting of the environment in which you first ‘The things you take for granted how far you can go, just remember find yourself’ –Mark Caine someone else is praying for’ – Unknown how far you have come. Remember 14 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 AMECEA Pope Francis appoints New Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia

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Since March 2018, the Apostolic nunciature for Zambia and Malawi has been vacant following the appointment Most Rev. Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen, the newly appointed Apostolic of Archbishop Julio Murat as Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya Nuncio to Cameroun. On 2nd Febru- ary, 2019, the Holy Father Pope Fran- cis appointed Monsignor Gianfranco Kenya gets new Apostolic Nuncio GALLONE as the new Apostolic Nun- cio to Zambia. By Pamela Adinda, Amecea Online News According to the press statement sent to AMECEA Online News by the Most Rev. Hubertus Matheus Maria that the current Archbishop to Khar- National Communications Coordina- van Megen, the newly appointed Apos- toum, Most Rev. Michael Didi Adgum tor at Zambia Conference of Catho- tolic Nuncio to Kenya is not a stranger Mangoria, was appointed following lic Bishops (ZCCB), Rev. Fr. Winfield in the Region. His last assignments the retirement of H.E. Gabriel Cardinal Kunda, The Very Reverend Monsi- were in two of the AMECEA countries Zubeir Wako gnor Gianfranco Gallone was born on (Sudan and Eritrea) where the Catho- The previous nuncios to Sudan also 20th April 1963 in Ceglie Messapica lic Church is a minority. As Chargé d’ represented the Holy See in other (Brindisi) – Italy and was ordained Affaires in Malawi (2010-2014, he was parts of Africa at the same time, spe- Priest on 3rd September 1988 for the very instrumental during the prepa- cifically Eritrea. Archbishop Van Megen Diocese of Oria in Italy. ration of the AMECEA 18th Plenary also served as Nuncio in Eritrea and it Monsignor Gallone entered the Dip- Assembly in Malawi which took place was during his tenure that the Metro- lomatic Service of the Holy See on in 2014 and was a big success. politan Church sui iuris(i.e. “of its own 19th June 2000. Subsequently he was Born on October 4, 1961 in the town right”) in Eritrea was erected on Jan- posted to Mozambique, Israel, Slova- of Eygelshoven in Netherlands, Arch- uary 19 2015, separating it from the kia, India and Sweden. bishop Van Megen was ordained to Metropolitan Archdiocese of Addis Until his new appointment to Zambia, priesthood on June 13, 1987, having Ababa and elevating the Diocese of Monsignor Gallone was serving as an completed his studies at the diocesan Asmara to the status of Metropolitan official at the Vatican’s Secretariat of seminary of Rolduc. After his ordination Archdiocese. Subsequently Most Rev. State. he was stationed in parishes in Nieu- Menghesteab Tesfamariam, MCCJ, Monsignor Gallone holds a doctoral weinde and Schaesberg in the Dio- was appointed first Metropolitan Arch- degree in Canon Law and speaks cese of Roermond and later entered bishop of Asmara. Spanish, English, Portuguese and Slo- the Holy See’s diplomatic service The official announcement of the vak, in addition to his native Italian. where he has subsequently worked at appointment of Archbishop Van With his appointment to Zambia, His Nunciatures in Eritrea-Sudan, Brazil, Megen as Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya Excellency Monsignor Gallone has also Slovakia, Israel and Malawi. was made on February 15, 2019. He been appointed Archbishop. The Apostolic Nunciature in Sudan takes over from Most Rev. Charles Ordinarily the Apostolic Nuncio was established in 1972 and Archbish- D. Balvo who on September 21 was appointed to Zambia also serves ops Van Megen was the eighth nun- appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Czech Malawi. As at now Malawi is yet to cio. It was during his tenure in Sudan Republic. receive the Apostolic Nuncio. AMECEA JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 15 neighbors who helped during the fire tragedy. After receiving the fire breakout Fire burns news at the Tanzania Episcopal Con- ference (TEC), the bishops who at that time were undergoing a training had to temporarily break from the pro- gram to go witness the damage at the Segerea Major seminary. Speaking on behalf of TEC, the Vice-President of Tanzania Episcopal Conference Rt. Rev. Flavian Kassala said he is sorry for the priests and Seminary the seminarians who were left without clothes and other basic needs like teaching tools. “On behalf of TEC I give my sympa- thy to the priests and all seminaries for this accident,” he said while thanking God that everyone was safe. “We have seen and have witnessed how the fire has consumed the building but we ask you to be calm while other issues are being worked upon by your Bishops,” he said. He said the Bishops will convene an emergency meeting to see how they can immediately provide accommo- dations and other needs that requires immediate support for the priests who are left with only the clothes they were putting on that day. Segerea Major Seminary after the fire disaster. Photo by Sarah Pelaji He too congratulated the Seminar- ians for their self-sacrificing spirit to save the lives of the priests and other By Sarah Pelaji properties like the cars. The Bishops are requesting dona- Fire has burned the Priests’ rectory tion to the seminary from Christians at St Carol Lwanga Major Seminary “IT IS OUR CUSTOM and other people of good will includ- Segerea in Dar es Salaam Archdio- EVERY WEDNESDAY ing Church partners so that they may cese on January 15, 2019. EVENING WE MEET be able to rebuild the burnt structure According to the Rector of the Sem- FOR RECREATION. and replace other properties that were inary Rev. Fr. Tobias Ndabhatinya, the AS WE WERE PRO- burned so that the seminary may go cause of the fire is an electric shock CEEDING WITH REC- back to normalcy in the shortest time that occurred after an electrical dis- REATION, SUDDENLY possible charge occurred. WE SENSED SMELL OF “It is our custom every Wednesday SOMETHING BURN- evening we meet for recreation. As we ING, AND AFTER A were proceeding with recreation, sud- FEW SECONDS, WE denly we sensed smell of something HEARD A SOUND LIKE burning, and after a few seconds, we AN EXPLOSION OF A heard a sound like an explosion of a THING.” thing.” “Then we saw fire that had started from the fire, and that luckily no one to burn the first floor, where our rooms was injured or died in the accident. are located. We called upon the assis- He thanked the seminarians for their tance of our students the seminarians boldness, intelligence and commit- to come and help those who were ment to save their formators from the trapped in the rooms to come out. fire. Then we contacted the Fire Brigade He said the seminarians were able who came to put off the fire, “he said. to save the seminary cars by pushing He explained that the fire completely them; some even lifted and carried burnt down all the 14 bedrooms of the cars by their hands so that they priests and no property was saved don’t get burned. He also thanked the 16 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 VATICAN

Pope Lenten message LET US STAND BESIDE OUR BROTH- ERS AND SISTERS calls for conversion IN NEED, SHARING OUR SPIRITUAL AND By Linda Bordoni MATERIAL GOODS WITH THEM”.

Pope Francis is calling on the faithful brothers and sisters in need, sharing to “devour” everything to satisfy our not to let the Lenten season of grace our spiritual and material goods with voracity; Prayer teaches us to aban- pass in vain, and to live as children them”. don idolatry and the self-sufficiency of God acknowledging and obeying This is one of the key passages of of our ego; Almsgiving, whereby we His law, in particular in regards to our Pope Francis’ Lenten Message for escape from the insanity of hoarding brothers and sisters and to creation. 2019. Reflecting on a verse from St. everything for ourselves in the illusory In this year’s Lenten message, the Paul’s Letter to the Romans, the Pope belief that we can secure a future that Pope invites believers to prepare to highlights how the season before does not belong to us. celebrate the paschal mystery with Easter must be a time to “welcome If we follow this journey, he said it “is mind and heart renewed, warning that Christ’s victory over sin and death into possible to rediscover the joy of God’s “Sin leads man to consider himself the our lives”, and attract “its transforming plan for creation and for each of us, god of creation, to see himself as its power to all of creation” which is to love him, our brothers and absolute master and to use it, not for sisters, and the entire world, and to the purpose willed by the Creator but Fasting, prayer, almsgiving find in this love our true happiness”. for his own interests”. Appealing to the faithful to not allow The Pope’s Lenten message was this season of grace to pass in vain, Conversion released on Tuesday during a press Pope Francis says that if, “the Lent of The path to Easter, therefore, demands conference at the Holy See Press the Son of God ‘was an entry into the that “we renew our faces and hearts as Office. The theme chosen this year is desert of creation to make it become Christians through repentance, con- “For the creation waits with eager long- again that garden of communion with version and forgiveness” the Pope said ing for the revealing of the children of God” that it was before the original sin, pointing out that it is a call that involves God” (Rom 8:19) Christians today are invited “to embody the whole of creation. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, 6 the paschal mystery more deeply and This “eager longing”, this expectation March, and will conclude on Holy Sat- concretely in their personal, family and of all creation, Pope Francis says, will urday, 20 April, the day before Easter. social lives, above all by fasting, prayer be fulfilled in the revelation of the chil- “Let us leave behind our selfish- and almsgiving.” dren of God, that is, when Christians ness and self-absorption, and turn to Fasting, the Pope says, means and all people enter decisively into the Jesus’ Pasch. Let us stand beside our turning away from the temptation “travail” that conversion entails. VATICAN JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 17 already in place can be reinforced. “The abuse of children is wrong any- where and anytime: this point is not negotiable,” they emphasized.

Areas of work Following the example of Pope Francis, the men and women religious commit themselves to “humbly acknowledge and confess the wrongs that have been done; to reach out to survivors; to learn from them how to accompany those who have been abused and how they wish” their stories be heard. The UISG and USG identified 3 areas where children are treasured and where their safety is promoted – in education and health care, in formation and in spirituality. The many schools and hospitals that the religious orders run can ensure bet- Religious women ask for pardon ter protocols and higher standards of protection of minors. The protection of minors and adults Men and women religious feel can be integrated into the formation programme of religious institutes. “It shame for failures on abuse must be clear that whatever the culture and background, the abuse of children By Robin Gomes is never permitted or tolerable,” they stressed. “We ask pardon of all for our failures the situations in which they are brought The religious superiors also intend and repeat that we stand with the Holy up are improved.” that their spirituality centres develop Father. We commit our efforts to They underscored the vulnerability of special outreach programmes to any working with him so that the Church these children which they said makes survivor who wishes to find help in can move forward in a coherent, them “dispensable, to be used and their struggles with faith and mean- credible and unified way, a way that abused.” ing.” Even though some of the abuse is genuinely healing, truly renewed, victims would want to stay far from with new eyes to see and new ears to Abuse of authority the Church, the religious would like to hear.” The religious superiors noted that the humbly accompany those survivors The International Union of Superiors Feb . 21-24 meeting will focus on the who want to make a journey of healing General (UISG), which brings together abuse of minors by people of author- with them. the superiors general of institutes of ity in the Church, especially bishops, “Those who have been abused often Catholic women religious, and the priests and religious, a story, they said, carry a sense of guilt, shame and even Union of Superiors General (USG) that is full of pain “that has continued for sin. In reality, however, they are the brings heads of men’s religious insti- decades”. ones who have been sinned against,” tutes, issued a joint declaration on “We bow our heads in shame at the religious superiors said. Tuesday expressing their full support the realization that such abuse has Working, walking together for the Meeting on the Protection of taken place in our congregations and “We want to act with humility. We Minors, called for by Pope Francis in orders, and in our Church.” “Our want to see our blind spots. We want the Vatican, that was held from Febru- shame is increased by our own lack to name any abuse of power. We com- ary 21-24. of realization of what has been hap- mit to engage in a journey with those pening,” and those in authority “failed we serve, moving forward with trans- Children - most vulnerable to see warning signs or failed to take parency and trust, honesty and sincere “In our work as religious, we come them seriously.” repentance.” across many situations where children The heads of religious orders want are abused, neglected, maltreated Change to work with parents, especially moth- and unwanted,” the religious superiors The religious superiors acknowledge ers, in fighting abuse. They acknowl- wrote. “We see child soldiers; the that 3-day Vatican meeting is a short edged that their attempt to deal with trafficking of minors; the sexual abuse time, but they expressed their trust in abuse showed a “shameful lack of of minors; the physical and emotional the power of the Holy Spirit that with capacity to understand” their pain of abuse of minors. They cry out to us.” the winds of change blowing through the victims. While offering them their As adults, as Christians and as reli- the Church and goodwill on all sides, sincerest apologies and sorrow, they gious they said they “want to work so important processes and structures of invited them to work with them to help that their lives are changed and that accountability can be started and those minimize risks. 18 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 VATICAN actions, decisions, processes, pro- Protection of minors: cedures, etc. that are understand- able and traceable. According to him “traceability and transparency Cardinal Marx - are inextricably linked.” traceability, transparency Administration Card. Marx pointed out that a fully-functional Church administration make Church credible is an important building block in combatting abuse of minors. The visible social structures of the Church, he said, serve the Spirit of Christ, who vivifies it, in the building up of the body. Hence, there is the need for a fully-functional administration, which must be oriented towards the goal of the Church, and based on the principle of justice. Administration standardises procedures and processes, makes things objective by creating and enforc- ing rules and laws, and helps prevent arbitrariness, thus contributing actively to justice. Administration regulates, and sanctions infringe- ments against the common interest, rules and laws.

Abuse of power However, Cardinal Marx warned that this power of administration can also be misused and abused when it forgets its function of serving the different people living together and cooperating to achieve higher goals. Administration can also be preoc- cupied with itself and use rules and regulations only to sustain the power of persons. The cardinal pointed out that “the sexual abuse of children and youths Cardinal Marx addresses fellow bishops during the meeting on protection of minors in the church. VATICAN PHOTO is in no small measure due to the abuse of power in the area of administration.” “In this regard, adminis- By Robin Gomes tration has not contributed to fulfill- ing the mission of the Church, but on Traceability and transparency superiors, heads of Vatican dicaster- the contrary, has obscured, discred- in Church administration in deal- ies and presidents of bishops’ con- ited and made it impossible.” ing with and preventing the sexual ferences, are gathered in the Vatican “Files that could have documented abuse of minors are a “decisive fac- Feb. 21-24, to plan strategies as a the terrible deeds and named tor in the trustworthiness and credi- Church in responding effectively to those responsible,” he said, “were bility of the Church.” “It is not trans- eradicate the scourge of clerical sex- destroyed, or not even created.” parency which damages the Church, ual abuse of minors in the Church. “Instead of the perpetrators, the but rather the acts of abuse com- Each of the three days has a spe- victims were regulated and silence mitted, the lack of transparency, or cific theme - responsibility, account- imposed on them.” the ensuing cover-up,” said German ability and transparency. The cardinal said that “stipulated Cardinal Reinhard Marx on February “Transparency as a Community of procedures and processes for the 23, 2019 in his presentation to the Believers,” was the theme of the pre- prosecution of offences were deliber- “Meeting on the Protection of Minors sentation of Cardinal Marx, the pres- ately not complied with, but instead in the Church,” taking place in the ident of the German Bishops’ Con- cancelled or overridden.” “The rights Vatican. ference, on day 3 of the meeting. of victims were effectively trampled 190 participants, including patri- The Archbishop of Munich and underfoot, and left to the whims of

archs, cardinals, bishops, religious Freising described transparency as individuals.” DDEMBE GRAPHIC DESIGNER: JOHN PAUL VATICAN JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7 19 Card. Marx said, “These are all what, when, why and what for, and transparency, or the ensuing cov- events that sharply contradict what what has been decided, rejected or er-up,” stressed Card. Marx who also the Church should stand for.” “The assigned. Thus, people who experi- serves a Coordinator of the Council way in which Church administration ence transparent administration can for the Economy in the Vatican. was structured and carried out, did uncover errors and mistakes in the not contribute to unifying the whole administrative actions, and defend Immediate measures human race, and bringing mankind themselves against such actions. The urgency of the abuse of minors, closer to God, but on the contrary, Objections to traceability and the cardinal said, calls for immediate violated these aims.” transparency could possibly come initiation of important measures. In cases where the Church has from violations of pontifical secrecy In this regard, he recommended failed, the 65-year old cardinal said, or from false accusations with the that the goal and the limits of pon- the thoughts of some abuse victims purpose to ruin the reputation of tifical secrecy and confidentiality can be summarized as follows: “If innocent priests, the priesthood or should be clearly defined in order the Church claims to act in the name the Church. that the Church be not exposed to of Jesus, yet I am treated so badly But as Card. Marx finds, there is the suspicion of covering up. by the Church or its administration, no reason behind the application of Quality transparent procedural then I would also like to have nothing pontifical secrecy to the prosecution norms and rules for ecclesiastical to do with this Jesus.” of criminal offences concerning the processes must be established. abuse of minors. Facts must be set out transpar- Transparency and traceability A clearly-defined public procedure ently with the public announce- In order for administration to act in establishes a degree of credibility, ment of statistics on the number of accordance with the Church’s mis- which enables restoring the reputa- cases, and details thereof, as far as sion, and with the nature of the tion of a wrongly-accused person, possible. Church as a “symbol and instru- who would otherwise be subjected Judicial proceedings should be ment”, Card. Marx said, there needs to rumours, if the investigation is published, or else lingering doubts to be transparency and traceability not appropriate, transparent or about the proper conduct of court of administrative procedures. conclusive. proceedings will only harm the rep- Administrative procedures become “It is not transparency which dam- utation and the functioning of the transparent, if it is understand- ages the Church, but rather the acts Church. able and traceable who has done of abuse committed, the lack of POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR 2019

JANUARY MAY SEPTEMBER Young People and the Example of Mary The Church in Africa, a Seed of Unity The Protection of the Oceans That young people, especially in Latin That the Church in Africa, through the That politicians, scientists and econ- America, follow the example of Mary commitment of its members may be omists work together to protect the and respond to the call of the Lord to the seed of unity among her peoples world’s seas and oceans. communicate the joy of the Gospel to and a sign of hope for this continent. the world. OCTOBER JUNE A Missionary “Spring” in the Church FEBRUARY The Mode of Life of Priests That the breath of the Holy Spirit Human Trafficking That priests, through the modesty and engenders a new missionary “spring” For a generous welcome of the vic- humility of their lives, commit them- in the church tims of human trafficking, of enforced selves actively to solidarity with those prostitution, and of violence. who are most poor. NOVEMBER Dialogue and Reconciliation in the Near MARCH JULY East Recognition of the Right of Christian The Integrity of Justice That a spirit of dialogue, encounter, Communities That those who administer justice and reconciliation emerge in the Near That Christian community, especially may work with integrity, and that the East, where diverse religious commu- those who are persecuted, feel that injustice which prevails in the world nities share their lives together. they are close to Christ and have their may not have the last word. rights respected. DECEMBER AUGUST The Future of the Very Young APRIL Families, Schools of Human Growth That every country takes the neces- Doctors and their Collaborators in War Zones That families, through their life of prayer sary measure to prioritize the future of For doctors and their humanitarian and love, become ever more clearly the very young, especially those who collaborators in war zones, who risk “schools of true human growth”. are suffering. their lives to save the lives of others. 20 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 1 VOL 7

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