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NEW CONTACT October 2013 ISSUE 2 VOL 1 1 Uganda Catholic Secretariat An electronic news publication of the Uganda Episcopal Conference ISSUE 2 VOL 1 2013 OCTOBER 2013 THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO TO UGANDA VISITS THE MUFTI OF UGANDA (Source: Interreligious Dialogue and Ecumenism Departments of UEC, and UMSC Blog) Inside: DIOCESAN NEWS Kampala Archdiocese launches preparations to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Canonisation of the Uganda Martyrs 3 Archdiocese of Gulu commemorates the Beatification of the Blessed Martyrs Daudi Okelo & Jildo Irwa 3-4 The Biography of the Blessed Martyrs Daudi Okelo & Jildo Irwa 5 Lira: The Heritage of Bishop Asili 8 His Excellency Most Rev. Michael Blume, S.V.D. (right) being received by His Eminence Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje (left). The Late Bishop Caesar Asili: A man of Vision, Mission 8 IN an effort to promote Interreligious dialogue throughout the world congratulating them upon INTERNATIONAL CHURCH NEWS and collaboration between Muslims and the the successful completion of the Holy Month of Catholic Church, the Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Ramadan and wishing them a happy feast of Canonisation Date announced His Excellency Most Rev. Michael August Blume, Idd-Al-Fitr, which in Uganda was celebrated on for Blessed Popes John Paull S.V.D. visited the Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence 8th August 2013. II & John XXIII 10 Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje. The visit took In his message which was released by the The death of Bishop place on 24th September 2013 at the Uganda Vatican on 10th July 2013, the Holy Father called Raymond Mwanyika of Muslim Supreme Council Headquarters in Old for mutual respect between Christians and Tanzania 10 Kampala. Muslims. He stated, “Turning to mutual respect Theme for 2014 World The Nuncio was accompanied by the in interreligious relations, especially between Communications Day Secretary of the Apostolic Nunciature in Christians and Muslims, we are called to respect Message 10 Uganda, Msgr. Edward Karaan, the Secretary the religion of the other, its teachings, its General of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, symbols, its values. Particular respect is due to FEATURE Msgr. John Baptist Kauta, the Consul of Islamic religious leaders and to places of worship. How Promoting sensitisation & Republic of Pakistan in Uganda, Dr. Boney M. painful are attacks on one or other of these!” Quality leadership in view Katatumba, and the Programmes Coordinator The Holy Father continued to point out of the on-going curriculum for Interreligious Dialogue and Ecumenism that, “It is clear that, when we show respect assessment and examination Departments of Uganda Episcopal Conference, for the religion of our neighbours or when we reform (CURASSE) 12 Mr. Stephen Kisembo. During the meeting, the offer them our good wishes on the occasion Peace on trial in the face of Nuncio expressed the desire of Pope Francis to of a religious celebration, we simply seek to the terrorists attack, not just promote peace and interfaith dialogue. He also share their joy, without making reference to the in kenya but in the region & appreciated the Mufti for his outstanding role in content of their religious convictions”. beyond 13 promoting peace and development. Since 1967, the Vatican has issued an annual AMECEA Strategic Pastoral The Mufti on his part expressed gratitude greeting to the world’s Muslims on the Feast of Planning Workshop 15 to the Pope for the message he sent to the Idd al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. Muslims of Uganda during the celebration of Idd- Ordinarily the Vatican message is released by Al-Fitr. He noted that Uganda Muslim Supreme the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue. Council believes in peace and promotes peace This time, however, Pope Francis chose to and keeps peace at all times. convey the greetings personally in this first year The visit came a month after Pope Francis of his pontificate. sent a message to the Muslim community New Contact is an electronic news publication of Uganda Episcopal Conference Nsambya Hill, 672 Hanlon Road, P.O. Box 2886 Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256-414-510570/0414-10544/ 0414-510571/0414-510398, Mobile Tel: +256-782746812, Fax: +256 414 510 545, E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.uecon.org 2 NEW CONTACT October 2013 ISSUE 2 VOL 1 THE EDITORIAL WORLD MISSION SUNDAY ew NContact, CELEBRATION IN UGANDA a news By Ms Angella Namugenyi and Fr. Philip Odii publication of Uganda in the world and the conversion of all Episcopal people, calling to mind the five continents Conference, represented by five colours. The beads is now two in each decade of the Missionary Rosary months old. are of a different colour and each colour represents a different continent. The green We greatly appreciate our readers decade represents Africa the continent and well-wishers for the constructive of hope with its luxuriant green forests; feedback that we received after the red decade stands for America whose our first publication of September first inhabitants were the Red Indians 2013. We received several emails (Indios) and a lot of blood was shed during of gratitude and advice on how the evangelization of that continent; the New Contact can be improved. Our yellow decade is for Asia, symbolizing the editorial team will ensure that the land of the rising sun and the cradle of suggestions presented are taken into civilization; the white decade represents consideration for better publications. ON SUNDAY, 20th October 2013, the Europe, where you find the Pope who is We would also like to extend a Catholic Church in Uganda joined the rest of the sign of unity and is ever dressed in sincere word of appreciation to the the Faithful around the world in celebrating white as a symbol of holiness; the blue people who contributed news stories World Mission Sunday. The celebration was decade represents Oceania with its water and articles for the first issue. As held at the parish level in most of the 19 immensity. we strive to promote information Catholic dioceses of Uganda. In Kabong Parish, Kotido Diocese, flow and news sharing in our Church In Gulu Ecclesiastical Province- Mission Sunday was special because they we request you to continue being comprising the dioceses of Arua, Gulu, were also commemorating 80 years of the our contributors for the subsequent Lira, and Nebbi- World Mission Sunday Catholic Faith in Karamoja and marking publications. We welcome stories, this year was also the 11th anniversary the closing of the Year of Faith. In his reflections and commentaries on of the beatification of the two Catechist homily, Fr. Samuel Lotuk, the Pontifical issues that promote evangelization Martyrs Daudi Okelo and Jildo Irwa. The Mission Societies (PMS) Diocesan Director and integral human development. province celebrated the day at Paimol challenged the Christians to reflect on You can write on matters of faith, Wi-Polo Shrine in Kalongo Parish, Gulu and appreciate the many benefits Kabong morals, culture, health, education, Archdiocese. Bishop Sanctus Linus Wanok parish has received from the Pontifical business, governance, justice, peace, of Nebbi Catholic Diocese was the Principal Mission Societies. He invited them to etc. Celebrant. The concelebrating bishops strengthen their commitment towards As indicated in the previous included, His Grace John Baptist Odama of the material and financial support to the editorial message, New Contact Gulu Archdiocese, Rt. Rev. Joseph Franzelli Universal Solidarity Fund of the Church. has started as a monthly electronic of Lira Diocese, and Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Every sub-parish presented a special publication sent via email, but with Odoki of Arua Diocese. collection towards the Fund. time it will be available in hard copy. The Diocese of Jinja in eastern Uganda World Mission Sunday is celebrated You can also access New Contact celebrated Mission Sunday at the diocesan by the Catholic Church on the second on the website of Uganda Episcopal level. Eleven Religious Congregations last Sunday of October. It is a day set Conference (www.uecon.org) and on of men and women were represented. aside for Catholics throughout the world Facebook. In his preaching, Fr. Andrew Ikendeza, to recommit themselves to the Church’s Keep in contact and enjoy New the Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator who missionary activity through prayer and Contact! also presided over the Mass, reminded sacrifice. Every year the Holy Father issues the people that the Church is by nature a message for the day. In his message for Fr. Philip Odii, missionary. He called upon each and every this year’s World Mission Sunday, Pope Editor/Executive Secretary of Social one of them to participate in preaching Francis reflected on Faith as God’s precious Communications Commission the gospel starting from the families. gift, the Year of Faith, the obstacles often Uganda Episcopal Conference During the celebration, five candles were encountered in the work of evangelization, lit to represent the five continents of the the challenges of the modern era, and the world: Africa, America, Asia, Europe and call to be missionary. New Contact is an electronic news Oceania. The Christians were asked to pray In preparation for the celebration of bulletin of Uganda Episcopal Conference for all people in the world by using the the World Mission Sunday in Uganda, Nsambya Hill, 672 Hanlon Road, P.O. Box Missionary Rosary. the National Office of the Pontifical 2886 Kampala, Uganda Mission Societies of Uganda Episcopal Tel: +256-414-510570/0414-10544/ Conference sent out to all the dioceses 0414-510571/0414-510398 the Papal message, letters of appeal Mobile Tel: +256-782746812 for the Universal Solidarity Fund, and Fax: +256 414 510 545 The Missionary Rosary posters bearing the theme, “Faith is a gift E-mail: [email protected] from God”. This was the theme for the Website: www.uecon.org The purpose of the Missionary Rosary is to celebrations in Uganda provide the opportunity to pray for peace DIOCESAN NEWS NEW CONTACT October 2013 ISSUE 2 VOL 1 3 KAMPALA ARCHDIOCESE LAUNCHES PREPARATIONS TO MARK THE GOLDEN JUBILEE OF THE CANONISATION OF THE UGANDA MARTYRS By Juliet Lukwago and Fr.