DIOCESE OF JINJA The EWS — ETTER July 2019 N L WWW.jinjadiocese.com was little time for confession Editorial due to logistic issues, to mention lack of priests on the eve due to some who first lead masses before they are able to trek to the pilgrimage site.

Prior to Bugonza day, was the

pilgrimage of the children, in 7th July was the day of one of this year children in the diocese our martyrs in Busoga of Jinja, on 22nd Jude, who St Gonzaga Gonza. As it were, went on with the slogan there were improvements this “Church, Listen to the time especially it terms of children” with St Kizito, the where the business were for patron saint of children, to instance, and the pilgrims had a Namugongo. bit of breathing space. One had a bit of thought that perhaps One must say it was a success, the people were fewer than its all the Martyrs’ grace. The previously, but to speak the occasion was liturgically led truth, there was a little bit of by St. Patrick Kigulu boarding order and considerable space primary school Iganga. Which for the composition in prayer. was all a success, may God The night before was presided bless the children. They are to over by Rev Charles compose the leadership this Bakubye in terms of the rest of month July and in October the night prayer, on top of the come 12th, will have their mass that was to welcome the inauguration, something that pilgrims. One must say there has not been with us all along.

Bishop’s Schedule

07th— Bugonza pilgrimage 18th — Finance Commission 26th — Kakira Parish Pastoral Visit

Appointments and Transfers

Fr. Francis Musasizi — Parish Priest Namunyumya Fr. John Bosco Etyang — Parish Priest Jinja Cathedral Fr. Fred Wasubire — Parish Priest Busowa Fr. Anthony Kabaka — Priest In-charge Wesunire Fr. Joseph Waiswa BK — Assistant Priest Budini parish Fr. Jude Misango — Assistant Priest Jinja cathedral Fr. Paul Lukubye — Assistant Priest Namunyumya Fr. Mark Duggan Mulyanti — Assistant Priest Wesunire Fr. Emmanuel Baganzi — Assistant Priest Nawanyango Fr. Matthias Luyinda — Assistant Priest Namirali Fr. Emmanuel Olupot — Assistant Priest Fatima parish Fr. Dr. Joseph Isanga — Formator St. Mbaaga Seminary Fr. Godfrey Etolu — Formator National Seminary Ggaba

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LITURGY CORNER

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM  Baptism initiates us into the family of God and cleanses us of sin. Baptism does five things specifically.  It forgives all sins that may have been committed prior to a person’s baptism including original sin, mortal sins, and venial sins, and it relieves the punishment for those sins.  It makes the newly baptized person “a new creature.”  It turns the person into a newly adopted son or daughter of God and incorporates a person into the Church, which is the body of Christ.  It brings someone into the flock of the faithful and brings them to share in the royal priesthood of Christ (1 Pet. 2:9-10), which is a share in the common priesthood of all the baptized.  Last, but certainly not least, baptism leaves and indelible or permanent spiritual mark (character) on the soul of the person baptized.  Anyone who is not baptized can receive the sacrament of Baptism in the . The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that “Every person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized,” (paragraph 1246  Anyone can baptize in danger of death, but the ordinary ministers of this sacrament are the bishops, priests, and . In extreme cases, even an un-baptized person can baptize someone. All that is required is the will to do what the Church does when she baptizes, and to apply the Trinitarian Baptismal formula. "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."  The Catholic Church recognizes any baptism that uses water with the Trinitarian formula.

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 A godparent or a sponsor is someone who bears witness to a child's baptism and then aids in their catechesis, as well as their lifelong spiritual formation. According to the Code of Canon Law, "Insofar as possible, one to be baptized is to be given a sponsor who is to assist an adult in Christian initiation, or, together with the parents, to present an infant at the baptism, and who will help the baptized to lead a Christian life in harmony with baptism, and to fulfil faithfully the obligations connected with it" (No. 872). Our Diocese limited the maximum number of Children for a God parent to 15. LG 214.  A child for infant baptism must not exceed 3 years of age. LG 216.  The converts from the protestant church should be entered in the register and given new baptism tickets.  It is not allowed to only baptize adults who are traditionally married without receiving the sacrament of matrimony at the same ceremony unless you have the permission of the local ordinary.  It is not allowed to baptize an adult who has exceeded the age of reason without receiving catechism instructions.

Fr. John Baptist Kaddu Mukwaya

MASAKA DIOCESE GETS NEW BISHOP

n the 6th of July 2019, thousands of people on Saturday thronged O Sports Arena Ground in Masaka to witness the consecration of Msgr. Serverus Jjumba , who was installed as b i s h o p o f M a s a k a C a t h o l i c Diocese. Bishop Jjumba replaced Bishop , who retired after clocking the mandatory retirement age of 75. Bishop Jjumba was serving as the Vicar General of the Diocese Masaka.

The occasion, which was presided over by Bishop Kaggwa started with a procession that featured bishops and priests. Over 200 priests attended the function. Bishop Kaggwa was assisted by the Papal Nuncio to , Archbishop Luigi Bianco, the Archbishop of , Dr and the auxiliary bishop of Mbarara, Lambert Bainomugisha.

The Mass was also attended by the chairperson of the Episcopal Conference, Rt. Rev. Joseph Anthony Zziwa, Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa, Archbishops John Baptist Odama of Gulu and Paul Bakyenga of Mbarara, among others. Bishop

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Kaggwa urged the new bishop to preach to the people the word of God without fear. “God through prophet Jeremiah says he will find us shepherds, filled with wisdom to shepherd us without fear. They will take care of us and none of us will get lost,” Bishop Kaggwa said.

Bishop Jjumba, who referred to Bishop Kaggwa as his mentor, hailed the retiring Bishop, who has been bishop of Masaka for 24 years for what he described as tremendous work he did for the people in the area. The occasion ended in a grand with Vice-President Ssekandi (who represented the president) handing over new Mitsubishi-Pajero gift to Bishop Jjumba.

PASTORAL VISIT TO NAMWENDWA

Namwedwa parish was in a moving parish day celebration that had been long awaited. It was Bishop’s Pastoral visit represented by the Vicar General as the bishop was conducting a pilgrimage for the children of the diocese of Jinja, at Namugongo martyrs’ shrine on 22nd June, the day for the parish day this year.

The occasion all began with marching at the sub-county headquarters where the band started from to lead the congregation in the marching towards the parish, where at the gate a banner bearing the portrait of the bishop was hanging at the gate wall. The Christians were enthusiastic and actually had a very colorful liturgy

JUBILEE COMMITTEE FOR BISHOP WAMIKA

4th November 2019 is the day of this particular celebration of Silver Jubilee of the Bishop of the 2 diocese of Jinja. All council celebrations have been put on hold till next year for the sake of putting efforts together efforts for have proper arrangements for the day that might see invited guests like the nuncio of Uganda and a number of other bishops to grace this occasion. Individuals are also called upon to help in the fundraising, next meeting takes place at cathedral parish on 24th July at 10 am.

There will be the formations of the council of children as announced and arranged by the chaplain for Holy childhood. And the inauguration of the council for children will be at Fatima parish on 12th October as arranged at Fatima parish with representatives as will be communicated after the day of elections at the diocesan level at parish hall. THE DISCALCED CARMELITE FRIARS

On the 6th July 2019, St Peter Claver catholic church was a beautiful celebration of friar of the final profession of Br Ntalo Julius OCD, a born of Ntinda village Iganga parish, 5

that commenced at 12 Noon, profession presided over their Fr Adam Gregory the Carmelite provincial who received the solemn and perpetual vows of Br Julius of the nativity of Mary. This liturgy was at the very church of his baptism. Ugandan Mission in Jinja is under St Joseph’s Province California- Arizona. After which was the reception held and the education secretary gardens where the merry making proceeded to crown the day.

ANNOUNCEMENTS on 26th July 2019, all parish priests, chairpersons of parish pastoral councils and other councils and heads of institutions as previously are reminded to attend the meeting in person at Jinja Cathedral Parish Hall. Season II talent show UMMS Saturday 29th June at St Gonzaga Gonza Minor Seminary. OBITUARY

We were saddened by the death of Rev. Bro. Norbert Emmanuel Mugarura, Superior General of St. Kalori Lwanga (Bannakalori Brothers) Kiteredde, Masaka Diocese. He was brutally murdered. He was buried on Monday the 8th of July 2019. Bro. Mugarura had served as the Superior General for five months. He was appointed on January 27, 2019. May his Soul rest in peace.

DIOCESAN PRIESTS BIRTHDAYS

03rd— Fr. Mathias Luyinda 15th— Fr. Achileo Wandera 04th— Fr. John Mary Dumbulu 23rd— Fr. Joseph M. Isanga 07th— Fr. Richard Kayaga Gonza 23rd— Fr. Matthew Kabaale 12th— Fr. Richard Okau Kizito 24th— Fr. Denis Mawerere 12th— Fr. Thomas Tumwebaze 31st— Fr. Anthony Bukyanagandi

“Until the lion learns how to write, every story will glorify the hunter.” African Proverb

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