Price 1000= YESU OMU- BISHOP EGIDIO WEDS A COUPLE IN GERMANY Fr. Modest Masereka, Mr. Andreas, Mrs. Barbara and Bishop Edigio Nkaijanabwo pose for a photo after the wedding mass in Germany. Andreas and his colleagues are behind the construction of Holy Dove Secondary Editorial Dear Readers, Contents With much pleasure, we introduce to you the 25th issue of Omusondolya/ Photo Gallery page2 The Guide newsletter in this month of June 2010. The influence of your fa- Message from the vocations office page 3 vourite newsletter will be felt when you constantly support us by writing arti- Uganda Episcopal Conference page 4 cles of substance. Managing Drugs page 5 The editorial board once again is grateful to the director guide radio and Bishop presides over UCMB Page 5 Omusondolya newsletter Fr. Augustine Sunday Masereka, staff and writers of Know your self Page 6 articles in this newsletter whose effort has resulted in the production of this NSSF& the common person Page 7 issue. Defend women dignity page 8 This newsletter and the articles therein sometimes is a result of what hap- Parents prayer program page 8 pens around us. We encourage you dear people of God to develop a culture of reading and writing. In our modern world today, one ought not only to be a Ono ni mwatsi w‟erikukubalya page 9 hearer and writer, but also the contributor. I therefore, thank those who write Erihabulha Eminyethu page 9 and contribute ideas in our newsletter in one way or another, you are contrib- Minya ebya lwire omo synod page 9 uting to the world of knowledge. Homosexuality ibulire hali page 10 The Omusondolya newsletter also welcomes back the ordinary of the diocese Love page 11 of Kasese, the Most Rev. Egidio Nkaijanabwo back to his diocese from Ger- Win page 11 many and other places in Europe. We thank the almighty God for his protec- Letter to Jesus page 11 tion. Fun page 12 Dear readers and people of God, you are receiving this 25th Issue when the Principle 8 page 13 church has just concluded the year of priests. Thank you for praying for your priests and continue to do so, that St. John Mary Vianney becomes their mod- Man caught in outside marital page 13 el. I bear in mind all the dear major seminarians of the beloved diocese of Creation of new districts page 14 Kasese. I feel specially touched, in prayer and best regards, to all of you pre- Who is a friend page 14 paring for various ecclesiastical ministries: priesthood, Diaconate, candidacy Youth not yet your time page 14 to major orders, acolytes and lector and the famous spiritual year. You are all Progress Kasese Guide Radio page 15 most welcome. May you make successful strides towards these honorary achievements. God bless you. Fr. Joseph Syathetha Kule Editor 1 Kasese Diocesan Newsletter April-June. 2010 THE 25th ISSUE Published by commu- The office of social nication office, dio- communications wishes cese of Kasese, 75 Photo Gallery you nice reading Kasese-Uganda Some Development and Some Education in Diocese of Kasese Communications day in Gulu , Events in the Diocese of Kasese 16th May 2010 CTC, Nsenyi sets a library, thanks to the Minister of Minerals and Energy, Hillary Onek, Mr. Bainemugisha, Bursar Bwera Teach- church in need.. Fr. Peter Basaliza M Communications day, Gulu ers college, supporter of omusondolya Bishop Odoki, Administrator, Arua dio- Sr. Agatha Ahimbisibwe DST, religious cese addressing national communicators adviser diocese of Kasese, Educ. Office at Layibi -Gulu Sr. Masika Gertrude professes in the congregation of Good Council, Mba- rarara, she comes from Nsenyi Parish Headmaster, Kasese secondary, the suc- His grace, Bishop Adam John Baptist Bishop Egidio and General Marketing cessor of Mr. Bartazale who is now at giving a speech on communications day Centenary Bank, our Bank at customers Kilembe Secondary at St Joseph's Cathedral Gulu day, Verina-Kasese Fr. Francis Kojo graduates in MA educa- Bishop Joseph Franzeli, Lira diocese tion, Portland University , USA Fr Mapendo PP Kasindi parish, Beni giving a speech on communications day Butembo diocese accompanied his choir at St Joseph's Cathedral, Gulu 2 Kasese Diocesan Newsletter April-June. 2010 THE 25th ISSUE FROM VOCATIONS OFFICE From the study of the Principles of Economics Theory we are told that; “It is the human resource of the nation and not its capital nor natural or material resources that ultimately determines the charac- ter and pace of its economic and social development” Todaro (1992, p.279). The above quotation is true of the Church and in this case the Local Church (diocese) in particular. The growth of a particu- lar church is seen from her development in the faith exhibited by her members. The growth in Voca- tions; to legal married life, to religious and priestly life are also a yardstick in measuring the faith of the members of a particular church. The faith of the believers in the Diocese of Kasese is growing, hence the Spiritual development that will consequently lead the Diocese and District as a whole to development in the other aspects of life despite the fact that humanity remains sinful, a cause for constant renewal and continuous call to Holiness. In the Sacramental life of the Church, the believers in the Catholic Religion have embraced the sacraments of Holy Matri- mony and Holy Orders. In some parishes, its is rare these days that a week goes by without at least 3 or 5 couples embracing the sacrament of Holy Matrimo- ny, and in the same Spirit, the diocese produces at least 2-3 priests and deacons every year. This is a good pace of de- velopment that our diocese is taking. We pray that God continues to bless us with more vocations. This year 2010, the following Ministries and Orders will be administered: Ministry of Lector and Acolyte to the following Candidates on 4th July 2010 at Kinyamaseke Catholic Church-Nsenyi Parish. 1. Seminarian Muhindo Cleous -Nsenyi Parish 2. Seminarian Ndibuliro Asasio-Nsenyi Parish 3. Seminarian Masereka Pontiano-Nsenyi Parish 4. Seminarian Muhindo Ronald-Kasanga Parish 5. Seminarian Masereka Salvin -Kasanga Parish 6. Seminarian Bajwaha Francis-Kasanga Parish Those who will be prepared for Holy Orders/ Serious Candidacy on 11th July 2010 at Kaberere Catholic Church-Nsenyi Parish. 1. Seminarian Masereka Leonsio – Nsenyi Parish 2. Seminarian Bamuhiga Pascal – Nsenyi Parish For the Holy Order of Diaconate on 31st July 2010 at Kasanga Parish. 1. Seminarian Baluku Godfrey Kautha – Kasanga Parish 2. Seminarian Masereka Peter Kunama – Nsenyi Parish 3. Seminarian Kule Emmanuel – Nsenyi Parish For the Holy Order of the Priesthood on 31st July 2010 at Kasanga Parish. 1. Rev. Deacon. Businge Sausi Richard – Kasanga Parish. 2. Rev. Deacon. Bwambale John Mabunda – Nsenyi Parish. We thank God for this harvest and pray to Him for more. From Fr. David KIIZA Vocations Director, Diocese of Kasese 3 Kasese Diocesan Newsletter April-June. 2010 THE 25th ISSUE OFFICE BEARERS OF UGANDA EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE 2010-2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD: His Eminence Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala- Patron His Grace John Baptist Odama Chairman Rt. Rev. Joseph Antony Zziwa Vice Chairman Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira Member His Grace Cyprian K Lwanga Member His Grace Paul K. Bakyenga Member His Grace Denis Kiwanuka Member Rt. Rev. Giuseppe Franzelli Member COMMISSIONS AND DEPARTMENTS Finance Commission: Chairman Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira Vice Chairman Rt. Rev. Joseph Willigers Pastoral, Liturgical Commission: Chairman Rt. Rev. Christopher Kakooza Vice Chairman Rt. Rev. Denis Kiwanuka Lay Apostolate Commission (Youth & Adult): Chairman Most Rev. Denis Kiwanuka Vice Chairman Rt. Rev. Christopher Kakooza Justice and Peace Commission: His Grace John Baptist Odama Chair- Chairman Rt. Rev Giuseppe Filippi man Uganda Episcopal Conference Vice Chairman Rt. Rev. Matthias Ssekamanya 2010-2014 Catholic Medical Commission: Chairman Rt. Rev. Egidio Nkaijanabwo Vice Chairman Most Rev. Paul k. Bakyenga Education Commission: Chairman Rt. Rev. Charles M. Wamika Vice Chairman Rt. Rev. Lambert Bainomugisha CARITAS - Uganda Chairman Rt. Rev. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga Vice Chairman Rt. Rev. Giuseppe Franzelli Priestly Formation Commission: Chairman Rt. Rev. John Baptist Kaggwa Vice Chairman Rt. Rev. Paul Kalanda Social Communications Commission: Chairman Rt. Rev. Joseph Franzelli Vice Chairman Most Rev. Paul K. Bakyenga Ecumenism Commission: Chairman Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Obbo Vice Chairman Rt. Rev. Edward Baharagate Inter-Religious Dialogue: Liaison Bishop Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Obbo Assistant Rt. Rev. Edward Baharagate Doctrinal Commission: Chairman Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki Vice Chairman Most Rev. James Odongo Missionary Animation Commission (Pontifical Missionary Societies): Chairman Rt. Rev. Paul Ssemogerere Rt. Rev. Egidio Nkaijanabwo was re- Vice Chairman Rt. Rev. John B. Kakubi elected chairman Catholic Medical HIV/AIDS Focal Point Commission 2010-2014, Uganda Chairman Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa Vice Chairman Rt. Rev. Martin Luluga Episcopal Conference Personnel Board Chairman Rt. Rev. Lambert Bainomugisha Vice Chairman Rt. Rev. Fredrick Drandua Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa Rt. Rev. Joseph Antony Zziwa Rt. Rev. Paul Ssemogerere UNDIPA Liaison Chairman : Rt. Rev. Sabino O. Odoki OTHER NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Uganda Catholic Social Training Centre [Board]: Chairman Rt. Rev. Charles M. Wamika Director Ms. Elizabeth Namaganda Liaison Bishop for AMSRIU Chairman Rt. Rev. Joseph Willigers Interservice [Board] Chairman Rt. Rev. Callistus Rubaramira Vice Chairman Rt. Rev. Joseph Willigers Rt. Rev. Joseph Franzelli was re- Uganda Martyrs University Chancellor Most Rev. John Baptist Odama elected chairman social communica- Chairman, Governing Council Rt. Rev. Charles Martin Wamika tions commission, Uganda Episcopal Bishop Representatives Rt. Rev. L Bainomugisha Conference 2010-2014 Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa 4 Kasese Diocesan Newsletter April-June. 2010 THE 25th ISSUE Health tips MANAGING DRUGS IN At expiry date, drugs lose po- The theme of the meeting was: HEALTH FACILITIES AND tency, some become toxic and are “Collective Advocacy and Com- AT HOME therefore, dangerous to users.