The President of the Good Samaritans of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kampala, Regina Yiga, has expressed concern over the low involvement of men and young people in the activities of the organization. 

Good Samaritan is a lay pastoral department of Kampala Archdiocese which promotes acts of charity among the Catholic laity.

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere (holding a pastoral staff) shares a moment with the home nursing students from Bristol College, Nsambya. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

The organization was instituted by Archbishop Lwanga (RIP) on the recommendation of the Kampala Archdiocesan Synod. Although the organization has scored many achievements, Yiga said, the involvement of men and young people, who are vital for its sustainability, has been low.

A majestic sculpture of Emmanuel Cardinal Nsubuga at Mapeera Bakateyamba's Home Nalukolongo. (Photo by Mathiaa Mazinga)

“We thank God that we have been able to do our ministry. We have reached out to needy people. We have also visited prisons and elderly people’s homes. But we are concerned about the low participation of men and young people. For that matter, we have decided to start a massive campaign to recruit men and young people,” Yiga said.

She made the remarks during the solidarity visit of the Good Samaritans of Kampala Archdiocese to Mapeera Bakateyambas Home, Nalukolongo, in Rubaga Division on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

The choir of the Good Samaritan Sisters leads the singing during mass. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

Mapeera-Bakateyamba’s Home is a charitable home for elderly/disabled persons established by the late Emmanuel Cardinal Nsubuga (the former archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese).

The home is currently manned by the Good Samaritan Sisters, whose institute was also founded by Nsubuga.

A sectional spectacle of the Christians who graced the function during mass. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

The children from St. Anthony School of the Deaf, Nkozi, entertaining the Christians with a cultural dance. (Photo by Mathiaa Mazinga)

Earlier during the thanksgiving mass, the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala, the Most Rev. Paul Ssemogerere thanked the Good Samaritans for their love, care and concern for arguing that the Christian faith carried relevancy only if it was put into action.

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere delivers his homily during the thanksgiving mass for the celebration of the Kampala Archdiocesan Good Samaritans' Day. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

The Archdiocesan Director of the Good Samaritans, Fr. Achilles Mayanja attributed the organization’s influence to its professional members, its generous friends and the heart-rooted zeal of its members to serve the needy.

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere (left) hands over an envelope with UGX30m to the Mother General of the Good Samaritan Susters, the Very Rev. Sr. John Evangelist Mugisha and her Counsellor, Sr. Mary Rose Naluyima (right). The money was donated by the Good Samaritans of Kampala Archdiocese to Mapeera Bakateyamba's Home Nalukolongo, during the celebration of ther annual day at the elderly and disabled persons' Home in Rubaga Division on Thursday, Noveber 24, 2022. Photo by Mathias Mazinga.

During the function, the Good Samaritans donated sh30m to Mapeera Bakateyamba’s Home, Nalukolongo. They also donated non-monetary items such as sugar, rice, clothes, etc. The Chief Guest, Hon. Princess Eugenia Nassolo also donated sh3.7m.

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere (holding a pastoral staff) poses for a group photo with some of the leaders of the Good Samaritans in Kampala Archdiocese. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere (holding a pastoral staff) poses for a group photo with the Good Samaritans of Kampala Archdiocese during their solidarity visit. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

The Mother General of the Good Samaritan Sisters, the Very Rev. Sr. John Evangelist Mugisha thanked the Good Samaritans for their love and generosity towards Mapeera Bakateyamba’s Home and the Good Samaritan Sisters.