Nsambya Catholic clerics urge embracing new lifestyle for growth 2026

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Christians have been urged to let go of their bad habits and embrace a new way of life that will help them to achieve holistic growth in 2026.

The call has been made by Kampala Archdiocese Vicar General, the Rev. Msgr. Rogers Kabuye, during the New Year’s eve mass at the Youth Encounter the Savior (YES) Centre, Nsambya in Kampala city.

“God has given us many good things during the past year. There are many things we prayed about and received. But there are also things God gave us even before we requested for them. Some of us got the gift of marriage. Others got jobs. There are also those who added to their academic qualifications. For all the good things we got, let us be grateful to God.  For those that we have not yet received, let us continue to pray with faith and hope.”

“As we enter the New Year, 2026, let us make an effort to improve our relationship with God and our fellow human beings. Let’s shun every bad habit, such as ill will, hatred, tribalism, corruption, violence and disrespect. Let us reconcile and live in harmony with our brothers and sisters,” Kabuye said.

The Holy Trinity Choir leading the singing during the New Year's Eve prayers, "Omukisa Gw'omwaka," organised by the Catholic Church at YES Centre Sports Arena, Nsambya, in Makindye Division. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

The Vicar-General of Kampala Archdiocese, Msgr. Rogers Kabuye blesses Christians with holy water during the New Year's Eve mass at YES Centre Sports Arena, Nsambya, in Makindye Division on New Year's Eve. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

The Vicar-General of Kampala Archdiocese, Msgr. Rogers Kabuye distributing Holy Communion during the New Year's Eve mass at YES Centre Sports Arena, Nsambya, in Makindye Division. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

Vision Group’s Deputy Editor-in-Chief Felix Osike (right) with family members during the New Year's Eve mass at YES Centre Sports Arena, Nsambya, in Makindye Division. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

He later cautioned young people against moral corruption of the Internet and social media.

“Today, there are many voices and messages from various sources, such as the Internet, and the social media. Listen to them but also, first discern what you see and hear before you act. Be responsible and prudent as you use the internet the social media,” he said.

Earlier, before mass, Catholic clerics, including Fr. Dr Joseph Mary Ssebunnya (the Director of YES Centre and co-ordinator of youth in Kampala Archdiocese), Fr. Vincent Mawejje and Fr. Vianney Ssekalaala, put it to the Catholic faithful and all Ugandans to enter the New Year with regenerated faith, hope, goodwill and commitment to hard work and holistic progress.

The overnight prayers were beautifully animated by Holy Trinity Worship Team.