CATHOLICS | AMBROSOLI | BEAUTIFICATION

GULU - Thousands Sunday (November 20, 2022) graced the beatification of Fr. Dr Giuseppe (Joseph) Ambrosoli at Sacred Heart of Jesus Kalongo Catholic Parish in Gulu Archdiocese.

The mass was led by Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda Archbishop Luigi Bianco, assisted by Gulu Archbishop John Baptist Odama.

Pope Francis described blessed Fr. Dr Ambrosoli as a man of prayers who dedicated himself as a servant of God and worked hard to treat the poor of Acholi. (All Photos by Eddie Ssejjoba)

In his message, Pope Francis described blessed Fr. Dr Ambrosoli as a man of prayers who dedicated himself as a servant of God and worked hard to treat the poor of Acholi region in northern Uganda.

The Pope said Ambrosoli worked tirelessly in the Archdiocese of Gulu in Acholi land and left a legacy that everyone should emulate for their faith to grow.

President Yoweri Museveni attended the ceremony, saying he was happy to represent the government at the beatification of Fr. Ambrosolli and thanked Pope Francis and the Catholic Church for recognizing the special work he did in Uganda.

The mass was led by Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda Archbishop Luigi Bianco, assisted by Gulu Archbishop John Baptist Odama.

Museveni said religious missionaries started coming to Africa and although some were hypocrites, many were good including Fr. Ambrosolli who brought good messages to Africa and Uganda in particular.

The President also commended Fr. Ambrosolli for healing people, teaching the word of God and working in a remote place, leaving the comfort of his home in Italy although he was well qualified and would have chosen to work from home.

President Museveni (2nd L) commended Fr. Ambrosolli for healing people, teaching the word of God and working in a remote place, leaving the comfort of his home in Italy.

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Vision Group's senior multimedia Journalist Eddie Ssejjoba was on ground and below is a highlight of pictures of all that happened during the beatification ceremony;

Pope Francis said Ambrosoli worked tirelessly in the Archdiocese of Gulu in Acholi land and left a legacy that everyone should emulate for their faith to grow. (All Photos by Eddie Ssejjoba))

Museveni said Fr. Ambrosolli spent a lot of time in Gulu and he had read much about him and his works although he was not aware of him before.

Blessed Joseph Ambrosoli will be remembered in the Catholic Church every year on the 28th of July.

Blessed Joseph Ambrosoli will be remembered in the Catholic Church every year on the 28th of July.

The mass was led by Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda Archbishop Luigi Bianco.

President Museveni greets the clergy upon his arrival.

Gulu Archbishop John Baptist Odama welcomes President Museveni.

Chief Justice Owiny-Dolo greets the President.

Ambrosoli's beatification celebrations attracted thousands of Christians.

Several choirs sang different hymns during the ceremony.

Entertainment was also part of the ceremony.

Archbishop of Gulu John Baptist Odama and other clergy arrive for the function.

Nuns attend Fr Ambrosoli beautification ceremony.

Well dressed women bring offertory during the ceremony.

Some of the offertory that was brought during the mass.

Several prayed for God's blessings.

Many witnessed the beatification ceremony.

Nuns attend Fr Ambrosoli beatification ceremony.

Many offered during the ceremony.

Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda Archbishop Luigi Bianco.

An attendee reads about Fr Ambrosoli.

Thousands attended the Ceremony.

Different choirs were in attendance.

The 'prepared' have Holly Communion.

Th choir doing its best.

Praising was the order of the day.

Vision Group's deputy CEO, Gervase Ndyanabo was in attendance.