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The Bishop of Nebbi Catholic Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Raphael p’Mony Wokorach has paid rosy tribute to the Christians of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Mbarara for their deep sense of Catholic universality.

He said Mbarara has been the first diocese to come out and give Nebbi diocese the necessary support it needs to organize the grand celebration of Uganda Martyrs Day, which is a perfect demonstration of the solidarity that its Christians have with their brethren of Nebbi.

He made his remarks of gratitude during the extra-ordinary mass organised by the Christians of Mbarara Archdiocese that are resident in Kampala and its neighbourhood through their umbrella organization called Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association (AMDA). The function took place at Kittante Primary School, Kawempe Division on Sunday (February 25, 2024).

Wokorach said Uganda Martyrs Day is for all Christians in Uganda and elsewhere in the world, which is why it is right and just that all dioceses work in solidarity to pull off the celebration in a befitting manner.

The reigning Chairman of AMDA, Chris Gumisiriza said that the Christians of Mbarara Archdiocese cherish friendship and solidarity which is why they always give support to other dioceses. He thanked the Christians of Nebbi for establishing a good relationship with Mbarara Archdiocese.

The Chairperson of the Nebbi Diocese Organising Committee for Uganda Martyrs Day 2024, Hon. Catherine Mavenjina thanked the Christians of Mbarara Archdiocese (through AMDA) for taking the wonderful decision of assisting Nebbi Diocese in organising Uganda Martyrs Day.

The function was graced by hundreds of Christians from Mbarara Archdiocese and Nebbi diocese. The most prominent Christians who graced the function include the Head of the Catholic Laity in Uganda and also the company Secretary of Vision Group, Gervase Ndyanabo, Hon. Basil Bataringaya, Hon Avur Jane Pacuto (woman MP, Pakwach), Hon. Fred Omach, Charles Draecabo (Chairman, Arua Diocese Council of the Laity in Diaspora) and the Clerk to Parliament Jane Kibirige, just to name a few.

The mass at Kittante was just one of the activities that AMDA organised to express their solidarity and support for Nebbi Diocese. Earlier activities involved a golf tournament at the Golf Course in Kampala and a friendly sports gala at City High School on Saturday (February 24, 2024).

The respective fundraising activities generated Ugx18m (eighteen million) in cash and pledges. The cash, which was slightly over Ugx17m (seventeen million) was handed over to Bishop Wokorach during the mass at Kittante.