Kkonge Catholic parish makes 84 years, seeks sh250m for renovation
Kasibante urged Christians to live their faith by receiving the Catholic Sacraments and also by practising the Christian virtues, including honesty, integrity, charity, respect for self and others, hard work and human solidarity, among others.
A spectacle of the Catholic parish church of Kkonge. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)
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The parishioners of Our Lady of Help Catholic church, Kkonge, have started a fundraising drive to renovate their church, which is currently in an unpleasant state. The sh250m campaign was declared by the parish priest, Fr. Denis Ssekamaanya, during the celebration of the 84th anniversary of the parish at the parish church in Kkonge, Mpigi district, last weekend.
“After 84 years, the church has certainly become very old, and the need to renovate it has become even more real than ever. Many things, including the windows and the doors, need replacement. The steps also need to be modified. We request you to contribute money towards the noble project,” Ssekamaanya said.
Msgr. Charles Kasibante (wearing glasses) shares a photo-moment with Fr. Denis Ssekamaanya (on his immediate right), Fr. Bernard Mpoza (wearing a surprice), Hon. Teddy Nambooze (second-left), Mpigi Town Council Mayor Faridah Ssempala (third-left), Hon. Robert Ssekitoleko (third-right), Hon. Hillary Kiyaga (second-right), Gabriel Kabonge (right), and some other guests during the celebrations. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)
The function was graced by area politicians, including the Mpigi district woman MP, Teddy Nambooze, the district chairman, Simon Peter Kawuki, and the Mayor of Mpigi Town Council, Faridah Ssempala.
The MP for Bamunanika County, Robert Ssekitoleko, who was the chief-guest, donated 100 bags of cement. All other guests made pledges and donations too.
The Thanksgiving Mass was presided over by the former Vicar-General of Kampala Archdiocese, Msgr. Charles Kasibante, who congratulated the parishioners upon the 84th anniversary of the parish.
Kasibante urged Christians to live their faith by receiving the Catholic Sacraments and also by practising the Christian virtues, including honesty, integrity, charity, respect for self and others, hard work and human solidarity, among others. He also asked them to live and work together as brethren in order to develop the parish.
Msgr. Charles Kasibante (left) shares a photo moment with the couple he wedded. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)
The children who received first Holy Communion share a photo-moment with the clerics after mass. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)
During the same function, Msgr. Kasibante gave 150 children the First Holy Communion. He also wedded a couple.