Katigondo reconnects with Rome's Pontifical Urban University

By Mathias Mazinga

Katigondo National Major Seminary has been re-affiliated to the Pontifical Urban University.

This means that the seminarians of Katigondo will be receiving a Bachelor’s Degree of the Pontifical Urban University, Rome, further to the Diploma of Katigondo National Major Seminary, upon completion of their three-year course in Philosophical Studies.
 

Graduands in the academic procession at the graduation. PHOTO/Mathias Mazinga

Jubilant parents take to the floor as the musical seminarians perform. PHOTO/Mathias Mazinga

The seminarians' choir sings during holy mass. PHOTO/Mathias Mazinga

The seminarians' kadongokamu musical ensemble entertains guests. PHOTO/Mathias Mazinga

This was announced by the Seminary’s Dean of Studies, Fr. Dr. John Baptist Busuulwa, during the seminary’s graduation ceremony, which took place at the seminary in Masaka on Friday, May 22.

The Bishop Emeritus of Kasese, Eugidio Nkaijanabwo, presided over the graduation function, during which 86 seminarians were awarded the Seminary’s Diploma in Philosophy.

The seminary's violists performing at the graduation ceremony. PHOTO/Mathias Mazinga

Bishop Nkaijanabwo hands a gift to one of the graduands. PHOTO/Mathias Mazinga

The Dean of Studies, Fr. John Baptist Busuulwa delivers his speech. PHOTO/Mathias Mazinga

A graduand receiving his certificate from Bishop Nkaijanabwo. PHOTO/Mathias Mazinga

Bishop Eugidio Nkaijanabwo, let, celebrates mass with other priests. PHOTO/Mathias Mazinga

The seminarians who graduated were sent back to their respective dioceses, for a year-long Pastoral experience, after which they will go to either Ggaba or Kinyamasika National Major Seminary, to do a four-year course in Theology, subsequent to which they will be ordained into the Catholic priesthood.