Masaka Catholic Diocese to start Centenary radio

PIC; Bishop Kaggwa urged the faithful to support the radio station that is yet to be opened in Masaka. (Credit: Juliet Lukwago)

RELIGION

MASAKA - Plans are in high gear by the Catholic Diocese of Masaka to start a radio station under the name Centenary Radio FM.

This was revealed by the Catholic Church's national pastoral co-ordinator, the Rev Fr Dr John Baptist Kaganda, during his homily in a holy mass he celebrated on the Divine Mercy Sunday at Nsambya Bishop Ddungu Memorial ground.

Representing the Bishop of Masaka, John Baptist Kaggwa, Kaganda told the Christians that the bishop had asked them to support the radio project for it is going to play a vital role in their social development and religious affairs.

Kaganda also revealed that over sh800m had been earmarked for the start of the project. He, however, did not say when the bishop expected the radio to start operating.

He said the radio was crucial in the life of the people of Masaka as it is also expected to restart the co-operative movement that was started by the first bishop of Masaka, Joseph Kiwanuka Nakabaale. He (Kiwanuka) was also the first Archbishop of Rubaga, now Archdiocese of Kampala.

He reminded the Christians of the co-operative movement that helped improve the living conditions of the people of Masaka, irrespective of their religion, creed or political inclination.

Conveying Kaggwa's message, Kaganda also asked the faithful to pray for Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II so that he lives long in remain in good health to lead the people of Buganda. He also called on them to turn up in large numbers when the Kabaka visits Masaka.

Kaganda, who is also the chaplain of the Masaka Catholics living in Kampala, encouraged Christians to pray for forgiveness of the Divine Mercy when they despair.

After the holy mass, the Christians also formed a social club, the Masaka-Kampala Catholic Club that would cater for their needs in times of difficulties.

Among the dignitaries that attended the mass was Buganda's former Katikkiro Joseph Mulwanyammuli Ssemwogerere, former Kaggo, Kyaddondo county chief Tofiri Malokweza and many others.