Bishop Joseph Franzelli, Chairman of the Social Communication Commission of the Conference and board chair of the new broadcaster, used the reference to "TV Maria" to convey that the newly launched station will not exclusively focus on religious content, unlike the well-known Catholic radio station, Radio Maria.
Read more ...Mama Maria Nyerere who champions the beatification cause has made it a point to come to Namugongo every year, invoking the intercession of the Ugandan Martyrs who were canonized as saints by the Catholic Church in 1964.
Read more ...Fr Richard Akol, a priest at Reginamundi Catholic church who presided over the mass told the pilgrims to use the opportunity to reflect on the wrong things they have been doing and ask to be forgiven by God so that they go back home as better people.
Read more ...Speaking during the commemoration of Martyrs Day at the Namugongo shrines, the bishop specifically addressed the issue of gun violence and urged the government to implement stricter measures regarding firearm possession, both within the security forces and among private individuals.
Read more ...Moses Kalanzi, a vendor of second-hand trousers told URN that he has made good money starting from Friday and Saturday, which are the peak celebration days.
Read more ...Under the theme "Lord, Increase Our Faith," Bishop Wamika expressed concern that many Catholics today are fearful of displaying their faith, despite its crucial role in overcoming challenges and attaining salvation.
Read more ...Tayebwa emphasized the gravity of the patients' conditions, stating that they were immediately taken to hospitals such as Naguru, Mulago, and Norvik. He further explained that the Red Cross has responded to over 300 medical emergencies in total.
Read more ...The current numbers evoke memories of pre-pandemic times if not slightly surpassing them. Local residents in the area have attested to the surge in pilgrim numbers, with reports of a large group of approximately 5,000 pilgrims arriving from Jinja.
Read more ...Pilgrims had by Thursday evening reported 28 cases of mobile phone thefts and general theft majorly at the Catholic martyrs’ shrines where there is a huge number of pilgrims compared to the Anglican venue.
Read more ...Nagawa said that last year they obtained the same space at 400,000 shillings and a tent at 120,000 Shillings. She says that this time round, it has doubled to 800,000 Shillings and a tent at 240,000 Shillings.
Read more ...Rev. Fr. Thomas Biringi emphasized that their pilgrimage to sacred sites should not be regarded as a casual stroll with the assumption that their desires would be automatically fulfilled by the Lord. Instead, he urged them to focus on bolstering their faith as a priority.
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