Diocese Bulletin (No. 131)

July/August 2013 Published by the Communications Department and printed by the Arua Diocese Printing Services, P.O. Box 454, Arua
No. 131
Promoting Mutual Respect
through Education
Pope Francis sent a
message to all Muslims
throughout the world
on the occasion of the
end of Ramadan.
I
t gives me great pleasure to greet you
as you celebrate ‘Id al-Fitr’, so concluding the month of Ramadan, dedicated
mainly to fasting, prayer and almsgiving.
It is a tradition by now that, on this occasion, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue sends you a message of
good wishes, together with a proposed
theme for common reflection. This year,
the first of my Pontificate, I have decided
to sign this traditional message myself
and to send it to you, dear friends, as an
expression of esteem and friendship for
all Muslims, especially those who are
religious leaders.
As you all know, when the Cardinals
elected me as Bishop of Rome and Universal Pastor of the Catholic Church, I
chose the name of “Francis”, a very famous saint who loved God and every
human being deeply, to the point of being
called “universal brother”. He loved,
helped and served the needy, the sick and
the poor; he also cared greatly for creation.
I am aware that family and social dimensions enjoy a particular prominence for
Muslims during this period, and it is
worth noting that there are certain parallels in each of these areas with Christian
faith and practice.
This year, the theme on which I would
like to reflect with you and with all who
will read this message is one that concerns both Muslims and Christians:
Arua Diocese Bulletin
Pope Francis
Promoting Mutual Respect through
Education.
This year’s theme is intended to underline
the importance of education in the way
we understand each other, built upon the
foundation of mutual respect. “Respect”
means an attitude of kindness towards
people for whom we have consideration
and esteem. “Mutual” means that this is
not a one-way process, but something
shared by both sides.
What we are called to respect in each
person is first of all his life, his physical
integrity, his dignity and the rights deriving from that dignity, his reputation, his
property, his ethnic and cultural identity,
his ideas and his political choices. We are
therefore called to think, speak and write
respectfully of the other, not only in his
presence, but always and everywhere,
avoiding unfair criticism or defamation.
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Families, schools, religious teaching and
all forms of media have a role to play in
achieving this goal.
Turning to mutual respect in interreligious relations, especially between Christians and Muslims, we are called to respect the religion of the other, its teachings, its symbols, its values. Particular
respect is due to religious leaders and to
places of worship. How painful are attacks on one or other of these!
It is clear that, when we show respect for
the religion of our neighbours or when
we offer them our good wishes on the
occasion of a religious celebration, we
simply seek to share their joy, without
making reference to the content of their
religious convictions.
Regarding the education of Muslim and
Christian youth, we have to bring up our
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young people to think and speak respectfully of other religions and their followers, and to avoid ridiculing or denigrating
their convictions and practices.
We all know that mutual respect is fundamental in any human relationship, especially among people who profess religious belief. In this way, sincere and lasting friendship can grow.
When I received the Diplomatic Corps
accredited to the Holy See on 22 March
2013, I said: “It is not possible to estab-
lish true links with God, while ignoring
other people. Hence it is important to
intensify dialogue among the various religions, and I am thinking particularly of
dialogue with Islam. At the Mass marking
the beginning of my ministry, I greatly
appreciated the presence of so many civil
and religious leaders from the Islamic
world.” With these words, I wished to
emphasize once more the great importance of dialogue and cooperation
among believers, in particular Christians
and Muslims, and the need for it to be
enhanced.
With these sentiments, I reiterate my
hope that all Christians and Muslims may
be true promoters of mutual respect and
friendship, in particular through education. Finally, I send you my prayerful
good wishes, that your lives may glorify
the Almighty and give joy to those
around you. Happy Feast to you all! ■
From the Vatican, 10 July 2013
FRANCIS
OMBACI
From Holy Cross Parish
By Atandu
Jimmy
Communication
Secretary
From St. Joseph College
O
T
he curate of Ombaci Parish, Fr.
Alex Matua MCCJ, has urged the
Christians of Ombaci Parish to pray hard
for the souls of Ombaci Massacre victims who were murdered on 24th June
1981 during the liberation war.
Memorial prayers were organized for
Ombaci massacre war victims on Monday 24th June 2013 at Ombaci Parish. He
said the Christians should also pray for
other war victims who were also killed
in other parts of the country. He further
requested the Christians to forgive and
also pray for those who murdered the
war victims because Jesus said we
should forgive our enemies. Finally he
said we should not judge others but pray
for our sins.
Major Francis Gabriel Atiku, the Regional Internal Security Officer (RISO)
for West Nile Region, said that we
should thank the Uganda Red Cross Society for working tirelessly to minimize
the number of war victims and for taking
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some war victim patients to various
hospitals. He warned the citizens of
West Nile Region to avoid rebellion
and not to encourage war, but rather
solve problems through dialogue. He
urged the citizens and the government
of Uganda to give support to the families who lost their beloved ones during
the liberation war.
Mr. Eriku Pio, who was one of the
Ombaci massacre war victim survivors, narrated that out of 13 members
of his family, 10 were killed and only
3 of them survived during Ombaci
massacre. He added that he was shot in
the face and in the leg and was taken
to Lacor Hospital where he stayed for
4 months before he was discharged
from the hospital. Over 10,000 people
had taken refuge at St. Joseph’s College in Ombaci during the liberation
war; over 60 war victims were buried
in 4 separate graves for children, men
and women. ■
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n Sunday, July 7th, the Bishop of Arua
Diocese, Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki
celebrated several sacraments with the students of St. Joseph’s College, Ombaci in
their newly refurbished school chapel. Forty-nine students were confirmed, 24 students celebrated their First Holy Communion and 14 students were baptized. The
bishop urged the sacrament candidates to
be labourers in the vineyard of the Lord
and said they should be ready to be sent to
proclaim the word of the Lord to others just
as Jesus sent the 72 disciples in pairs to
preach the word of God. He encouraged
them to live sacramental life, obey the rules
and regulations of the school and acquire
knowledge for their future. He urged them
to love one another, be friendly to each
other and to have faith in God.
The head teacher of St. Joseph’s College
Ombaci, Mr. Andrew Tumwesige, thanked
the bishop for accepting to come to the
school to celebrate these sacraments. The
school has marked 70 years of existence
this year and he urged the students to study
hard and to show discipline among themselves and respect their teachers. He
thanked the members of staff for cooperating with him.
The parish priest of Ombaci who is also the
vice chairman of the Board of Governors of
the school, Fr. Phillip Zema MCCJ, urged
the students to go ahead with their academic performance. He warmly welcomed
the bishop to the College and thanked the
school administration for their hard work. ■
Arua Diocese Bulletin
From Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Ocodri
From Mary, Queen of
the Universe Parish,
Otumbari
By Erima
Alex
Communication
Secretary
N
By Anguyo
Moses
Assistant
Communication
Secretary
C
atechists of Ocodri Parish were advised to be committed while working
for the Lord. This advice was given by
the parish priest, Fr. Buni Richard, at the
July 2013 meeting of the parish pastoral
council. The leaders highlighted some
challenges in the parish. The chapel liturgy committees were asked to teach the
Christians how to behave when praying
and to know their responsibilities in the
church when receiving offertory gifts at
the Sunday liturgies. Poor record keeping by some of chapel and zone centres
have disorganized financial development
as well as a negative attitude towards
chapel meetings by Christians in some
chapels.
The parish councilors elected new parish
officials for the finance, planning and
development committee (FPD). The new
chairman is Mr. Opima Seraphim; vicechairman is Mr. Aluma Cosmas; secretary is Mr. Nakuni Benjamin; vicesecretary is Mr. Abale Saverious; and
treasurer is Aroma Alex. The out-going
parish FPD chairman was given a duration of one month to give hand over to
incoming FPD chairman.
inety-six members of Catholic Men
Association (CMA) in Otumbari
Parish have been encouraged to have
good family life and avoid practices that
hinder faith development. Fr. Casto
Amudra, the parish priest of Tara Parish
led a one-day retreat for the members in
preparation for their annual promises. He
urged the members to avoid excessive
alcohol that makes people to forget love
of God and church; instead, he encouraged them to attend regular retreats.
Denis Obitre, the lay apostolate coordinator for Otumbari Parish said CMA was
initiated in Otumbari Parish in 2008 with
12 members in Muttee Chapel. Thereafter, CMA spread to 15 chapels with 96
members. He said the members help the
church to different areas like fund raisings, helping pastoral workers at all levels, helping the bereaved families, organizing Sunday liturgies.
Hillary Abima, the chairman of Catholic
Men Association attributed the increase
in membership from 12 to 96 as a positive change of attitude of men regarding
church and evangelization. He urged all
Christian men to join the association for
the growth of the church and faith in the
parish.
Fr. Joseph Awide, the parish priest, said
the members should have gospel-sharing
in their families but desist from drug
abuse, alcoholism, domestic violence.
Mzee John Adriano, a member from Yiddu Chapel, urged the men and youth to
come closer to the church and join the
association. ■
Join the
Catholic Men
Association.
Ask your catechist
about it.
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From Most Holy Trinity Parish,
Kijomoro
T
housands of Christians and some
priests from various parishes converged at Kijomoro Parish on 26th May
2013 to witness the declaration of the
parish by Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki,
the bishop of Arua Diocese.
The parish was carved out of All Saints
Parish Oluvu in the year 2006 by the ordinary of the time, now Bishop Emeritus
Frederick Drandua.
Other activities that took place on May
26th included the unveiling of land boundary marking stones, installation of sign
posts, planting of mango tree seedlings at
parish house for the priests. The bishop
Prayer in Daily Life
T
By Esuma
Jamesborn
Communication
Secretary
appointed Fr. Alfred Ocimati as parish
priest and encouraged the Christians to
cooperate with him.
His lordship urged the Christians to give
their contributions towards Cathedral
Renovation fund.
The parish FPD chairman, Mr. Alisiku
Lawrence and COC chairman for the
event, Mr. Arubaku Kenneth, congratulated the Bishop on behalf of the Christians of Kijomoro. ■
From St. Peter Claver Parish, Aripea
T
he Christians of Aripea Parish have
started a project of tree planting in
the parish centre. The idea to start the
project was started came from the parish
priest, Fr. Stanley Candia and was supported by the parish FPD committee. Fr.
Stanley said the purpose of the project is
to address the environmental challenges
in the parish. About 3 hectors of parish
land is already planted with trees by the
Christians. The land opening was done by
the choir groups and later the holes were
made by the parish FPD committee members. Some of the trees are been planted
along the borders of the parish land. He
said the trees along the border will serve
as border points. He explained the importance of tree planting project:
■ Trees help to control soil erosion
■ Tree leaves fall down, decay and add
humus to the soil
■ Trees provide poles for ceremonies
like ordinations and feasts.
■ Trees are source of timber
■ Trees provide wood fuel
■ Trees help to protect houses from
Cardinal Filoni planting a palm tree at
Indriani on December 16, 2012,.
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By Asindua Morris
Communication
Secretary
strong winds and help to modify climate and attract rainfall.
Agro-forestry is also going to be practiced as the land is very fertile for crop
growing. The choir members suggested
that they will plant simsim under the
trees.
The parish FPD chairman, Mr. Ecea
Remijo, warned the parishioners against
leaving their animals to destroy the trees.
He said if any animal is found at the project site, the owners will face court action. He urged the Christians within the
parish and outside the parish to own the
project so that the income of the parish
will be improved in future. The tree seedlings have been provided by Christians of
good will. Mr. Ajuma Victor and family
also provided some of the seedlings. The
tree species planted include mahogany,
mvule, rose wood, eucalyptus, spruce,
and pine. According to Mr. Ajuma Victor, these tree species are environmentally friendly and he encourages the Christians to plant trees in their various chapels.
The parish FPD chairman thanked DAR
II for establishing wood lots in some
chapels like Aanga where the trees are
doing very well. The LC3 chairman for
Aa-vu sub-county, Mr. Afadriayo James,
pledged to support the project of tree
planting in the parish. It is expected that
the vegetation cover of Aripea Parish will
improve in 4 years’ time. ■
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hank you
very much
to all who take
prayer life very
seriously as an
individual and
as a community.
As we come to
prayer we always
develop
prayer habits. Let us make use of these
habits and ensure that they do not over
shadow the importance of prayer.
What does prayer do?
Prayer brings us closer to God. All the
different kinds of prayer are only different paths we take on one journey—a
journey towards union with God. Growing closer to God, like growing closer to
anyone else, requires that we get to
know God. Getting to know any person
means we need to listen as well as to
talk. God wants me to know him. God
wants to reveal himself. I need to listen.
I also need to take time for reflection in
order to discover what God is showing
to me. This is what prayer is about.
Prayer begins in listening to God. How
does God speak? Through Scriptures,
the Church, the Sacraments. Yet God
also speaks in every aspect of life—art,
politics, play, even sin. Everything and
everybody can be a source of prayer if I
listen–if I am present to God’s communication in everything.
How can I listen to God?
Listening takes discipline. It means being present to someone and to hear what
is really being said. Notice how a mother can sometimes understand what her
child is really saying by hearing between the sounds of the words. She can
pick up how her child feels even though
these feelings are not expressed in the
words. Time and attention given to her
child enable her to be quite sensitive to
any communication. Sensitivity to
God’s communication also grows slowly through time and practice. In that
communication I must let go of much of
my self-centeredness and my narrow
ways of seeing things. To get beyond
myself and open up to God requires that
I persevere in prayer.
We pray not to get good feelings, but to
offer our faith and trust. If we continue
to pray, then we will begin to find God
in a new and purified way. ■
By Fr. Aquilino Acidri
Pastoral Coordinator Arua Diocese
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St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Obongi
O
ne hundred thirty two (132) Catholic Action members of Obongi Parish gathered for a two-day retreat at the
parish centre. The retreat was in preparation for the renewal of their promises.
The retreat started on June 28th and ended
on June 30th with Mass presided over by
Fr. Saviour Nzia, the parish priest. The
theme of the retreat was from the Gospel
of Matthew 6:21 “For where ever your
treasure is there will your heart be too.”
After the Mass, the Catholic Action members went for a pastoral tour taking the
joy of Christ to others especially the
needy, praying for the patients in the
wards of Obongi Health Centre IV. This
pastoral tour was via the town to the ferry
landing site and back to the parish centre
which caused a lot of excitement for the
different community members and other
religions. The head catechist, Augustine
Taban Paskolina, advised the Catholic
Action members to take what they have
learned from the two-day retreat to be
practiced in their families, chapels, and
various communities. Madam Adraru
Lucia, the Catholic Action chairperson,
urged the members to have positive response towards manual work, meetings
and formations.
The parish priest urged Catholic Action
members to contribute generously for the
cathedral renovation and helping the
Members of Catholic Action during the pilgrimage at Lodonga Basilica in 2010
Mary, Mediatrix of all Graces
Parish, Lodonga
L
odonga Parish FPD Committee has
prepared a total budget estimate of
UGX 27,000,000 for financial year
2013/2014. Decima, Sunday collections,
Christmas envelopes, food stuff from gardens, house rent, taxation of associations,
chapels and other donations are the main
sources of income.
Some expenditure include:
■ Catechists’ training UGX 2,400,000
■ Formation and meetings UGX
1,900,000
■ Priests’ table UGX 9,000,000
■ Transport for priests UGX 700,000
■ Token for parish workers UGX
1,944,000
■ Special collections UGX 892,000
Speaking during the FPD meeting on June
22nd, Mr. Ijotre William, the FPD chairman, said the budget needs hard work and
commitment from chapels. Fr. Roberto
Arua Diocese Bulletin
By Bossmbaya
Emmanuel
Communication
Secretary
church in various ways. Catechist Odom
Zachary Rose, the acting parish Lay
Apostolate Coordinator, pointed out some
of the challenges deterring the increasing
number of the members: poor attitude of
men towards the association, late preparation and reporting in areas of contributions, inadequate awareness and sanitization, lack of proper accommodation for
large numbers. The four zones of Obongi
Parish were all represented, but the overall turn up was not pleasing: Itula Zone
(8), Ewanga Zone (13), Arinya Zone (49)
and Aliba Zone leading with highest
number of (62) members out of 132 Catholic Action members. There are only two
men for the association.
Fr. Saviour Nzia congratulated the members upon renewal of their promises. He
advised them to be active members of the
association, encouraging them to be selfreliant to meet the daily challenges of
life. He urged them to be at peace with
God and His people. He strongly warned
the association members to reform from
smoking, alcohol, quarrelling with inlaws, especially daughter in-laws. He
then requested them to cast their burdens
unto Jesus Christ. ■
LODONGA VICARIATE CATHOLIC
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
M
By Ajobe Martin
Communication
Secretary
Pegorari, the parish priest, advised the
FPD committee members to ensure that
self-reliance reaches parish level not to
remain at chapel level because soon
many activities shall be left to the
Christians. ■
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sgr. Matthias Miria, the Episcopal Vicar of Lodonga Vicariate,
urged Catholic Teachers to be committed, dedicated, and exemplary like Jesus Christ. He spoke this during the
teachers meeting on July 3rd at Lodonga
Parish. He also advised teachers to involve themselves into workshops,
meetings, groups because they develop
attitude of sharing, unity that can make
teachers to learn more. Fr. Asega Emmanuel, chaplain of Lodonga deanery
Teachers Association, urged teachers to
love the association because it unites
them to grow spiritually, socially, morally, economically and professionally
together. Mistrust, negative attitudes
towards meetings, thinking about benefits first, too much ambition on money,
lack of CRE teaching in some primary
schools are the challenges affecting the
association. ■
By Ajobe Martin
Communication Secretary
July/August 2013
Priests serving Arua Diocese
EDIOFE DEANERY
LODONGA PARISH
MICU PARISH
Roberto Pegorari, MCCJ
Anthony Solcia, MCCJ
David Baltz, MCCJ
POKEA PARISH
Ajionzi Nazareno
Candini Camillas
Riyo Isaac
Adiga Cyril
LODONGA SPACE
ADUMI PARISH
Ojandu Francis
Miria Mathias (Msgr)
ARUA TOWN PARISH
Adeti Casto (Msgr.)
Edami Geoffrey
Eria James Fortunate
Buni Lino
Engamvile Martin
LODONGA PTC
MINGORO PARISH
Kago Hillary, MIDM
Bilak Bernard, MIDM
RAGEM PARISH
Idraku Charles, MIDM
Pacuto Solomon, MIDM
Ebwengaki Paul, OFM cap
De Souza Silvano,OFM cap
YUMBE PARISH
NYIO SUB-PARISH
Andama David
Drileyo Alex
OLI PARISH
Yobuta Pius
Sabo John
LIMA PARISH
CHRISTUS CENTRE
POKEA SEMINARY
Inziku John Mary
Kasozi Frederick
Bekia Vincent
Alitiya Marcellinus
Norbert Azale
Inyaga Andrew
Anguani Lino
Drabo John Baptist
Madrwa Terence
Anwangkane Charles (Nebbi)
MARACHA PARISH
Felix Guma
Matua Angelo
Amandua Lukas (Hospital)
ARIPEA DEANERY
OTUMBARI PARISH
MARACHA PTC
Awide Joseph
Eriku Sunday S.
Andiaku Mario
NYADRI PARISH
Avaga Constantine
ARIPEA PARISH
Chandia Stanley
Bileo Saul
OLEBA PARISH
Buni Richard
Orionzi Samuel
OLUVU PARISH
Maguma Paul
Abidrabo Moses
Amoko James Patrick
OBI PARISH
Ndale Zachary, AJ
Emvi Modesto, AJ
Bandua Pontius, AJ
OFFUDE PARISH
Ezama Jino
Amati Tom Walter
TARA PARISH
Amudra Casto
KIJOMORO SUB-PARISH
LUGBARI PARISH
Ocimati Alfred
Aluma Simon
Bishop Emeritus
ARIVU DEANERY
VURRA PARISH
Ayiko Robert
Acidri Constantine
Dralega Caesar
ARIVU PARISH
Adrokitibo Stephen, BIHM
O’ledra Matthew, BIHM
MOYO PARISH
Ajusi Louis
Mawa Patrick
Waigo Grace
Ayuu Archangelo
Idrifua Richard
METU PARISH
Waigo Marcel
Edema James
Vurra Natalino
LAROPI PARISH
Iranya Denis, MIDM
Mukose Lukas, MIDM
OBONGI PARISH
Nzia Saviour
Aluonzi Godfrey
AJUMANI DEANERY
PAKELE PARISH
Adroni Jino
Akule George
DJAIPI PARISH
Ayiga Raphael
Ondoga Henry
AJUMANI PARISH
Ongom David, AJ
Opoky Paul, AJ
Onenchan Wilbert, AJ
KUREKU PARISH
Ovure Elizeo
Bada Emmanuel
Drici Ben, MIDM
Erwa Aloysius, MIDM
OCODRI PARISH
MARIAN BROTHERS GEN.
Tamale Dominic, MIDM
Owiko Robert, MIDM
Okuga William, MIDM
Onzima Jacob, MIDM
Picho Epiphany, MIDM
MARACHA DEANERY
Abukua William
Apiku Saviour
Acidri Aquilino
Asega Primus (Msgr.)
Candiga Biajo, BIHM
Yanga Thomas, AJ
Oziga Kennedy, AJ
Victor Mundua, AJ
Bayo Augustine
Atibuni Caesar
Asega Emmanuel
Bishop Sabino O. Odoki
Candia Frederick
Guma Dionysius
MOYO DEANERY
OLUKO PARISH
KOBOKO PARISH
BISHOP’S HOUSE
Frederick Drandua
Zema Philip, MCCJ
Aladino Mirandola, MCCJ
Tonino Pasolini, MCCJ
Awia Silvano
Matua Valentino
Onzima Celestino
Diku Sabino
Alitya Jude Bosco
Apangu Jimmy
Obatu Simon
DON DINO ORPHANAGE
OMBACI PARISH
ODRAVU PARISH
EDIOFE PARISH
MIDM GENERALATE
OMBACI DEANERY
LODONGA DEANERY
Priests serving
Arua Diocese: 116
84 Diocesan Priests
13 MIDM
9 Apostles of Jesus
6 Comboni Missionaries
3 Marian Brothers
AJIA PARISH
Mulago
Stephen
LOGIRI PARISH
Eneku Richard
Alia Charles
Nyatibo Angelo
3 Capuchin
1 Nebbi Diocese
Priests assigned outside Arua Diocese: Alule Cosmas, Debo Peter, Madrwa Pierino, Candia Stephen, Asiku Alfred, Banduni Valentine.
Outside Arua:
in Uganda: Yaya Zachary, Butele John Mary, Odama Modesto, Eguma Fabian, Nyakuni Joseph, Obiguma Charles.
in Italy: Taban Philip, Ogua Stephen, Adroamabe Isaac, Aliga Basil.
in Germany: Abitiya Joseph, Butele Robert, Androa Alex, Amandu Robert, Wadri Robert.
in USA: Cadri Diego, Andebo Hillary, Epima Felix. — in Nairobi: Angualia James.
Priests not assigned yet: Inziku Natal, Ijoyi Lazarus, Ezatirale George.
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Arua Diocese Bulletin
FROM THE BISHOP’S OFFICE
Fr. James Fortunate Eriya appointed as curate
of Christ the King Parish, Arua, effective 6
July 2013.
Fr. Charles Idraku, MIDM appointed as acting
parish priest of St. Mary Assumpta Parish,
Ragem, effective July 2013.
Fr. Solomon Pacuto Ngos, MIDM appointed as
curate of St. Mary Assumpta Parish, Ragem,
effective 9 July 2013.
Fr. William Abukua appointed as parish priest
of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Lima,
effective 14 July 2013.
Fr. Denis Iranya, MIDM appointed as acting
parish priest of Holy Trinity Parish, Laropi,
effective July 2013.
Fr. Lucas Mukose, MIDM appointed as curate of
Holy Trinity Parish, Laropi and chaplain of
Laropi SS, effective July 2013.
Fr. Camillas Candini, appointed as parish priest
of St. Mary Assumpta Parish, Micu, effective
July 2013.
Fr. Thomas Opolot, MIDM appointed as
chaplain of Msgr. Bala SS and chaplain of
St. Mary Assumpta SS in Pakele, effective
July 2013.
Fr. Marcelino Alitiya, appointed as acting
bursar at Pokea Minor Seminary, effective
July 2013.
Sr. Hedwig Muse, LSMIG appointed as
administrative assistant for legal issues in
Arua Diocese for a period of six months,
effective July 2013.
Uganda Martyrs Parish,
Pokea
CHRISTUS CENTRE—2013
September 14
Family Life Desk Meeting
Sept. 20-21
Democratic party (DP) workshop
October 2-5
American Peace Corps
October 16
DIGUNA workshop
21—25 October
Communication Secretaries course
October 27
Family Life Desk meeting
December 10-15
Family Life Desk Retreat
For information and bookings contact:
Mr. Atama Gilbert, Manager 0779 568 140
or 0714 002 233.
Arua Diocese Bulletin
T
wo hundred ninety-five (295) Catholic Action
members in the Uganda Martyrs Parish have
renewed their promises on June 16th at the parish
centre during the 3-day retreat. The retreat topics
included faith, love, family management and importance of being in various associations. According to Ciriako Lika, the animator of Catholic Action in the parish, most of
the members were cooperative by mobilizing and contributing UGX
5,000, cassava flour and firewood for celebrating their promises ceremony. Fr. Jude Alitiya who was the facilitator during the retreat advised
members to love each other as brothers and sisters in the parish. Fr. Nazarino Ajionzi, the parish priest, said he was happy with the cooperation of
the associations in the parish by promoting spiritually growth of the
Christians in the parish. The day was colorfully celebrated.
By Ariku Peter, Communication Secretary
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July/August 2013
Ediofe Cathedral Development Fundraising
From Sacred Heart Cathedral
Parish, Ediofe
T
he response of Christians in Ediofe
Parish towards the letter from the
bishop of Arua Diocese for the Cathedral renovation is progressing well. For
the last two months since receiving the
letter, over six million shillings was collected. Out of 7,500 letters received
from the diocese, 6,052 have been distributed; of those, 700 have been returned. The parish council hopes that
more money will be collected within the
period of July-September 2013. Fr. Celestino Onzima commended Christians
for their generous support and for showing love towards their cathedral.
Small Christian Community leaders play
a great role in collecting these funds
from the Christians and remitting it to
the chapel catechist who then brings the
donations to the parish secretary. The
donations are recounted and records are
approved by the parish priest, then taken
to the cathedral renovation desk officer
in the chancery for verification. Every
Report on the appeal of
Bishop Sabino O. Odoki
updated to 31 August
2013
By Gabriel Adriko
Communication
Secretary
Sunday after the
liturgy, the names
of contributors are read for accountability and transparency.
In another development, Ediofe Cathedral Parish elected its new parish FPD
Committee members on May 23rd after
serving for four years. Ms. Veronica
Tiko is the new chairperson; Mr. Charles
Angudru, the vice-chairman; Mr. Alfred
Edra the secretary; Mr. Marino Opita the
vice-secretary; Ms. Rose Aliru, the treasurer with two other special appointments
by the parish priest. The committee also
includes all FPD chairpersons in the
eight chapels in Ediofe Parish. The handover was expected to take place on 1st
July 2013 but was postponed to the end
of July 2013.
Bishop Sabino O. Odoki launches
the official website of Arua Diocese
W
elcome to www.aruadiocese.org the official
website of Arua Diocese. In it you shall find good information about our local Church. You shall learn about her structure
of ecclesiastical administration, departments, institutions, parishes
and Christian life. You shall also learn about her personnel, the
clergy, religious institutions, catechists and lay leaders at various
levels.
July/August 2013
8
Parish/Institution
Adjumani
Adumi
Ajia
Aripea
Arivu
Christ the King
Djaipi
Ediofe
Kijomoro
Koboko
Kureku
Lima
Lodonga
Logiri
Laropi
Lugbari
Maracha
Metu
Micu
Mingoro
Moyo
Nyadri
Nyio
Obi
Obongi
Ocodri
Odravu
Offude
Oleba
Oli
Oluko
Oluvu
Ombaci
Otumbari
Pakele
Pokea
Tara
Vurra
Yumbe
Dioc. Advisory C.
Amount
350,000
490,000
0
0
1,331,000
2,000,000
0
12,904,000
390,000
3,273,000
65,000
0
537,000
1,654,500
230,000
80,000
940,000
360,000
1,265,000
0
313,600
400,000
266,100
290,000
1,101,000
490,000
362,000
185,000
887,000
1,262,500
70,000
375,000
1,219,000
845,000
220,000
1,154,000
0
944,000
730,000
350,000
Radio Pacis Staff
330,000
Grand Total
37,683,700
Arua Diocese Bulletin