25-September-2012

PASTORAL MINISTRY

Hoima

Bishop Nathan visited the home of the father of a diocesan priest who resides in the UK. His purpose was to assess the situation of the old man and to advise the priest of his health. It was determined that though weak, he was under care of a doctor for malaria, lung congestion and high blood pressure. The Bishop will continue to monitor his health in the days ahead.

Greeting the old man's wife and the sister of the priest.

Holding the old man in his lap. The Bishop found him weak,
but still able to smile and talk.

Blessing the old man before leaving.

23-September-2012

ST PETER'S CATHEDRAL

Deanery

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The family of Mr. John Nyangabyaki of Kibingo LCI
hosted the Bishop, Archdeacon and others for breakfast.

The Bishop officially opened the house of Mary Tukamuzora. 

Thad Cox greets the visitors.

ARRIVAL

Vicar, Bishop and Dean arrive at the Cathedral.

DURING THE SERVICE

Vicar and Dean present
candidates to Bishop.

The Bishop interviews
the 336 confirmation candidates.

Waiting for the Bishop to confirm them.

Anticipation of first communion.

Nathan Kyamanywa Ateenyi greets Nathan Kyamanywa Ateenyi.

This young boy was born just minutes after Bishop Nathan wed his parents in a mass wedding at the Cathedral four years ago. His parents named him after Bishop Nathan, empaako and all.

The Bishop is often surrounded by people
wanting their photograph taken with him.

Approaching the luncheon venue
at Canon Njangali High School.

16-September-2012

BURARU CHURCH OF UGANDA

Bulindi Archdeaconry

The Bishop was invited to celebrate at the closing service marking 

Buraru's 100 years of Christianity. It was a beautiful day.

This was one very long parade. About a mile from our destination, we were met by the Diocesan Brass Band. As we progressed slowly, hundreds of people joined the parade. It took about an hour before we finally got to the church.

The parish priest and other Christians waiting to greet the Bishop.

 Bishop Nathan laid the foundation stone for the new house 

for the parish priest.

This man leaped from his seat when the Archdeacon asked for those 

who wanted to accept Jesus Christ. We celebrated with the angels 

over this one soul who was saved that day.

13-14 September 2012

ARCHBISHOP FAREWELL

St. Peter's Cathedral

 Many people line St. Peter's Cathedral compound to await the arrival 

of the Archbishop, His Grace, Henry Luke Orombi for his farewell

 visit to Bunyoro Kitara Diocese.

 The Diocesan brass band leads the way.

 Bishop Nathan Kyamanywa and Rev. Canon Martin Nangera, the Dean of St. Peter's Cathedral, greet the Archbishop as he arrives at the cathedral.

 Retired Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese, Wilson Turumanya 

and his wife Sayuni.

The Archbishop and his wife Phoebe receiving farewell gifts.

The Archbishop launched Bunyoro Kitara Diocesan 

7 year Environmental plan. 

 The "official" photograph!

 Bishop Nathan and his wife Mama Peace relaxing at luncheon

after the Farewell service.

The Archbishop visited the Diocesan Training Centre and prayed 

at various points over the plans for the future.

11-September-2012

KAKINDO CHURCH OF UGANDA

Kakumiro Archdeaconry

The youth choir met the Bishop's vehicle and led the way to the church. 

Many people joined the parade along the way. 

Greeting the headteacher of Kakindo PS.

The parish priest presents the confirmation candidates to the Bishop.

In this parish, the Bishop noticed the number of rings on these candidates' fingers. They had recently had their marriages blessed in the church. 

Joyful worship.

One of the oldest retired Canons, Rev. Canon Nyombi in 

Bunyoro Kitara Diocese. He was made Canon by Bishop Rwakaikara, 

the second Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese.

The Bishop's personal assistant, Sandra Earixson, receiving 

a basket from the Christians of Kakindo parish.

09-September-2012

NYABIRUNGI CHURCH OF UGANDA

Kakumiro Archdeaconry

 Are we actually going to make it to the service?

 Mama Peace cutting a cake made by the wife of the parish priest.

 There were xxx confirmation candidates in Nyabirungi.

 Bishop's Chaplain on duty.

Note the mukaikuru in the beautiful green suka - 

confirmation is available at any age.

Bishop's driver with the new wheel cover.

08-September-2012
MWITANZIGE CHURCH OF UGANDA

Kakumiro Archdeaconry

 As we approached this church, Bishop Nathan expressed surprise at the sight of this building. Last time he visited, they met under tarpaulins. During the service, he challenged the members of the parish to be one of the 12 churches to be officially opened in 2014.

 Interviewing the 92 confirmation candidates.

 Confirmation candidates are required to have their own Bibles.

 Quite an impressive building.

This LC1 was instrumental in providing 10 acres of land for the parish to build. The Bishop told him that if he were not Muslim, he would immediately give him a third letter of Lay Reader! 

 Mothers Union members have important roles in the life of the parish.

There are 22 daughter churches in Mwitanzige parish.