Kampala Archdiocese gets 23 diaconal candidates

4th April 2024

The Archbishop expressed joy at receiving the candidates before praying for them. 

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere (wearing a mitre) with the major seminarians who were presened to him as Diaconal Candidates. (Credit: Mathias Mazinga)
NewVision Reporter
@NewVision
#Christians #Catholics #Kampala Archdiocese #Diaconal candidates #Most Rev. Paul Ssemogerere #Rubaga Cathedral

________________

KAMPALA - Kampala Archdiocese is yet set for a bumper harvest after getting 23 newly declared diaconal candidates. 

The youthful major seminarians from St Mary's National Seminary Ggaba, St. Paul's National Major Seminary Kinyamasika, and St Mbaaga's Major Seminary Ggaba were presented to the Archbishop of Kampala, the Most Rev. Paul Ssemogerere during the Chrism mass at Rubaga Cathedral on Holy Thursday.

The Archbishop expressed joy at receiving the candidates before praying for them. 

He also thanked their formators at the respective major seminaries for training and guiding them. He finally asked the Catholic faithful to pray for them.

If all goes well, the 23 young men will be ordained as Roman Catholic deacons of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kampala come August (2024).

Help us improve! We're always striving to create great content. Share your thoughts on this article and rate it below.