Kasana-Luweero Diocese Raises Shs670m in 2026 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Fund

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

By BERNARD BAKALU

Luweero

Kasana–Luweero Diocese has raised Shs670 million through this year’s Bishop’s Annual Appeal Fund (BAAFU).

The Diocesan Treasurer General, Rev. Fr. Achilles Kiwanuka, announced the achievement in an appreciation notice dated November 10, 2026, addressed to the entire Kasana–Luweero Diocese family.

Fr. Kiwanuka expressed profound gratitude to the clergy, religious, lay faithful, heads of diocesan institutions and other stakeholders for their generous contributions and commitment to the annual fundraising initiative.

In the appreciation message, he particularly recognized Parish Priests, chaplains and persons in charge of schools and health facilities, head teachers, members of the Diocesan BAAFU Committee, KALUNCLA members, heads of the laity, catechists and the entire diocesan family for their active participation in the 2026 mobilization exercise.

“I am exceedingly grateful for the overwhelming BAAFU mobilization 2026 that we had throughout the Diocese. We were in a position to raise six hundred seventy million (Shs670,000,000),” Fr. Kiwanuka stated.

He urged Parish Priests to extend the Diocese’s heartfelt appreciation to Christians and other well-wishers in their respective communities, acknowledging their generosity and love for the local Church.

“Please convey our heartfelt gratitude to your community members for their selfless contributions and love for our Diocese. May the Good Lord bless the work of your hands,” he said.

The Diocesan Treasurer General further encouraged the faithful to sustain the spirit of communion, solidarity and shared responsibility in supporting the mission of the Church.

“I encourage you to continue with this fraternal spirit, not forgetting that together we build a stronger Diocese. I thank you once again for your love and dedication towards our Diocese,” he added.

The announcement comes two days after the climax of the 2026 BAAFU celebrations, which took place on Sunday, November 8, at the Diocesan headquarters in Kasana, Luweero Town Council.

Bishop Mukasa commends faithful for their generosity

During the BAAFU climax, the Bishop of Kasana–Luweero Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, commended the clergy, religious, lay faithful and other benefactors for their continued generosity and commitment to the growth of the Diocese.

Bishop Mukasa emphasized that BAAFU is not merely a fundraising activity but an important diocesan occasion that demonstrates the unity, communion and collective responsibility of the faithful in advancing the mission of the Church.

He particularly welcomed Christians and other participants who were taking part in the annual appeal for the first time, encouraging them to remain actively involved in the life and development of the Diocese.

Reflecting on the growth of the initiative, the Bishop recalled that during his first participation in BAAFU in 2024, the Diocese raised more than Shs200 million, which was subsequently allocated to development works at Nakitoma Parish.

In 2025, the collections increased to more than Shs500 million, while this year’s mobilization has registered Shs670 million.

He acknowledged that although the amount raised might appear modest compared to collections elsewhere, it represented a significant achievement for Kasana–Luweero Diocese.

“What matters at this moment is not what we have in our pockets or how much we have collected, but the love you have demonstrated for this cause,” Bishop Mukasa said, noting that BAAFU continues to grow in impact every year.

He also disclosed that on October 25, 2026, diocesan schools contributed more than Shs160 million towards the annual appeal.

This year’s BAAFU mobilization was particularly linked to the Diocese’s target of raising Shs1 billion, as communicated by the Diocesan Treasurer General, to support the completion of the KALUDO Complex.

The Bishop thanked Fr. Achilles Kiwanuka and his team for coordinating the fundraising exercise, singling out the Parish Priests, Ssabakristu (parish pastoral and administrative leaders), KALUNCLA members, health workers, bank managers and other institutional representatives for their contribution.

He also recognized the support of diocesan priests serving outside the country, whose contributions, he said, had played an important role in advancing diocesan development.

Well-wishers support diocesan development projects

Bishop Mukasa further acknowledged individuals and groups of benefactors whose generosity has supported various development projects across the Diocese.

He paid tribute to the late Felicce, whose legacy of friendship and generosity continues to benefit the Church through the Kankoole project, which is intended to facilitate the construction of a parish.

He also recognized Eng. Kalega for contributing Shs200 million towards the development of Kankoole.

According to the Bishop, Eng. Kalega also mobilized four additional engineers who assessed the development needs of the area and recommended improvements to the access road leading to the hill.

The engineers subsequently facilitated the improvement of the road and the construction of a prayer arena to enable elderly Christians and other people who may find it difficult to climb the hill to participate in prayer and other spiritual activities.

The benefactors further contributed Shs100 million towards the extension of the water supply to the area.

Bishop Mukasa expressed gratitude to the individuals, noting that although some of them did not originate from Kasana–Luweero Diocese, their generosity demonstrated the universal character of Christian charity and solidarity.

He also appreciated the Friends of the Bishops, who visited the Diocese on the Sunday marking the Solemnity of All Saints and contributed Shs50 million after learning about the ongoing construction activities.

BAAFU background

The Bishop’s Annual Appeal Fund (BAAFU) was established by the founding Bishop of Kasana–Luweero Diocese, the late Rt. Rev. Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, to support the Bishop in carrying out his pastoral ministry and responsibilities across the Diocese.

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