Newly Ordained Priests,Parish Priests in Kasana-Luweero Diocese Inducted

By BERNARD BAKALU

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Luweero

The Bishop of Kasana–Luweero Diocese, Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, has urged the newly ordained priests and newly appointed parish priests to serve diligently and embrace initiatives such as coffee growing to promote the Church’s socio-economic sustainability.

Bishop Mukasa made the call on Thursday, October 15, 2026, during the induction of seven newly ordained priests and newly appointed parish priests at Pope John Paul II Pastoral Centre (PJPIIPC) in Kasana.

The induction, organized by the Diocesan Chancery, aimed to familiarize the priests with the Diocese’s administrative structures, pastoral priorities and the responsibilities entrusted to them in their respective assignments.

On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Bishop Mukasa ordained seven priests at Our Lady of Fatima Queen of Peace Cathedral in Kasana.

The newly ordained priests are Rev. Fr. Cyprian Kaliisa, Rev. Fr. Julius Luttamaguzi, Rev. Fr. Wasswa Lubega Paul, Rev. Fr. Kato David Nkugwa, Rev. Fr. Expedito Kisitu, Rev. Fr. Mathew Mulamira and Rev. Fr. Hilary Tebuseeke.

During the induction, representatives of various diocesan departments and commissions, including the Diocesan Tribunal, Vocations, Treasury, Liturgy, Education, Health and Caritas, made presentations on their respective mandates and areas of responsibility.

The presentations were intended to equip the priests with the knowledge and guidance necessary to exercise their pastoral ministry and administrative responsibilities in communion with the Bishop and the wider diocesan family.

Addressing the gathering, Bishop Mukasa commended the Chancery for organizing the induction, noting that it had helped the priests gain a clearer understanding of the Diocese’s structures and operations.

“Thank you for organising this meeting,” the Bishop said.

He added, “You have brought our friends into the right picture of the Diocese.”

The Prelate reminded the inductees that priestly ordination and appointment to pastoral leadership came with a responsibility to serve faithfully and translate their vocation into meaningful pastoral ministry.

“It is now time to deliver. Let us live our priesthood,” Bishop Mukasa told the priests.

Bishop calls for parish coffee plantations

Bishop Mukasa also urged the priests to promote coffee growing in their respective parishes as part of efforts to strengthen the Church’s economic sustainability and support its pastoral mission.

He challenged each parish to establish at least 10 acres of coffee plantations, saying the initiative could provide a sustainable source of income to support parish activities and other development programmes.

Bishop Lawrence Mukasa shakes hands with Rev. Fr. Denis Kakooza as fellow priests look on after the induction of newly ordained priests and newly appointed parish priests at Pope John Paul II Pastoral Centre in Kasana on Thursday, October 15, 2026. PHOTO BY BERNARD BAKALU.

Bishop Lawrence Mukasa shakes hands with the Vicar General of Kasana–Luweero Diocese, Msgr. Vincent De Paul Mukiibi, after the induction of newly ordained priests and newly appointed parish priests at Pope John Paul II Pastoral Centre in Kasana on Thursday, October 15, 2026. PHOTO BY BERNARD BAKALU.

Participants pose for a group photograph after the induction of newly ordained priests and newly appointed parish priests at Pope John Paul II Pastoral Centre in Kasana on Thursday, October 15, 2026. PHOTO BY BERNARD BAKALU.

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