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2026-07-12 17:04:10

Nebbi Diocese Celebrates Historic Ordination of Five Deacons and Six Priests at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral

Thousands of Christians from across Nebbi Diocese and beyond gathered yesterday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, Nebbi, for a solemn and joyous Eucharistic celebration during which Rt. Rev. Dr. Constantine Rupiny, Bishop of Nebbi Diocese, ordained five seminarians to the Diaconate and six deacons to the Holy Priesthood.

The celebration brought together clergy, religious men and women, government officials, cultural leaders, families of the ordinands, and faithful from various parishes, all united in witnessing this significant milestone in the life of the Catholic Church.

In his homily, Bishop Rupiny urged the newly ordained ministers to embrace humility, prayer, integrity, and selfless service. He reminded them that the vocation to the priesthood and diaconate is a sacred calling that demands steadfast commitment to proclaiming the Gospel, serving God’s people, and becoming instruments of peace, hope, and reconciliation in their communities.

The ordination was marked by prayer, thanksgiving, and celebration as the faithful welcomed the new deacons and priests into their respective ministries. Family members and well-wishers expressed gratitude to God for the gift of vocations, describing the occasion as a blessing not only to Nebbi Diocese but also to the Universal Church.

Among the distinguished guests in attendance was Hon. Biyika Lawrence Songa, who joined the faithful in celebrating the newly ordained clergy. He congratulated the ordinands and commended Nebbi Diocese for its continued commitment to nurturing vocations and strengthening the spiritual foundation of society.

Comment from Hon Songa
“I warmly congratulate the five newly ordained deacons and the six newly ordained priests on this profound and grace-filled milestone in your lives. Your response to God’s call is a great blessing to Nebbi Diocese, the West Nile region, and Uganda as a whole. May your ministry be marked by humility, faithfulness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to Christ and His Church. I also extend my sincere appreciation to Bishop Constantine Rupiny, the clergy, and the entire faithful for their steadfast commitment to nurturing vocations and building a stronger, more spiritually grounded society. May God bless and guide our new ministers as they begin this sacred journey of service.”

Nebbi Diocese Celebrates Historic Ordination of Five Deacons and Six Priests at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral Thousands of Christians from across Nebbi Diocese and beyond gathered yesterday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, Nebbi, for a solemn and joyous Eucharistic celebration during which Rt. Rev. Dr. Constantine Rupiny, Bishop of Nebbi Diocese, ordained five seminarians to the Diaconate and six deacons to the Holy Priesthood. The celebration brought together clergy, religious men and women, government officials, cultural leaders, families of the ordinands, and faithful from various parishes, all united in witnessing this significant milestone in the life of the Catholic Church. In his homily, Bishop Rupiny urged the newly ordained ministers to embrace humility, prayer, integrity, and selfless service. He reminded them that the vocation to the priesthood and diaconate is a sacred calling that demands steadfast commitment to proclaiming the Gospel, serving God’s people, and becoming instruments of peace, hope, and reconciliation in their communities. The ordination was marked by prayer, thanksgiving, and celebration as the faithful welcomed the new deacons and priests into their respective ministries. Family members and well-wishers expressed gratitude to God for the gift of vocations, describing the occasion as a blessing not only to Nebbi Diocese but also to the Universal Church. Among the distinguished guests in attendance was Hon. Biyika Lawrence Songa, who joined the faithful in celebrating the newly ordained clergy. He congratulated the ordinands and commended Nebbi Diocese for its continued commitment to nurturing vocations and strengthening the spiritual foundation of society. Comment from Hon Songa “I warmly congratulate the five newly ordained deacons and the six newly ordained priests on this profound and grace-filled milestone in your lives. Your response to God’s call is a great blessing to Nebbi Diocese, the West Nile region, and Uganda as a whole. May your ministry be marked by humility, faithfulness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to Christ and His Church. I also extend my sincere appreciation to Bishop Constantine Rupiny, the clergy, and the entire faithful for their steadfast commitment to nurturing vocations and building a stronger, more spiritually grounded society. May God bless and guide our new ministers as they begin this sacred journey of service.”

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AMINU ABDULLAHI
2026-01-30 13:50:34

*🕊️ WHO IS TRULY PATIENT AND GRATEFUL? 🕊️*

*The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:*

There are *two qualities* — whoever possesses them, *Allah will record him as patient (Ṣābir) and grateful (Shākir).* And whoever does not have them, *Allah will not write him down as patient and grateful.*

*These two qualities are:*

*1. When a person looks at someone who is above him in religious matters and tries to follow him*
*2. And when he looks at someone who is below him in worldly matters and he thanks Allah for giving him more than that person*

*Allah will write such a person as both patient and grateful.*

*But whoever*
- *Looks at those below him in religion and*
- *Looks at those above him in worldly matters and regrets what he has not been given*

*Allah will not record him as patient and grateful.*

*[This hadith is narrated by Imam Tirmidhi]*.

*🕊️ WHO IS TRULY PATIENT AND GRATEFUL? 🕊️* *The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:* There are *two qualities* — whoever possesses them, *Allah will record him as patient (Ṣābir) and grateful (Shākir).* And whoever does not have them, *Allah will not write him down as patient and grateful.* *These two qualities are:* *1. When a person looks at someone who is above him in religious matters and tries to follow him* *2. And when he looks at someone who is below him in worldly matters and he thanks Allah for giving him more than that person* *Allah will write such a person as both patient and grateful.* *But whoever* - *Looks at those below him in religion and* - *Looks at those above him in worldly matters and regrets what he has not been given* *Allah will not record him as patient and grateful.* *[This hadith is narrated by Imam Tirmidhi]*.

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AMINU ABDULLAHI
2026-01-25 06:44:51

*🕊️ WHO IS TRULY PATIENT AND GRATEFUL? 🕊️*

*The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:*

There are *two qualities* — whoever possesses them, *Allah will record him as patient (Ṣābir) and grateful (Shākir).* And whoever does not have them, *Allah will not write him down as patient and grateful.*

*These two qualities are:*

*1. When a person looks at someone who is above him in religious matters and tries to follow him*
*2. And when he looks at someone who is below him in worldly matters and he thanks Allah for giving him more than that person*

*Allah will write such a person as both patient and grateful.*

*But whoever*
- *Looks at those below him in religion and*
- *Looks at those above him in worldly matters and regrets what he has not been given*

*Allah will not record him as patient and grateful.*

*[This hadith is narrated by Imam Tirmidhi]*.

*🕊️ WHO IS TRULY PATIENT AND GRATEFUL? 🕊️* *The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:* There are *two qualities* — whoever possesses them, *Allah will record him as patient (Ṣābir) and grateful (Shākir).* And whoever does not have them, *Allah will not write him down as patient and grateful.* *These two qualities are:* *1. When a person looks at someone who is above him in religious matters and tries to follow him* *2. And when he looks at someone who is below him in worldly matters and he thanks Allah for giving him more than that person* *Allah will write such a person as both patient and grateful.* *But whoever* - *Looks at those below him in religion and* - *Looks at those above him in worldly matters and regrets what he has not been given* *Allah will not record him as patient and grateful.* *[This hadith is narrated by Imam Tirmidhi]*.

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Nebbi Diocese Celebrates Historic Ordination of Five Deacons and Six Priests at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral