{"id":98409,"date":"2025-04-21T18:43:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T18:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/katikkiro-praises-lugazi-diocese-for-promoting-hard-work-and-self-reliance"},"modified":"2025-04-21T18:43:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T18:43:59","slug":"katikkiro-praises-lugazi-diocese-for-promoting-hard-work-and-self-reliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/katikkiro-praises-lugazi-diocese-for-promoting-hard-work-and-self-reliance","title":{"rendered":"Katikkiro Praises Lugazi Diocese for Promoting Hard Work and Self-Reliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>Thousands of Roman Catholic faithful braved the Easter rain to gather at Queen Mary of Peace Cathedral in Lugazi Municipality, where Bishop Christopher Kakooza led Mass with a call for spiritual renewal and deeper reflection on the meaning of Christ\u2019s resurrection.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Bishop Kakooza reminded the congregation that Easter is a time to reassess one&#8217;s life and faith.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 40 days of Lent help us prepare for Easter by examining our conscience and renewing our commitment to Christ,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He described the resurrection as the pillar of Christian belief, strengthening the resolve of the faithful in the face of life\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Rev Fr Ignatius Kibowa, the cathedral administrator, used the occasion to thank the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, for his consistent support and partnership with Lugazi Diocese.<\/p>\n<p>He cited the Diocese\u2019s participation in the Buganda Kingdom\u2019s Emwanyi Terimba initiative\u2014which promotes coffee growing\u2014as an example of how spiritual and economic empowerment can go hand in hand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur partnership with the Kingdom has not only uplifted spiritual life but also improved livelihoods. We are committed to encouraging our faithful to participate in meaningful economic activities,\u201d Fr Kibowa said.<\/p>\n<p>Vincent Matovu, Kyaggwe County Chief, applauded the unity between Lugazi Diocese and the Kingdom\u2019s local leadership but raised concerns about rising political tensions at the grassroots.<\/p>\n<p>He warned that divisions could slow down the region\u2019s development and urged residents to prioritise harmony.<\/p>\n<p>Katikkiro Mayiga, who was the guest of honour, commended the diocese for promoting both faith and productivity among believers.<\/p>\n<p>He said the Diocese was advancing what he termed a \u201cgospel of prosperity,\u201d one rooted not in materialism but in hard work and social transformation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe gospel of prosperity is one that encourages people to work, to be productive, and to transform their communities,\u201d Mayiga told the congregation.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed the importance of unity, warning that disunity provides room for opportunism and manipulation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we are divided, we lose focus and risk being manipulated by self-centred individuals,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Mayiga reaffirmed the Kingdom\u2019s commitment to development through its five-point programme and urged subjects of the Kabaka to stay the course, work together, and avoid distractions that could undermine collective progress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. 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