Catholic faithful from Eastern Uganda showcased their unity, solidarity and dedication by contributing 12 million shillings towards the construction of St Augustine Parish Church in Seeta, Mukono District.
This was during the St Augustine Parish annual regional Mass on Sunday, which brought together Christians from different regions within the ecclesiastical provinces.
The main celebrant, Fr. Ben Wakabi Kyuma Kyatika, referred to the contributors from the dioceses of Jinja, Tororo, Moroto, Soroti, and Kotido as Orientals.
He commended the parish priest of Seeta, Fr. Dr. Mbowa, for his leadership in initiating the construction of the magnificent church.
Fr. Wakabi expressed admiration for Fr. Mbowa’s courage and resilience throughout the project, acknowledging the significant milestone of reaching the current stage.
Reflecting on Fr. Mbowa’s dedication, Fr. Wakabi marvelled at the progress made and the commitment shown by the Easterners in supporting the church’s development. He recognized the invaluable contributions made by the Orientals, emphasizing the ease they brought to Fr. Mbowa’s work.
Ronald Basoita, the chairperson of the organizing committee for the Easterners, shared enthusiasm with the congregation, highlighting the strategic location of the Seeta Church for the Easterners as a gateway.
He praised Fr. Wakabi for his multifaceted role and expressed gratitude to the dedicated WhatsApp team that played a crucial role in fundraising efforts.
In his address, Fr. Dr. Mbowa extended his gratitude to the Orientals for leading by example and setting a remarkable pace in contributions. He expressed hope that other regions would follow suit and match the generosity displayed by the Easterners.
He sought blessings for all those who had contributed and acknowledged Fr. Kyuma for acknowledging the contribution of the Orientals in such a meaningful way during the regional mass.