East African Gazette
Soroti
The vice President Jessica Alupo and Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among on Saturday graced the ordination of new priests for Soroti Catholic Diocese and advised them to be good shepherds.
Among was part of the Eucharistic assembly that witnessed the ordination of six deacons into priesthood and one seminarian into deaconate in a sacred event presided over by the Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Eciru Oliach at Regina Caeli Cathedral site in Aminit, Soroti.
Among those who attended the event was the Vice President, Jessica Alupo, and several Members of Parliament.
“We thank you (priests) for accepting to serve God because it is a noble calling. Do it with utmost dedication,” Among said.
She said Parliament is committed to working with the church to promote and protect biblical values.
“As Parliament, we pledge our unwavering support towards making laws that are good for humanity, respect for family and gives value to biblical teachings,” she said.
In his sermon, Bishop Eciru encouraged the newly ordained priests and deacon to be frontliners of the church, saying priesthood is a daunting task that requires total dedication and sacrifice.
“Priesthood is not for jokers, it’s a daunting task and therefore, it’s business and not picnic. You are ordained for the glory of the Lord and salvation of souls… At all costs, save souls. If you do this, you will live in peace and die as a saint,” Eciru said.
He also urged Christians to remain resolute and pray at all times.
“Members of Team Jesus must be resolute. For this to happen, prayer is indispensable. A catholic without prayer is the same as a soldier without arms. So, as we pray for you, you should also pray for us. Work as you pray, and also pray as you work,” he said.
President Yoweri Museveni in his message delivered by Alupo congratulated the new priests, saying their ordination is a testimony of their devotion to God and the Catholic Church.
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