May 2026 - LIRA CATHOLIC DIOCESE

Archbishop Wokorach Calls Christians to Become “Peacemakers, Not Peace Keepers at 20th GANAL Prayer Peace Week

Archbishop Wokorach Calls Christians to Become "Peacemakers, Not Peace Keapers at 20th GANAL Prayer Peace Week

At the 20th anniversary of the GANAL Provincial Prayer Peace Week in Lira, Archbishop Raphael p’Mony Wokorach challenged Christians to move beyond silence and passive coexistence, urging them instead to become active builders of reconciliation, justice, mercy, and lasting peace.

By Flavia Oyuu, Communications Office, Lira Diocese

The second day of the 20th GANAL Provincial Prayer Peace Week and Anniversary Celebrations at Lango College in Lira City was marked by a profound spiritual reflection delivered by Raphael p’Mony Wokorach under the theme “Spiritual and Moral Foundation for Peace.”

Drawing from Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God” and Psalm 85:10, the Archbishop delivered a deeply theological and socially reflective presentation that resonated with more than 400 pilgrims gathered from the four dioceses of the GANAL Ecclesiastical Province together with Kotido Diocese.

Held from 3rd to 8th May 2026 under the overall theme “Peace Be With You” (John 20:19), this year’s Prayer Peace Week carried special significance as the Church commemorated twenty years since the initiative was launched in January 2006 in the aftermath of Northern Uganda’s insurgency.

The annual gathering, first inaugurated by Cardinal Emmanuel Wamala, was born out of the urgent need for healing, forgiveness, reconciliation, and communal restoration following years of violence and displacement in Northern Uganda.

Today, although armed conflict has largely subsided, Church leaders say the region continues to suffer from the lingering wounds of war, including poverty, domestic violence, trauma, suicide, mistrust, mental breakdown, and insecurity caused by cattle rustling in Karamoja and surrounding areas.

In his presentation, Archbishop Wokorach warned against reducing peace to mere silence or the absence of violence.

“Jesus did not say, ‘Blessed are the peacekeepers.’ He said, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers,’” the Archbishop emphasized.

He observed that many societies mistake silence for peace while injustice, corruption, oppression, and fear continue beneath the surface.

Using the image of the “three wise monkeys” one refusing to see, another refusing to hear, and another refusing to speak the Archbishop cautioned that passive silence suffocates true peace rather than building it.

“A peacemaker is never passive,” he said.

The Archbishop also criticized modern approaches that focus only on compensation and legal settlements without addressing wounded hearts.

“True peace comes where reconciliation is attained,” he noted, adding that reconciliation requires metanoia a conversion of heart and mind.

Throughout his presentation, Archbishop Wokorach repeatedly stressed that peace is fundamentally a gift of God and cannot be separated from spiritual renewal.

Quoting St. Augustine’s famous words from The Confessions, he reminded the faithful:

“You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”

According to the Archbishop, modern humanity often seeks fulfillment in material success, wealth, achievements, or power while neglecting God, the true source of peace.

He challenged Christians to anchor their lives in God if they are to become authentic peacemakers in society.

The Archbishop further explored the biblical understanding of peace through the Hebrew concept of Shalom and the Greek idea of Eirene, both of which describe peace not merely as calmness, but as harmony, justice, wholeness, prosperity, friendship, and right relationship with God and neighbor.

“Peace is more than conflict resolution,” he said. “Peace is linked to justice, prosperity, mercy, and truth.”

Referencing the continued struggles in countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, Archbishop Wokorach observed that global institutions often prioritize “peacekeeping” while neglecting the deeper work of reconciliation and justice necessary for lasting peace.

The Archbishop also reflected extensively on Jesus’ relationship with the law, explaining how Christ fulfilled rather than abolished the law by placing mercy at its center.

Quoting Hosea 6:6 “I desire mercy, not sacrifice” he explained that mercy remains the very heart of God and the foundation upon which lasting peace must stand.

“We cannot understand the law without mercy. We cannot fulfill the law without mercy. We cannot know the heart of God without mercy,” he said.

In one of the most striking sections of his presentation, Archbishop Wokorach turned his attention to Uganda’s recent political climate following the general elections.

He called upon the nation to seek God’s forgiveness for what he described as moral failures during the campaign period.

The Archbishop condemned the misuse of God’s name in political rhetoric, where some leaders were equated to the Holy Trinity.

“Let the blasphemy of our time not become an internal scandal,” he warned.

He also lamented corruption, violence, injustice, and the worship of power over compassion.

“We worshipped force, not compassion,” he said. “People were hurt, people were killed, people were jailed.”

Calling for national conversion and moral renewal, the Archbishop urged Ugandans to allow God back into every sphere of society.

“Let God enter our Parliament, our homes, our banks, and even our barracks,” he appealed.

The reflections echoed the vision repeatedly emphasized throughout the week: that peace begins with reconciliation within the human heart before it can transform families, communities, nations, and the world.

Speaking earlier during an interview, John Baptist Odama described peace as “a treasure desired by every human person” and explained that the Prayer Peace Week was established to help communities recover spiritually and socially after the insurgency.

“We stand before God as sinful people and ask Him to help us not live in disorder among ourselves,” Archbishop Emeritus Odama said.

He emphasized that the initiative has always welcomed people across religions, tribes, and national boundaries, expressing a vision of “one humanity living in peace, promoting one another’s good, protecting one another, and journeying together.”

This year marked the second time Lira Diocese hosted the Prayer Peace Week celebrations.

As pilgrims continued with prayer, dialogue sessions, peace marches, and communal worship throughout the week, the message emerging from Lira was clear: peace cannot be reduced to political slogans or temporary calm, but must be rooted in truth, justice, mercy, reconciliation, and ultimately in God Himself.

“Peace be with you,” the Archbishop concluded, inviting Christians not only to speak about peace, but to live it with conviction.

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Lira Diocese Welcomes Poor Clares as Bishop Wanok Blesses New Chapel

Reflecting on the readings of the day, Bishop Wanok compared the mission of the sisters to that of St. Paul, who remained firm in faith amid opposition and suffering. He explained that although contemplative communities may appear hidden from the world, their spiritual contribution to the Church is immense.

By Flavia Oyuu, Communications Office, Lira Diocese

The Bishop of Lira Diocese, Rt Rev Sanctus Lino Wanok, has blessed a chapel for the Franciscans in Bar Ogole, Lira City West, describing the presence of the contemplative sisters in the Diocese as “a sign that the Lord is still calling, and still building up His Church.”

The chapel was blessed on Thursday, 21 May 2026, during a Eucharistic celebration attended by priests, religious sisters from different congregations, seminarians, and members of the lay faithful. Also, present was Bishop Emeritus Rt Rev Joseph Franzelli.

In his homily, Bishop Wanok emphasized the hidden yet powerful mission of the Poor Clares, noting that their vocation is rooted in prayer, silence, sacrifice, adoration, and joyful poverty.

“The Poor Clares do not seek visibility, applause, or power,” the Bishop said. “They choose a hidden life so that Christ may be more clearly visible.”

“Their life says to the Church: do not lose hope. We are behind you. The Lord is enough. March on,” he said.

The Bishop described the contemplative vocation as a witness of hope in a world marked by noise, greed, division, and restlessness. He noted that while the world may see silence and renunciation, God sees praise, worship, freedom, and fruitfulness.

Addressing two young women beginning their postulancy journey with the congregation, Bishop Wanok encouraged them to embrace the charism of Saint Clare of Assisi through poverty, contemplation, Eucharistic devotion, simplicity, fraternity, and trust in divine providence.

“In a noisy world, Clare chooses silence for the sake of prayer. In a greedy world, you choose poverty for the sake of freedom. In a divided world, you choose communion for the sake of peace,” he said.

The Bishop also highlighted the importance of contemplative communities in sustaining the mission of the Church through constant prayer for bishops, priests, families, the sick, vocations, and society.

“They stand before the tabernacle so that missionaries may have strength, families may persevere in peace, priests may be holy, and the Diocese may grow in faith and charity,” he said.

Bishop Wanok further praised the commitment and sacrifice of the sisters, revealing that despite arriving in the Diocese only about three months ago, they had already begun establishing themselves with remarkable determination.

“We looked and there was no place to put them,” he recalled. “Then all of a sudden they arrived and said, ‘Any place, we shall enter and begin our duty. We do not need comfort.’”

He commended the sisters for sustaining themselves through their own work and sacrifices as they continue introducing the charism of the Poor Clares to the people of Lira Diocese.

The Bishop described the newly blessed chapel as “a house of prayer and a school of silence,” urging the faithful to rediscover reverence for the presence of Christ in the Eucharist amid the distractions of modern life.

“For us bishops, this celebration reminds us that Episcopal ministry needs a lot of prayer,” he said. “The burden is heavy, but no bishop works alone.”

Speaking during the vote of thanks, Mother Superior Hellen Ngami Muthembwa expressed gratitude to Bishop Wanok for supporting the sisters and accompanying them in their journey of discernment in the Diocese.

“Your generosity, thoughtfulness, and almsgiving have truly made a difference in our life as contemplative nuns,” she said. “Your willingness to walk alongside us on this journey of discernment means a lot to us more than words can express.”

Mother Hellen praised the Bishop’s commitment to peace and pastoral service, describing him as a shepherd who preaches “with actions more than words.”

“You have showed us true peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding,” she said.

Addressing the new postulants, she urged them to remain humble, patient, prayerful, and faithful to the Franciscan charism they had embraced.

“As Franciscans, we are instruments of peace,” she said, invoking the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.”

The arrival of the Poor Clares in Lira City marks a significant step in the growth of contemplative religious life within the Diocese, where many faithful are still learning about the mission and spirituality of the order.

Bishop Wanok concluded by praying that the sisters’ hidden life of prayer would strengthen unity within the Church and become a source of grace for the Diocese and beyond.

“May your joy be your witness, your poverty be your freedom, and your silence be your song of praise before the Lord,” he said.

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Objects Used as Sacramentals, Water and Salt

The Church teaches that sacramentals are sacred signs which prepare the faithful to receive grace and dispose them to cooperate with it. They are therefore not to be treated as magical objects or instruments of superstition, but rather as visible signs through which believers express their faith and seek God’s blessings and protection.

Fr. Constanz Opiyo

Commission of Doctrine, Lira Diocese

As we continue with our series on sacramentals in the life of the Church, today we reflect on two common elements frequently presented by the faithful for blessing: water and salt. Many Christians make use of blessed water and salt in their homes and daily prayers, yet there is often need for deeper understanding regarding their meaning and proper use within the Catholic faith.

Priests and deacons often encounter lay faithful requesting the blessing of water or salt for personal use. While this demonstrates a reawakening of faith among the people, there is also need to ensure that the faithful properly understand the meaning and use of these sacramentals.

1. Water

When blessed by a priest or deacon, water becomes a sacramental that acts as a visible and tangible sign of inward grace. It signifies purification, protection, and the believer’s baptismal commitment. Blessed water is used to bless people, objects, and places through sprinkling.

Theological Foundation for the Use of Holy Water

The Catechism of the Catholic Church acknowledges that “Since the beginning of the world, water, so humble and wonderful a creature, has been the source of life and fruitfulness” (CCC 1218). Sacred Scripture contains many texts that underscore the significance of water in the economy of salvation.

At the beginning of creation, the Spirit of God hovered over the waters, making them the wellspring of holiness.
During the time of Noah, the flood destroyed the evil and wickedness that had corrupted humanity, while preserving Noah and his family as the beginning of a renewed creation.
The crossing of the Red Sea, which liberated Israel from slavery in Egypt, prefigured the liberation brought about through the waters of Baptism.
In crossing the Jordan River, the People of God entered the land promised to Abraham’s descendants, an image of the eternal inheritance granted through the waters of Baptism. In John 3:5, Jesus affirms that no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit.
In the vision of Ezekiel, water gushes forth from the sanctuary, bringing abundance of life wherever it flows.
Christ himself descended into the waters of the Jordan to be baptised, and the Spirit of God came upon him.
From the side of Christ on the Cross flowed blood and water, which the Fathers of the Church interpreted as signs of the Sacraments of the Church: water symbolising Baptism and blood symbolising the Eucharist.

These and many other examples demonstrate the significance of water in the economy of salvation. Water therefore remains a sign and symbol of purification, regeneration, and protection.

The Mind of the Church

The different prayers for the blessing of water offer important insight into the meaning and use of holy water. Below are some formulas that may be used by an ordained minister in blessing water.

First Formula

Almighty ever-living God, who willed that through water, the fountain of life and the source of purification, even souls should be cleansed and receive the gift of eternal life; be pleased, we pray, to + bless this water, by which we seek protection on this your day, O Lord. Renew the living spring of your grace within us and grant that by this water we may be defended from all ills of spirit and body, and so approach you with hearts made clean and worthily receive your salvation. Through Christ our Lord. R. Amen.

In this prayer, water is presented as the fountain of life and source of purification capable of cleansing souls for eternal life. God is invoked to grant protection, renew the living spring of grace within the faithful, and defend them from spiritual and bodily harm.

Second Formula

Almighty Lord and God, who are the source and origin of all life, whether of body or soul, we ask you to + bless this water, which we use in confidence to implore forgiveness for our sins and to obtain the protection of your grace against all illness and every snare of the enemy. Grant, O Lord, in your mercy, that living waters may always spring up for our salvation, and so may we approach you with a pure heart and avoid all danger to body and soul. Through Christ our Lord. R. Amen.

This second formula highlights another grace received through holy water, namely the forgiveness of sins, besides protection against illness and the snares of the enemy. Through the waters of Baptism, the faithful receive forgiveness of Original Sin and all personal sins. Water thus becomes a sign of spiritual cleansing.

Third Formula (Used During Easter Time)

Lord our God, in your mercy be present to your people’s prayers, and, for us who recall the wondrous work of our creation and the still greater work of our redemption, graciously + bless this water. For you created water to make the fields fruitful and to refresh and cleanse our bodies. You also made water the instrument of your mercy: for through water you freed your people from slavery and quenched their thirst in the desert; through water the Prophets proclaimed the new covenant you were to enter upon with the human race; and last of all, through water, which Christ made holy in the Jordan, you have renewed our corrupted nature in the bath of regeneration.

Therefore, may this water be for us a memorial of the Baptism we have received, and grant that we may share in the gladness of our brothers and sisters who at Easter have received their Baptism. Through Christ our Lord. R. Amen.

This formula retraces the significance of water in the history of salvation and especially emphasises the grace of Baptism received through it.

Who Can Bless Water for Use?

Only ordained ministers can bless water for use as a sacramental. Nevertheless, in Lira Diocese, for pastoral reasons, catechists have been permitted to pray over water for use in homes where an ordained minister may not be readily available.

How Do We Use Holy Water?

Water is first used in Baptism as a sign of washing and rebirth. Outside Baptism, it is used to bless people, places, and objects through sprinkling. In many churches, holy water fonts are placed at the entrances so that the faithful may bless themselves as they enter or leave the church. Though less common in newer church constructions, these fonts remain important reminders of Baptism.

The faithful may also use holy water in their homes while reciting approved prayers. Water may also be mixed with salt, especially in prayers associated with exorcism.

2. Salt

From ancient times, salt was considered a precious commodity and was sometimes monopolised by royalty in Egypt and Persia. Roman soldiers were partly paid with packets of salt, from which the term “salary” is derived. Because of its value, the people of Israel regarded salt as a fitting offering to God in what Scripture calls a “covenant of salt” (cf. Leviticus 2:13; Numbers 18:19; 2 Chronicles 13:5). The covenant of salt symbolised preservation, purity, and permanence.

Salt was also used in sacrifice (Ezekiel 43:24) and in covenant meals (Genesis 31:54).

Salt possesses two principal properties: preservation and flavouring. Jesus refers to these qualities when he says to his disciples, “Have salt in yourselves and be at peace with one another” (Mark 9:50), meaning that they should preserve within themselves the qualities that make them a blessing to others.

In Matthew 5:13, Jesus calls his disciples “the salt of the earth,” inviting them to resist corruption and to give flavour to the world through the Gospel they have received. The Gospel, as Pope Francis notes in Evangelii Gaudium, is Good News that brings joy to a world burdened by suffering and evil. Christians are therefore called to radiate this joy in their daily lives.

Besides preserving and flavouring, salt also purifies. This is seen in the miracle of Elisha (2 Kings 2:20–21), where the prophet used salt to purify contaminated water. From the sacramental point of view, salt is therefore seen as a sign of purification and protection from evil, hence its use in prayers of exorcism. In the older rite of Baptism, a small quantity of salt was placed on the tongue of the person being baptised.

Salt is therefore used as a sacramental. Any amount of salt may be presented to a priest for blessing using the approved prayer from the Sacramentary. The faithful must avoid using blessed salt in a superstitious manner, but rather see in it a sign of God’s grace at work through the prayer of the Church.

Prayer for the Blessing of Salt

Almighty God, we ask you to bless this salt, as once you blessed the salt scattered over the water by the prophet Elisha. Wherever this salt (and water) is sprinkled, drive away the power of evil, and protect us always by the presence of your Holy Spirit. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

This prayer invokes God to drive away evil and grant protection through the use of blessed salt. The faithful may use blessed salt in their homes by sprinkling it in rooms or other places while praying for peace and protection from evil.

It is important to emphasise once again that blessed salt is not a “good luck charm” and should never be treated as magic. Its effectiveness comes from the prayer of the Church and the faith of believers, not from any power in the salt itself.

As we continue journeying together through this series, feel free to send in any questions you may have regarding the teachings of the Church on the Sacraments and sacramentals for clarification in future reflections.

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“Light in the Darkness”: Lira Diocese Marks International HIV/AIDS Candlelight Memorial with Prayer, Remembrance, and Renewed Hope

*Rt Rev Joseph Franzelli, Bishop Emeritus Lira Diocese*

“God wants His children to be healthy and live a good life,” Bishop Franzelli said. “Spreading the Word of God and the Kingdom of God implies also taking care of sick people, for them to experience that God is not far away but is there with them.”

By Flavia Oyuu, Communications Office, Lira Diocese

At the soft glow of candlelight inside Uganda Martyrs Cathedral, Christians of Lira Catholic Diocese joined the rest of the world on Sunday, 17 May 2026, to remember lives lost to HIV/AIDS and renew the call for compassion, awareness, and hope.

The diocesan commemoration of the International HIV/AIDS Candlelight Memorial was organized by the Diocese’s HIV/AIDS Focal Office in conjunction with the Uganda AIDS Commission during the 9:00 a.m. Mass attended by approximately 1,200–1,400 faithful.

Presiding over the Eucharistic celebration and candle-lighting ceremony was Rt Rev Joseph Franzelli, who reminded Christians that caring for the sick is part of the Gospel mission entrusted to the Church.

The memorial formed part of the global observance held annually in May to honor those who have died of HIV/AIDS and to stand in solidarity with people living with the virus. National celebrations in Uganda were held in Kampala on 19 May under the theme: “Ending HIV by 2030: Embracing the Role of Women.”

Inside the cathedral, women wearing red ribbons pinned to their chests walked prayerfully toward the pulpit as names of deceased persons were remembered in solemn reflection. In a deeply symbolic moment, Bishop Franzelli lit a candle from which women leaders present lit their own candles while prayers were offered for the souls lost to the pandemic.

Among those present was Josephine Omara Olili, the Resident District Commissioner of Ngora District, representing women leaders and government officials at the memorial.

Speaking during the commemoration, Lira City HIV/AIDS Focal Person Hillary Okello described the memorial as a global moment of remembrance and renewed commitment in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

“This month is a very memorable month,” he said. “The World Health Organization has chosen to remember those who lost their lives to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and we are all expected at least to light a candle in memory of those who have lost their lives.”

Okello noted that although Uganda has made significant progress over the years, new infections remain a serious concern, especially among women and young girls.

“Lira City alone is having 350 new infections, and the majority of these are still women and young girls,” he explained.

According to Okello, Uganda currently has an HIV prevalence rate of 5.2%, while more than 20,000 people continue to die annually from HIV-related illnesses despite advancements in treatment and prevention.

He emphasized Uganda’s commitment to the global 95-95-95 targets, which aim to ensure that 95% of people know their HIV status, 95% of those diagnosed begin treatment, and 95% of those on treatment achieve viral suppression.

“When they are suppressed, the chances of transmitting the disease become much more limited,” he said.

*Rt Rev Franzelli flanked by women holding lit candles in commemoration of lives lost to HIV/AIDS*

The Diocesan HIV/AIDS Focal Person, Dina Apio, said the Church continues to play a vital role in combating stigma and mobilizing communities toward prevention and care.

“As Christians, we stand in solidarity with the people living with HIV in our midst,” she said.

Apio highlighted the disproportionate burden HIV/AIDS continues to place on women, pointing to domestic violence, harmful cultural practices, poverty, and limited access to treatment as major contributing factors.

“When you look at the prevalence rates, we have more women suffering from the disease or infected than the men,” she explained. “Nationally, we are talking about 750,000 women out of the 1.5 million people living with HIV/AIDS.”

She further revealed that the Lango sub-region currently has approximately 96,200 people living with HIV/AIDS, despite recent improvements in prevalence rates within Lira City.

“Much as our recent statistics indicate that we have reduced prevalence from 12% in Lira City to 9%, there is still a call for more action,” she said.

The diocesan memorial also included free HIV testing and counselling services, as well as sickle-cell testing and counselling, offered to participants after Mass as part of the Church’s pastoral and health outreach.

For many who attended, the candlelight memorial was more than an event. It was a moment of prayer, remembrance, healing, and renewed determination to end stigma while restoring hope to affected families and communities.

As candles flickered across the cathedral, the message remained clear: the fight against HIV/AIDS is not only medical, but also spiritual, social, and deeply human, a mission that calls the Church, government, health workers, and communities to walk together in compassion and hope.

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Uganda Catholic Bishops Issue Guidance After Postponement of Martyrs Day Over Ebola Threat; Pilgrims Begin Return Journeys.

*Rt Rev Sanctus Lino Wanok Bishop of Lira Diocese and Rt Rev Joseph Franzelli, Bishop Emeritus of Lira Diocese in a procession at the Uganda Martyrs Shrine, Namugongo on 3rd June, 2025*

Fr Isaac Ojok, Communications Office, Lira Diocese

The Uganda Episcopal Conference has issued pastoral guidance to Catholics after the government postponed the national Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo, originally set for June 3, 2026. The postponement was made due to the threat of an Ebola virus outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.

In a press release dated Monday, May 18, 2026, and signed by Rt. Rev. Joseph Antony Zziwa, Chairman of the Uganda Episcopal Conference and Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese, the Conference said the commemoration of the Uganda Martyrs remains “a profound witness of faith, courage, fidelity to Christ, and steadfast commitment to Christian values,” even without the national gathering at Namugongo.

Bishops are encouraging dioceses and parishes to mark the day locally under the guidance of the Diocesan Bishop and in line with directives from government authorities. The faithful have also been asked to join in prayers for the nation, health workers, and all affected by the circumstances that led to the postponement.

Pilgrims Begin Returning Home

Following the announcement, reports from several dioceses indicate that pilgrims who were already traveling to Namugongo have begun returning to their home areas. Pilgrims from Lira Diocese are among those reported to be making their way back and are expected to join local commemorations instead.

The Conference urged all Catholics to follow guidelines from the Government and the Ministry of Health, and called on media institutions to provide adequate coverage of the Ebola situation.

“We invite all the faithful to remain calm, prayerful, united, and hopeful,” the statement read. “The witness of the Uganda Martyrs continues to inspire the Church and the nation, reminding us that true faith is lived daily through love, sacrifice, truth, and fidelity to God.”

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Salvation of the whole person; body, soul and mind.“ I have come so that they may life and have it to the full” (John. 10:10b)

Monthly Archives: May 2026

Archbishop Wokorach Calls Christians to Become “Peacemakers, Not Peace Keepers at 20th GANAL Prayer Peace Week

Archbishop Wokorach Calls Christians to Become "Peacemakers, Not Peace Keapers at 20th GANAL Prayer Peace Week

Lira Diocese Welcomes Poor Clares as Bishop Wanok Blesses New Chapel

Objects Used as Sacramentals, Water and Salt

“Light in the Darkness”: Lira Diocese Marks International HIV/AIDS Candlelight Memorial with Prayer, Remembrance, and Renewed Hope

Uganda Catholic Bishops Issue Guidance After Postponement of Martyrs Day Over Ebola Threat; Pilgrims Begin Return Journeys.