KABALE, UGANDA – Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna has today Presided over installation of five new Canons to support leadership and spiritual guidance within the Diocese.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Rt. Rev. Akanjuna was assisted by Bishop Emeritus William Rukirande, who led prayers for the newly installed Canons, urging them to remain steadfast in their calling.
Those formalized as Canons will serve under the Rugarama Cathedral Chapter. They are; Ven. Oscar Mwesigwa, Archdeacon of Bubaare; Rev. Dr. Jasper Tumuhimbise Mpiriirwe, CEO of Church Commissioners Holding Company Ltd.; Rev. Danniel Byamukama, Diocese of Kigezi Mission Coordinator; Ven. Norman Twakiire, Archdeacon of Buhangizi; and Ven. Emmanuel Naamanya Bwagye of All Saints’ Archdeaconry.
The highly attended ceremony, held at St. Peter’s Cathedral Rugarama, was marked by solemn oaths and prayers. The installation also included the taking of oaths by the Canons, symbolizing their dedication to uphold the canonical laws governing their service.
Bishop Akanjuna called on Christians to continue praying for the Canons to ensure they uphold their calling faithfully.
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Representing the laity, Canon Baryantuma Munono, Secretary of Kabale University and Head of Laity in the Diocese, welcomed the new Canons and highlighted the importance of their roles. He explained that each diocese aims to have up to 12 lay Canons and an equal number of clergy Canons. Munono noted that the Diocese of Kigezi had previously been short of clergy Canons due to retirements but now the team had become complete.
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Ven. Can. Oscar Mwesigwa and Rev. can. Daniel Byamukama expressed gratitude to God, the Church that selected them and and pledged commitment to serve in areas of church shepherding and evangelism, and other responsibilities that come with being a Canon.
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In the Church of Uganda, Canons serve an advisory role as part of the “Chapter,” providing guidance to the Bishop and assisting in the administration of the Cathedral. They are trusted to live exemplary lives and often take on mentorship responsibilities, guiding and supporting younger clergy.
The Canons also play vital roles in pastoral care, engaging in activities such as evangelism and discipleship, nurturing the spiritual growth of the congregation and the wider community.
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