His Eminence was received at Salesian Community Namugongo by a brass band.

Present at a dinner event later in the evening, we were joined by the Archbishop of Kampala, His Grace Paul Ssemogerere, the Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, His Grace Louis Bianco, the Mayor of Kira Municipality among other guests.

The provincial Superior of AGL, the Mayor, and the Rector of Namugongo extended welcome to everyone and gratitude to the works of the Salesian. “Feel at home” said the rector of Namugongo community, Fr Pascal Shauri.

His Grace, Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Ssemogerere not only awarded His Eminence with the Uganda Martyrs effigy but also thanked the SDBs for their ministry in his Archdiocese. “Your Eminence, please send us more Salesian Missionaries, not only in this Archdiocese but Uganda at large, as witnessed by your results”, he said.

The Apostolic Nuncio extended his gratitude and best wishes for the ministry of the SDB and wished His Eminence many blessings. In his remarks, Cardinal Fernández Artime expressed appreciation to both the Archbishop of Kampala and the Apostolic Nuncio, emphasizing joy for permitting the SDB mission in Kampala Archdiocese.

“With great joy, I thank everyone for this opportunity, the SDBs, the Salesian Family, and religious, political, and civic leaders for this chance. We can do more for the young people” he said. The children of St Mary’s Namaliga Bombo and Don Bosco Nursery and Primary School coloured the evening with a variety of entertainment that made everyone pleased. The dinner was concluded by a blessing from Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Ssemogerere, the Archbishop of Kampala.

Dn. Godwin Cekecan

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