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Oath and Diaconate in Merrivale
Ululation and Jubilation in Wa: Francis Xavier and Peter Claver Ordained Priests
Ululation and jubilation ringing through St Andrew’s Cathedral of Wa on Saturday 25th August 2018 expressed the meaning of the priestly ordination of our two confreres Francis Xavier Angkosaala and Peter Claver Kogh together with five other ordinands for the diocese of Wa. This was the joy of the Christian Community to have these seven men responding joyfully to the call of God to proclaim the Gospel of joy to all nations. It was raining cats and dogs and yet people came in their numbers that the latecomers struggled to find a place to sit.
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Reflecting on formation
In the wake of the latest splashes from the United States, Stéphane Joulain has posted on Facebook some of his thoughts on the training of priests for the 21st century. As many of us are not Facebook enthusiasts, I reproduce this post here.
The formation of future priests is certainly one of the important places of the reform that Pope Francis could undertake. But first of all, we must agree in the Church on which face of the Church do we want and which ministries for this Church. The priests will have to find their right place there. Continue reading “Reflecting on formation”
Priestly ordination of John Charles Mitumba, M.Afr.
The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind,
“You are a priest forever after the order of Merchizedek.” (Ps 110:4)
We thank the Lord for our five brothers
who will be ordained priests in the coming weeks.
It is a special blessing for our province.
Please pray for them during this special time in their lives.
I encourage as many confreres as possible to join us
and to contribute generously towards the success of these celebrations.
Robert KubaiMuthamia will be ordained on 9th June 2018 in Meru, Kenya.
He will celebrate the first and thanksgiving mass on 10th June 2018.
Nicolas MulingeNzomo and Simon ChegeNjuguna
will be ordained on 24th July 2018 at the Cathedral in Machakos.
The dates for the thanksgiving masses will be communicated later.
John Charles Mitumba will be ordained on 25th August 2018
at Busanda Parish, Shinyanga Diocese, Tanzania.
He will celebrate the thanksgiving mass on 26th August 2018.
NB: Deacon Maurice Odhiambo Aduol is still completing his studies in Merrivale, South Africa. The dates for his ordination will be communicated soon.
Thank you to all who have accompanied our brothers up to this stage on their missionary journey. Thank you all for your fraternal support.
Your brother,
Aloysius Ssekamatte, M Afr.
Provincial EAP
Priestly ordinations of Nicolas MulingeNzomo and Simon ChegeNjuguna, M.Afr.
The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind,
“You are a priest forever after the order of Merchizedek.” (Ps 110:4)
We thank the Lord for our five brothers
who will be ordained priest in the coming weeks.
It is a special blessing for our province.
Please pray for them during this special time in their lives.
I encourage as many confreres as possible to join us
and to contribute generously towards the success of these celebrations.
Robert KubaiMuthamia will be ordained on 9th June 2018 in Meru, Kenya.
He will celebrate the first and thanksgiving mass on 10th June 2018.
Nicolas MulingeNzomo and Simon ChegeNjuguna
will be ordained on 24th July 2018 at the Cathedral in Machakos.
The dates for the thanksgiving masses will be communicated later.
John Charles Mitumba will be ordained on 23rd August 2018
at Busanda Parish, Shinyanga Diocese, Tanzania.
He will celebrate the thanksgiving mass on 24th August 2018.
NB: Deacon Maurice Odhiambo Aduol is still completing his studies in Merrivale, South Africa. The dates for his ordination will be communicated soon.
Thank you to all who have accompanied our brothers up to this stage on their missionary journey. Thank you all for your fraternal support.
Your brother,
Aloysius Ssekamatte, M Afr.
Provincial EAP