Christians world over have filled places of worship to celebrate Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
At St. Mary’s Cathedral Lubaga the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala, the 100 year old Cathedral was filled to capacity by both lay faithful and high profile dignitaries who celebrated the Easter Eucharist Mass led by His Grace Paul Ssemogerere the Archbishop of Kampala, animated by St. Cecilia Choir.
Among the high profile were; the State Minister for Higher Education John Chrysostom Muyingo on behalf of the central government, The Minister of Environment and Forestry for South Sudan Ms Josephine Napwon Cosmos Ngoya and Prince David Wasajja and the wife on behalf of the Buganda government.
His Grace Ssemogerere congratulated the congregation upon reaching this year’s Easter celebrations with key cutting remarks; that had Jesus not resurrected Christianity especially the Catholic Church would have no meaning.
Easter brings new life encounter Jesus alive, who then appears to His disciples, providing them with evidence of His resurrection before ascending into heaven. This miraculous event confirms Jesus’ identity as the Son of God and the fulfillment of prophecies regarding the Messiah.
“Let the 40 days of the lent season not go to waste by going back to the bad behaviours, may you be exemplary and celebrate Easter with true Christian values and norms but not by throwing parties and enjoying to the fullest”, he emphasised.
Archbishop Ssemogerere welcomed the catechumens who accepted Christ during the Easter Vigil masses allover that let the Catholics welcome them with an open heart full of hope, love and compassion.
Archbishop Ssemogerere announced that in October during the Diocesan day celebrations this year, they will be celebrating the centenary (100yrs) since the consecration of St. Mary’s Cathedral Lubaga. It was constructed by the white missionaries, starting in 1914 and completion and consecration in 1925. His grace announced Mr. Pius Mugalasi Mugerwa as the nominated chairperson to lead the preparatory committee for these celebrations.
By Jjunju Francis
20th April 2025
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