Rev. Chorey described his consecration as a memorable occasion that Christians will cherish in the Karamoja sub-region. He expressed his gratitude to the House of Bishops and the nomination committee for entrusting him with the leadership of the diocese. Despite acknowledging the leadership challenges ahead, Rev. Chorey is confident that with God's guidance, he will successfully lead the diocese.
According to the Provincial Secretary, Rev. Can. William Ongeng, Rev. Ven. Chorey will be consecrated and enthroned as the 5th Bishop on 25th August 2024 at St Phillip's Cathedral, Moroto Municipality, replacing Rt Rev Joseph Abura who has been the Bishop since May 27, 2007.
The two priests ordained are Rev Deacon Paul Kiyonga of Moroto and Rev Deacon Nicholas Iwala from Nabilatuk district. Bishop Guzzetti also consecrated Francis Opio, Moses Sagal, Anjello Illukol, and Joshua Gidongo to the order of diaconate.
Father Michael Lubega, a Parish Priest at Regina Mundi Cathedral, told URN that the young generation in Karamoja has been raised in violence and it is high time the people of Karamoja embraced peace for development.
Paul Logiel, a priest at Nadunget catholic church in the Moroto district told URN they have always tried their best to spread the message of peace to the community but unfortunately, it doesn’t reach the warriors who are still in the jungle.
Hajji Mohamed Akida Lokure, the district khadi Karamoja Muslim council says that the holy month of Ramadhan is meant to make the Muslims unite, embrace peace and above all reform from bad deeds.
Rev. Fr. Richard Akol of Moroto district was ordained together with Rev. Fr. Dominic Alinga of Nakapiripirit district in a low key ceremony witnessed by parishioners in the first religious ceremony in the diocese since March 18 when Church functions and activities were suspended over coronavirus pandemic.
At Losakush Primary School, the Head teacher, Betty Acan thought government had declared a public holiday for the burial of the late Premier, Apolo Nsimbabi.
URN found members of Ejok Edeke Healing Ministry warning Apedu about his movement while others inquired about his lifestyle. His neighbors too were concerned and kept wondering how prophecy works.
Over the years, the Church has been burying clergy and their spouses at the Church cemetery within St. Phillips Cathedral in Moroto town. However, following the death of Rev. Can. Isaac Longole, one of the senior clergy of the Anglican Church in Moroto, Rt Rev Joseph Abura, the Bishop of Karamoja Diocese announced that the ritual had been suspended.
William Awany, the Officer in Charge of Moroto Central Prison, says Christianity has helped them manage inmates. He observes that whenever the inmates get saved in prison they continue with good virtues outside.
Simpson Awongo Ebil, an elder in Pentecostal Assemblies of God Church in Moroto, says MPs turned their backs to the electorate who entrusted them to represent their views.
Bishop Abura says he took the task after learning that more than 75 percent of women in Karamoja are not married. He notes that the family life is under attack with a lot of negligence among the married couples. The Bishop is concerned with high numbers of concubines in families that he notes, some are Christians.
Bishop Joseph Abura of Karamoja Diocese says colleges offer specialised training and develop talents useful for empowerment of communities. Bishop Damiano Guzzetti of Moroto Catholic Diocese, says that for Karamoja to develop, there must be people equipped with all sorts of skills especially to tap into the vast resources in the region.
Bishop Joseph Abura of Karamoja Diocese says the proposal is only meant to disposess the locals. Bishop Abura notes that fronting the interests of government and a few individuals leaves many especially the poor in a vacuum. Bishop Damiano Guzzetti of Moroto Catholic Diocese urged government to take precautions when fronting for the amendment. He notes that agriculture being the major employer in Uganda, land should be left in the hands of people as it is in the 1995 constitution.
Moroto Muslims against terror have condemned atrocities by Allied Democratic forces in Uganda, Al-shabab in Somalia and Boko-haram In Nigeria among others including their associates around the world saying their deeds do not reflect Islam.
