Catholic and Anglican Bishops Lead First Joint Way of the Cross in Luwero

Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, and Rt. Rev. Wilson Kisekka, his Anglican counterpart, today led their first-ever joint ecumenical public Way of the Cross, marking a renewed chapter in Christian unity in the region. 

The event, held on Friday, April 18, 2025, brought together thousands of believers who walked in solidarity through Kasana and Luwero towns to reflect on the passion and suffering of Jesus Christ. Both bishops are relatively new in their episcopal roles. Bishop Mukasa was consecrated and installed on August 5, 2023, while Bishop Kisekka was enthroned on March 24, 2024. 

Their joint participation had been postponed last year, as Bishop Kisekka had not yet marked a full year in office. As a result, each denomination conducted its separate Way of the Cross in 2024, breaking a longstanding tradition of joint observance introduced by the late Archbishop Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga.

This year’s procession began at Our Lady of Fatima Queen of Peace Cathedral in Kasana. Bishop Mukasa led the first station by lifting the Cross and walking a few meters before handing it over to Bishop Kisekka. The Cross was then passed among other believers as the journey continued.

Before the procession began, Bishop Mukasa warmly welcomed Bishop Kisekka and urged the faithful not to use the spiritual event for personal gain but to reflect on Christ’s suffering and sacrifice. 

Bishop Kisekka echoed the call for spiritual reflection, encouraging Christians to embrace the Way of the Cross as a moment for transformation and renewed commitment to Christ. At the time of this report, the two bishops and their congregations were still proceeding with the walk, with plans to conclude the day’s activities at St. Mark’s Cathedral in the afternoon.