On Tuesday, January 25, Ssemogerere will be installed as Archbishop of Kampala to take over the most influential Archdiocese in the country. Because of the influence of the Archdiocese and the people at its helm, it is often flocked by politicians seeking blessings and those who want to gain and maintain a grip on power.
Archbishop Elect Paul Ssemogerere in group photo with Katikkiro Mayiga , Bishop Jjumba and Luwero MPs among others after mass organised to bid farewell to him at Busula trading center
The Archbishop-elect of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere
has asked Christians to pray for him to overcome temptations from politicians
as he takes over his new office.
On Tuesday, January 25, Ssemogerere will be
installed as Archbishop of Kampala to take over the
most influential Archdiocese in the country. Because of the influence of the Archdiocese and the people at its helm, it is often flocked by politicians seeking blessings and those who want to gain and maintain a grip on
power.
Today, while delivering his homily at thanksgiving mass organized for him by
businessmen Dr James Kyeyune in Luwero Archbishop-Elect Ssemogerere said that several politicians have already come to him seeking favours. Ssemogerere said he is aware of temptations
from politicians but he is hopeful that with God’s blessings and prayers he will
overcome.
Ssemogerere added that he is taking on a big job for which he needs prayers and divine intervention to be able to serve diligently. But, he asked Christians not to equate him to the Late Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, his predecessor, but judge him on the basis of his capabilities.
//Cue in; “Manyi mujja….
Cue out…ngato zze.”//
Nakaseke Central Member of
Parliament Allan Mayanja Ssebunya said that some politicians want to bribe Church leaders not to speak against human rights abuses whereas others want endorsement from them. Ssebunya however noted that Ssemogerere is a principled
leader who won't be easily intimidated or tempted not to speak
against rights violations.
//Cue in; “Naye Kyendowooza…
Cue out…kumulamwa.’’//
The Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga praised Ssemogerere for
being a humble religious leader and pledged to work with him in his new appointment.
// Cue in; “Ssebo tukwebaza…
Cue out…gyanatusobozesa.”//
The Kasana Luwero Diocese will officially hold a special mass
to bid farewell to Paul Ssemogerere on Sunday, January 23
after serving for 13 years as Diocesan Bishop. On Tuesday, January 25, he will be
driven up to Matugga town and officially received by Kampala Archdiocese on the
same day he will be installed as Archbishop.
