Soroti Catholic Diocese has today celebrated the ordination of six priests and one deacon at Regina Caeli Cathedral grounds in Soroti City, Eastern Uganda.
The ordination was presided over by Rt. Rev. Joseph Eciru Oliach, Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese. They included Marcel Ajoket of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Koloin; Cuthbert Eladu of St. Michael’s Parish, Wera; and Dominic Oyil of Holy Family Parish, Gweri.
Others are James Osuku of St. Patrick’s Parish, Olio, Pius Otim of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, and Asamuk. The newly ordained deacon, Denis Egili, is from St. Kizito’s Parish, Katine.
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In his homily, Bishop Eciru encouraged the newly ordained priests to collaborate with their bishop in personifying Christ through their ministerial priesthood.
He reminded them of the sacred and weighty responsibility they were about to undertake while urging the faithful to actively support the newly ordained priests in their solemn pledge to dutifully serve at the altar of the Lord.
The bishop also urged the priests to embrace priesthood as an enduring commitment, not to be donned one day and discarded the next.
“This is a permanent decision you are making. If any lingering doubts persist, do not hesitate to seek clarity. You are being called to a noble vocation. To be a priest is to be set apart for God and for the people,” the bishop said.
The colorful ceremony was witnessed by hundreds of Christians, including the Vice President and Woman MP for Katakwi district, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, who represented President Yoweri Museveni.
The president congratulated all the priests upon this great spiritual achievement, saying the ordination of these priests is a testimony of their devotion to God and the Catholic Church.
“I congratulate all six priests and deacons upon your elevation. May God be with you, grant you wisdom, and bless your endeavors as you steward the people of Soroti Diocese,” he said.
In conclusion, Mr. Museveni called upon the people of Soroti Diocese to support and pray for the new priests to succeed in their leadership and ministry.
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