By Peter Masereka,
As the Diocese of Kasese gears up for the 3rd June Uganda Martyrs’ celebrations, students from Catholic-founded schoolshave concluded a five-day rehearsal atKasese Secondary School ahead of the30th May 2026 students’ pilgrimage.
In his speech shortly after presiding over Holy Mass, the Diocesan Education Secretary, Rev. Fr. Joseph Mbusa, said the students’ pilgrimage to Namugongo, introduced last year by the Uganda Episcopal Conference, will see the Diocese of Kasese become the second diocese to animate, after Lugazi Diocese. He noted that this is a rare opportunity which students should not take for granted.
Fr. Mbusa, who commended the students for their discipline and spirit of sacrifice, called upon school administrators to continue supporting the initiative. Fr. Mbusa speaking…
Mr. Joseph Nzukwa, the Vice Chairperson of the Uganda Martyrs’ Celebrations Steering Committee, pledged support to the students’ choir, noting that schools are already contributing financially and physically towards the success of the pilgrimage. Mr. Nzukwa speaking…
One of the trainers, Rev. Fr. Landus Baluku, urged the students’ choir to remain united and focused during training sessions at their respective schools. Fr. Landus speaking…
Out of 250 registered students, over 150 attended the rehearsal, with more expected to join once schools resume on February 10.2026. END