By Peter Masereka,
The Bishop Diocese of Kasese Rt. Rev. Francis Aquirinus Kibira Kambale has declared 14th December 2024 a Diocesan celebration day, as Rev. Fr. Raphael Balinandi Kambale celebrates his golden priestly anniversary.
Rev. Fr. Balinandi who is the current oldest serving Priest after the Late Msgr. Augustine Muhindo was ordained on 14th December 1974 by late Rt. Rev. Sarapio Bwemi Magambo by then the Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese at Nsenyi Parish in a historical ordination Mass where most of the liturgical songs were in Lhukonzo.
Addressing the diocesan stakeholders meeting at Kasese Secondary School over the weekend the Ordinary of Kasese, Bishop Kibira said as Fr. Balinandi celebrates his golden anniversary all Catholic churches in the diocese will appreciate his contribution towards the development of the diocese of Kasese especially the translation of Lhukonzo Hymes and creation of Diocese of Kasese among others.
Bishop Kibira one speaking…..
Bishop Kibira asked the lay faithful, well-wishers and churches to prepare gifts in monetary terms that shall be received by the diocesan treasurer and later the diocese hand to Fr. Balinandi.
Bishop Kibira two speaking…
The prelate asked believers in Christ to pray for the health of Fr. Balinandi which is allegedly deteriorating.
The celebration is expected to be hosted at Nsenyi Parish and led by the Ordinary of Kasese, Rt.Rev. Francis Aquirinus Kibira. END.
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We celebrate you, I celebrate you fr balinande kambale for the great legacy and contributions to this diocese
Long live my dear father in christ and my father in blood
May God continue protecting you forever more
Kamulhume family is wishing you blessings where ever you are 🙏🙏🙏
Long live faaza BALINDI
WITH GOOD VIBES