By Peter Masereka,
Fr. Balinandi was ordained a Priest on 14th Dec 1974 at Nsenyi Parish by Bishop Vincent J. McCauley in the Presence of Bishop Sarapio Magambo and Bishop Kathaliko Emmanuel from Butembo- Beni Catholic Diocese as third Priest from the Diocese of Kasese, following late Msgr Augustine Muhindo, who was ordained the first priest in 1958 and Fr. Louis Isingoma Byakuyamba in 1972.
In his speech shortly after Mass Presided over by the jubilant, the ordinary of Kasese, Rt. Rev. Francis Aquirinus Kibira Kambale described, Fr. Balinandi as priceless person in the Diocese and the District at large who has contributed to the development of spiritual, culture and environment. Bishop Kibira speaking ……
In his homily, Rev. Fr. Expedito Masereka, the curate at Bukangara Catholic Parish, urged Christians to learn from Fr. Balinandi to develop holistically by beginning with themselves.Fr. Expedito speaking …..
The Jubilant, Fr. Balinandi Kambale with a lot of excitement commended Bishop Kibira for the love and care in his old age, saying he was overwhelmed with the love, generosity and care showed to him by Christians and well-wishers.
Fr. Balinandi speaking ……
The Kasese Diocesan Head of Laity, Mr. George Mayinja, urged parents to nature their children in line with the Church Ministry but also invest in their Education.
Mr. Mayinja speaking…….
The former Woman Member of Parliament for Kasese District, Hon. Winnie Kiiza hailed Rev. Fr. Balinandi Kambale for mediating Peace between central government and Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu in the early 90’s. Hon. Winnie speaking……
Rt. Hon. Baritazale Kule Benson, the Deputy Prime minister for Rwenzururu Kingdom, asked community members to guarantee Peace and unity for prosperity Rt. Hon. Baritazale speaking………
However, none of Kasese District Politicians attended the Golden Jubilee .END.