By Peter Masereka,
Rev. Fr. Robert Kule, a newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Kasese, yesterday celebrated his first priestly thanksgiving Mass at his ancestral home in Nyakiyumbu II Village, Kasese District.
During the Mass, he called upon fellow priests to remain committed to their sacred duty of leading souls to salvation.
Fr. Robert was ordained on 28th June 2025, alongside five other priests and four deacons, by the Ordinary of Kasese, Rt. Rev. Francis Aquirinus Kibira Kambale, at St. John the Evangelist Minor Seminary Kiburara.
In his homily, Rev. Fr. Leonary Sumbuku Sibitha, Parish Priest of St. John’s Kasanga, reminded Fr. Robert of his calling to save the world from sin, to evangelize, and to continually pray for the faithful.
Fr. Sumbuku speaking…
Rev. Fr. Francis Kule Kojo, Rector of St. John’s Minor Seminary and paternal uncle to Fr. Robert, welcomed his nephew to the vineyard of the Lord. He acknowledged Fr. Robert’s conscious and willing decision to embark on the priestly journey with the help of God.
Fr. Kojo speaking…
Also speaking during the celebration, Rev. Fr. John Baptist Kule, Parish Priest of Bukangara, urged Fr. Robert to live as a true ambassador of Christ. Fr. John Baptist speaking…
Rev. Fr. Robert Kule, who has been appointed curate at Kidodo Pastoral Center, expressed his gratitude to all Christians and the laity who contributed to his priestly formation.Fr. Robert speaking…
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Muhindo Lifina, Fr. Robert’s parents, congratulated their son for his perseverance and dedication throughout his seminary studies. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph speaking…
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