EDITOR
The Archbishop Emeritus of the Church of Uganda, His Grace Stanley Ntagali, has asked church leaders to pursue further education if they wish to fit into the growing trends, remain relevant to current teachings, and add value to the communities where they serve.
Preaching today while celebrating the doctorate graduation and thanksgiving of the Kibatsi Archdeaconry Church of Uganda Archdeacon, Rev. Ven. Atheria Mwebembezi Katekyeza, he noted that the church needs more educated priests who can meet the needs of increasingly educated Christians and add value to the church.
He appealed to the church to support more priests in furthering their education and urged Christians to educate their children if they wish to ensure quality development in the country.
Speaking as the chief guest, Bishop Stuart University Vice Chancellor Prof. John Mugisha Katekyeza noted that education which does not change the mindset of the educated person or the community they come from is not true education. He urged the educated to help rescue the increasingly value-deteriorating communities.
South Ankole Diocese Bishop Rt. Rev. Nathan Ahimbisibwe thanked Rev. Atheria for setting the pace in the academic world for many priests, encouraging Christians to seek education as the only way to transform their communities.
Rev. Atheria graduated with a Doctorate in Finance and Management, researching funding, finances, and management of Church of Uganda privately initiated schools in the greater Ankole region dioceses. He concluded that financial management is key to reviving the failing Anglican schools in the region. He is the first priest in the South Ankole Diocese to attain a doctorate.
