EDITOR
Rev. Fr. Karugaba Silverino on Saturday celebrated his priestly silver jubilee with a thanksgiving and fundraising ceremony aimed at supporting the construction of a classroom block at Holy Family Nursery and Primary School, Buhara.
The event, held at Holy Family Buhara Parish, brought together Christians, community leaders, and dignitaries. Hon. Catheline Ndamira Atwakiire Owabodingi, the Kabale District Woman MP, represented Hon. Minister Henry Musasizi Ariganyira, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), as the Guest of Honour.
In her address, Hon. Ndamira hailed Fr. Karugaba for his 25 years of dedicated priestly service in the Kabale Diocese, commending his commitment to spreading the Gospel and serving communities. She urged Christians to value and support their religious leaders in advancing the mission of the Church.
Fr. Karugaba, ordained in the Jubilee Year 2000, marked this milestone in the Jubilee Year 2025. The celebration raised over Shs 35 million in cash and pledges, which will go towards completing a multipurpose storeyed building at the school, including the ongoing Pope XIV Classroom Block.
The thanksgiving Mass was led by Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira, Bishop of Kabale Diocese.
During the ceremony, Hon. Ndamira also made a political announcement, revealing her decision to contest as an independent candidate in the forthcoming elections. She cited irregularities in the recently concluded polls as the reason, saying her decision would stand regardless of the outcome of the NRM tribunal expected next week.
