Editor
Thousands of Christians gathered today at Bishop Comboni College Kambuga in Kanungu District to bid farewell to Father Paolino Tomaino, the founder of the esteemed institution. Father Paolino, who passed away on March 3rd, 2024, in Italy where he was receiving medical treatment, was honored by both local and national dignitaries at his final ceremony.
Among those paying respects were Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Member of Parliament for Kinkizi East and Minister for ICT and National Guidance, and Honorable Rafael Magyezi, Minister for Local Government, along with various other community and church leaders.
During the ceremony, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi praised Father Paolino for his dedication to church development and his tireless efforts to improve the quality of life for Ugandans. He expressed gratitude for Father Paolino’s alignment with the goals of the NRM government and promised to initiate a parliamentary motion to honor him in a special way.
Honorable Raphael Magyezi Minister of Local Government, in his address, highlighted Father Paolino’s fruitful evangelism efforts and his significant contributions to education in Uganda. He emphasized the transformative power of education in leveling the playing field between the rich and the poor and urged parents to support their children’s academic endeavors.
Father Paolino, who spent 60 years in Uganda, established five secondary schools and 70 primary schools, leaving behind a lasting legacy of educational empowerment. Honorable Magyezi emphasized that Father Paolino’s legacy would be remembered with celebration and gratitude for his selfless service and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others.
Both ministers extended their appreciation to President Museveni for his support in facilitating Father Paolino’s medical treatment in Italy and for ensuring his return to Uganda for burial.
Father Paolino Tomaino will be laid to rest in Kyamuhunga Bushenyi district, his final place of work, on Thursday, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and inclusivity that touched the lives of many.
As the community mourns his passing, they also celebrate the profound impact he made during his 87 years of life.
