The Most Rev. Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, has concluded his farewell pastoral visits to the Dioceses of Ruwenzori and West Ruwenzori, drawing large congregations of Christians, clergy, and leaders to services of thanksgiving and worship.
The farewell journey culminated in a series of services across the two dioceses. On Saturday, July 25, worshippers gathered at St. Barnabas Cathedral in Bumadu for a thanksgiving service celebrating the Archbishop’s years of faithful ministry. On Sunday, he presided over his final diocesan service at St. John’s Cathedral before concluding the tour with a visit to Bishop Balyam College on Monday.
In his farewell message, Archbishop Kaziimba urged Christians to remain steadfast in their faith, protect Church property, and continue strengthening and supporting church-founded institutions.
Below is a collection of images captured by the Uganda Radio Network (URN), highlighting memorable moments from the Archbishop’s farewell tour.
Archbishop Kazimba arriving at St. John’s Cathedral for his farewell service.The Archbishop arriving at St. Johns on Monday to coclude his second day of the farewell tour.The Archbishop serving holy communion at Bishop Balya College in Fort Portal.The Archbishop being ushered in at Balya College.The Archbishop with the clergy of Ruwenzori West Diocese in Bundibugyo.The Archbishop, the Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocse together with the women faithfuls of the diocese.The clergy arriving for the service at St. Joihn’s Cathedral.Security checks up at St. Johns Cathedral during the Archbishop’s farewell.The archbishop plants a tree at Bumadu Archdeaconry, Bundibugyo.Students from Nyakasura entertain believers at St. Johns.Some of the Christians that graced the Sunday service.Some of the graduates of the college during the official inauguration.Archbishop Kazimba leaving St. John’s Cathedral shortly after his farewell service.Archbishop Kazimba Mugalu and Bishop Rueben Kisembo arriving at the inauguration of Bishop Balya College.Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu being welcomed at Rwamabale Trading centre, by the Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese , Rt Rev Reuben Kisembo together with Clergy and Laity.