By KT Reporter
The clergy from Busoga diocese have unanimously agreed to support their bishop elect, Grace Lubaale. The pledge to support the Bishop-elect was announced on Tuesday at a ceremony held to bid farewell to the outgoing Bishop, Paul Naimanhe.
The ceremony, which took place at Christ’s Cathedral, was graced by the clergy from the diocese, some political leaders, and the faithful.
Lubale’s support was championed by Bishop emeritus, Paul Naimanhe, who equally invited his successor, Grace Lubale, to speak to the congregants after he had prayed for him.
Bishop Naimanhe challenged the church to love their new leader and fully support him with all their substance, as it fits well with the gospel of Jesus Christ, whom they serve.
After delivering his brief remarks, Naimanhe asked the clergy whether they were willing to support Lubaale as a shepherd appointed by God to lead his people in Busoga. The clergy stood while raising their hands, pledging their support to the Bishop elect.
Lubale emphasized the need for unity in their cause of serving God’s people. He also thanked God and the entire church of Uganda family for selflessly anchoring him in his role as the fourth bishop of Busoga diocese.
Lubaale further committed himself to sharing his experiences in the gospel and the general life awareness to selflessly serve God’s people without any restraints.
This was further sealed off with Mathias Katiko gifting Lubaale, with whom they contested for the bishop seat, a public display of brotherhood between the two clerics.
It had been depicted like the two were set for a fight for the top job at the diocese. They exchanged pleasantries and equally agreed to work together for the good of the church and the entire church of Uganda.
Lubaale was, early this month, declared the new bishop of Busoga diocese; however, his election attracted mixed reactions amongst congregants.
Some had attempted to oppose Lubale’s nomination, saying that he is a reverend from another diocese and that the House of Bishops had deliberately favored him over locally groomed clergy, whom they claimed to be more suitable for the job.
Others, however, argued that Lubaale’s selection had been inspired by God, and there was no need for congregants to protest his election.
Some church members had attempted to hold public protests denouncing Lubale’s selection by the House of Bishops.
This move was, however, met with resistance from the security teams, which deployed heavily at Christ’s Cathedral, Bugembe, during last Sunday’s service on 13th October 2025.
This move, the Jinja resident city commissioner, Richard Gulume, said, was geared towards blocking chaotic scenes, erupting from planned protests by some church members.
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