By Emmah Bwayo
MBALE CITY
The Bishop of Mbale Diocese, Rt. Rev. Wilson Nandaa, on Sunday, 19th January, 2025 ordained 30 priests during a ceremony held at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Mbale. Among them were 12 Reverends and 18 Reverend Deacons.
During the ordination, Bishop Nandaa urged the newly ordained priests to uphold the Christian faith, spread the Word of God diligently, and serve as exemplary and patient leaders within their communities.
Notable among the new priests was Rev. Grace Namukhula, the former MP for Namisindwa and the current Chairperson of the District Service Commission. Rev. Namukhula welcomed the Bishop’s message and committed to promoting the Anglican faith and its teachings.
Below is the full list of those ordained:
Reverends
Rev. Stephen Wangaya
Rev. Richard Mubajje Kaboole
Rev. Harriet Kakai
Rev. Grace Namukhula Watuwa
Rev. Peter Mabonga
Rev. Yekoyasi Matanda Weleka
Rev. Stephen Khaweka
Rev. Joyce Walimbwa
Rev. Wilson Sam Kutosi
Rev. Eliza Kauta
Rev. Nathan Manana
Rev. Paul Makawa
Reverend Deacons
Rev. Deacon Ivan Wamutu
Rev. Deacon Daniel Maila
Rev. Deacon Nambobi
Rev. Deacon Margaret Khabusi
Rev. Deacon Ronald Munialo
Rev. Deacon Besweli Wakhata
Rev. Deacon Geoffrey Guloba
Rev. Deacon Emmanuel Musila
Rev. Deacon Martin Wanyenze
Rev. Deacon Martin Nambafu
Rev. Deacon Peter Hyabene
Rev. Deacon Apollo Shiondo
Rev. Deacon Sofelesi Nambafu
Rev. Deacon Alex Kalangasa
Rev. Deacon Mukhana
Rev. Deacon Luka Wanaale
Rev. Deacon Yefusa Musamali
Rev. Deacon Geoffrey Mukhama
The event marked a big milestone in the spiritual growth of Mbale Diocese and was celebrated by Christians from across the region.
