BWERANYANGI HILL,HILL — The Diocesan Council 2026-2030 convened its inaugural sitting today at Bweranyangi Hill following the formation of a new Synod and the constitution of Boards and Committees.
Council members toured the ongoing construction works at the Convention grounds and St. Peter’s Cathedral and expressed gratitude to Bishop Johnson Twinomujuni for the transformation witnessed on the Hill.
While chairing the meeting, Bishop Twinomujuni appreciated the Diocesan Secretariat, Archdeacons, clergy, lay readers, chaplains, Mothers’ Union, Fathers’ Union, Youth, Children’s Ministry, Headteachers, teachers, principals, staff, boards, committees, church wardens, parish and sub-parish leaders, choirs, business community, local leaders and government for supporting the work of the Church.
Giving an update on the state of the Diocese, the Bishop said the Diocese is in a healthy state, noting peace and stability, continued evangelism, timely remuneration of ministers, increased enrollment at Ankole Western University, growth of Jubilee Sacco, expansion of Katungu Hospital, and renovation of Diocesan Offices. He added that similar projects are progressing across Archdeaconries, parishes, schools and institutions.
On St. Peter’s Cathedral, Bishop Twinomujuni thanked the Construction Committee chaired by Commissioner Winstone Katushabe, Architect Richard Mashanyu, the contractor and all contributors over the last 10 months. He appealed for more support and announced three key fundraising events: *Women’s Sunday on 30th August, Men’s Sunday on 20th September, and a Grand Thanksgiving and Fundraiser on 25th October.*
The Council ratified several Boards and Committees including Finance, Health, Education, Lands and Estates, Household and Community Transformation, Planning and Development, Mission, Information and Communication, and the Cathedral Chapter.
A Diocesan Nominations Committee was also constituted with the Diocesan Chancellor, 5 clergy, 3 youth, 3 women and 3 men. The Cathedral Rebuilding Committee, Verification Committee, and Projects and Investments Committee were equally ratified.
The Bishop further announced key clergy transfers:
Rev. Jonas Owoyesiga to Butsibo Parish; Rev. Godfrey Barekye to Kabiira Town Church; Rev. Amon Tusiime to Kaburengye Parish; Rev. Able Nabasa Murangira as Archdeacon of Kashenshero; Ven. Rev. John Namanya Makuru to All Saints Greater Bushenyi; Ven. Rev. Didas Natweta to Kabwohe; Rev. Can. Benon Muhwezi on sick leave; and Ven. Rev. Can. Richard Mubangizi as Dean of St. Peter’s Cathedral.
The Council closed with a call for unity and renewed commitment as the Diocese embarks on its 2026-2030 term.
_Report and Photos By: Bright Niwaha_
_Diocesan Information and Communications Officer – DOWA_
