Leaders from Kitagwenda District have joined Christians and other dignitaries in celebrating the newly appointed Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt. Rev. Bonaventure Bosco Gubazire.
The Kitagwenda delegation, led by the area Member of Parliament, Robert Mugabe, and LCV Chairperson Efrance Kenyonyozi Atwongye, attended the Thanksgiving Mass held in honour of Bishop Gubazire.
The leaders accompanied Kitagwenda Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Isaiah Kanyamahane, who is a relative of the new Bishop.
During the celebrations, the Kitagwenda delegation contributed Shs2 million towards the Thanksgiving ceremony as they joined other well-wishers in congratulating Bishop Gubazire on his new appointment.
Speaking at the event, MP Robert Mugabe expressed gratitude for the appointment of Bishop Gubazire, describing it as a source of pride for Kitagwenda and the wider community.
Mugabe said he was optimistic that the new Bishop would build on the achievements of his predecessor, the retired Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira.
He expressed confidence that Bishop Gubazire would take the diocese to greater heights by strengthening both its spiritual mission and development programmes.
The Kitagwenda leaders also pledged their support and cooperation to Bishop Gubazire as he begins his leadership of the diocese.
The Thanksgiving Mass brought together government leaders, clergy, Christians and well-wishers from across the Kigezi sub-region and beyond to celebrate the new Bishop and wish him success in his ministry.