FULL LIST: Mbale Diocese Ordains 30 Priests

The Bishop of Mbale Diocese, Rt. Rev. Wilson Nandaa, on Sunday 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

1. Rev. Stephen Wangaya
2. Rev. Richard Mubajje Kaboole
3. Rev. Harriet Kakai
4. Rev. Grace Namukhula Watuwa
5. Rev. Peter Mabonga
6. Rev. Yekoyasi Matanda Weleka
7. Rev. Stephen Khaweka
8. Rev. Joyce Walimbwa
9. Rev. Wilson Sam Kutosi
10. Rev. Eliza Kauta
11. Rev. Nathan Manana
12. Rev. Paul Makawa

Reverend Deacons

13. Rev. Deacon Ivan Wamutu
14. Rev. Deacon Daniel Maila
15. Rev. Deacon Nambobi
16. Rev. Deacon Margaret Khabusi
17. Rev. Deacon Ronald Munialo
18. Rev. Deacon Besweli Wakhata
19. Rev. Deacon Geoffrey Guloba
20. Rev. Deacon Emmanuel Musila
21. Rev. Deacon Martin Wanyenze
22. Rev. Deacon Martin Nambafu
23. Rev. Deacon Peter Hyabene
24. Rev. Deacon Apollo Shiondo
25. Rev. Deacon Sofelesi Nambafu
26. Rev. Deacon Alex Kalangasa
27. Rev. Deacon Mukhana
28. Rev. Deacon Luka Wanaale
29. Rev. Deacon Yefusa Musamali
30. 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.