Today, I had the distinct honour of representing His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, at the historic Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Rt. Rev. Bonaventure Bosco Gubazire as the 5th Bishop of Kabale Catholic Diocese.
The ceremony was held at St. Ignatius University - Kabale (IGUKA) in Kabale Municipality.
On behalf of H.E. the President, I conveyed the following message:
The President commended the Emeritus Bishop of Kabale, Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira for his long and dedicated service to the Diocese and for his immense contribution to the transformation of communities and the lives of Christians.
The President congratulated the new Bishop, Rt. Rev. Gubazire, upon his appointment, ordination and installation, and pledged, on behalf of the Government of Uganda, to work with him in all aspects of serving the social-economic transformation needs of the people under the care of Kabale Catholic Diocese.
The President urged Bishop Gubazire to join the Government's campaign to eliminate poverty through various wealth creation programs, including the *Parish Development Model (PDM).*
As a symbol of the Government's support and goodwill, on behalf of H.E. the President, I handed over a brand new Land Cruiser Registration No. UA 291FN to the newly consecrated Bishop.
I congratulate Bishop Gubazire once again and wish him a fruitful episcopal ministry.