KIRUHURA DISTRICT — The Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives . Hon. David Bahati yesterday represented President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the official opening of St. Peter’s Kitura Catholic Parish in Kiruhura District, where he delivered a message on behalf of the Head of State.
Bahati, who attended the function as the President’s representative, conveyed Museveni’s message to the congregation and other guests who gathered to witness the official opening of the new Catholic parish. The occasion marked an important moment for the local Catholic community as it continued to strengthen its religious activities and parish organisation.
The Holy Mass was led by His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mbarara, who presided over the religious ceremony. The presence of the Archbishop underscored the significance of the occasion within the Catholic Church and the wider Christian community in the region.
St. Peter’s Kitura Catholic Parish is expected to serve as an important centre for worship, spiritual formation and community fellowship among Catholics in the surrounding areas. The establishment and official opening of a parish provide believers with a recognised place to gather for Mass, prayer, pastoral guidance and other church activities.
Delivering the President’s message, Bahati represented the government at the function, highlighting the role of national leadership in engaging with communities during important religious and social occasions. His participation also brought together the government’s representation and the Church leadership in a ceremony centred on faith and community life.
The event offered an opportunity for Christians to celebrate their shared faith and the growth of their parish. Catholic parishes play an important role in guiding believers through religious instruction, promoting moral values and supporting community initiatives that contribute to social wellbeing.
The Church also remains an important institution in community development through its involvement in education, healthcare, spiritual counselling and support for vulnerable people. Such responsibilities make cooperation between religious institutions, local communities and government particularly important in addressing social challenges.
The official opening of St. Peter’s Kitura Catholic Parish therefore marked a significant occasion for the Catholic faithful in Kiruhura District, providing a renewed focus for worship and pastoral activities. The leadership of the Archdiocese of Mbarara and the participation of the President’s representative added prominence to the ceremony.
The function concluded with the Catholic community celebrating the opening of the parish under the leadership of Archbishop Lambert Bainomugisha, while Hon. David Bahati’s attendance on behalf of President Museveni highlighted the government’s representation at the religious gathering. Further details of the President’s message were not included in the available information.
