RYAMITAMBA, IBANDA DISTRICT – Ibanda District Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Jovrine Kaliisa Kyomukama has joined other district leaders and residents at the Priestly Ordination Thanksgiving ceremony of Rev. Fr. Henry Anyine held in Ryamitamba, Mabona, Rukiri Sub-county.
The ceremony was also attended by Ibanda District LC5 Vice Chairperson Hon. Betty Kwitegyese and Rukiri Sub-county District Councillor Hon. Emmanuel Twebaze Omuggalanda, who joined the family, clergy and the local community in celebrating the priest’s religious journey.
While addressing the congregation, Hon. Kaliisa urged parents to take an active role in nurturing their children’s spiritual growth, emphasising the importance of guiding young people in their faith and encouraging them to embrace religious vocations.
She also commended Rev. Fr. Anyine’s family and the wider community for their generosity, commitment and sacrifices towards supporting his education and journey to priesthood.
Kaliisa recognised the important role played by families and communities in shaping future religious leaders, noting that supporting a child through the journey to priesthood requires dedication and collective effort.
She further pledged her support towards church development initiatives, reaffirming her commitment to working with religious institutions and communities to advance their development priorities.
The thanksgiving celebration brought together political leaders, religious leaders, family members and Christians to appreciate Rev. Fr. Anyine’s ordination and the collective efforts that contributed to his journey into priesthood.
