Uganda Episcopal Conference Issues Pastoral Guidance Following Uganda Martyrs Day Postponement
The Uganda Episcopal Conference (Uganda Catholic Secretariat) has released official pastoral guidance following the Government's postponement of the national Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo, originally scheduled for June 3, 2026.
Key Guidance Points:
- Local Commemorations: Dioceses and parishes are encouraged to celebrate the day locally under the guidance of their Diocesan Bishops and relevant Government authorities.
- Call to Prayer: The faithful are asked to pray for the nation, health workers, and everyone affected by the circumstances causing the postponement.
- Health Compliance: The public is urged to strictly follow guidelines issued by the Government and the Ministry of Health.
- Media Coverage: Media institutions are requested to provide adequate coverage regarding the Ebola pandemic.
The statement, signed by Rt. Rev. Joseph Antony Zziwa (Chairman of the Uganda Episcopal Conference and Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese), invites all the faithful to remain calm, prayerful, united, and hopeful during this time.
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