Namirembe diocese Bishop, Clerics visit South Ankole diocese
The South Ankole Diocese has successfully hosted a delegation of 40 clerics and parishioners from the Namirembe Diocese in a 4-day benchmarking visit. The visit, which concluded today, aimed to share knowledge and best practices in various projects initiated by the South Ankole Diocese.
According to the Bishop of South Ankole Diocese, Rt. Rev. Nathan Ahimbisibwe, the visit provided an opportunity for both dioceses to learn from each other and exchange ideas on development and gospel-related projects. The delegation toured several projects, including a four-storeyed Mother’s Union Complex, coffee plantations, banana plantations, an irrigation scheme and a fish pond project.
The visiting team, led by Bishop Rt. Rev. Moses Banja expressed appreciation for the innovative projects, particularly the coffee and banana plantation initiatives in Kibatsi Archdeaconry which have transformed households and improved livelihoods. Bishop Banja pledged to strengthen collaboration between the two dioceses and thanked Bishop Ahimbisibwe and his wife, Maama Lillian for their hospitality.
Mama Lillian Ahimbisibwe revealed plans to skill mothers in traditional weaving and crafts to generate income at the household level. The Diocesan Secretary, Rev. Can. Arthur Twinamatsiko attributed the success of the coffee plantation project to unity and commitment among the community.
The Archdeacon of Kibatsi Archdeaconry, Ven. Rev. Azaria Mwebembezi highlighted the achievements of the Archdeaconry, including the coffee project and announced plans to roll out water harvesting tanks and sanitation programs to improve the welfare of parishioners.
The visit has sparked excitement among the clergy and parishioners with many expressing gratitude for the opportunity to learn from each other. As the two dioceses continue to foster their networking ties, they are expected to share more development and gospel-related information ultimately changing lives and fighting household poverty.
Other speakers at the event included Rev. Edmond Mwesigye, Father’s Union leader Mwesigye Nelson Raare, and Deborah Tusiime, Mother’s Union Coordinator. The visit has been hailed as a great success with both dioceses looking forward to continued collaboration and knowledge sharing.
