North Kigezi Diocese News
Joy filled the hearts of Christians as they witnessed the consecration of their church, St John’s Katungu Church of Uganda, in a service held at the church premises.
The service was officiated by the Emeritus Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, George Katwesigye, under the delegation of the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Onesimus Asiimwe. Hundreds of Christians gathered to celebrate this historic milestone in the life and ministry of St John’s Katungu Church of Uganda.
St John’s Katungu Church of Uganda, which was established in 1928, is currently vying for parish status. It is among the three churches that were approved by the Diocesan Council during its meeting held on Friday, 2 January 2026. The church now awaits final approval from the Diocesan Synod scheduled to sit on 20th and 21st March 2026.
In his sermon, Bishop George Katwesigye called upon Christians of Katungu Church of Uganda to remain deeply rooted in Christ in order to nurture a healthy and growing church.
Referencing Colossians 2:1–7, the Bishop highlighted key principles necessary for church growth. He described the church as one whose members have courageous hearts and are knit together in love, as Christ commanded believers to love one another. He further emphasized that a healthy church must be grounded in knowledge, noting that true knowledge is found in Christ.
The Bishop also stressed the importance of prayer, saying that a prayerful church is a powerful church, and that no power on earth can withstand a church that is committed to prayer.
“For the church to grow, it will need prayerful Christians,” Bishop George emphasized.
In addition, Bishop Katwesigye urged the church to remain disciplined and orderly, understanding and respecting its structures.
“We are soldiers of Christ, therefore we must be orderly. When the Lord Jesus says do this, do it,” he said.
He further reminded believers that true life is found in Christ Jesus, referring to the parable of the vine and the branches, and encouraged the church to remain steadfast in the faith they first received, without being swayed by false teachings. He also called upon Christians to live lives full of thanksgiving.
The Bishop warned against churches that deviate from biblical truth and follow worldly practices. He particularly cautioned believers against abandoning the Christian faith and embracing practices contrary to biblical teaching. He challenged Christians to prioritize salvation, noting that true peace can only be found in Christ.
Christians were also urged to be aware of the mushrooming deceptive churches that do not operate according to biblical principles and were encouraged to avoid them
Speaking during the service, Elder Emmanuel Kikoni encouraged Christians to work together to develop their church infrastructure so that it can accommodate the growing number of believers. He described Katungu as a church whose members are committed to loving Christ and willing to contribute towards its development.
Other dignitaries present included Rev. Munturive NshabaRuhanga, Diocesan Secretary; Rev. Canon Nathan Kiribete, Bishop’s Commissary; Ven. Amatsiko Niwegariho, Archdeacon of Bwanga Archdeaconry; Ven. Canon Polycarp Katwesigye, Archdeacon of Kyamakanda Archdeaconry; clergy from Bwanga Archdeaconry; and the laity of St John’s Katungu Church of Uganda.
