JUST IN: Tororo Archdiocese to Ordain 8 Deacons to Priesthood and 2 to Diaconate
The Archdiocese of Tororo is set to witness the ordination of eight deacons to the sacred priesthood and two seminarians to the transitional diaconate.
The solemn ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, 5th July 2025, as confirmed in a letter dated May 30th, 2025, from the Archbishop of Tororo, Most Rev. Emmanuel Obbo, AJ.
In his communication addressed to priests, religious, and lay faithful across the Archdiocese, Archbishop Obbo stated that preparations for the ordinations have officially commenced.
“As required by Canon Law (Canon 1051),” he emphasized, “the Ordinary accepts the candidates based, among other factors, on evaluations from the priests, religious, and all lay faithful of the Diocese.”
He further directed all Parish Priests to proclaim the Ordination Banns of the listed candidates for at least three consecutive weeks and to submit written reports to the Archbishop’s office by Monday, 23rd June 2025.
This requirement is intended to ensure the community’s involvement in the final stages of formation for their future priests and deacons.
Archbishop Obbo also used the occasion to invite Christians throughout the Archdiocese to offer their generous financial and spiritual support, stressing the importance of collective participation in nurturing vocations within the Church.
The candidates for priestly ordination include:
- Deacon Daniel MICAH – Sipi Catholic Parish
- Deacon Josaphat OMANAKOL – Nyangole Catholic Parish
- Deacon Kizito MULEMU – Kachonga Catholic Parish
- Deacon Jude Francis ONYANGO – Molo Catholic Parish
- Deacon Martin WELISHE – Sironko Catholic Parish
- Deacon Emmanuel ODONGO, OFM.Cap
- Deacon John Martin OPIO, OFM.Cap – Paya Catholic Parish
- Deacon Bernard Philip OUMA, OSB – Lumino
The candidates for diaconal ordination are:
- Seminarian Denis – Kisolo Catholic Parish
- Seminarian Peter ODONGO
Archbishop Obbo concluded his letter with words of gratitude to all the faithful for their continued support.
“I thank you for always supporting these events with your prayers, finances, and in other ways,” he wrote.
The upcoming ordination is expected to be a deeply spiritual celebration, marking another milestone in the growth and renewal of the Church in Eastern Uganda.
