St.Kizito Logoba Catholic Chapel in Moyo Vicariate Elevated to a Parish Status.

• 15th December 2024
• By Admin
• Church News

Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki has officially elevated St. Kizito Catholic Chapel Logoba Zone Church under Moyo Vicariate to a parish status. This milestone coincided with the celebration of 100 years of faith at the parish center, making Logoba Parish the 56th parish in the Diocese of Arua, a significant addition to the growing Christian community. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Drici was installed as the parish priest of the newly established Parish. 120 young Christians were confirmed into the Catholic faith, and six couples wedded.

The consecration ceremony was presided over by Bishop Sabino, who emphasized the importance of creating more parishes to cater to the spiritual needs of the growing population. "We need to pray for more vocations so we can open smaller parishes and have priests present near the people," he stated. "with the increasing number of Christians, it is essential to establish more parishes to bring the Good News closer to families."

St. Kizito Parish will serve as the spiritual hub for five chapels: St. Kizito Logoba Chapel (Parish Center), St. Andrew Apostle Kendi Chapel, St. Daniel Comboni Afugi Chapel, St. Paul Wano Chapel, and St. Mary's Etia Chapel. The new parish will have the privilege of preserving the Blessed Sacrament, possessing a baptismal font, and administering all sacraments.

The establishment of the new parish also brings administrative independence. Following the decree, St. Kizito Parish and its chapels will no longer rely on the mother parish of Moyo. Instead, they will unite for the development of the parish, with a Pastoral Council and Finance Committee to be elected after due preparation of the Christians.

Bishop Sabino encouraged the creation of additional chapels and prayer centers under the guidance of the parish priest to address future pastoral needs.

In his homily, Bishop Sabino drew lessons from the Gospel of the day, focusing on the role of John the Baptist as a forerunner of Christ. He praised John's life of sacrifice and humility, urging the faithful to follow his example. "John was not just a preacher through words but also through his way of life. He lived simply, ate locusts and honey, and encouraged people to repent and share what they had. We, too, must attract others to Christ not only by our words but by the example of our lives," the Bishop said.

Bishop also celebrated the steady growth of the Christian community and vocations in the diocese. "Moyo Parish has witnessed this growth, and St. Kizito is a testament to the increasing need for smaller, more accessible parishes," Bishop Sabino noted.

The new parish will be led by Rev. Fr. Emmanuel, who will guide the faithful on their spiritual journey. With its new status, St. Kizito Parish now embarks on a path of unity and development.

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