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Christmas Festivities 2025: St Arnoldus Janssen Parish Ariwa, Diocese of Arua, Uganda, Hosts a Grand Football Tournament
Christmas Festivities 2025: St Arnoldus Janssen Parish Ariwa, Diocese of Arua, Uganda, Hosts a Grand Football Tournament Igniting the “Fire” of Participation and Nurturing Brotherhood on the Green Field ARIWA, UGANDA – St Arnoldus Janssen Parish Ariwa, Diocese of Arua, Uganda, is wrapped in an atmosphere of joy, enthusiasm, and togetherness. Alongside its liturgical preparations, [...]
Christmas Festivities 2025: St Arnoldus Janssen Parish Ariwa, Diocese of Arua, Uganda, Hosts a Grand Football Tournament
Christmas Festivities 2025: St Arnoldus Janssen Parish Ariwa, Diocese of Arua, Uganda, Hosts a Grand Football Tournament Igniting the “Fire” of Participation and Nurturing Brotherhood on the Green Field ARIWA, UGANDA – St Arnoldus Janssen Parish Ariwa, Diocese of Arua, Uganda, is wrapped in an atmosphere of joy, enthusiasm, and togetherness. Alongside its liturgical preparations, [...]
Final Day of the Holy Childhood Missionary Competition
Final Day of the Holy Childhood Missionary Competition On Saturday, 19 July 2025, we joyfully marked the final day of the Holy Childhood Missionary Competition at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Bidibidi Refugee Settlement. This special event brought together all the Holy Childhood groups who had emerged as winners in the previous zonal-level competitions. [...]
Ariwa Holy Childhood Missionary Competition
Saturday, 12th July 2025 St. Arnold Janssen Parish – Zone Five, Ariwa Holy Childhood Missionary Competition On Saturday, 12th July 2025, we joyfully organized the first-ever Holy Childhood Missionary Competition at St. Arnold Janssen Parish. Due to the large number of children participating, we moved the event to the nearby primary school, which offered more [...]
Second Day of the Holy Childhood Missionary Competition – Zone 1, Sacred Heart Chapel (Bidibidi)
Second Day of the Holy Childhood Missionary Competition – Zone 1, Sacred Heart Chapel (Bidibidi) Saturday, 21st June 2025 On Saturday, 21st June 2025, we held the second day of the Holy Childhood Missionary Competition in Bidibidi Zone 1, hosted at Sacred Heart Chapel. Many children from all the chapels within this zone came together [...]
Holy Childhood Choir Competitions for SVD 150 Years Jubilee
Holy Childhood Choir Competitions for SVD 150 Years Jubilee Starting from Saturday, 14th June 2025, we have begun organizing weekly competitions for the Holy Childhood choirs from the five zones of Bidibidi Settlement. These competitions are part of our preparations for the 150 Years Jubilee of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) and aim [...]
The mission on Friday
Today is the Friday. We had some missions in our settlement. Some of us went to the sacred heart Chapel for painting some pictures of saint Joseph and saint Mary on the walls of this chapel. Moreover we also checking something before celebrating the inauguration of the mass. Some of us went to the Valley [...]
We listen to the sharing of a student who is receiving the helping, supporting, and protecting from the priests of SVD-Uganda.
On Wednesday 17th April, we went to Maracha secondary school in Koboko, to visit our students who are studying in Maracha secondary school. We also listen to the sharing of a student who is receiving the helping, supporting, and protecting from the priests of SVD and sisters of SSPS in Uganda. They are happy and [...]
Missions for the youths in the summer holidays
Missions for the Youth during the Summer Holidays In May, Uganda observes a summer holiday for all students. During this break, we organized various activities for the youth in our settlement missions. From May 19th to 23rd, around 200 young people participated in seminars held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Swinga, Bidibidi. The [...]
The 150th SVD anniversary prayer
From 8th September 2024 we prepare for the opof the 150th jubilee year of the Congregation of the Divine Word, we join together and pray for our Congregation by the 150th SVD anniversary prayer. We may continue to be true witnesses of light to the world. 150th SVD Anniversary Prayer Holy Triune God, source of [...]
Reflection on the word of God of the Solemnity of Jesus Christ King universe
Sunday readings in brief 34 Sunday: Solemnity of Christ the King 2 Sam 5:1-3; Ps 121(122); Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43 What is Authority? Dear friends, today is the Solemnity of Christ the King. This solemnity was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925, during the sixteenth centenary of the Council of Nicaea. It was at the [...]
Reflection on the word of God of the 15th Sunday Ordinary Season mass
Sunday readings in brief: 15 C Deut. 30:10-14; Ps 68(69); Col 1:15-20; Lk 10:25-37 Like the Good Samaritan Dear friends, Today is the fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings are helping us reflect upon the commandments/law of love. In the world, we have three main types of law: namely, natural law, civil law, and [...]
Reflection on the word of God of the 14th Sunday Mass of the Ordinary Season
Sunday readings in brief: 14th Sunday Year C Is 66:10-14; Ps 65(66); Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12,17-20 What Really Matters Dear friends, today is the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The ordinary time readings concentrate on the history of salvation and Christ’s teachings about the Kingdom of God. Our theme today is “what really matters”, and [...]
Reflection on the word of God of the Sunday Saints Peter and Paul
Sunday Readings in Brief: Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul Acts 12:1-11, Ps 33(34):2-9, 2 Tim 4:6-8, 17-18, Mathew 16:13-19 Genuine Transformation Dear friends, today is the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We also observe the solemnity of the Saints Peter and Paul, which is celebrated on June 29th. Since the solemnity takes precedence, my reflection [...]
Celebrating the mass and paying for two new candidates in our community.
Today, the whole Catholic Church celebrate the memorial mass of saint Aphonsius. In our community, we also said this mass and with saint Aphonsius we gave thanks to the Lord our God and prayed for all people who are finding the salvation through Jesus Christ. In this mass, we receive two new members who will [...]
Agape
Every month, fathers – brother of SVD and all sisters of SSPS organize Agape (small party) in SVD community house on the second Sunday and in SSPS community house on the fourth Sunday. In this party, we shared our missions together and some traditional foods which were made by some fathers, brother and some sisters [...]
Let us pray for our new pope Leo 14th
As we lift up these heartfelt intercessions, may our faith be renewed and our bond with the universal Church grow stronger. Let us unite our voices in prayer, trusting that the Holy Spirit of God—who empowers our new Pope Leo 14th—will also revive His people, reform His Church, and bring the light of Christ to [...]
Let’s pray for our Pope Francis
Our Pope Francis! Rest in Peace and Love of God. Thank you for all your contributions to our Catholic Church and others.
The 150th SVD anniversary prayer
From 8th September 2024 we prepare for the opof the 150th jubilee year of the Congregation of the Divine Word, we join together and pray for our Congregation by the 150th SVD anniversary prayer. We may continue to be true witnesses of light to the world. 150th SVD Anniversary Prayer Holy Triune God, source of [...]
Celebrating the mass and paying for two new candidates in our community.
Today, the whole Catholic Church celebrate the memorial mass of saint Aphonsius. In our community, we also said this mass and with saint Aphonsius we gave thanks to the Lord our God and prayed for all people who are finding the salvation through Jesus Christ. In this mass, we receive two new members who will [...]
On the way to the 19th General Chapter.
The sharing of a student who is receiving the helping, supporting, and protecting from SVD-Uganda
Singing with our children.
The pilgrimage of the Mass
Interview some Christians in the sacred heart Chapel.
Catholic Women Association cooked some food for the the youths in the saints Peter and Paul church.
Happy Birthday to our community confreres.
Playing some games with our children
Happy feast day to father Wojciech ( today is the 10th missionary of the priesthood)
Our Christians sing and dance to thank God.
The class for our children who will receive the first communion.
The exams of children who will receive the first holy communions.
Reflection on the word of God of the Solemnity of Jesus Christ King universe
Sunday readings in brief 34 Sunday: Solemnity of Christ the King 2 Sam 5:1-3; Ps 121(122); Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43 What is Authority? Dear friends, today is the Solemnity of Christ the King. This solemnity was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925, during the sixteenth centenary of the Council of Nicaea. It was at the [...]
Missions for the youths in the summer holidays
Missions for the Youth during the Summer Holidays In May, Uganda observes a summer holiday for all students. During this break, we organized various activities for the youth in our settlement missions. From May 19th to 23rd, around 200 young people participated in seminars held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Swinga, Bidibidi. The [...]
Christmas Festivities 2025: St Arnoldus Janssen Parish Ariwa, Diocese of Arua, Uganda, Hosts a Grand Football Tournament
Christmas Festivities 2025: St Arnoldus Janssen Parish Ariwa, Diocese of Arua, Uganda, Hosts a Grand Football Tournament Igniting the “Fire” of Participation and Nurturing Brotherhood on the Green Field ARIWA, UGANDA – St Arnoldus Janssen Parish Ariwa, Diocese of Arua, Uganda, is wrapped in an atmosphere of joy, enthusiasm, and togetherness. Alongside its liturgical preparations, [...]
