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, [...]
The Feast of the Holy Family remains a significant and joyful occasion for our parish community.
On 28 December of this year, the Universal Church observed the Sunday of the Feast of the Holy Family. On this solemn occasion, the entire Catholic Church prays in a special way for all families throughout the world. Our Holy Family Parish likewise celebrated its patronal feast at St. Dominic Chapel in Limbe. During the [...]
PILGRIMAGE TO LODONGA MINOR BASILICA
PILGRIMAGE TO LODONGA MINOR BASILICA The Catholic faithful of St. Arnoldus Janssen Parish, Ariwa, Diocese of Arua, Uganda, joyfully and fervently took part in the Pilgrimage to the Lodonga Minor Basilica in celebration of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 8, 2025. This year, around 800 pilgrims were sent from various [...]
Praying for all souls
At our Holy Family Parish, we also celebrated this great feast Prayer for all the souls in purgatory: “I offer Thee the most precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus,in union with the Masses offered throughout the world today,for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory,for all sinners everywhere,for sinners in the universal Church,those in my [...]
At our Holy Family Parish, we also celebrated this great feast
Today is the 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time, when the whole Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.At our Holy Family Parish, we also celebrated this great feast. During the Mass, we baptized 21 infants. Many Christians joyfully attended, especially the fathers and godfathers of the newly baptized [...]
The Pilgrimage of the Sick at St. Arnold Janssen Parish in Ariwa, Uganda
The Pilgrimage of the Sick at St. Arnold Janssen Parish in Ariwa, Uganda, was held on 21 November 2025 at the Sacred Heart Eucharistic Center Chapel in Bidibidi Settlement. It was a moment filled with grace as more than 100 sick parishioners gathered to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, participate in the Eucharistic Celebration, and [...]
Mission Sunday Activities in SVD South Sudan and Uganda
Mission Sunday Activities in SVD South Sudan and Uganda (From 12th to 19th October, 2025) Introduction This month, the entire Catholic Church invites all Christians to pray the Rosary with the Blessed Virgin Mary for peace throughout the world. Moreover, this week, we celebrate the 99th World Mission Sunday with the theme: “Missionaries of Hope [...]
Visitation of Our Vice General Superior, Father Xavier, to Bidibidi Settlement and Lodonga Community
Visitation of Our Vice General Superior, Father Xavier, to Bidibidi Settlement and Lodonga Community After completing his visitation in South Sudan, our Vice General Superior, Father Xavier, continued his journey to Bidibidi Settlement in Uganda. We first welcomed him to our community house in Lodonga. Day by day, he visited all five zones of the [...]
Reception of New Candidates during the Memorial Mass of St. John Mary Vianney
Reception of New Candidates during the Memorial Mass of St. John Mary Vianney Lodonga, Monday 4th October 2025 – On this special day, the entire Catholic Church celebrated the memorial of Saint John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests. In our SVD community house in Lodonga, we joined in this celebration with a [...]
Farewell and Mission Sending of Two SVD Missionaries: A Heartfelt Celebration in Bidibidi
Farewell and Mission Sending of Two SVD Missionaries: A Heartfelt Celebration in Bidibidi Bidibidi Settlement, Uganda – 20 July 2025 In a deeply moving and faith-filled celebration, the Catholic community of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel in Bidibidi Settlement gathered on Sunday, 20 July 2025, to bid farewell and send forth two beloved missionaries [...]
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. [...]
Meeting with Bishop Sabino in Arua Diocese
Meeting with Bishop Sabino in Arua Diocese Today, Monday the 21st of July 2025, we went to Arua Diocese to have a meeting with Bishop Sabino. During this meeting, we listened to some important information from the Bishop about the current situation in his Diocese. He also shared with us several challenges the Diocese is [...]
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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, [...]
The Feast of the Holy Family remains a significant and joyful occasion for our parish community.
On 28 December of this year, the Universal Church observed the Sunday of the Feast of the Holy Family. On this solemn occasion, the entire Catholic Church prays in a special way for all families throughout the world. Our Holy Family Parish likewise celebrated its patronal feast at St. Dominic Chapel in Limbe. During the [...]
PILGRIMAGE TO LODONGA MINOR BASILICA
PILGRIMAGE TO LODONGA MINOR BASILICA The Catholic faithful of St. Arnoldus Janssen Parish, Ariwa, Diocese of Arua, Uganda, joyfully and fervently took part in the Pilgrimage to the Lodonga Minor Basilica in celebration of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 8, 2025. This year, around 800 pilgrims were sent from various [...]
