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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – A Joyful Mission Day
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – A Joyful Mission Day Today, the whole Catholic Church celebrated the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We also went to Saint Arnold Janssen Parish and several chapels within the Bidibidi Settlement to celebrate the Holy Mass and administer the Sacraments. This Sunday, many Christians attended the celebrations. With joyful [...]
A Wonderful Week in Our Community and Mission
A Wonderful Week in Our Community and Mission This week has been a truly wonderful and grace-filled time in our community and settlement mission. We joyfully welcomed back one of our SSpS sisters who returned from her home leave and has now resumed her missionary work with us. Her return brought renewed energy and encouragement [...]
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Parish and settlement Missions
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Parish and settlement Missions Today, the whole Catholic Church celebrated the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We also joined in this celebration at our parish, Saint Arnold Janssen, and at several chapels throughout our settlement to offer the Holy Mass and other Sacraments. We arrived early in the morning. [...]
Celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Today, the entire Catholic Church joyfully celebrated the Solemnity Sunday Mass of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ—Corpus Christi. In our Bidibidi settlement, we gathered with great devotion at Saint Arnold Janssen Parish and in various chapels to [...]
Missions on the Holy Trinity one God Sunday
Holy Trinity Sunday & SVD Family Feast Celebration Today, the entire Catholic Church joyfully celebrated the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity—One God in Three Divine Persons—during the Sunday Mass. We joined this profound celebration at Saint Arnold Janssen Parish and in several chapels across our settlement. This occasion was made even more special as we [...]
Pentecost Sunday Celebration at Saint Arnold Janssen Parish
Pentecost Sunday Celebration at Saint Arnold Janssen Parish On Pentecost Sunday, we gathered at Saint Arnold Janssen Parish to celebrate the Holy Mass and other Sacraments. It was a joyful and spirit-filled occasion, marked by deep prayer, vibrant singing, and dancing as we gave thanks to the Lord our God. Together, we asked Him to [...]
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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 [...]
