We began the Holy Eucharist at 10am with one Cardinal, the Archbishop and a Bishop from the USA along with over 100 priests. We processed towards the Altar with the candidates for Simple, Final, Diaconate and Ordination with dance and music. There were more than 3000 faithful who were participating a biog event with the presence of some government officials. The choir was led by the students of st. Padre Pio school. Oh my God, they sang like opera and heavenly too. The Liturgy though complicated was made to look so simple and well organised. Credits and cudos go to Fr. Leo Lobo who did the job of Liturgy incharge. There were diocesan 3 priests who were ordained along with the Capuchins. The homily was the hallmark of the celebration. The Bishop did a wonderful job by breaking the word of God including all four events and giving each one a due place in homily.
The felicitation program with lot of speeches by the dignitaries. I spoke in the name of General Minister telling them that the Capuchin charish and brotherhood has to be given top priority. Living the gospel brotherhood and living according to the constitutions is the clarion call given by the church and the order. The Provincial, superior regular and the others emphasised that the missionary work should go on without any hassels. The bishop is very happy with the work of the capuchins and he announced that he is offering the capuchins another three parishes as a gift for the silver jubilee.
The food was simply Ugandian and very tasty too. All the partiicipants were served the meals. The celebration ended at 6.30pm. The friars did a marvellous job.
Congratulations and all the best for the future of the Custody.
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