Lwanga looked frail during Way of the Cross
Monday April 05 2021
This photo taken on April 2, 2021 shows Archbishop of Kampala Cyprian Kizito Lwanga (left), the Archbishop of Church of Uganda, Dr Steven Kazimba Mugalu (right) and other religious leaders walking during Way of the Cross
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It did not cause an alarm since he was fasting in observance of the Lent period that was coming to an end
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Sources said Archbishop Lwanga looked frail on Friday morning.
They added that despite the condition, it did not cause an alarm since he was fasting in observance of the Lent period that was coming to an end.
Daily Monitor
Monday April 05 2021
Archbishop of Kampala Cyprian Kizito Lwanga (centre) joins other clergy at Namirembe Cathedral during the Way of The Cross on Good Friday. PHOTO/STEPHEN OTAGE
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Kampala Archbishop, Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, had a lively participation in the public Way of the Cross on Good Friday, but to the shock of everyone, he never woke up from his sleep. He was 68. Our correspondent, Ritah Kemigisa, brings the prelate’s last public words, which he spoke on behalf of Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC), at the Anglican Namirembe Cathedral in Kampala.
“My message will be in three parts; the first part is for appreciation, the second one is on the history of the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC), which organises this event of Good Friday every year, and the third will be our joint Easter message as religious leaders under the Council.
Yesterday, Msgr Charles Kasibante, the Vicar General of Kampala Archdiocese, read the last speech of the Archbishop of Kampala, Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, during the 10am Mass at Rubaga Cathedral. Dr Lwanga was expected as the main celebrant and was going to read the speech. Sadly, he was found dead in his house a day before. Here is the speech.
“ Dear people of God, Christ is risen. He is risen indeed, alleluia! This is our traditional Easter greeting in which we express our joy and faith in the risen Lord.
The fifth article of our creed says; he descended into hell and on the third day, he rose from the dead. Christ who suffered died and was buried is now risen. Death no longer has the last word. Evil is defeated. The tables are turned and Christ our light is the true victor in the fight against forces of darkness.
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NAIROBI, Kenya Catholic bishops in Uganda are mourning Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga of Kampala, who was found dead in his room April 3.
His death shocked the East African nation, where the archbishop had come to be known as a defender of the rights of the poor and the downtrodden. The cause of death was not released immediately.
The 68-year-old archbishop will be buried April 8 at St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart Cathedral Rubaga in Kampala.
Bishop Joseph Antony Zziwa, chairman of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, expressed the bishops deep regret at the death of the archbishop.
On April 2, the country had watched the archbishop join other Christian leaders in a Way of the Cross procession in St. Paul s Anglican Cathedral. The activity had been organized by the Uganda Joint Christian Council, an ecumenical grouping of Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox Churches.