Fare-thee-well Archbishop Lwanga
Friday April 09 2021
Catholic bishops at the grave during the burial of Archbishop Lwanga at Rubaga Cathedral in Kampala yesterday. PHOTO/DAVID LUBOWA
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In a condolence message read by Vice President Edward Ssekandi, President Museveni described Archbishop Lwanga as a humble and faithful servant of God whose noble actions and wise counsel facilitated the growth of the Christian faith in Uganda and beyond.
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Rubaga Cathedral yesterday exploded into loud wails and outpouring of emotions as the casket bearing the remains of late Kampala Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga was lowered into a crypt inside the Church.
The cathedral pews and the marques on the church grounds teemed with mourners who braved the scorching sun to witness the burial of a man revered as generous and pragmatic shepherd.
Daily Monitor
Friday April 09 2021
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He asked me what impression Daily Monitor was trying to create about the death of the archbishop in a story online titled, “Govt critic, fake news and merchant of peace: Archbishop Lwanga’s quotable quotes” (April 3, 2021).
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Last Saturday as the news of the sudden death of Kampala Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga filtered in, I received a call from a reader (name withheld), who is also a senior citizen.
He asked me what impression Daily Monitor was trying to create about the death of the archbishop in a story online titled, “Govt critic, fake news and merchant of peace: Archbishop Lwanga’s quotable quotes” (April 3, 2021).
Lwanga’s 90-year-old teacher, OB speak out
Thursday April 08 2021
Late Kampala Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga’s former teacher Solome Nakamanya (centre) is supported by her granddaughter Betty Kabanda (right) and one of former pupils Peter Ssettimba as they paid their last respects to the fallen cleric at St Charles Lwanga School Kyabakadde in Mukono District on Tuesday. Photo | Jessica Sabano.
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Ms Solome Nakamanya, 90, remembers the deceased as a bright student. She told Daily Monitor on Tuesday that the deceased joined St Joseph’s Kyabakadde in Primary One and was down-to-earth, hardworking, thoughtful and a very smart boy who every teacher knew at school.
Daily Monitor
Thursday April 08 2021
The late Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga greets faithful after Mass at the Munyonyo Basilica on July 23, 2019. PHOTO | RACHEL MABALA
Summary
To many, the demise marks an abrupt end to the illustrious career of a top cleric who combined the word of God with work to emancipate, especially the poor.
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The sudden death of Kampala Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, who is due to be buried today, has triggered a flood of tears and emotions.
To many, the demise marks an abrupt end to the illustrious career of a top cleric who combined the word of God with work to emancipate, especially the poor.
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