My desire to serve God began at a young age. Growing up, it was mandatory for all children in my home to attend Mass every Sunday. For me, however, going to Mass was often just an opportunity to play with friends. That changed after I received my First Holy Communion and was allowed to become …
The Congregation of Holy Cross invites all friends, collaborators, and ministries to join in celebrating a landmark spiritual initiative: the Year of Mission, officially beginning on April 28, 2025. This global observance for the Congregation, themed “Hope Beyond Borders,” will mark a renewed commitment to missionary zeal across cultures, communities, and continents. The chosen launch date is no …
On Sunday, March 23, 2025, St. Joseph’s Hill Secondary School, Kyembogo, Kyenjojo District, was filled with joy and spiritual renewal as 39 students received the Sacrament of Confirmation, while 59 members of the Friends of St. Joseph Club affirmed their faith. The momentous occasion presided over by Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, Bishop of Fort Portal, …
With hearts full of faith and gratitude, the Holy Cross family gathered in a spirit of unity to offer a special sending forth prayer for Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Agaba, C.S.C., as he embarks on his missionary journey to Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬. It was a moment of deep reflection, joy, and commitment, as we witnessed …
Apart from almsgiving and prayer, Fasting is the other spiritual practice for lent which seemingly has many opinions especially among Catholics. Every year when the season of lent is at hand, you will probably hear most people or even preachers reflecting with Christians about what to or what not to fast during lent, how to …
Glory will fill Virika hill On March 2nd, 2025, as a large Congregation will unite for a significant event—the re-dedication of Our Lady of Snows Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal. Originally constructed in 1967 and dedicated on April 21, 1968, by His Eminence Laurian Cardinal Rugambwa, the then Archbishop of Bukoba, Tanzania, this cathedral stands …
