MTN Uganda has contributed Shs 35 million shillings to support the Catholic church’s preparations for the forthcoming Uganda Martyrs day celebrations.
This support is hinged on a long-standing relationship between MTN and the Catholic fraternity, that has seen MTN extend support to its initiatives over the past years.
Out of the Shs 35 million, Shs 10 million will go towards boosting the new Archbishop, Paul Ssemwogerere’s preparations for Martyrs Day, while Shs 25 million will go towards the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, which is set to lead this year’s celebrations in Namugongo, on June 3.
MTN’s General Manager for Human Resources, Michael Ssekadde handed over the cheque to Msgr. Charles Kasibante, on behalf of the Archbishop Ssemwogerere, in an event held in Kampala.
Another cheque of Shs 25Million shillings will be handed over to the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese on Monday 23rd May.
Michael Ssekadde hailed the Catholic church for its steadfast commitment and resilience towards spiritually nurturing the community amidst the numerous challenges they face today.
“Religious institutions serve a critical role in nurturing us. Therefore, we as MTN feel greatly honoured and humbled to be associated with the catholic church as they prepare to celebrate a historic landmark of faith. We pledge to support the Catholic church to ensure a fruitful celebration of the Uganda Martyrs’ day,” Ssekadde said.
MTN Uganda has over the years supported various Catholic dioceses in organizing this historically important religious day that attracts pilgrims from far and wide.
Last year, MTN Uganda supported the Masaka diocese with Shs 20 million to help the diocese in its preparations for the Martyrs Day celebrations.
Msgr. Charles Kasibante thanked MTN for its continued kindness towards the Catholic church and all the other religious institutions in general.
“We are indeed humbled by your continuous support towards our initiatives as we embark on fulfilling God’s work to his people. We thank you for this kindness that you have continuously extended to us and its our humble prayer that God continues to bless all your endeavours,” Kasibante said.
Like it has done over the years, MTN will, in conjunction with the Catholic church, officially flag off the pilgrims from Fort Portal next week on Monday 23rd May.
MTN will also provide the pilgrims with refreshments as they make their week-long pilgrimage by foot to the Namugongo Catholic Shrine in Central Uganda, ahead of the Martyrs Day celebrations.
This year’s celebrations mark 58 years since the Uganda Martyrs were canonised and elevated to sainthood by Pope Paul VI on 18 October 1964.
