Pope Francis Confirms Visit to Uganda

Pope Francis Confirms Visit to Uganda

His Holiness Pope Francis plans to visit Africa in November and confirmed he will travel to Central African Republic and later proceed to Uganda. In a response to an African priest in the Basilica of St.Lateran who asked the Pope when he would travel to Africa he responded “God willing, I […]

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Members sensitised on importance of a SACCO

Members sensitised on importance of a SACCO

Members of HOIDERA have resolved to form a SACCO (Savings and Cooperative Credit Organisation) as one of the ways to promote savings and better empower members who wish to engage in economic activities. This followed a comprehensive presentation by Charles Isingoma, one of the members of HOIDERA and the Managing […]

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HOIDERA develops strategic plan

HOIDERA develops strategic plan

Hoima Diocese External Residents association – HOIDERA is a religious grounded association borne of the need for people who come from Hoima catholic diocese resident in the diaspora particularly Kampala and it neighborhood to congregate. HOIDERA strives to achieve holistic human growth of its members. In an effort to achieve […]

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Living on the Vine

Living on the Vine

Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:9, 12-16, 19-20 Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43 In today’s Gospel Jesus returns to the Old Testament symbol of the vineyard to teach about Israel, the Church, and the kingdom of God. And the symbolism of today’s First Reading and Psalm is readily understood.   God is the […]

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Pope Francis urges Catholics to bear the cross

Pope Francis urges Catholics to bear the cross

A Christian cannot understand Christ the Redeemer without the Cross, without being ready to bear the Cross with Jesus. That was Pope Francis’ message at Friday’s morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta. To be a Christian means to be a “Cyrene” [like Simon of Cyrene – ed.]. Having the […]

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