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Ibanda Parish hosts the 10th AMDA Caravan Ibanda and Kihani Parishes are eagerly preparing for a three-day visit from members of the Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association (AMDA), scheduled to commence tomorrow, Friday, September 8th, and run until Sunday, September 10th, at Ibanda Parish. AMDA is an organization comprising Catholics who originate from the Mbarara Diocese but reside and work in Kampala and its environs. The association annually selects a parish to host its caravan, with the primary objective of giving back to the community within the Diocese of Mbarara. Having visited 9 parishes already, Ibanda Parish marks the 10th destination on their journey. During their visit, AMDA members will engage in a variety of activities aimed at community inspiration, including economic empowerment, providing free legal counsel, conducting discussions on environmental sustainability and tree planting, offering guidance on family and home management for both men and women, combating addictions and drug abuse, spiritual empowerment, engaging with youth, and hosting a grand free medical camp. All of these services will be available at Ibanda and Kihani on Friday, except for the medical camp, which will take place at Ibanda Secondary School. The climax of the event will be a High Mass on Sunday, led by Archbishop Lambert Bainomugisha, at Our Lady of Mercy Ibanda Parish. AMDA caravan operates within the framework of its seven pillars: Unity, Spiritual Development, Leadership Development, Economic Empowerment, Education, Health and Wellness, and Environmental Protection. This year's medical camp is anticipated to draw thousands of participants from the greater Ibanda District and surrounding areas, including Kazo, Kashari, Kitagwenda, Kamwenge, Fort Portal, and Mbarara, among others. A range of individuals, including students, especially candidates, as well as the less fortunate members of the two parishes, will benefit from the generous donations collected by AMDA members. This event presents a unique opportunity for the residents of Ibanda and its neighboring areas to receive support from the church, not only in a spiritual sense but also in terms of their physical well-being. Several specialists from prominent hospitals, including Mulago and Butabika, will participate in the medical camp. Specialized and general healthcare services will be offered, all free of charge and available to everyone, regardless of their faith. These services include dental care, eye care with cataract surgery, specialist psychiatric care, cervical, prostate, and breast cancer screenings, gynecological care, antenatal and post-natal care, TB screening and diagnosis, HIV counseling and testing, laboratory services, safe male circumcision, mental health support, and much more.
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The Annual MEPA Pilgrimage to Namugongo is set for Sunday 13th November 2022 to Uganda Martyrs' Shrine. Catholics haling from the Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province (5 dioceses) will all be there.
The theme this year is Be steadfast in commitment to Christ. It will be animated by Kabale Diocese.
Bishop Callist Rubaramira Bishop of Kabale is the main Celebrant.
The expected arrival time is 10 am and Mass shall start at 10:30 am. Expected are all 9 bishops from the province, led by His Grace Archbishop Lambert Bainomugisha.
Today 2nd September 2022, a fleet of Buses and Cars arrived at Butare Parish in Buhweju District for the 8th Annual AMDA Caravan.