Don’t sideline us, bishop tells politicians
L-R: Education state minister John Chrysostom Muyingo, Luweero Diocese Bishop Paul Ssemogerere, Retired Bishop Evans Mukasa Kisekka and minister without Portfolio James Byandala at Kasana Luweero Catholic Parish on Sunday. Photo by Dan Wandera
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Bishop Kisekka said politicians tend to create a gap between religious leaders and the offices they represent at the different levels with a misconception that religious leaders only deal with spiritual matters.
Luweero- Retired Luweero Diocese Bishop Evans Mukasa Kisekka has advised politicians not to sideline religious leaders in development, saying both groups are allies in ensuring better livelihoods of the people.
Bishop Kisekka said politicians tend to create a gap between religious leaders and the offices they represent at the different levels with a misconception that religious leaders only deal with spiritual matters.
“We are your allies in the area of development. We can guide you in some matters that affect our people,” Bishop Kisekka said during celebrations to mark the parish day for Kasana Luweero Catholic Parish on Sunday.
Kasana Luweero Diocese Bishop Paul Ssemogerere added: “We execute different activities under our umbrella body (Inter Religious Council) that has kept our people strong in faith. Our people will be able to benefit from the different programmes when we are united. Our people need to work as a team,” Bishop Ssemogerere said.
State minister for Primary Education John Chrysostom Muyingo said feeding of children in schools is a responsibility of parents and school authorities.
