The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt. Rev. Bonaventure Bosco Gubazire, M.Afr., has expressed sincere gratitude to the clergy, religious, pastoral agents, the faithful and people of good will for their generous contributions and support during his Episcopal Ordination on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and the Thanksgiving Mass held the following day.
In a letter of appreciation dated 14 October 2026, Bishop Gubazire acknowledged the generosity, kindness and solidarity demonstrated by the Diocesan Community and other well-wishers during the celebrations marking the beginning of his episcopal ministry.
Addressing all the clergy, religious, pastoral agents, the faithful and people of goodwill, the Bishop conveyed his appreciation for the role they played in making the two important celebrations successful.
“I wish to express my sincere gratitude for your generous contribution and support towards my Episcopal Ordination on 3rd October 2026, and the Thanksgiving Mass held the following day,” Bishop Gubazire wrote.
He noted that their support contributed significantly to making the celebrations joyful, dignified and spiritually enriching. His message highlighted the importance of unity, generosity and shared responsibility within the Church, particularly during significant moments in the life of Kabale Diocese.
The Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Bishop Gubazire on October 3 marked an important moment in the history of Kabale Diocese and the continuation of its pastoral mission. The celebrations brought together members of the Church and well-wishers to witness and celebrate the beginning of his ministry as the 5th Diocesan Bishop of Kabale.
The subsequent Thanksgiving Mass provided another opportunity for prayer and thanksgiving to God for the gift of episcopal ministry and for the support extended to the new Bishop.
Bishop Gubazire’s letter recognizes that the success of such celebrations depends not only on the leadership of the organising structures but also on the collective contribution, commitment and goodwill of the wider Church community.
By acknowledging the generosity of those who supported the events, the Bishop reaffirmed the value of working together in faith and service. The celebrations were not simply occasions of ceremony but also expressions of communion, solidarity and a shared commitment to the mission of the Church.
The Bishop extended his appreciation to everyone who contributed to the celebrations, recognizing their support as an important contribution to this significant moment in his pastoral ministry which is under the theme “Let Your Light Shine.”
His message also serves as an encouragement to the faithful to continue nurturing a spirit of generosity, prayer and cooperation as Kabale Diocese moves forward under his pastoral leadership.
Signing off in Christ, Bishop Gubazire reiterated his gratitude to the people of God and all those who shared in the celebrations marking his Episcopal Ordination and the Thanksgiving Mass and invoking God’s abundant blessings upon his people.
“Please accept my heartfelt appreciation. May Almighty God reward you abundantly and bless you always,” he wrote.
The Bishop’s message is a reminder that the mission of the Church is sustained through prayer, generosity, participation and the collective commitment of clergy, religious, pastoral agents and the lay faithful.
Bishop Gubazire was appointed on July 15, 2026 by Pope Leo XIV as the 5th Bishop of Kabale Diocese since its inception on April 17, 1966, the first being Rt. Rev. Gervase Placidus Nkalanga who served as the Apostolic Administrator from 1966-1969, followed by Rt. Rev. Barnabas Halem’Imana (first residential Bishop) from 1969-1994. He was followed by Rt. Rev. Robert Mary Gay served as Apostolate Administrator from 1994-1996 before serving as second residential Bishop from 1996-2003. He was succeeded by Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira (Bishop Emeritus) from 2003 until his retirement in July 2026.