Bugembe, Busoga — The President of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has called on the newly consecrated Bishop of Busoga Diocese to rally the faithful towards wealth creation. The message, read by Vice President HE Maj. Rtd Jessica Alupo, was delivered during the consecration ceremony of Rt. Rev. Prof. Grace Lubaale who was installed as the 4th Bishop of Busoga Diocese on Sunday 14th December 2025.
President Museveni commended Bishop Lubaale for his exemplary leadership and wished him a fruitful tenure as he embarks on this new spiritual journey.
The historic event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Steven Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, members of the House of Bishops, religious leaders from various interdenominations, Central Government Ministers, the BCD secretariat Led by the Director General Dr.Anthony Mula, and thousands of faithful who filled Bugembe Stadium to witness the beginning of what promises to be a transformative ten-year episcopacy.
The Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe of North Kigezi Diocese led the service that was conducted on the theme “Faithfull Stuwardship” derived from Mathiew 25:14-30.
While addressing the newly elected Bishop, Bishop Onesmus advised that success comes from deligent work. He encouraged Bishop Lubaale and the faithfuls to make use of their talents effectively for the glory of God. He also asked Bishop Lubaale to work for the master not for himself sighting psalms 24:1.
He also appealed to the newy consecrated Bishop to expect being accountable to both the people and God.
Bishop Paul Naimanhye Mukembo was praised for his emmence contributions to the growth of the Diocese.
The newly consecrated Bishop Lubaale Grace thanked the Church of Uganda and God for entrusting him with the resposibility of providing stewardship to Busoga Diocese. He promised to unity the faithfuls of the Diocese towards Godliness and wealth creation.