Perpetual Profession and Golden Jubilee of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Celebrated in Moyo
The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus marked the Perpetual Profession of vows and the Golden Jubilee of
religious life of their jubilarians during a solemn Eucharistic celebration held in Moyo, in the Diocese of Arua.
The Holy Mass was presided over by His Excellency Archbishop Seamus Patrick Horgan, Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan.
Concelebrating with him were Archbishop John Baptist Odama, Archbishop Emeritus of Gulu; Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki,
Bishop of Arua; Rt. Rev. Sanctus Lino Wanok, Bishop of Lira Diocese; and Rt.Rev. Alex Lodiong, the bishop of South Sudan.
The celebration was attended by clergy, religious women and men , and a large assembly of the faithful, together
with distinguished government leaders, parliamentarians, and cultural leaders from Uganda, South Sudan, and the
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rev. Sr. Hellen Achar OF Soni Kainja Parish, Tororo Archdiocese made her Perpetual Vows and 5 Sisters celebrated
Golden Jubilee; Rev. Sr. Dr. Rose Mary Nyirumbe - Paidha Parish, Nebbi Catholic Diocese
Rev. Sr. Virginia Adu - Adjumani Parish, Arua Diocese
Rev. Sr. Serafina Nguluo - Adjumani Parish, Arua Diocese
Rev. Sr. Flora Kade - Loa Parish, Torit Diocese
Rev. Sr. Magdalene Nacuge - Naoi Parish, Moroto Diocese.
Archbisop Horgan described the celebration as a sign of joy for the Church, the Institute, and the local
Christian community. He expressed gratitude to Bishop Sabino Ocan Odoki for graciously permitting him to
preside at the sacred celebration beyond his formal jurisdiction. Reflecting on the nature of consecrated
life, he emphasized that religious vows are not a private undertaking but a public ecclesial commitment,
through which consecrated persons become visible witnesses to Christ. He urged the Sisters to remain faithful
signposts, continually directing others to Christ.
Archbishop invited the faithful to contemplate time in the light of eternity, saying that while fifty years
is significant in human terms, it is a brief moment in divine time. The perseverance of the Sisters, he said,
is a testimony to God's enduring fidelity, especially amid the trials of war, displacement, and suffering
experienced in the region. Their commitment and perseverance stands as a witness to fortitude, hope, and daily
fidelity to the Gospel.
Bishop Sabino Ocan Odoki expressed gratitude to the Christian community of Moyo for accompanying the Sisters
throughout their mission, acknowledging their resilience and deep-rooted faith.
On behalf of the Moyo District
Local Government, LC V Chairman Hon. Anyama Williams commended the Sisters for their contribution to education,
social development, and spiritual formation.
Minister of State for Primary Education, Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu, conveyed congratulations on behalf of H.E.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, praising the long-standing partnership between the Catholic Church and the
State in education, healthcare, and moral formation.
