Bishop Sabino Ocan Odoki to Mark 20 Years of Episcopal Ministry with Visit of Apostolic Nuncio to the Diocese of Arua
A Joyful Celebration of Faith, Love and Service
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
With hearts full of joy and gratitude to God, the Diocese of Arua warmly invites you to join us
in celebrating 20 years of episcopal service and faithfulness of His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Sabino
Ocan Odoki, Bishop of Arua Diocese.
This special occasion
will also mark the welcoming of His Excellency, the Most Reverend Archbishop Tomasz Grysa, Apostolic
Nuncio to Uganda. Let us gather as one family in Christ to give thanks to God for two decades of
dedicated pastoral leadership, spiritual growth and faithful service to the Church and community.
Your presence, prayers and support will make this celebration even more memorable.
The celebration will take place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral,
Ediofe, Arua Diocese, beginning with Holy Mass at 10:00 a.m. The programme will commence with the arrival
of organisers at 7:30 a.m., followed by the arrival of invited guests at 9:00 a.m., the arrival of the main
celebrant at 9:30 a.m., and the procession at 9:45 a.m. Holy Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by
photography at 12:00 noon, speeches at 12:30 p.m., anniversary cake cutting at 1:00 p.m., lunch at 1:30
p.m. and entertainment at 2:00 p.m.
As we celebrate this important milestone, we invite you to support the anniversary appeal through your
prayers, contributions and sponsorships. Contributions can be made through MTN MoMo Pay using the code
*165*3*795422#. Alternatively, support can be sent through Centenary Bank to the Registered Trustees of
Arua Diocese, Account Number 3205208032, Arua Diocese Events Account.
For RSVP and further information, please contact Adania Fiona on +256 783 476177 or Nyakuni Christopher
on +256 775 712246.
The Diocese warmly invites clergy, religious, political leaders, well-wishers, families, friends and
all Christians to join in thanksgiving, fellowship and celebration as we honour 20 years of faithful
episcopal ministry. Let us come together to give thanks to God and be part of this historic and grace-filled occasion.
With gratitude and blessings in Christ,
Arua Diocese
"Rooted in Christ's Love."
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