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By Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS A priest is always associated with the altar, prayer, and the care of souls. In our feature story …
By Fr. Paul Nsubuga Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly and has attracted significant interest from both private enterprises and governmental bodies. …
By Fr. Richard Nyombi, M.Afr When Charles Lavigerie looked at Algeria in 1867, he saw more than a North African territory. He …
Sr. Justine Naluggya, IHMR Synodality observers from English-speaking countries across Africa met for a landmark formation and planning meeting in Nairobi, reaffirming …
By Sr. Maria Goretti Kabakaali – National Coordinator, (CRSHCIU) As it does every three years, the Hilton Foundation convened more than 130 …
The Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Rev. Fr. Richard Nyombi, Missionary of Africa, for his dedicated …
By Sr. Josephine Nazziwa, IHMR For many individuals facing emotional, social, and psychological challenges, the Religious Sisters Counselling Hub has become a …
By Benedict Mukoni Catholic Care for Children in Uganda (CCCU), a program under the Association of the Religious in Uganda (ARU), conducted …
By Benedict Mukoni Every year, the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU), organizes a month-long course for young religious men and women …
By Sr. Semerita Mbambu, Coordinator Bakhita Anti Human Trafficking The St. Bakhita Anti-Human Trafficking Network Uganda, a network under Association of Religious …
By Emmanuel Epalat, ARU-CCCU Resource Mobilization Manager Catholic institutions caring for vulnerable children across Uganda are strengthening their capacity to sustain essential …
Sr, Caroline Bacia, National Coordinator ARU-SLYI With the launch of Phase III in January 2026, the Sister-Led Youth Initiative Uganda (SLYIU), a …
By Benedict Mukoni and Immaculate Tusingwire……………….. The theme for this year’s Laudato Sì Week which took place in May is: “From Hope …
By Sr. Jane Yatuha, OLGCSecretary General, ARU .. Fr. Anton Paul Padinjarathala, S.D.B, a delegate from the Dicastery for Evangelization of peoples …
By Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS………………… After 37 years of dedicated service in Uganda and 15 Years based in Kenya, Sr. Janet Harbauer, a …
By Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS and Benedict Mukoni In today’s world which is dominated by noise, it is difficult to imagine the quiet …
Caroline Nasukusa S. CCCU………………………………. For many young people, the streets of Mbale City used to be their home. Today, a different story …
By Sr. Semerita Mbabu, CSC……………… Talitha Kum International is a global network of Catholic sisters, partners, and young people committed to ending …
By Benedict Mukoni…………………………. For years, Catholic Care for Children in Uganda (CCCU) has led efforts to transition abandoned children from Child Care …
By Immaculate Tusingwire MMS It was all smiles and gratitude from Christine, when Sr. Caroline Bacia, the coordinator of Sister-Led Youth initiative …
Fr. Anton Paul Padinjarathala, S.D.B, a delegate from the Dicastery for Evangelization in Rome, gave a one-day Seminar to the Superiors General …
By Benedict Mukoni………………… Catholic Care for Children in Uganda (CCCU), a program under the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU), in partnership …
By Sr. Agnes Nanyonjo, DM The Uganda Spiritual and Formation Center Namugongo (USFCN), a program under the Association of Religious in Uganda …
By Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS On 28th February 2026, after five dedicated years of service, Sr. Elizabeth Kidega of the Evangelizing Sisters stood …
By Sr. Christine Marie Mugume, Treasurer, DARVA On 21 February 2026, the Diocesan and Religious Vocation Animators (DARVA) began their journey from …
Catholic Care for Children in Uganda (CCCU) was honored to participate in a global initiative under the theme From Crisis to Care: …
By Sr. Semerita Mbambu – CSC & Sr. Marha Nambi – CSC…………………. On 8th February, the universal Church commemorates the feast of …
By Benedict Mukoni…………………. For Dorothy, a Form Four student, life once felt heavier than any child should ever have to carry. After …
By Immaculate Tusingwire – MMS…………… At 99 years old, with a clear and determined voice, Sr. Maria Angelica Nabakooza, a sister of …
Sister-Led Youth Initiative Uganda Launches Phase III with Expanded Focus and Strategic Partnerships
By Benedict Mukoni…………. The Sister-Led Youth Initiative Uganda (SLYIU), a program under the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU), convened training center …
Founded in 1808 in Verona, Italy, by St. Magdalene of Canossa, the Canossian Daughters of Charity, Servants of the Poor, are an …
By Sr. Anna Grace Alum – LSMIG……….. The All-Africa Conference Sister to Sister (AAC:SS) in partnership with the Association of Religious in …
By Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS……………………… Religious men and women across Uganda on 2nd February 2026, gathered in their respective dioceses to celebrate the …
By Sr. Editrudis Kajuna – OLGC, Project Coordinator, Counselling Hub Over the past three years, since 2023, the Religious Sister Counsellors Network …
By Benedict Mukoni The All-Africa Conference Sister to Sister (AAC: SS), in partnership with the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU), on …
By Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS…… he Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) officially welcomed its new Treasurer General, Sr. Seraphine Ntegyereize MSMMC, during …
By Benedict Mukoni and Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS The Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU), commissioned Chapter Facilitators on 13 December 2025 at …
Rev. Fr. John Bosco Kamoga, C.S.S.p ……Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we joyfully celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year, …
By: Caroline Nansukusa – Case Management Officer (ARU–CCCU) Catholic Care for Children and Child Safeguarding Commit- The visits were conducted at the …
By Sr. Maria Goretti Kabakaali, DST National Coordinator, CRSHIU For the Catholic Religious Sisters Health Care Network Uganda, the ending year 2025 …
By: Caroline Nansukusa. S (Mrs) (ARU–CCCU-Case Management Officer) Once a childcare residential facility under ARU-CCCU, St. Mugagga Boys Home has reached a …
Embracing the Charism and Mission of the St. Martin de Porres Brothers Congregation “A Vocation to Brotherhood” By Br. Aurelius Ssali Local …
Sr. Specioza Kabahuma DST, received an award as an outstanding Alumna in the Category of Social Entrepreneurship by the Uganda Martyrs University …
The Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) held its November General Assembly from 3rd to 7th November 2025 at the ARU Secretariat. …
By Benedict Mukoni………………. The Uganda Spiritual Formation Centre Namugongo (USFCN), a program of Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU), was pleased to …
By Sr. Caroline Bacia, LSIMG Driven by the Social economic plight of the youths in Uganda especially after COVID 19, the Association …
Sr. Justine Naluggya, IHMR Every vocation begins with a whisper, a gentle stirring of the heart! Mine was awakened by the radiant …
By Benedict Mukoni……. The Sisters’ Blended Value Project (SBVP) is making remarkable progress in building the capacity of Catholic sisters in Eastern …
By Benedict Mukoni Catholic Religious Sisters Health Care Initiative Uganda (CRSHCIU) have continued to make a significant impact in addressing critical health …
By Benedict Mukoni Bakhita Partnership for Education (BPE) is a program under the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) in partnership with …
By Benedict Mukoni Missionary Sisters of the Queen of the Apostles are making a profound impact in the lives of underserved children …
By Sr. Lilly Driciru, MSMMC The journey of hope to restore justice in the face of social injustice through advocacy began in …
By Sr. Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS The Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate of Gulu (LSMIG), a congregation founded in 1936 to serve the …
The Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) hosted its Annual one-month Inter-Congregational Program for Junior Professed Religious in preparation for Perpetual Professions. …
In Uganda’s heart where faith thrives, A course for the juniors in consecrated life, By Association of the Religious guided with care, …
By Benedict Mukoni Centre for Research in Religious Life Apostolate (CERRA-Africa) carried out a validation exercise for children research and the importance …
By Caroline Nansukusa S. From April 1st to 18th, 2025, the ARU–Catholic Care for Children in Uganda (CCCU) team undertook a “Journey …
By Caroline Nansukusa S. The SPOON United States team visited Uganda to reflect on the achievements of the on-going capacity building, responsive …
By Sam Bernard Gumisiriza In July 2025, representatives from six countries gathered in Sri Lanka for the Catholic Care for Children International …
By Immaculate Tusingwire The Jubilee year is slowly coming to a close and it has been joyfully celebrated worldwide. In Uganda, the …
By Immaculate Tusingwire 30th September 2025 marked exactly 100 years since the foundation of the Medical Mission Sisters on 30th September 1925. …
By Benedict Mukoni………… “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see and the ears that hear what you hear because so …
By Benedict Mukoni………………. As a tribute to cultural heritage, diversity, and their shared commitment to service, the inter-institutes junior religious professed, cohort …
Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS…………………………. For the past good six years, Sr. Lydia Apili Bwor, LSMIG, has faithfully served the Association in the position …
Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS……………………. The Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU), thanked and bid farewell to His Excellency Luigi Bianco, the Apostolic Nuncio …
Sr. Jane Yatuha, OLGC, ARU Secretary General………………….. Dear Members of the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU), and all Esteemed Readers of …
Sr. Dr. M. Justine Naluggya, IHMR……………… I am humbled with deep humility to be called at the service of Consecrated life in …
ARU Communication Office was pleased to reach out to Sr. Lydia Apili Bwor, LSMIG, to share her story and journey as the …
By Kirigwajjo Nicholas Kugonza, OFS……………………….. In a world weary of division, greed, and environmental crisis, the quiet voice of a 13th-century saint …
By Immaculate Tusingwire MMS and Benedict Mukoni………………………………. Thousands of devoted Catholic pilgrims from Uganda, Africa and beyond embark on a journey to …
By Sam Bernard Gumisiriza, ICT Manager & M&E Officer, ARU Secretariat………………………….. There is an old African proverb that says, “It takes a …
By Fr. Fred Tusingire, UEC National Director – Lay Apostolate…………………………….. On 8th May 2025 at around 6.07 pm, the white smoke was …
Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS………………… The Diocesan and Religious Vocation Animators Committee (DARVA) has existed for several years, supporting the work of vocation animators …
By Manuela Keneema – Imaging Student at Earnest Cook University Growing up, I was torn between becoming a doctor or a lawyer. …
By Sr. Josephine Kamau, DM From degraded forests to flooded villages, from poisoned water to barren farmland, environmental destruction hits the poor …
Sr. Mary Pauline Namuddu, LSOSF Uganda’s youthful Catholic Church is primed for greater impact through quality-trained formators and committed consecrated women and …
The Formation Ministry of the Religious in Uganda (FoMRU), an arm of the Association of Religious in Uganda, this year is delighted to host two of its annual outstanding programs; the Inter-Institutes Novices’......
Through a partnership and collaboration between the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) and LifeNet International (LN), more than 200 sisters across Uganda have been equipped with knowledge and skills to conduct Mental Health and matters on family dynamics
In a bid to improve formation of religious men and women in Uganda, the Formation Ministry of the Religious in Uganda (FoMRU) launched a campaign to strengthen Formation for Pastoral Agents.
By Benedict Mukoni……………. Thousands of devoted Catholic pilgrims from Uganda, Africa and beyond embarked on a journey to Namugongo, braving heat, rain, …
By Benedict Mukoni………………………………. The vibrant cultural heritage of the Novices, 2025 cohort took center stage during a spectacular Cultural Day celebrations held …
By Benedict Mukoni………………………………… The Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) was delighted to welcome more than 130 Novices from different institutes of …
Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS ………………………………………… The Archdiocese of Kampala in partnership with the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) and other Laudato Si …
By Benedict Mukoni__________________ The St. Bakhita Anti – Human Trafficking Network Uganda, now a fully registered NGO Under ARU has expanded its …
By Benedict Mukoni———————- Catholic Religious Sisters Health Care Initiative Uganda (CRSHCIU), a network under ARUorganized a 5-day free obstetric fistula camp at …
Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS……………………………. The Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA), recently conducted a one-week capacity building workshop for …
By: Sam Bernard Gumisiriza, ICT manager & M/E Officer -ARU-CCCU ……………. Aaron’s life began with a loss. Like a tender seedling …
By Fr. Placid Elia, MHM…………………. On Friday 21st March 2025, the Christians of Saint Joseph’s Panyangara Parish, Kotido Diocese in Karamoja Region, together with …
Sr Sophia Musiime OLGC- Vocation Animator/Ass chairperson DAVARC……………… In a heartwarming display of commitment to fostering religious vocations, Gulu Diocese recently welcomed a …
By Sr. Caroline Bacia, LSMIG_Program Coordinator SLYI.……………… The Sister Led Youth Initiative (SLYIU), one of ARU’s programs achieved a milestone toward its …
By Sr. Josephine Nafula MMS, Unit Uganda/ Malawi Coordinator The Society of Catholic Medical Missionaries, also known as Medical Mission Sisters, are …
Sr. Stella Watsema, National Coordinator, Religious Sisters Communicators Foundation – RSCF The branch coordinators meeting at the Association of Religious in Uganda …
By Caroline Nansukusa S. – ARU-CCCU-CMO Ensuring a meaningful and fulfilling life for vulnerable children is at the heart of the ARU-CCCU …
By Caroline Nansukusa – ARU-CCCU-CMO Catholic Care for Children in Uganda (CCCU), under the Association of Religious Uganda (ARU), continues to shine …
By Sr. Maria Goretti Kabakaali, DST (Coordinator – CRSHCIU) In July 2022, an inspiration of hope emerged in Uganda with the establishment …
By. Sr. Eddie Kajuna,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, For a long time, Angela (not real name) felt as if she was drowning under the weight of …
Ndagire Joanita Joshirah, founder and CEO of Mwagale Foundation and Ugandan representative, Global Migrant Workers Network (GMWN) Survival is not for the …
By. Sr. Eddie Kajuna……………. The Religious Sisters Counsellors Network Initiative (RSCNI) is transforming mental health care services in Uganda, Malawi, and Zambia. …
Born and raised in the humble village of Bupfumpfu in Nyakinama, Kisoro District, Uganda and now a religious sister belonging to the …
Fr. Placide Elia, MHM………………… Ten years ago, on May 24, 2015, Pope Francis published an encyclical Laudato Sì, that has profoundly transformed …
By Fr. Vincent Karatunga_ Executive Secretary Inter-Religious Dialogue and Ecumenism at Uganda Catholic Secretariat ……. In the New Testament, the concept of Peace …
Sr. Dr. M. Justine Naluggya-IHMR Sisters ………………….. The particular invitation of all religious men and women in this Jubilee Year of Hope …
By Sr. Immaculate Tusingwire – MMS….………………… There was joy at the Uganda Spiritual Formation Center, Namugongo (USFC) as they officially began the …
By Sr. Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS………… Consecrated men and Women of the Archdiocese of Kampala, turned up in big numbers to Inaugurate the …
By Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS…………………………………… The Focolare Movement Uganda, in collaboration with the Executive Secretary Inter-Religious Dialogue and Ecumenism at Uganda Catholic Secretariat, …
By Benedict Mukoni…………… TheSisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) executive Secretaries, together with delegates from 11 National Conferences/Associations of Women Religious, where African …
By Mary Lilly Driciru, MSMMC…………………… RSCF-Uganda Religious sisters are advocating for non-violence and peacebuilding in northern Uganda for sustainable development. The peacebuilding …
By Sr. Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS The Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) elected a new Executive committee today, November 7th, 2024, during the General …
By Sr. Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS Uganda Spiritual Formation Centre Namugongo (USFCN), on 25th October 2024 commissioned Priests, Religious Sisters and Brothers who …
By Sr. Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS Today, 22nd October 2024, the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) joined the family of the Sacred …
By Benedict Mukoni…………… Sr. Mary Esther Nangobi – SMK has successfully completed her 5 year tenure as administrative secretary at Association of …
By Benedict Mukoni………………… The Missionaries of Jesus the Divine Master (MIDM) elected Very Reverend Father Professor Odubuker Picho Epiphany as the new …
By Benedict Mukoni…………. More than 25 countries under their umbrella body organization of World Union of Catholic Women Organization (WUCWO), Africa region …
By ARU Communications Team…………… The Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), together with John Paul II Justice and Peace Center (JPIIJPC), Association of Religious …
By Sr. Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS After 5 years of serving as a communications Coordinator at the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU), …
By Deogratias Mmana…………. Mother Grace Kyomugisha Superior General of Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGD) from Uganda has been elected as the …
By Benedict Mukoni,…………… School Administrators and their senior women teachers from the 16 targeted Bakhita Partnership for Education (BPE) Schools in Uganda, convoked a …
By Sr. Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS The Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) officially begun its 19th Plenary on …
After a one day pilgrimage to Namugongo, Nalukolongo, and Munyonyo, the 95 Junior Religious professed who are currently having a course at …
By Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS The Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU), was live on Radio Maria in view of the coming Golden …
July 6, 2024…………… By Sr. Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS, Pax Christi International trained 15 religious sisters from Gulu Ecclesiastical Province as Trainers of …
July 1, 2024…………….. By Sr. Sylvia Atim, MSMMC, Religious Sisters Communicators’ Foundation (RSCF)Uganda The Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation program on …
July 8, 2024…. By Benedict Mukoni, More than 90 junior religious professed from 17 congregations across the country reported and were inaugurated …
By Sr. Immaculate Tusingwire, MMS It was a great joy as the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) commissioned 151 senior/ 2nd …
ARU Reporter The Planet or Mother Earth is commemorating the 54th Earth Day on the April 22, 2024, a time when temperatures …
By Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru, MSMMC Much as the World Day for Consecrated Life this year fell on Thursday, a working day, …
By Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru, MSMMC Sisters of Mercy of the Cross in Uganda celebrate the Jubilee of elevation of their mission …
Networks are new ventures in the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU). ARU is learning and re-learning new practical ways of reaching …
