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Archbishop of Kampala Cyprian Kizito Lwanga yesterday announced the suspension of controversial priest Jacinto Kibuuka, withdrawing all his priestly duties,[9] including celebrating the sacraments, preaching the word of God and pastoral care of the faithful.[6]
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This means that Fr Kibuuka, whose Mamre Prayer Centre – Uganda at Namugongo,[2] has also been banned, is not allowed to celebrate Mass, until his suspension is lifted.[8]
In a five-page missive dated July 12,[12] Archbishop Lwanga said the Kampala Archdiocese tribunal had recommended the suspension of Fr Kibuuka due to disobedience, including resisting a transfer to Ggoli Parish,[6] and operating an unauthorised prayer centre – Mamre Prayer Centre – Uganda, at Namugongo which is outside of his jurisdiction.[10]
“It is therefore with regret that we wish to inform the general public that after several months of tedious pastoral and canonical attempts to salvage the situation, [1]we have been obliged to suspend Rev Fr Jacinto Kibuuka from the Roman Catholic Priestly ministry,” reads part of the statement.[9]
Fr Kibuuka could not be reached for a comment by press time as his phone was off.
Fr Kibuuka, who is popular for his prayer and exorcising sessions,[13] previously served as Chaplain of Lubaga Hospital. He had misunderstandings with his superiors and was transferred to Mt Sion Catholic Prayer Centre,[15] Bukalango. While at Bukalango, he was accused by one, [7]Winfred Nantongo of sexual impropriety.
However, in a dramatic move, the accuser made a public apology to Fr Kibuuka and the Church for the allegations. [3]This time, the investigations of the Catholic Church exonerated the priest. [5]Fr Kibuuka was then appointed to Uganda Martyrs’ Catholic Shrine, Namugongo,[8] to coordinate the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the canonisation of the Uganda Martyrs as well as coordinate the activities for Pope Francis’ visit last November.[12]
It is during this time that the troubled priest then started conducting prayer services without jurisdiction and harmony with local parish authorities,[3] and later set up Mamre Prayer Centre – Uganda, which the statement claims,[6] is fracturing the unity of the Church.
Steps taken
Archbishop Lwanga says Fr Kibuuka had been offered numerous chances for dialogue and reconciliation,[4] with the latest being on July 11, but he did not show up before the Kampala Archdiocese tribunal.[13]
“Neither did he give a reason for his absence,” said the letter, which is copied to all Catholic bishops in Uganda,[2] the clergy in Kampala Diocese, the Uganda Episcopal Conference,[9] and the Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda Archbishop Augustine Micheal Blume.
Archbishop Lwanga has also announced the banning of activities of Fr Kibuuka’s Mamre Prayer Centre and instructed the clergy,[3] religious people, and laity who still adhere to the communion of the Roman Catholic Church that it was forbidden to participate in an event held there. [7]He also calls upon all Catholics to pray for Fr Kibuuka so that God assists him to rediscover the bonds of communion.[1]
Source: Daily Monitor
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