Funeral Mass and Burial for His Grace Paul K. Bakyenga - 23rd-July- 2023

Archbishop Bakyenga was born in 1944 in Bumbaire Igara Bushenyi district ordained a priest in 1971 at the age of 27 at Mushanga Parish in Bushenyi district and immediately posted as the Chaplain of Ntare School in Mbarara. He was later moved to Nyamitanga Parish as the Curate, He also served as a Rector at Kitabi Seminary, and as a Pastoral Coordinator at Nyamitanga Cathedral.
Archbishop Emeritus Bakyenga was appointed and consecrated Bishop of Mbarara in 1989 replacing Late Bishop John Baptist Kakubi in 1991, who at the time had resigned and appointed Archbishop of Mbarara in 1999 when Mbarara Diocese was elevated to an archdiocese subsequently making him the first Archbishop of Mbarara Archdiocese until he retired in 2020.
The Bishop, Clergy and Catholic faithful of Mbarara Archdiocese,
RE: MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE UPON THE DEMISE OF HIS GRACE PAUL BAKYENGA
We the family of Ugandan Catholics Online are deeply saddened and devastated by the news of the loss of your shepherd, His Grace Paul Bakyenga, Archbishop Emeritus of your diocese. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
His Grace leaves behind a remarkable legacy of faith, leadership, and service to the Church and the community of Mbarara. His dedication and commitment to spreading the love and teachings of Christ have touched the lives of many. He will be remembered for his wisdom, compassion, and guidance, which have left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who had the privilege to know him.
As you mourn the loss of His Grace, may you find solace in the memories and the impact he has made in Mbarara. May his life serve as a source of inspiration and a reminder of the profound difference one person can make in the lives of others. Above all, seek comfort in the motherly hands of the Blessed Immaculate in whom the deceased found great solace.
During this time of grief, we pray that you find strength and comfort in your faith and the support of one another. May the memories you shared with His Grace Paul Bakyenga bring you peace and healing in the days ahead.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Ugandan Catholics Online
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Rest in glory the good shepherd

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Nasukuru Jahari kazi ambapo Asikofu Paul Bakyenga harifanya kwa Pahari ambapo omepea Jahari Mbarara. Mungu habarike. Ndiye afande Paulo Muvumba

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May his soul rest in peace archbishop 😢😢😢😢😢😢😮😢

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May his soul rest in internal peace archbishop 😢😢😢😢😢😢😮😢

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Rest ni peace please peaple of Nakivale like u so mach we shall remember you

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Rip our beloved Arch bishop PKB! Till we meet.

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😭😭bye bye our humbled beloved archbishop rest in internal peace papa

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We shall miss u people of nyamitanga rest in peace

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Rest in peace My grandfather

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Rest in internal peace until we meet 🙏🙏

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Rest in peace Bishop

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Rest in paradise our dear Archbishop Paul K Bakyenga .I will miss your homilies

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Rip my dia🙏🙏🙏

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😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭Too much for us to absorb Rip

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Wooooooo

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May God welcome your soul into his kingdom and seat with the Angles of God 🙏 our dear archbishop Paul K Bakyenga and rest in peace

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MHSRP
His Grace Paul k Bakyenga

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Paul Bakyenga Rip

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Rest internal peace

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Rest in glory Archbishop

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Rip 😭😭😭😭

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Rip

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😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

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😢😢Rip our beloved Arch Bishop 😢

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Rip arch bishop 😭😭

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Rip our beloved bishop 😢😢😢

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May his soul rest in peace

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Rip 😭😭

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But this choir is not serious.

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RIP