An umbrella association uniting all Catholics who hail from Mbarara Archdiocese and live in Kampala and surrounding areas such as Entebbe, Mukono, Wakiso and Jinja.
AMDA began in the early 1990s as the Mbarara Diocese Development Association with a few members who wanted to worship together and stay in touch with their home parishes. Today the archdiocese has 66 parishes, and every one of them has members in AMDA.
God fearing
Voluntarism and selflessness
Teamwork
Humility
Accountability and transparency
IntegrityMembers believe these pillars are necessary for the total transformation of a person, at home and in the archdiocese.
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01Unity, camaraderie, goodwill and cooperation among members and all Catholics in the archdiocese.
02Regular activities, led by the Monthly Mass, that grow members' faith.
03Economic empowerment and self-sustainability of members, the mother church and all Catholics in the archdiocese.
04Promoting quality education standards in the archdiocese and beyond.
05Nurturing effective leadership skills and good governance practices.
06Promoting health and wellness, and access to specialist medical care.
07Conservation efforts, sustainable practices and awareness campaigns.
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Member registrationAMDA is focused on three main projects, plus an Annual Caravan to a parish in the archdiocese.
The home of AMDA: a multipurpose hall, offices, a canteen and a four-level, 15-bedroom clergy residence. Under way since 2015.
See the latest updateRegistered in 2012 to promote thrift and savings and to create loanable funds for AMDA members. Capital base above UGX 1.93 billion.
About the SACCOMembers pool resources to give themselves and their immediate relatives a befitting send-off and to strengthen unity.
How it worksSunday 29 November 2026, the last Sunday of the month. Mass is said in Runyakitara. See the bulletin for the time and the parish animating.
The Monthly Mass takes a break in December and resumes in January 2027.
The AMDA Caravan takes health, education and empowerment back to parishes in the archdiocese.
From a courtesy call to Rugazi Parish in 2013 to 12 Caravans, 28 parishes and 47,458 patients served between 2015 and 2025.
The school had only two old computers. Now it has a modern computer laboratory and library, and its girls' dormitory has been renovated.
Suubi Community Projects Uganda drilled boreholes at Kyabuharambo, Ruyonza and Rwentuha primary schools ahead of the Caravan.
The first mass wedding on the Caravan menu since 2013 brought 70 people into the full life of the Church.
With Divine Mercy Hospital, AMDA has funded free surgeries for more than 90 children and a few adults.
Monthly Mass, caravan highlights and messages from our leaders.
Watch more Monthly Mass, caravan highlights and messages on our YouTube channel.
Organisations and friends who walk with AMDA. Thank you for every gift, service and prayer.
The October 2026 bulletin was published on 28 October 2026.
Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association
