Archdiocese of Mbarara Development AssociationDear People of God, on behalf of the AMDA Executive Committee, I warmly welcome you to this Palm Sunday Mass. I thank the Marrieds Council for animating the Mass, and welcome our elders and our main celebrant, Fr. Hillary Katusiime. Lent began on Wednesday 18 March, and I commend AMDA Families 3 and 4 and the AMDA Youth for their acts of charity.
Recent activities
- 1 March: a well-attended Lenten recollection, mobilised by the Spiritual Council
- 7 March: the AMDA SACCO Annual General Meeting
- 8 March: International Women’s Day, with women from HOIDERA, under the theme “Turibamwe omurikristo”
- 12 March: an online kiganiro on “Leading with Integrity to Witness Christ’s Mission for Humanity”
- 18 March: a Marrieds Council online session on parenting in modern times
- 22 March: the monthly EXCO meeting, covering Caravan 2026 to Nyabwina and the Rubaga project
Rubaga Project update
The project has taken longer than expected. An update in the bulletin sets out the current status, financial needs and completion plans, and we ask for your continued support. Read the full update.
Strategic development
On 29 March 2026 we launched the first AMDA Five-Year Strategic Plan, with thanks to the elders led by Chairman Emeritus Dr. Ampe Gaston and the Economic Empowerment Council led by Mr. Venny Birusya.
Upcoming activities
- 4 April: AMDA Youth and Men Day Out, with a Men’s Affairs talk
- 17 April: official launch of the AMDA Caravan at Hotel Africana, focused on education development, economic empowerment and medical camp services
- 26 April: Monthly Mass animated by Boston High School at Rubaga
Wishing you a blessed Palm Sunday, a prayerful Holy Week and a joyful Easter Season.
AMDA Chairman