ST. PAUL’S RUBUGURI CATHOLIC PARISH
ABOUT OUR CHURCH
We celebrate Mass at the Parish daily at 7:15 am. On Sundays, we celebrate two Masses at 8:00 am and 10:30 am respectively. The liturgy is always lively and enjoyable. Dancing and yelling is part and parcel of the African liturgy. The children normally have their liturgy on Fridays. They love worshiping the Lord and are always active.
Apart from Mass, there is also service which is led by the catechists. We try to reach all the sub parishes but not on a daily basis. Where we are not, the catechists celebrate the service for the Christians.
I am Fr. Nestorio Niwagaba, a Catholic Priest of Kabale Diocese. I serve as a Parish Priest and Director of St. Kizito Rubuguri Primary School. I was ordained a priest on 22nd July 2017. I Served as an assistant Priest and later on 30th May 2018, the Bishop entrusted me with the leadership of Rubuguri Catholic Parish. I was born on 13th March 1986. I attended Primary for seven years, secondary for six years and seminary formation for eight years. Priesthood needs faithfulness, self sacrifice, obedience to the Lord and the Church, commitment, determination, availability and transparency for the service of the people and the Lord. Discernment is a necessity much as the Lord’s calling is important. The two need to be reconciled so the one called responds with a positive mind.
I became a priest to serve God’s people and administer sacraments because I grew up seeing priests very few and taking longer to appear at some village churches where I grew from. So I felt that I should close that gap and help in the administration of sacraments so as the people of God can get enriched spiritually.
Thank you once again for your generous contribution in helping St. Kizito. May the Good Lord reward you abundantly.
Regards from Fr. Nestorio Niwagaba.
ST. KIZITO RUBUGURI PRIMARY SCHOOL
Information about the school.
The school is called St. Kizito Rubuguri Primary School. It was named after the youngest Ugandan Martyr, St. Kizito who is the patron saint of the school going children. The school is located within the premises of Rubuguri Catholic Parish. It is a Catholic Church founded school but we welcome each and every denomination that wishes to acquire educational services within our school. The school began on 6th February 2008 after our diocesan synod which encouraged every Parish to have a model primary school. This was due to the fact that schools with government partnership had failed to bring out the well desired results leading to many drop outs after Primary Seven. Hence the need to promote good performance and Secondary education.
Rubuguri Catholic Church started way back in 1957 as a sub-Parish of Mutolere Parish under the leadership of the Comboni Missionaries. It was later given the parish status on 29th October 1989 by the Rt. Rev. Barnabas Halem’Imana (R.I.P) who was at that time the Bishop of Kabale Diocese. It is found in a remote area with impassable and slippery roads. The parish has 33 other Churches with 33 Catechists. Among these, we have five Eucharist Centres and nine Sub-centres. The school is headed by Mr. Abel Halerimana, assisted by Ms. Turihabwe Judith. Fr. Nestorio Niwagaba is the director of the school. The school is located in Rubuguri Town Council, Bukimbiri County, Kisoro District southwestern part of Uganda. It is also found near Bwindi National Park in the green vegetation area. The place is cold and receives heavy rainfall.
For any information, contact the director on: nestorioniwabs@gmail.com or 0777830854
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Come and see St. Kizito Rubuguri Primary School in person. Share in the daily activities of our students and faculty. We are looking for volunteers to help plan the next phases of the campus renovation. We are also open to individuals and groups that can help with teacher training, staff development, and improving student nutrition. If you would like to share your expertise while learning more about our work, we look forward to your visit. Safe, convenient accommodations can be arranged to make your visit a wonderful experience.
If you would like to support St. Kizito Rubuguri Primary School, there are several options including:
- Visit the school as a volunteer
- Provide technical assistance or expertise on one or more school projects
- Provide financial support
- Sponsor a Student to attend Primary School
- Sponsor a Student to attend Secondary School
- Purchase / Sponsor a Desk
- Send supplies to the school
- Encourage your church, business or organization to make a contribution
- Share the Good News about the school with others. We will provide materials that can be shared
- Pray for the students, staff, and parents of St. Kizito’s
- Provide strategies and solutions to meet the needs of the school
- Consider advising our Board of Directors
FR. BRUNO NKWASIBWE
Born of Kakore parish in Kabale Diocese.
Schools attended
1. 1998 -2005: Kakariisa Primary School.
2. 2006 - 2007 Rugarama Mixed Primary School, Kashaki.
3. 2008 - 2011 St. Adrians Seminary, Rubanda.
4. 2011 -2013 St Paul’s Seminary Rushoroza, Kabale
5. 2014 - 2017 Katigondo Major Seminary Masaka for Philosophical Studies.
6. 2018 - 2023 Kinyamasika Major Seminary Fort Portal for Theological Studies.
Ordained a deacon on 13th August 2022.
Ordained a Priest on 12th August 2023.
On 12th September 2023, I received an appointment from the Ordinary Bishop of Kabale Diocese to serve in Rubuguri parish as an assisting Priest.