Uganda: Museveni Commends Evangelizing Sisters of Mary for Service to Karamoja
President Yoweri Museveni praised the Missionary Congregation of the Evangelizing Sisters of Mary for their contributions to healthcare, education, and poverty reduction in Uganda. The President encouraged citizens to move beyond subsistence farming to improve household wealth.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the role of religious organizations in providing essential social services in developing regions and the government's push for economic modernization.
President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Missionary Congregation of the Evangelizing Sisters of Mary for its contribution to the social and economic wellbeing of communities in Karamoja and other parts of Uganda.
Museveni said the congregation's work in evangelisation, education, healthcare and support for vulnerable communities had complemented government efforts to improve the lives of Ugandans.
The President's message was delivered by Vice President Jessica Alupo during celebrations marking the Golden Jubilee of the Missionary Congregation of the Evangelizing Sisters of Mary at the Merciful Love of Jesus Cathedral in Moroto District on August 15, 2026.
"The Missionary Congregation of the Evangelizing Sisters of Mary has been a blessing to the people of Karamoja, Uganda and the rest of the world. I commend you for your passion and dedication to preaching the gospel and extending charity to the needy and vulnerable groups in society," Museveni said.
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