Lira, Uganda – The Bishop of Lango Diocese, Dr. Professor Alfred Olwa, has redeployed retired clergy, including Rev. Canon Dr. Jacky Milton Otoo Olima, during a celebration of Deacons and Reverends on the 5 January, 2025 at the diocesan headquarters in Boroboro.
Rev. Otoo Olima has been assigned as the Archdeacon of Lira Urban Archdeaconry, marking a significant return to active ministry.
Other notable redeployments and transfers include Rev. Canon Nelson Ogali, now serving as the Archdeacon of Obot Archdeaconry Bar, and several serving clergy assigned to new parishes and roles.
Key Transfers and Redeployments.
Redeployed Retired Clergy:
1. Rev. Canon Dr. Jacky Milton Otoo Olima – Archdeacon, Lira West Urban Archdeaconry.
2. Rev. Canon Nelson Ogali – Archdeacon, Obot Archdeaconry Bar.
Transfers of Serving Clergy:
Among the clergy transferred includes:
1. Shadrack Ogwal – From Obanga Pe Wany to Alebtong Vicarage.
2. Capt. Apollo Owiikene – From Secretariat to Orum Archdeaconry.
3. ABC Ayang Abaca – From Amuca Parish to Adyel Parish.
4. Moses Ogwal – From Angwet Angwet Parish to Holy Trinity Bar Ogole.
5. Jimmy Marks Ajon – From Orum Archdeaconry to Amolatar Archdeaconry.
6. Felix Ogwang Ocen – From Nambyeso Archdeaconry (West Lango Diocese) to Bar Apwo Archdeaconry.
7. Canon James Okaka – From Lira Archdeaconry to Bishop’s Commissary.
8. Deacon Jimmy Francis – Assigned as Chaplain of Dr. Obote College, Lira.
9. Samuel Baker Okello – From St. Augustine Bar Ogole to All Saints Obanga Pe Wany.
10. Rev. Jonathan Olap – From Obanga Pe Wany to All Saints Boroboro Cathedral.Rev.
11. Job Okeng – From Boroboro Cathedral to St. Augustine Bar Ogole.
12. Canon Brenny Okwir – From Boroboro Cathedral to Angwet Angwet Parish.
13. Santos Amone – From Namasale Vicarage to Anai Archdeaconry.
14. Gard Aaron Oyuku – From Amatiburu Parish to Oketkwer Parish.
15. Jackson Apita – From Alebtong Vicarage to Corner Adwari Parish.
Bishop Alfred Olwa reassured congregants that the transfers were carefully planned to strengthen ministry across the Diocese.
“Transfers are a part of God’s work. They ensure that His message reaches everyone. I urge you to support your new Reverends and work together for the greater good,” he stated.
Hudson Ogwali, Secretary of Lango Diocese, addressed misconceptions about transfers, emphasizing that they are based on performance and not individual requests.
“Each servant of God is called to serve wherever they are sent. This is the essence of their mission,” he explained.
The Diocese urges congregations to welcome their new clergy and support them in spreading God’s word.
