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Mass Weddings Held During 22nd Anniversary

During the month of August, 2006, South Rwenzori Diocese funded mass weddings for Christian couples who had not received the benefit of a church wedding. 737 couples were finally registered as having participated in the mass weddings. Click on the pictures to see the full sized photos.

Kinyamaseke

While visiting Kasese and South Rwenzori Diocese, Bishop Paul Butler of Southampton, UK, assisted Bishop Nzerebende in officiating at a mass wedding which was held in Kinyamaseke.

Bishop Paul Butler and part of wedding party in Kinyamaseke, Uganda mass wedding

The following photos were taken in Kisinga parish, where 150 couples were married in a mass wedding. The oldest groom in the ceremony was 80 years of age. The two bishops and 11 priests officiated at the ceremony.
some of the couples some of the couples
Bishop Nzerebende marrying couples taking vows
some of the happy couples the oldest groom - age 80 years
the procession following the ceremony the procession following the ceremony

St. Paul's Cathedral Mass Wedding

The photos below are from the mass wedding held 23 August 2006 at St. Paul's Cathedral in Kasese. 38 couples were married, the oldest were in their 80's and had been living together for some sixty years. One bride appeared at the church almost two hours late, but well in time to join in the ceremony.
vows the oldest couple
The Bishop and seven priests perform the ceremony. The oldest couple wed at St. Paul's - in their 80's.
One of the happy couples part of a group photo
One of the happy couples. Outdoor group photo.
There was alot of druming as couples entered the Church She smiles as she inters the Church for her wedding
There was a lot of drumming as couples entered the Church. The bride smiles as she inters the Church for her wedding.
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