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Archbishop Wokorach urges youth to prioritize education as over 150 Receive confirmation at Awach Parish

17 August 2026, 12:21 pm

The Awach catholic Parish church located at Awach town council in Gulu district Aswa county.

By Emmanuel Mwaka

The Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese, His Grace Raphael p’Mony Wokorach, has called on young people to remain committed to their education to secure a better future, cautioning against behaviors that could derail their lives.

Speaking while presiding over the celebration of the Feast of the Assumption at Awach Catholic Parish on Sunday 16 August 2026, Archbishop Wokorach confirmed over 150 youth into the Catholic faith. He reminded the newly confirmed faithful that spiritual growth must go hand-in-hand with personal development, emphasizing that staying in school is crucial for long-term success.

Youth lining up to receive the sacrament of confirmation from His grace Wokorach Pi’Mony the Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese on Sunday 16 August 2026.
Archbishop Pi’Mony on education of the children.
His Grace Wokorach Pi’Mony the Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese Stands alongside the parish priest of Holy Rosary parish Rev.Fr. Justine Erick Uma at a prayer in Awach catholic parish on Sunday 16 August 2026.

Addressing parents and guardians present at the event, the Archbishop urged them to make necessary sacrifices to ensure their children receive complete educational support.

He highlighted that providing essential scholastic materials and basic needs is a key safeguard against social indiscipline among youth.

His Grace Pi’Mony on parents to educate their children and meeting Obligations.

During the same solemn celebration, His Grace officially installed Rev. Fr. Dr. Lawrence Komakech as the new Parish Priest of Awach Parish, charging him with the spiritual and pastoral guidance of the community.

Rev.Fr.Dr. Lawrence Komakech after officially been installed as the new parish priest of Assumption Parish Awach on Sunday 16 August 2026.

The double celebration brought together hundreds of faithful, political, cultural and other congregations from across Awach and neighboring areas, marking a significant milestone in both pastoral leadership and spiritual growth for the parish.

Hon. Okello Patrick Onguti the MP Aswa county and Hon. Okello Geoffrey Charles MP Nwoya County all in attendance at the Function at Awach Catholic parish on Sunday 16 August 2026.