Bishop Matovu urges Mothers’ Union Women to mentor young couples

14 November 2026, 3:11 pm

By Ronald Ssemagonja

The retired Bishop of Central Buganda, Bishop Jackson Matovu, has urged married women under the Mothers’ Union to mentor, encourage and inspire young people, particularly young couples, to embrace Christian service based on humility, obedience, love and commitment.

Bishop Matovu said women have an important responsibility in nurturing future generations, noting that they are influential pillars in their communities and play a key role in strengthening the ministry of the Church.

He made the remarks during the annual Maama’s Day Out Christmas Party organised by the Bishop’s wife, Catherine Kitto, through the Mothers’ Union of Mukono Diocese. The event was held yesterday at the Mothers’ Union Education Centre headquarters in Mukono District.

In her remarks, Kitto explained that the annual event is held on a rotational basis across different dioceses to bring members together, reconnect with retired servants and appreciate their past contributions.

She said the gathering also reminds retired members that they remain valued members of the Mothers’ Union despite having left active service.

Kitto urged married women to embrace dialogue and mutual understanding in their relationships, saying marriage is a shared responsibility that requires commitment from both partners.

She also cautioned parents against leaving children idle during the school holidays, urging them to guide them towards productive activities and protect them from harmful behaviour.

Meanwhile, the President of the Mothers’ Union in the Central Region, Roseline Bingi, described the gathering as an important opportunity to celebrate and appreciate retired members, noting that retirement does not take away their identity or contribution to the ministry.

She encouraged serving members to learn from retired women, whom she described as committed, united and dedicated servants of God.

The President of the Mothers’ Union in Mukono Diocese, Teddy Namutebi, called on women to embrace humility and remain committed to serving God regardless of the positions they hold.

Namutebi commended Kitto for organising the gathering and urged school-going children to cultivate humility and discipline during the holidays, saying society needs people of good character who can make responsible decisions.