Introduction.
The YouFra National Elective assembly is a gathering of YOUFRA delegates, observers and visitors representing all regional fraternities within our national fraternity who are required by our Statutes to gather every three years. The primary reason that we gather is spiritual! Our purpose is, above all, the spiritual advancement of the sisters and brothers in the pursuit of their common Franciscan ideal and vocation.
It is an opportunity to pray together, learn about the spirituality of St. Francis, discuss business items relevant to our fraternity, and elect a new National Council for the next period of three years. It is a time of discernment and a time of celebration and a time to evaluate the past three years and set national goals for the next three years.
The assembly was hosted by Kampala region under the theme: “You are the arm of God, wake up and put on your strength, Isaiah 51:9.”
Major purpose of the elective assembly.
It was aimed at electing new young Franciscan leaders to lead the fraternity for the next 3 years.
Attendance of the assembly.
The 4 days assembly in Nsambya was attended by over 50 participants who included spiritual assistants from different Franciscan congregations like O.F.M represented by Fr Agaptus Mubangizi OFM, Fr Michael Muhasa OFM. Capuchin, Fr Joseph Mulindwa OFM. Conventual and the Little Sisters who happened to be our hosts through their founded school of St. Joseph Girls Senior Secondary School. Animators from the Little Sisters of St. Francis included Sr. Margret Kubanze LSOSF, Sr. Leone Kindiki LSOSF, Sr. Justine Nababi LSOSF, Sr. Namuli Antoinate LSOSF, and Sr. Agatha Namugwanya LSOSF the headmistress of the school.
The young Franciscans came from Kampala region, Mbarara region and Soroti region.
Highlights of the assembly.
The assembly presented diverse presentations through workshops, interactive sessions, networking breaks and side sessions that ran concurrently. This assembly had a number of highlights and notable among these are :
- We started with a short film of 27 minutes titled step out in faith in line with the theme of the assembly preparing all the potential candidates for election not to fear but to courageously take on the roles entrusted to them.
On 5th November Nicholas Kugonza OFS gave us an overview on what being a young Franciscan is all about and the Franciscan spirituality . In the second session Sr Justine Nabbabi comprehensively taught us on what is a vocation . In the 3rd session Fr Mulindwa Joseph from O.F.M conventuals gave us a talk about their spirituality, presence plus how they balance their work with the community.
On 6th November , we had a talk on leadership by Peter Sekyaya OFS and a deeper reflection on servant leadership by Sr Magaret Kubanze of the little sisters of st francis of Assisi. In the second session we had a talk from Christopher Ojambo OFS about family life plus Fr Agapitus Mubangizi of the O.F.M who talked more on vocation too and also celebrated for us mass after witnessing the elections on behalf of the first order of Franciscans our Spiritual Assistants.
On 7th November we also had a talk from Sr. Leone of the little sisters of st francis of Assisi on the penitential movement and the order of penance as the origin of Franciscan spirituality. This was followed by mass celebrated by Fr Michael Muhasa of O.F.M capuchin who also later talked about the capuchin spirituality . We concluded the assembly by having a tour to Kyamula Parish an OFM Parish , Munyonyo martyrs shrine under the care of OFM. Conventuals and later to St. Padre Pio Shrine, Kabulamuliro under the care of OFM. Capuchins.
Conclusion
YOUFRA UGANDA LEADERSHIP 2021/2024
| Office | Elected Person | Tel.No | |
| Minister | Acidri Denis | 0752347254 | dennisacidri@yahoo.com |
| V. Minister | Nagaba Rhinah | 0773404236 | rhinahstarcey2@gmail.com |
| Responsible for Formation | Mayanja Derrick Sseddunga | 0704400461 | sseddungaderrickM@gmail.com |
| Secretary | Atali Miriam Onyango | 0751830398 | amiriamonyango@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Akoth Winnie Claire | 0704593615 | winnieclairea21@gmail.com |
| JPIC Commissioner | Nakiguli Jane Frances | 0752645297 | janefrancesnakiguli@gmail.com |
| Councillors | |||
| Kampala | Sanyu Mary | 0775055208 | sanyumary972@gmail.com |
| Soroti | Atima Grace Immaculate | 0780796879 | |
| Mbarara | Byaruhanga Mark | 0758441544 | markbyaruhanga1@gmail.com |
| Fraternal Animator | Muhumuza Gilbert OFS | 0701111216 | gilbo.com@gmail.com |
| Spiritual Assistant/s | |||
| Fr. Olowo Francis (ofm. Cap) | 0781625006 | olowo06@gmail.com | |
| Br. Mwesigye Fidelis (ofm) | 0784854274 | mwesigyefedelis@gmail.com | |
| Fr. Marek Warzecha (ofm. Conv) | 0773201759 | marekwarzecha5@outlook.com | |
These were members elected to the Youfra National Executive for the year 2021/2024
being presided over by Joseph Ssegujja OFS and Fr. Agaptus Mubangizi OFM, witnessed by Theopista Ndyabahinduka OFS at the elective assembly held on 6th November 2021, Nsambya – Kampala.
youfrauganda 