St Elizabeth Catholic Community (SECACO)

SECACO is a religious association based UIAHMS-Mulago (@EyesOnUIAHMS) affliated to St Joseph's Catholic Chaplaincy Mulago @MulagoReferral since 2001 MT 5:16

[St Elizabeth Catholic Community (SECACO) @SECACO_Mulago]

Parte of the Year! 23.11.2025!
Guest of Honour will be the Executive Director @MulagoReferral
Come one Come all...
#SECACOat25

[St Elizabeth Catholic Community (SECACO) @SECACO_Mulago]

We spent good time with children at Sanyu Babies' Home today!

[St Elizabeth Catholic Community (SECACO) @SECACO_Mulago]

Almsgiving is one of the pillars of Lent!
We have decided to visit Sanyu Babies Home on Sunday 22nd March 2026!
You can also join us as we look forward to putting smiles on these children's faces!

Mathew 25:40

[St Elizabeth Catholic Community (SECACO) @SECACO_Mulago]

Almsgiving is one of the pillars of Lent!
We have decided to visit Sanyu Babies Home on Sunday 22nd March 2026!
You can also join us as we look forward to putting smiles on these children's faces!

Mathew 25:40

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

#SaintJoseph cared for the family that the Lord entrusted to him. Guardianship means being attentive to others, respecting their choices, and caring for them. St. Joseph shows us that presence and guardianship are inseparable dimensions: we can only care for others by being present, and we are only present when we assume responsibility for the other.

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

Gospel of the Day (Matthew 1,16.18-21.24a)

Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ.
Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the holy Spirit.
Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly.
Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.
She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.

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[Uche is a girl 🇻🇦 @UcheMaryOkoli]

MAJOR CATHOLIC ACRONYMS AND THEIR MEANINGS

CLERGY TITLES:
Fr. — Father (Catholic priest)
Bp. �� Bishop
Abp. — Archbishop
Card. — Cardinal
Pope — Bishop of Rome
Msgr. — Monsignor
Rev. — Reverend
Very Rev. — Very Reverend
Most Rev. — Most Reverend
Dcn. — Deacon
Br. — Brother
Sr. — Sister
Dom — Title used by Benedictines
Abb. — Abbot
Abbess — Head of a convent

COMMON RELIGIOUS ORDER ACRONYMS:
O.P. — Order of Preachers (Dominicans)
S.J. — Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
O.F.M. — Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans)
O.F.M. Cap. — Order of Friars Minor Capuchin
O.F.M. Conv. — Order of Friars Minor Conventual
O.S.B. — Order of Saint Benedict (Benedictines)
O.C.D. — Order of Discalced Carmelites
O. Carm. — Order of Carmelites
O.S.A. — Order of Saint Augustine (Augustinians)
S.D.B. — Salesians of Don Bosco
C.S.C. — Congregation of Holy Cross
C.M. — Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians)
C.S.Sp. — Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans)
S.M.A. — Society of African Missions
M.S.P. — Missionary Society of St. Paul
S.V.D. — Society of the Divine Word
M.I.C. — Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception
O. Praem. — Order of Premonstratensians
C.R. — Clerics Regular
F.S.C. — Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle)
O.M.I. — Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
M.M. — Maryknoll Missionaries
C.P. — Passionists
S.P. — Society of St. Paul
F.M.A. — Daughters of Mary Help of Christians

VATICAN AND CHURCH GOVERNMENT ACRONYMS:
CDF — Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
DDWDS — Dicastery for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments
CDW — Congregation for Divine Worship
CIC — Codex Iuris Canonici (Code of Canon Law)
CCEO — Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches
USCCB — United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
CBCN — Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria
SECAM — Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar
CELAM — Latin American Episcopal Council

SACRAMENTAL AND LITURGICAL TERMS:
HDO — Holy Day of Obligation
RCIA — Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
RCIC — Rite of Christian Initiation of Children
EWTN — Eternal Word Television Network
VBS — Vacation Bible School
BLS — Blessed
St. — Saint
Ven. — Venerable
Servant of God — Initial title before canonization

CHRISTOGRAMS AND LATIN DEVOTIONAL ABBREVIATIONS:
IHS — Symbol of the Holy Name of Jesus
INRI — Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews
ICXC — Greek abbreviation for Jesus Christ
XP — Chi Rho symbol for Christ
AMDG — Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (For the Greater Glory of God)
RIP — Requiescat in Pace (Rest in Peace)
JMJ — Jesus Mary Joseph
BVM — Blessed Virgin Mary
DOM — Deo Optimo Maximo (To God the Best and Greatest)

EUCHARISTIC AND DEVOTIONAL TERMS:
SS — Sanctissimum (Most Holy Sacrament)
TLM — Traditional Latin Mass
NO — Novus Ordo (Ordinary Form of the Mass)
Ador. — Adoration
Bened. — Benediction
Nov. — Novena
Conf. — Confession
Mass Int. — Mass Intention

PAPAL DOCUMENT ABBREVIATIONS (VERY COMMON):
CCC — Catechism of the Catholic Church
LG — Lumen Gentium
DV — Dei Verbum
GS — Gaudium et Spes
SC — Sacrosanctum Concilium
EG — Evangelii Gaudium
LS — Laudato Si

THEOLOGICAL AND ACADEMIC DEGREES:
STD — Doctor of Sacred Theology
STL — Licentiate of Sacred Theology
STB — Bachelor of Sacred Theology
JCL — Licentiate of Canon Law
JCD — Doctor of Canon Law
PhD — Doctor of Philosophy
ThD — Doctor of Theology

CATHOLIC LATIN PHRASES OFTEN ABBREVIATED:
A.M.D.G. — For the Greater Glory of God
D.V. — Deo Volente (God willing)
P.M.A. — Pontifical Mission Aid
Et al. — And others
Et seq. — And following
Ibid. — In the same place

VERY COMMON ABBREVIATIONS USED IN PARISH BULLETINS:
Ador. — Adoration
Ros. — Rosary
Conf. — Confession
Bapt. — Baptism
Fun. — Funeral
Wed. — Wedding

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[AMDA Uganda @AMDAUganda]

Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord - (Mt 21:9)

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Join us for the AMDA Mass on Palm Sunday 29th March 2026 at Kitante Primary School. The mass will be animated by the AMDA Marrieds Council.

In the sacred season of Lent, as Holy Mother Church draws us into the mystery of our salvation, you are prayerfully invited to the solemn celebration of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.

On this holy day, the Church commemorates the Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where He freely embraced His Passion for our redemption. Bearing blessed palms, we enter into the sacred liturgy, uniting ourselves with Christ, who humbles Himself in obedience unto death, even death on a Cross (cf. Phil 2:8).

Let us therefore gather as one Body in Christ to: Proclaim the Kingship of Christ with joyful procession; meditate deeply on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ; prepare our hearts worthily for the Sacred Triduum.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.

#TuriBamwe #OmuriKristo

[Janet K. Museveni @JanetMuseveni]

The release of the results for the second cohort of candidates- proficient health workers equipped with skilled hands and compassionate hearts, assessed by the Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board- comes at a time when the TVET Act, 2025 has just come into force.

[St Elizabeth Catholic Community (SECACO) @SECACO_Mulago]

SECACO BEACH PARTE🏖️ 🚣
@SandEntebb78226

[Kwoshaba Reagan Quash @kwoshabareagan]

It's high time we get onto the beach ⛱️ 😎

[St Elizabeth Catholic Community (SECACO) @SECACO_Mulago]

Take up your cross and follow me-Luke 9:23
Join us this Saturday for the Overnight prayer

[THE 27TH UIAHMS GUILD @27thuiahmsguild]

A throw back On 16th Feb 2026 where the 26th UIAHMS Guild succesfully handed over to the 27th UIAHMS Guild.
Pictorial story.
📸Guild Media team

[St Elizabeth Catholic Community (SECACO) @SECACO_Mulago]

@27thuiahmsguild Amazing with Dr @Solo_MDofficial

[St Elizabeth Catholic Community (SECACO) @SECACO_Mulago]

Take up your cross and follow me-Luke 9:23
Join us this Saturday for the Overnight prayer

[ALTON 🩺 @NewtonAllan6]

Eat whatever you want for Lent.

1. They refrain from eating meat, but don't talk to their relatives,

2. Don't visit their parents or bother to attend to them.

3. They don't share food with the needy,

4. They forbid children to see their father,

5. Criticize other people's lives etc..

A good barbeque or beef stew won't make you a bad person, just like a fish fillet won't turn you into a saint.
Better seek to have a deeper relationship with God through better treatment of others.

The sacrifice is not in the stomach, but in the heart.📌

[St Elizabeth Catholic Community (SECACO) @SECACO_Mulago]

@Solo_MDofficial 😊😊

[BOBI WINE @HEBobiwine]

I encourage Ugandans of goodwill to attend this Holy Mass organised by Dr. Kizza Besigye's family at Lubaga Cathedral tomorrow, to pray for him and other prisoners of conscience. Dr. Besigye remains under unjustified detention for over a year now - prevented from accessing medical care of his choice despite his deteriorating health. May God hear the collective prayers of the people of Uganda for freedom.
#FreeUgandaNow

[Ugandan Catholics Online @ugcatholics]

His Eminence Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala paid a visit to St. Mbaaga’s Major Seminary ahead of their Golden Jubilee celebration scheduled for tomorrow.

[St Elizabeth Catholic Community (SECACO) @SECACO_Mulago]

@UgandaEpiscopal Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord

[St. Augustine Catholic Community, Makerere @StAugustineCom]

In the cross, be my Glory ever, till my raptured soul shall find, rest beyond the river.
WE SHALL HAVE THE WAY OF THE CROSS EVERY FRIDAY AT 5:00PM IN THE CHAPEL.

Today we also have Beginning of Semester overnight prayers starting at 8:00pm.
Come with a friend.

[St Elizabeth Catholic Community (SECACO) @SECACO_Mulago]

BLESSED ASH WEDNESDAY!🙏

[Yoweri K Museveni @KagutaMuseveni]

I was pleased to meet His Eminence Emmanuel Wamala and commend him for his contribution to faith and social transformation in Uganda. We agreed that government will support his family foundation’s Kamagwa Hospital, while it remains a private facility, and that the Ministry of Tourism will support the establishment of a museum to preserve his legacy. At his request, I accepted to serve as Patron of the project. I wish him good health and God’s blessings as he marks 99 years.