NORTHERN REGION: The Bishop Emeritus of Nebbi Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Martin Luluga, has died, aged 89.
“With deep sorrow and grief, we announce the demise of the Rt Rev Martin Luluga.” The Lord called him at 9:20am, “the Nebbi Diocesan Chancellor, Fr. David Ongiertho, confirmed on July 30.
The Rev Fr Ongiertho, who did not provide further details of Rt Rev Luluga’s death, asked Christians to pray for the soul of the bishop who served in the Nebbi Catholic diocese for several years before retiring.
Msgr. Lino Opio, who worked with the deceased for many years, said: “It is a sad day for us as we mourn his passing.”
At the time of his retirement, the Rt Rev Luluga was still actively involved in church activities, although his walking was supported by a walking stick.
“He was a dedicated servant of God.” May his soul rest in peace. “We mourn together with you, Nebbi Catholic Diocese,” Mr. Romeo Palwak, a Christian in the Arua Diocese, remarked.
The Rt Rev Luluga replaced the first Catholic Bishop of Nebbi diocese, Archbishop John Baptist Odama. He has been instrumental in the completion of the multi-million Nebbi Cathedral that took decades to be completed.
A church leader observed: “He established Parishes and Chapels and acted as a unity link in the diocese.”
Who is Bishop Emeritus Luluga?
Bishop Emeritus Luluga was born on March 1, 1933, in Lodonga Parish, Yumbe District, Arua Diocese.
He served as Bishop of the Gulu diocese before it was elevated to an archdiocese.
He was ordained a priest on June 1, 1963 and ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Gulu on January 11, 1987.
Rt Rev Luluga became the Apostolic Administrator of Gulu in 1988 and was made Diocesan Bishop of Gulu on February 22, 1990.
On April 12, 1990, he was installed as the Bishop of Gulu.
On January 2, 1999, Rt Rev Luluga was transferred ahead of his installation as Bishop of Nebbi Catholic Diocese on April 18, 1999.
