Bishop Rose Okeno handing over a cow to Shikunga Rural Dean Rev. Washington Kataka at the ACK St. Luke’s Cathedral on Friday 20th June, 2025. Photo by GG TV.
The ACK Diocese of Butere has handed over a second batch of cows to five additional clergy members as part of its Diocesan One Cow Initiative. This program is designed to enhance the livelihoods of clergy within the diocese.
During the handover ceremony held on Friday morning at St. Luke’s Cathedral in Butere, Diocesan Bishop Rose Okeno commended the initiative, emphasizing its significant impact on the lives of the ministers. “Today, five clergy members are receiving cows, and we hope that those who received cows in the first batch continue to care for them diligently,” stated Bishop Okeno.
Drawing inspiration from Psalm 147, the Rt. Rev. Okeno remarked that the program serves as a testament to God’s greatness in His ministry. She also addressed the challenges faced by many clergy, noting, “We serve in a context where resources are limited and poverty is prevalent.”
Bishop Okeno took this opportunity to express her gratitude to the partners from the Diocese of Idaho, led by Bishop Jos Tharakan, for their unwavering support of the ACK Diocese of Butere. She encouraged other well-wishers to join in this noble cause and extend their support to clergy members in their ministry.
The beneficiaries of this latest distribution—Rev. Denis Ambunya, Rev. Paul Mwenje, Rev. Eunice Anyanje, Rev. Washington Kataka, and Rev. Francis Ocholi—expressed their heartfelt thanks to Bishop Okeno for her efforts in fostering a partnership with the Diocese of Idaho, which has made this initiative possible.
With this latest distribution, a total of ten clergy members have now received cows through the program. The first group, which received their cows in mid-2024, included Rev. Geoffrey Opembe, Rev. Jane Orembe, Rev. Epheley Owiye, Rev. Everline Opanda, and Rev. Emily Mettah. This initiative continues to demonstrate the diocese’s commitment to improving the welfare of its ministers.