{"id":71898,"date":"2026-05-15T17:29:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/hic-sum\/uganda-africa-progetto-26-di-72\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T12:37:54","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:37:54","slug":"uganda-africa-project-26-of-72","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/hic-sum\/uganda-africa-project-26-of-72\/","title":{"rendered":"Uganda – Africa | Project #26 of 72"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sister Christine – Mbarara (Uganda)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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PROJECT 26 of 72<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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MISSION<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Place<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mbarara<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diocese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mbarara<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uganda<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Continent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Africa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GPS coordinates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-0.61596 30.65885<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jet lag<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTC+3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CONGREGATION<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Congregation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mother House<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mbarara<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diocese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mbarara<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uganda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Continent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Africa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Congregational celebration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 26<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GPS coordinates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-0.61596 30.65885<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jet lag<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTC+3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Contact person<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sister Christine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mother General<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sister Grace Kyomugisha<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Website<\/p>\n\n\n\n

sistersofolgc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TRAINING INSTITUTION<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Name<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Misericordia di Canosa di Puglia<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Place<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canosa di Puglia (BT)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Continent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Europe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GPS coordinates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41.22014 16.06912<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jet lag<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTC+1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Start date<\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/01\/2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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End date<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tutors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Domenico Lamanna<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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REAL SPACE<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Project manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sister Christine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Start date<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20 February 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bakery<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Project<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download the project (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n\nOPERA M – PROJECT M13<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bread of Mercy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Sister Christine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Sister Christine and her Congregation, with support from spazio + spadoni, have established a small bakery in Mbarara that has grown over the years. Despite the many administrative procedures required for its construction and the resulting delays, Sister Christine began producing and selling small quantities of bread in 2024. She also works with a large group of volunteers to promote the Works of Mercy, particularly in refugee camps, where she also provides baking training.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sister Christine belongs to the Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel of Mbarara. In January 2022, she began her training at the Misericordia di Canosa di Puglia. Her command of Italian helped her settle into the association: she had previously spent several years in Rome studying theology and canon law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the start, she had a clear idea of establishing a small bakery on her return to Uganda, so her training at the Misericordia focused mainly on this. She completed a healthcare course, attended a cooking and baking course at a hospitality college, and helped the parish priest with catechesis. In June 2023, she returned to Mbarara, Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more<\/strong> \u201cThe alphabet of Mercy\u201d | K for KINDNESS (KINDNESS)<\/a> Uganda | Advise those in doubt<\/a> Forum in Mbarara (Uganda): follow the live broadcast<\/a> Mbarara (Uganda) in turmoil: the OPERA M Forum begins<\/a> Radio Maria, a voice of the ReEvolution of the Works of Mercy in Uganda<\/a> Uganda | The OPERA M Forum in Mbarara in September<\/a> The Works of Mercy among Ugandan refugees<\/a> UISG | Interview with Mother General Grace L. Kyomugisha (Uganda)<\/a> Saint Joseph: Patron of the Congregation and the spazio + spadoni Movement<\/a> HIC SUM: Sister Christine’s response has the flavor of mercy<\/a> Justice and Equity for the Poor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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10.12 | Partnership begins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The partnership between spazio + spadoni, the Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel and the Misericordia di Canosa di Puglia begins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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08.01 | Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sister Christine begins her HIC SUM project training, welcomed by the Misericordia di Canosa di Puglia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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08.01 | Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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20.01 | Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A spazio + spadoni technical visit to the Misericordia di Canosa di Puglia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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20.01 | Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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20.01 | Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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08.02 | Meeting with the Bishop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sister Christine meets Monsignor Celestino Migliore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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08.02 | Meeting with the Bishop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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03-05 | Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Technical training in baking. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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06-09.06 | Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Specific HIC SUM project training at the Convento di San Cerbone (LU). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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07-11.09 | Convention Fare Spazio al Coraggio<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sister Christine actively participates in the Convention conceived and promoted by spazio + spadoni at the Convento di San Cerbone (LU). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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01-10.02 | Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Training on the Works of Mercy and the Civil Economy at the Convento di San Cerbone (LU). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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06.06 | Sister\u2019s departure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sister Christine returns to her community in Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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06.06 | Sister\u2019s departure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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06.06 | Sister\u2019s departure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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24.01 | OPERA M<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Definition of the commitment to promoting the Works of Mercy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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24.01 | OPERA M<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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24.01 | OPERA M<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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20.02 | First funding disbursed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

First instalment towards the purchase of equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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20.02 | First funding disbursed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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20.02 | First funding disbursed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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05.03 | Second funding disbursed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Second instalment towards the purchase of equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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13.03 | Third funding disbursed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Third instalment towards the purchase of equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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13.03 | Third funding disbursed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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29.04 | Fourth funding disbursed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The funding is intended to launch production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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01.06 | Production begins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bread production begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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01.06 | Production begins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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01.06 | Production begins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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03.12 | Testimony<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sister Christine visits one of the poorest villages in her country, almost 200 km from her home, to introduce the Works of Mercy and explain how activities generating a little income can be started even in such a remote village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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January | OPERA M training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sister Christine provides training for refugees in the camps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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January | OPERA M training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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January | OPERA M training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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02.04 | Forum planning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Planning of the Mbarara Forum for September 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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05.05 | Training support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

spazio + spadoni provides a small amount of funding to support training for refugees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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07.05 | Meeting with the Mother General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

During the UISG Assembly in Rome, spazio + spadoni meets Sister Grace, the Superior General.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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07.05 | Meeting with the Mother General<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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14.05 | Fifth funding disbursed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This funding completes spazio + spadoni\u2019s planned financial commitment to establishing the Social Enterprise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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13-14.09 | Works of Mercy Forum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Forum on the riEvoluzione of the Works of Mercy takes place in the Diocese of Mbarara, at the Congregation\u2019s Motherhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project evaluations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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All evaluations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n