Our ministry is carried out primarily at Christ the King Catholic Parish, Kitgum, situated in bardege village, town parish, Kitgum town council in Kitgum district. It falls within the Deanery of Christ the King in Gulu Archdiocese. The Choir practices at the Church premises every Sunday from 11.00am to 12.00pm after the 9.00am Mass, and during the weekdays on Wednesday and Friday from 5.30 to 7.00
pm. Kitgum Christ the King Choir sings a variety of hymns and songs in many of our local Ugandan dialects. We also use international languages, particularly English and Latin (the language of the Church). The Choir sings at weddings, thanksgiving ceremonies, baptism, requiem masses in the Catholic and also the Anglican settings but with Catholic background. The Choir also presents annual Christmas and Easter carols, on a door to door basis within the parish and at the main Chapel in town respectively. We have also regularly performed alongside other Choirs on invitation within the Archdiocese and other parts of Uganda, including some parts of the Republic of South Sudan. Mission: To preach the good news of Jesus Christ through singing and to live the gospel. Objectives:
Animation of masses on Sundays and on other days as required by the Catholic Church. To promote the spiritual growth of the lay faithful in the Catholic Church through singing. To create and maintain good relationship with other church groups in the Church. To interact and maintain good Christian relation with other choirs. To train the community on the basics of Music in Christian Context. If you would like to join the choir, please contact the Choir trainers. If you would like to join the Choir Association, or get the services of the choir, please contact the following:
Choir trainers: Mr Robert Obwona 0777002248
Ayella Simon Peter 0775920195
Chairperson: Mr Ojuku Patrick CK 0782481523
V/Chairperson: Miss Lalweny Mary Susan 0782309695
Secretary: Mr Mathew Omoya Ato 0774064775
The Choir Director: Mr Lawrence Ogwang 0772848850
