{"id":40928,"date":"2026-04-27T01:28:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T01:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/?p=40928"},"modified":"2026-04-27T01:28:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T01:28:46","slug":"death-announcement-rev-fr-anthony-gesuula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/27\/death-announcement-rev-fr-anthony-gesuula\/","title":{"rendered":"Death Announcement &#8211; Rev. Fr. Anthony Gesuula"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It is with deep sorrow and reverence that we announce the passing of Rev. Fr. Anthony Gesuula, a devoted priest and former Treasurer of the Diocese of Lugazi. The Diocese mourns a faithful servant of God who dedicated his life to the Church, responsible stewardship, and the advancement of diocesan mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fr. Gesuula served the Diocese of Lugazi with unwavering commitment, integrity, and humility. In his role as Treasurer, he played a vital part in strengthening financial accountability, supporting diocesan development programs, and ensuring the prudent and transparent management of Church resources. His leadership significantly contributed to the stability and growth of the Diocese and its pastoral and social mission.counselor to the faithful, and a living witness to Gospel values of service, simplicity, and sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His ministry touched many lives across parishes, communities, and Church institutions. The fruits of his dedication remain visible in the systems he helped build and the people he inspired to live faithfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also extend our prayers and solidarity to all affected by his passing, as arrangements are made in his honor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>His body is being received from Nsambya Hospital and brought to Lugazi Cathedral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funeral Mass and vigil services will be held at Lugazi Cathedral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Requiem Mass and burial rites will take place at Namagunga Parish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We give thanks to God for the gift of his life and ministry. May the Lord, whom he served faithfully, grant him eternal rest and peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fr-anthony-1-30x31.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40931 size-full cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fr-anthony-1.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fr-anthony-1.png 410w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fr-anthony-1-286x300.png 286w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fr-anthony-1-30x30.png 30w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fr-anthony-1-10x10.png 10w\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Beyond his administrative responsibilities, Fr. Gesuula was widely known as a humble shepherd of souls, a compassionate pastor, and a man deeply rooted in prayer. He was a mentor to many, a trusted <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWell done, good and faithful servant\u2026 enter into the joy of your Lord.\u201d (Matthew 25:23)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>May his soul rest in eternal peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"353\" data-id=\"40930\" src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fr-Anthony-_-burail-30x20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40930 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fr-Anthony-_-burail.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fr-Anthony-_-burail.png 520w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fr-Anthony-_-burail-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fr-Anthony-_-burail-442x300.png 442w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fr-Anthony-_-burail-30x20.png 30w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fr-Anthony-_-burail-15x10.png 15w\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mass at Lugazi <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"393\" data-id=\"40933\" src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-4-30x17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40933 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-4.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-4.png 707w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-4-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-4-540x300.png 540w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-4-600x334.png 600w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-4-30x16.png 30w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-4-18x10.png 18w\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Choir  in action<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"726\" height=\"401\" data-id=\"40934\" src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-3-30x17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40934 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-3.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-3.png 726w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-3-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-3-543x300.png 543w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-3-600x331.png 600w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-3-30x16.png 30w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/burial-3-18x10.png 18w\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"392\" data-id=\"40935\" src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Burial-2-30x17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40935 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Burial-2.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Burial-2.png 700w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Burial-2-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Burial-2-536x300.png 536w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Burial-2-600x336.png 600w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Burial-2-30x16.png 30w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Burial-2-18x10.png 18w\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Last Rites <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is with deep sorrow and reverence that we announce the passing of Rev. 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