Mary Lilly Driciru

Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru is a member of the Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church founded in Lira Diocese, Uganda. She served five years at the Secretariat of the Association of Religious in Uganda as communications coordinator/director. She also served as secretary for the Committee of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation for over 10 years at the secretariat. She has become an advocate for social and environmental justice. She is the coordinator for Talitha Kum East Africa and Africa Faith and Justice Network Uganda. She holds a master's degree in communications and postgraduate certificate in theology. 

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Graduates of the Hilton-Hekima Sisters Scholars Program toss their certificates in celebration after the May 2024 graduation. (Courtesy of Religious Sisters Communicators' Foundation Uganda)

Catholic sisters embrace the study of theology in full swing in Africa

The study of theology in Africa has been male-dominated, left only to those interested in the priesthood. But the Hilton-Hekima Sisters Scholars Program is changing that for religious and laypersons.

Servant of Jesus Sr. Angèle Gapio addresses refugees on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Repulic off Congo border (Courtesy of Dieu Donne, Pax Christi International.)

Sr. Angèle Gapio braves danger to teach nonviolent communication in Congo

Servant of Jesus Sr. Angèle Gapio brings a message of peace to rebels and solidarity to the displaced in the war-ravaged region of Ituri, in the Bunia Diocese in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The sun rises Feb. 5 in Juba, South Sudan. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Sisters teach nonviolence in South Sudan

To bring healing to South Sudan, Sacred Heart Sr. Mary Atimango and other sisters have gone out to provide training in nonviolence to different groups of people, including gang members.

Sisters attend a Talitha Kum Uganda Network (TAKUN) training workshop ahead of advocacy for vulnerable victims of trafficking in persons. (Mary Lilly Driciru)

Toward becoming a wounded healer with Jesus

During this Lenten season, it is worthwhile to unite all our pains with that of the suffering Messiah, in order to convert all painful situations into "redemptive pain," which will bear multiple fruits for all.

A cross section of consecrated persons attend Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral Rubaga in Kampala, Uganda, to mark the World Day for Consecrated Life in February 2022. (Mary Lilly Driciru)

The world needs sisters' prayers for a change of mindset more than ever

The need for more prayer overwhelms me these days, in a world battered with socioeconomic and environmental issues. But with the rejuvenating power of the risen Lord, consecrated persons can turn the world around!

Tailoring students were awarded prizes by Jesuit Refugee Service on graduation day in Kampala, Uganda. (Courtesy of Jesuit Refugee Service)

Sisters collaborate with Jesuit Refugee Service to ignite hope in displaced people

Consecrated persons in Uganda have teamed up with Jesuit Refugee Service to advocate, listen and respond to the cry of urban refugees in Kampala, with assistance that includes education and child care.

Sr. Florence Aculo Osara of the Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church in Uganda conducts a group counseling session. (Mary Lilly Driciru)

Uganda sisters respond to family crises during COVID-19 lockdown

The Bishop Asili Counseling, Rehabilitation and Community Centre in Lira, Uganda, takes on such problems as child abuse and domestic violence during this critical moment of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Consecrated persons see the suffering face of Jesus

The concept of "building the kingdom of God" gets clearer when the values of consecrated persons, witnesses and promoters of the kingdom shine out in their apostolate in the service of the people who today represent the suffering face of Jesus.

Consecrated partner to fight trafficking

Ugandan sisters act against trafficking

A wake-up call against sexual abuse

Prayer procession shows results

Prison ministry: Beyond routine work