The Association of the Religious in Uganda ARU have expressed deep condolences for the demise of Reverend Sister Lilly Driciru who has be a active member in the association.
Reverend Sister Lilly Driciru, 57 years old, a member of the Congregation of Mary Mother of the Church with Mother House in Lira City, met her tragic death over the weekend 8th November at Kuru Trading Center along Koboko-Yumbe Road.
According to a preliminary police report, Sister Lilly Driciru boarded a Bajaj Boxer Motorcycle (Numberless) boda boda ridden by Mambo Hillary of Lodonga Town Council to visit Viola, a lady she mentored and sponsored till she became a nurse who works at Yumbe Hospital.
Sister Lilly and the rider were reportedly only 200 meters from Yumbe hospital gate when a Motor Vehicle Registration No: UBP 121F, Sky Blue in color, driven by Richard Newton, knocked them from behind and died instantly, police said.
In a requiem mass at St. Peters Parish Nsambya on Monday evening November 10th, Fr. Zachary Yaya a lecturer at University of Kisubi described Sr. Driciru as a mentor, hardworking and dedicated religious person who loved her faith and humanity as a whole.
Her commitment to the communication department and fight against the trafficking in persons project has left a great landmark in the Catholic Church.
The Mass was attended by the Secretary General Uganda Episcopal Conference Msgr. John Baptist Kauta, Fr. John Baptist Kaganda the Executive Secretary Pastoral Liturgical Commission and Fr. Vincent Karatunga the Executive Secretary for Ecumenism at the Uganda Catholic Secretariat among other priests.
By Jjunju Francis
10th Nov 2025
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