Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Support for Vocations as Fort Portal Diocese Welcomes Six New Priests, Four New Deacons
Clare The clergy population of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has grown by six priests following today’s ordinations, which saw six deacons elevated to the priesthood and four seminarians admitted to the diaconate. The ceremony, held at Virika Cathedral, was today presided over by Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, alongside Bishop Emeritus Joseph Sabiti Mugenyi, clergy, […]
Continue Readingabarole Stakeholders Urged to Sustain Ebola Prevention Efforts Despite Uganda Being Declared Ebola-Free
Lucky Stakeholders in Kabarole District have been urged to remain vigilant and continue promoting Ebola prevention measures despite Uganda being declared free of the disease. The call was made during an Ebola preparedness and prevention stakeholders’ meeting organized by SOS Children’s Villages today, which brought together Village Health Teams (VHTs), local leaders, health workers, and […]
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Sr Maria of the Banyatereza Finally Laid to Rest
EDITORIAL The body of ninety One year old Rev Sr Maria Francisca Adyeeri has finally been laid to rest at Holy Family convent Kinyamasika in Fort portal Diocese describing her as obedient, committed, loving, caring and jolly religious. Sr Francisca Adyeeri who was to celebrate her 70th anniversary in religious life on 06th Jan 2027 […]
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Pope Leo Urges Youth to Revive Tradition of Visiting Grandparents
Pope Leo the Fourteenth has encouraged grandparents and the elderly not to feel forgotten in his message for the Sixth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, marked yesterday July 26th under the theme drawn from Isaiah, “I will never forget you.” The Pontiff, reminded them that God carries each person’s face in His hands […]
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Bishop Kibira Commended for Advancing Education in Kitagwenda
EDITORIAL Stakeholders have commended the Ordinary of Kasese Diocese, Rt. Rev. Francis Aquirinus Kibira, for championing development initiatives in Kitagwenda District, particularly in the education sector. The remarks were over the weekend made during celebrations to mark the Feast of Saints Anne and Joachim at Buryansungwe Secondary School in Kitagwenda District. Speaking at the function, […]
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Minister Balaam Launches Beautified Mpanga Market, Lauds MTN for Facelift
Alice The Minister for local government Balaam Barugahara, has over the wee,kend launched the newly beautified Mpanga Market in Fort Portal City, commending MTN Uganda for funding the facelift works. According to Mildred Nsinda the Trade marketing manager at MTN Uganda, the beautification works done by MTN included painting the market, installation of surveillance camera, […]
Continue ReadingMinister Balaam Orders Arrest of 7 Fort Portal City Officials over Alleged Misuse of Taxpayer Money
Alice The minister for the local government Balaam Barugahara, today ordered the arrest of 7 Fort Portal City officials during the National Cleanup Day activities, accusing them of misusing taxpayer money. The directive was made at Kabundaire Market as the Minister interacted with residents and vendors. According to the Minister, the arrested officials are alleged […]
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Ruwenzori Diocese Bids Farewell to Archbishop Kaziimba
Christine Akankunda It was joy and thanksgiving yesterday at St Johns Cathedral Kabarole as hundreds of Christians turned up to bid farewell to the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda His Grace Dr. Steven Kaziimba Mugalu who is set for a mandatory retirement in August next year. Preaching to Christians Dr. Kaziimba advised them to follow […]
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