Bishop Muhiirwa Launches Wekomiira Deanary in Kyegegwa
By ALICE The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has officially launched Wekomiire Deanary in Kyegegwa District, a move aimed at bringing pastoral and church services closer to Christians in the area. The new deanary has been curved out of Katoosa Deanary and comprises six parishes: Kakabara, Mpara, Kasule, Hapuyo, […]
Continue ReadingRwenzori Barley Farmers Call for Increase in Barley Prices
By Sylvia Barley farmers under the Rwenzori Barley Farmers Association have appealed to Nile Breweries to increase the price of barley, saying the current price is too low to enable them to recover production costs and earn meaningful profits. The farmers made the appeal during a one-day training on post-harvest management held at Nyabuswa Trading […]
Continue ReadingKamwenge: Over 70,000 National IDs Remain Uncollected
Editorial More than 70,000 National Identity Cards remain uncollected at National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices in Kamwenge District, authorities have revealed. Kamwenge District Registration Officer Stuart Oyo said more than 90,000 National Identity Cards had been registered in the district, but only about 20,000 had so far been collected. He attributed the low […]
Continue ReadingBishop 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 […]
Continue ReadingSr 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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