SECAM Leaders Unveil 25-Year Vision Rooted in Hope, Reconciliation, and Peace
Clare NAYEBARE The 20th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) last week concluded in Kigali with Catholic bishops from across Africa and its Islands charting a bold 25-year pastoral vision. Centred on Christ as the unfailing source of hope, reconciliation, and peace, the vision is set to guide […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Bids Farewell to Head Catechist Andrew Baguma, Welcomes Successor Francis Bagonza
Clare The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal has officially bid farewell to Mr. Andrew Baguma of Bukwali Parish, who has served as the Diocesan Head Catechist for eight years and eight months, and welcomed his successor, Mr. Francis Bagonza from Katoosa Parish. Peaceful Handover The peaceful handover took place on Tuesday August 12, 2025, at […]
Continue ReadingAsaba Brian Announces Comeback as Independent for Bunyangabu Race
Kaboha Asaba Brian a former contestant for Member of Parliament in the Bunyangabu county NRM flag bearer race has rejected poll results citing electoral malpractice and officially announced a comeback as independent in the 2026 general elections While declaring his comeback during a press conference held at his home in Bunjojo village, Kibiito […]
Continue ReadingSt. Thomas Aquinas S.S Kamwenge Wins HCFM ‘s 2025 “Try Prayer It Works” Contest
Clare N St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Kamwenge, has emerged as the winner of this year’s Try Prayer It Works Contest, organized by Holy Cross Family Ministries Uganda- HCFM to strengthen the faith of young people through creative and innovative expressions of prayer. The 2025 contest, held over the weekend at Venerable Peyton CSC […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Hailed for Spiritual & Social Impact at 40 Years Priestly Anniversary
Clare N As he marks 40 years in priesthood, Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has been praised for championing holistic leadership throughout his ministry in the Diocese. Speaking during celebrations to mark the 10th anniversary of St. Lawrence Secondary School in Kahangi, Hakibaale Sub-County, Kabarole District, where Bishop Muhiirwa […]
Continue ReadingHundreds Gather to Bid Farewell to 94 Year Old Sr. Maria Augustine DST
Clare N Hundreds of mourners have gathered at Holy Family Banyatereza Convent in Kinyamasika to pay their last respects to the late Rev. Sister Maria Augustine DST, who was also the biological sister of the late Msgr. Illario Nkaijababwo. Sr. Maria Augustine, a member of the Abasingo Clan, passed away at the age of 94 […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Twelve Ordained as Bishop Muhiirwa Centralizes Ordinations at Virika Cathedral
The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has announced that all future ordinations will now be held exclusively at Our Lady of Snows Virika Cathedral. The decision marks a departure from the earlier practice of rotating ordinations among various parishes. The Bishop, made this announcement while presiding over […]
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Hope for Improved Household Income as Fort Portal Diocese Launches Coffee Policy
By Clare N. The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal has once again sparked hope for improved household income among its faithful by launching the Fort Portal Diocesan Coffee Policy (2025–2030) under theme “No one Should be left Behind”. Nkuruba the Model Coffee Farm The launch, began with a guided tour of a 30-acre robusta […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Journalists to Promote Hope and Unity
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, who also serves as the Vice Chairperson for Communications at the Uganda Episcopal Conference, has encouraged journalists in the Tooro region to focus on stories that promote hope and unity, rather than those that stir conflict and division. Bishop Muhiirwa […]
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