Fort Portal Diocese Commemorates 34th World Day of the Sick, Bishop Muhiirwa Calls for Professionalism and Mercy in Healthcare
ALICE Kobusinge St. Theresa Wekomiire Health Center III, under the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, yesterday joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 34th World Day of the Sick in what was also celebrated by the mother church as Our Lady of Lourdes. The event is celebrated globally every February 11, with the health […]
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Fort Portal Female Ward Aspirants to Sue EC Over Postponed Elections
By Sylvia Several female aspirants for Fort Portal City ward councillor positions have announced plans to sue the Independent Electoral Commission (EC) for compensation following multiple election postponements. The elections, originally scheduled for 22nd January, have been repeatedly delayed. Notably, ballot papers were not delivered on the first date, and subsequent elections were postponed to […]
Continue ReadingCancer Survivor Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Early Medical Check Ups
Residents have been encouraged to undertake early cancer screening as a key measure to prevent the rising burden of the disease, which is often costly to treat when detected late. Last Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Uganda joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Cancer Day. During the observance, the Uganda Cancer Institute released […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Schools Register High Turn Out as Schools Reopen
By CHRISTINE. Parents and guardians in Fort Portal City have been urged to send their children to school early and with all the required scholastic materials to ensure a smooth start of Term One. Educationists from different schools in the city, say schools have received more learners at the start compared to other years and […]
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Masaka Priest, Fr Ssekabira Finally Granted Bail
EDITORIAL Amid tensions and jubilations, the Masaka High Court has today granted bail to Catholic priest Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira, who has been on remand since December last year over alleged money-laundering charges. Presiding Judge Justice Victoria Nakintu Katamba ruled that the priest had satisfied all the legal requirements for bail, including presenting substantial sureties and […]
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Katoosa 2026: Pilgrims Urged to choose the Narrow Path
Clare N More than 42,000 pilgrims were yesterday registered to participate in the 2026 celebrations in honor of St. Adolf Ludigo Tibeyalirwa Abwooli, a native of Myeri, Katoosa in Kyenjojo District, Fort Portal Diocese. The Annual Pilgrimage Mass was presided over by the Archbishop of the Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha Adyeri, and […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Agape Singerz Register a Successful Maiden Choir Concert in the Diocese
Clare N As a way of uplifting and modernizing their choir, the Agape Singerz have successfully held their first-ever choir concert in the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese at Jopalz Motel Bukwali Fort Portal City yesterday January 3, 2026. Addressing hundreds of Christians gathered at Virika Cathedral today, the Director of Agape Singerz, Fr. Joseph […]
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Pilgrims of Hope : Fort Portal Diocese Officially Closes the Jubilee Year of Hope
Clare N The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal officially closed the Jubilee Year of Hope today, December 28, 2025, in communion with dioceses around the world, with the exception of Rome, where the Jubilee will be formally concluded in early January. The closing Mass was celebrated at Virika Cathedral in what was also celebrated as […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Fort Arch Eco Lodges Officially Opened in Fort Portal
By Reagan Musinguzi Fort Portal Tourism City has today marked another milestone in its growing hospitality sector with the official opening of Fort Arch Eco Lodges, during a colourful ceremony presided over by the Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhirwa Akiiki, who led a special thanksgiving Mass. The eco-friendly facility is […]
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