Role of a Deanery in Catholic Church Explained as Bishop Muhiirwa Increases Deaneries in Fort Portal Diocese
Kaboha Rev. Fr. Gerald Akugizibwe the pastoral coordinator Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has explained the core purpose of a deanery in the Catholic Church days after the creation of two new deaneries in Fort Portal Diocese. Bishop Robert K Muhiirwa of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese recently announced the establishment of two new deaneries aimed at […]
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HOIMA: Bishop Kirabo Marks 10 Years of Episcopal Ministry with Call to Action
The Bishop of Hoima Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Vicent Kirabo Amooti, has celebrated a decade of episcopal ministry with a call for Christians to be bearers of good seeds. Speaking at St. Charles Lwanga Kahunde Catholic Parish in Kagadi Vicariate, Kagadi district, Bishop Kirabo urged the faithful to listen to God’s word with unity and […]
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Fort Portal Veteran Priest Msgr. Kumaraki Dies at 77
Editorial The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal is mourning the untimely death of its senior priest, Msgr. Peter Kumaraki Araali, who has passed away this afternoon at Nsambya Hospital at the age of 77. Biography Born on March 12, 1949, Msgr. Kumaraki was the son of the late Zakaria Rwakaikara and Maria Boonabana of […]
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Ramadan Begins in Fort Portal Following Crescent Moon Sighting
Sylvia K The Muslim community in Fort Portal has joined millions around the world in observing the holy month of Ramadan, following the official sighting of the crescent moon both in the Middle East and locally. Speaking to a Jubilee Radio reporter during an exclusive interview at Fort Portal’s main mosque, Burahya County Sheikh Tibenda […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Faithful to Reduce Phone Use and Strengthen Prayer Life During Lent
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt.Rev.Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki has urged Christians to take the Lenten season as a time to reflect more deeply on their daily lives and to fast from what they love most, rather than limiting themselves only to abstaining from meat on Fridays and Ash Wednesday. He made […]
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Second African Superior of Banyatereza Sisters is Dead
CLARE N Banyatereza sisters are mourning the death of their second African Superior, Sr. Maama Rose Abwooli. In a notice announcement made yesterday evening, the Fort Portal based Banyatereza sisters congregation, sadly announced the demise of Rev.Sr. Maama Rose Tindigwihura Abwooli, who passed away on February 17, evening hours at Rubaga convent. Sr Tindigwihura, reportedly […]
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Christians in Fort Portal Begin Lenten Season with Call for Repentance and Charity
By CHRISTINE. Christians across the world today are observing Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the forty days of fasting leading to the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. At St. Charles Lwanga Town Parish in Fort Portal City Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Ronald Musigunzi Atwoki who led the 9:00am mass, urged […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal : Christians Mark 49 Years Since the Martyrdom of Archbishop Janani Luwum
Alice, Christians of St. John’s Cathedral in Fort Portal City have today joined the rest of Christians countryside to commemorate the life and legacy of Archbishop Janani Luwum, a fearless advocate for justice and human rights The commemoration, held on February 16, 2026, with the main celebrations held in Mucwini village , Kitgum district, marks […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Calls for Reconciliation and Self-Control Ahead of Lent
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K Muhiirwa Akiiki, has encouraged Christians to rediscover the deeper meaning of God’s commandments and strive to live them fully in their daily lives. He made the call today while preaching at Virika Cathedral, reflecting on the significance of the Ten Commandments given […]
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Kyenjojo: Storm Brings Down Butara Catholic Church, Six Injured
Clare N Christians of St Joseph Mukasa Balikudembe Butara Catholic Church in Kicuucu Parish, Fort Portal Diocese, Kyenjojo District, have launched a fresh fundraising campaign to construct a new church building following a devastating incident that left their place of worship in ruins. Yesterday evening, Christians were left in shock after a heavy downpour, accompanied […]
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