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, […]
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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, […]
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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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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 […]
Continue ReadingAMECEA Plenary Opens Officially in Kenya
EDITORIAL The Association of Member Episcopal Conference in Eastern Africa AMECEA plenary Mass was officially been celebrated at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa CUEA, bringing together bishops, priests, religious, and the faithful from across the region. The Mass was yesterday led by His Eminence Michael Cardinal Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral […]
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Joy and Celebration as Msgr. Bagambaki Marks Priestly Golden Jubilee and 80th Birthday
By Alice K There was joy and celebration at Rubona in Butiiti Parish, Kyenjojo District, as hundreds of Christians joined family members, clergy, religious leaders and government officials to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Msgr. Paulinus Bagambaki Atwooki’s priesthood and his 80th birthday. The thanksgiving Mass, held in honour of the veteran priest of the […]
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Provincial Vicar Calls for Unity in Church as Five New Holy Cross Novices Profess First Vows
Clare N Five Novices have taken their first step toward religious priesthood and brotherhood, professing first vows of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience in the Congregation of Holy Cross, in a ceremony held today at the Saaka Novitiate in Kabarole District. The newly professed include David Arika, Denis Ariko, Felix Musakubawo, Charles Ddungu, and Valence Mboya […]
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A Son of the Diocese Returns Home as Pope Leo Appoints New Bishop of Kabale, Uganda
Clare Nayebare Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Callist Rubaramira from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Kabale in Uganda, and has named Fr. Bonaventure Bosco Gubazire, M.Afr., as his successor. The appointment was officially announced on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Shepherd Rushoroza Cathedral Parish in […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Marks Missionary Holy Childhood Sunday with Call to Bear Good Fruit
Christians have been urged to become “good fruits”, believers who hear the word of God, understand it, hold onto it, and live it out faithfully. The call was yesterday made by Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, while presiding over Mass marking Missionary Holy Childhood Sunday at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal City. Using the […]
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