Bishop Wanok Named UEC Chairperson, Archbishop Bainomugisha Becomes Vice Chair
EDITORIAL Bishop Sanctus Lino Wanok of Lira Catholic Diocese has been elected Chairperson of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), while The Most Rev. Lambert Bainomugisha, Archbishop of Mbarara, will serve as Vice Chairperson. Wanok takes over from Bishop Joseph Antony Zziwa of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese, who first became chairman in 2018 and was re-elected in 2022. […]
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Mbarara Catholics Aim to Lift Kyamwiru Out of Poverty,Target 600m Project
Editorial The Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association (AMDA), a body of Catholics from the Archdiocese of Mbarara living in Kampala, has set a fundraising target of Shs600 million for a poverty alleviation and community empowerment campaign in Kyamwiru Parish, Rubirizi District. The 13th annual AMDA caravan is scheduled for September 2027. It will focus on […]
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Emeritus Bishop Benezeri Kisembo Laid to Rest at St. John’s Cathedral
Sylvia The former Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, the late Rt. Rev. Benezeri T. Kisembo Araali, has been laid to rest at St. John’s Cathedral Cemetery in Fort Portal City, amidst thousands of mourners. The funeral service was yesterday led by the retired Bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese, Rt. Rev. Zebidayo Masereka who also represented the […]
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Ruwenzori Diocese Bishop Emeritus Benezeri Kisembo Dies in Kampala
Editorial The Diocese of Ruwenzori is mourning the sudden death of their Bishop Emeritus, Benezeri T.Kisembo Araali, Bishop Emeritus, Benezeri T.Kisembo Araali,who reportedly breathed his last this morning at Norvik Hospital Kampala. In an announcement made by the Diocesan Head of Laity via Whatsapp, Dr Richard Rwabuhinga called upon believers to stand with the bereaved […]
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Fort Portal Deceased Priest Fr Uw’Imana to be buried in Rwanda
Clare N The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal has revealed that the late Fr Jacent Uw’Imana, who passed on yesterday will be buried in Rwanda, with the date to be communicated later. In a document released this afternoon, the Bishop of Fort Portal, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa, informed archbishops, bishops, clergy, religious, government leaders, […]
Continue ReadingBishop Kisembo Urges Parents to Support not to Pressurize PLE Candidates
By Christine Akankunda Parents have been asked to stop putting Primary Seven candidates under pressure and forcing them ahead of the Primary Leaving Examinations, but instead encourage, motivate and advise them. The call was made on Tuesday by the Bishop of Rwenzori Diocese, Rt.Rev Dr. Reuben Kisembo Amooti, during a dedication mass at Green Circle […]
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Your Prayers Gave me Hope and Comfort- Bishop Kirabo on Recovery Journey
HOIMA- Editorial The Bishop of Hoima Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Vincent Kirabo Amooti, has commended the faithful for their fervent prayers for his health during the time he has been bedridden and receiving treatment in India. The Ordinary of Hoima Diocese has been unwell almost since the start of the year and has been […]
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Pope Leo XIV Emphasizes Marriage and Family Values After Surgery
Editorial Pope Leo the Fourteenth has called for greater protection of marriage and family life, saying genuine marital love goes beyond physical attraction to include fidelity, mutual sacrifice and lifelong commitment. Speaking during his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung surgery, the Pope said the responsibility to protect marriage and family life is more […]
Continue ReadingBishop Kisembo Urges Parents to Invest in Children Education
Christine Akankunda The Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo Amooti, has urged parents to support their children’s education, not because they have a lot of wealth, but for the good future of their children. Bishop Kisembo made the call yesterday while preaching during the burial of the late Peter Monday Ndoleriire Akiiki, […]
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Mission Sunday:Bishop Muhiirwa Calls on Christians to Recognize Oneness in Proclaiming the Gospel
Claire N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K.Muhiirwa Akiiki, has asked Christians to recognize oneness in proclaiming the gospel, explaining that the oneness is received at Baptism, when Christians share in the priesthood of Christ. The made the call while presiding over Mission Sunday at Virika Cathedral Fort Portal City […]
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