Faithful Rejoice as Our Lady of Kibeho Visits Fort Portal Diocese
Clare N Hundreds of faithful, especially devotees of Mother Mary, have joyfully gathered at St. Charles Lwanga Town Parish to welcome the image of Our Lady of Kibeho, Nyina wa Jambo (“Mother of the Word”), to the Diocese of Fort Portal. The celebration that began with a procession from Kitumba Catholic Church in Bukwali Parish, […]
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Faithful in Fort Portal Diocese Mourn the Death of Pope Francis ” The People’s Pope”
Clare N Catholics in Fort Portal Diocese have today morning gathered at Virika Cathedral to pray for the peaceful repose of their beloved Pope Francis 88, who passed away on Easter Monday morning, April 21, 2025, at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, Rome, Italy. Francis died of “cerebral stroke, coma, irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse”, the […]
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Who Could be the Next Pope?
Editorial Here’s how the Catholic Church actually elects one. It’s true that the cardinals are responsible for the entire process. But there’s an important caveat. Only cardinals under the age of 80 can take part. As a result, only some 135 of the 252 cardinals are eligible to vote. Meanwhile Pope Paul VI introduced a […]
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Live the Word you Preach, Be Instruments of Hope- Bishop Muhiirwa to Fort Portal Clergy
Clare Nayebare The clergy of Fort Portal Diocese have solemnly renewed their priestly vows, publicly reaffirming the commitments made at their ordination. This gesture symbolized their enduring dedication to their spiritual calling and ministry. The renewal took place during the Chrism Mass celebrated at Virika Cathedral Fort Portal City, presided over by Bishop Robert K. […]
Continue ReadingPalm Sunday 2025: Bishop Muhiirwa Emphases Patience , Humility Forgiveness & Trust in God
Clare Hundreds of Christians have yesterday gathered at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal City to commemorate Palm Sunday, also known as the Sixth Sunday of Lent, the day that marks Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The Mass, led by Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, was attended by a number of dignitaries, including Her Excellency Rt. Major […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Calls for Regular Meetings, Team Work and Evaluation among the New Leaders of Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker
Clare As they begin their new six-year leadership term, the Religious Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker have been urged to place their trust in Jesus Christ, the wounded healer. This call was made yesterday by Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, Ordinary of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, in his homily during the handover Mass […]
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New Leadership Takes Over at Religious Brothers of St.Joseph the Worker
Claire The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has commended the outgoing leadership of the Congregation of Religious Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker for ensuring a peaceful transition of power to the current leadership. The Bishop made these remarks yesterday at the handover ceremony of the previous council, […]
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St Mary’s Seminary Virika Celebrate it’s Feast Day
By Rita It was a day of celebration, reflection, and inspiration at St. Mary’s Seminary Virika as the institution marked its annual feast day over the weekend on March 29 this year. Traditionally observed on March 25th, this year’s celebrations were moved to today since the date fell on a weekday. The highlight of the […]
Continue ReadingNyaibanda Sub-Parish to be Elevated to Parish Status this September
Clare The Christians of Nyaibanda Sub-Parish in Mwenge South can now joyfully look forward to the fulfillment of their long-awaited prayer for parish status, as promised earlier by the Bishop. The joy among the Catholic believers in Nyaibanda Sub- parish, Katoosa Parish, was evident when Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki announced that all necessary inspections […]
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Congregation of St.Joseph the Worker Names Brother Eugene Bwambale their Next Superior
Clare The religious brothers of St. Joseph the Worker in the Diocese of Fort Portal have successfully concluded their chapter, which included elections that ushered in a new leadership team. The newly elected leadership council consists of Rev. Brother Eugene Bwambale Africana as the Superior General, Rev. Brother John Atwebembere as the Vice Superior General, […]
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