Fort Portal Diocese Mourns the Death of Fr Wilfred Mwesige 72
Clare The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal is mourning the passing of Rev. Fr. Wilfred Mwesige Eribankya, who died at the age of 72 early this morning at Nsambya Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. Burial Tentative program The Fort Portal Diocese Communications Office reports that the body of Rev. Fr. Wilfred Apuuli […]
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Three Camillian Seminarians Ordained Deacons Amidst Calls for Courage and Service
Clare Three Camillian friars have today been ordained into Diaconate at Our Lady Queen of Peace Kinyamasika Chapel by the Rt Rev.Dr. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki. The newly ordained Deacons are Rev. Dn. Charles Matovu Javila from Masaka Diocese, Rev. Dn.Tigo Mathias Mulumba from Masaka Diocese, and Rev.Dn Francis Akewa from Jinja […]
Continue ReadingKyarusozi Model Parish Marks Three Decades of Existence
Clare Ahead of their parish feast day, it was all Joy as all Christians across St. Jude Holy Cross Parish in Kyarusozi Kyenjojo district, Fort Portal Diocese, gathered today to celebrate the parish’s 30th anniversary with a Eucharistic service led by Fr. Richard Potthast, the first parish priest. The celebrations marked the […]
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Tributes Pour in for Fr. Byamugisha at His Memorial Mass
Clare The Archdiocese of Mbarara has come together to honor their beloved young priest, Rev. Fr. Wycliffe Byamugisha, who tragically lost his life in an accident on the Ibanda-Mbarara Highway. Fr Byamugisha was only 36 years old at the time of his passing, resulting from a head-on collision with a milk tanker on his return […]
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Mbarara Archdiocese Mourns Fr Byamugisha, Tragically Lost in Road Accident
Clare The Archdiocese of Mbarara is heartbroken over the sudden loss of Rev. Fr. Wycliffe Byamugisha, who tragically died in a road accident while returning from celebrating Mass this afternoon. In a somber announcement shared on social media, the Archdiocese confirmed the passing of Fr. Byamugisha, who has been serving as a curate […]
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Joy as Fort Portal Diocese Expands with a New Parish- Uganda Martyrs Rugombe
Clare As a way of extending services closer to the people of God, The Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has on Sunday October 13 officially opened Uganda Martyr’s catholic parish Rugombe, bringing the total number of parishes to 35 in the diocese. The new parish has been carved out of Butiiti catholic parish in the same […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Set to Welcome its 35th Parish, Uganda Martyr’s Rugombe
Clare All is set for the inauguration of the 35th parish in the Diocese of Fort Portal, named Uganda Martyrs Rugombe Catholic Parish, located in Rugombe Town Council, Kyenjojo District,in an event scheduled for tomorrow, October 13, 2024. Mr. Patrick Siisa, in charge of publicity for the organizing committee, stated that preparations are nearly complete, […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Calls on Bundibugyo Community to Invest in Children’s Education
Clare Residents of Bundibugyo have been encouraged to support their children’s education to better prepare them for Uganda’s competitive job market. This appeal was yesterday made by Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese during a celebration marking 85 years of Mr. Zaverio Bitigale, an ADF survivor, and 25 years […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Calls For Peace in Families Amid Mushrooming Cases of Domestic Violence
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has reiterated the urgent need for peace and unity within families as a crucial step in combating domestic violence. He made this statement during a Thanksgiving Mass and housewarming ceremony for Mr. and Mrs. Leopoda Tibamanya, gifted to them by their […]
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Fort Portal: Virika Deanery Marks Golden Jubilee of Small Christian Communities
Clare The zones of Yerya, Virika, and Bugombwa under the Virika Deanery Fort Portal Diocese have gathered at Bukwali Parish to celebrate 50 years of Small Christian Communities during a Holy Eucharistic Sacrifice led by Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki. The celebration was inspired by a decision made by AMECEA Bishops in 1973 to […]
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