Pilgrims cleared to attend Martyrs Day celebrations
International pilgrims are required to either have a PCR test done 48 hours before entering the country or have a vaccination certificate. Pilgrims from Uganda and other parts of the world have been allowed access to Namugongo for this year’s Martyrs Day celebrations due on June 3. While giving an update on the preparations in […]
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Kitumbi Christians Massively Observe Divine Mercy Sunday
Christians at Kitumbi Parish in Kabarole district Fort Portal diocese, have turned up in big numbers to celebrate Divine mercy Sunday at their church Christ the king Kitumbi Parish. The day’s Masses, were led by Fr. Frederick D.Waako- the managing Director Jubilee radio, in company of Jubilee Staff during a radio visit to Kitumbi […]
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Gen. Museveni Pledges 1bnX For Martyr’s Preparations & Virika Cathedral Renovation
Just about 42 days to the 3rd June Martyr’s day, a delegation of eminent members of Fort Portal Catholic diocese have met with President Museveni to discuss matters of martyr’s day preparations, developmental and vocational projects within the diocese. Meeting in Rwakitura The meeting, took place at the President’s country home in Rwakitura as confirmed […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Delivers Easter Message, Hints On 5 Prior Areas
The five point message The Rt. Rev Bishop Robert Muhiirwa the ordinary of Fort Portal diocese, in an Easter address delivered to thousands of worshipers in a press briefing and in his homily at Virika Cathedral, called for “Vigilance to the spread of HIV/AIDs” and cautioned that the laxity within people could lead to a […]
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Know More About Holy Thursday
By Fr. Frederick D. Waako On Holy Thursday, we begin the Paschal Triduum also the 3 most sacred and important days of the year. These include; Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. These three days should be seen as one celebration. with Holy Thursday leading to Good Friday. The sufferings and death of Jesus […]
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Christians Advised To Embrace Innovation And Creativity As They begin Holy Week
As they mark the first day of holy week, Christians have been advised to be innovative by thinking of new ideas because that is what the world needs currently. The appeal, has been made by Rev. Fr Charles Oyo the Fort Portal diocesan coordinator, in his homily to hundreds of congregants who had gathered at […]
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Fort Portal-Namugongo Pilgrimage To Commence On 23rd May
Clare Nayebare Christians from Fort-Portal diocese are set to begin their pilgrimage by trekking to Namugongo on the 23rd May 2022. This has been confirmed by Rev. Fr. Titus Winyi the chairperson Pilgrims Committee for the martyrs Preparations. According to him, a total of about 600 Christians have so far registered and shown […]
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Kazingo: Christians Excited Over Jubilee Radio Visit
Christians at Kazingo Parish, are over the moon following yesterday’s Radio tour, in which Jubilee radio paid courtesy visit to them at their Parish in Kazingo ward- Fort Portal North, Fort Portal diocese. The Visit, comprised of a number of activities including holy Masses fully led by Fr. Frederick D. Waako who doubles as Jubilee […]
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Fort Portal Choir Set To Color Martyrs Day
Choir leaders in Fort Portal Diocese have vowed to profitably use the remaining two months to rehearse for the 3rd June Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo. According to music experts, the choir is tasked to prepare for the animation of the liturgy at this great event within a period of two months. Mr Robert Kusemererwa, the […]
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About 1.29bn still required for Virika Cathedral Renovation
Out of the 2bn being sought by the diocese of Fort portal to renovate Virika Cathedral’s leaking roof, About 707 million only which is 35.3% has so far been raised. According to the planning and management office, several ways were fronted for acquisition of required funds to renovate the Cathedral’s leaking roof. Among the ways […]
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