Pope Leo XIV to Embark on 11-Day Apostolic Journey across Four African Nations
Editorial The Holy See Press Office has released the official program for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, scheduled to take place from April 13 to 23, 2026. This visit will mark the Pope’s third Apostolic Journey outside Italy since the beginning of his pontificate. It follows […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Deans to Inspect Kagunga Site for Proposed New Catholic Parish
EDITORIAL A team of deans from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal is expected to conduct a site visit to assess the progress of the proposed Uganda Martyrs Kagunga Catholic Parish, which is planned to be carved out of Kamwenge Catholic Parish in Kamwenge District. According to Rev Fr James Isabakaki, the parish priest […]
Continue ReadingParents Urged to Refrain From Favourtism Among Children
Editorial Rev. Fr. Joseph Muwanga, the Parish Priest St. Padre Pio Nyahuka Parish in Bundibugyo District Fort Portal Diocese has urged parents to treat all their children equally and avoid favoring some based on their academic performance. Fr. Muwanga made the remarks yeserday while addressing hundreds of congregants during Holy Mass at Nyahuka Parish. Referring […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Calls for Mutual Respect Between Men and Women for Stronger communitiesBishop Muhiirwa Calls for Mutual Respect Between Men and Women for Stronger Communities
As the world marked International Women’s Day yesterday March 8, men have been urged to respect and support women in order to build stronger communities and a better world. The call was made by the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal, Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, during an interview with Jubilee Radio ahead […]
Continue ReadingWomen Praised for Strong Role in Families and the Church Women Praised for Strong Role in Families and the Church
Rev. Fr. Gerald Akugizibwe, the Pastoral Coordinator of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, has commended women for the vital role they play in families, the Church, and society at large. He said their strength and dedication are inspired by Mary, the Mother of God, who bore Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world. Fr. […]
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Role of a Deanery in Catholic Church Explained as Bishop Muhiirwa Increases Deaneries in Fort Portal Diocese
Kaboha Rev. Fr. Gerald Akugizibwe the pastoral coordinator Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has explained the core purpose of a deanery in the Catholic Church days after the creation of two new deaneries in Fort Portal Diocese. Bishop Robert K Muhiirwa of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese recently announced the establishment of two new deaneries aimed at […]
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HOIMA: Bishop Kirabo Marks 10 Years of Episcopal Ministry with Call to Action
The Bishop of Hoima Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Vicent Kirabo Amooti, has celebrated a decade of episcopal ministry with a call for Christians to be bearers of good seeds. Speaking at St. Charles Lwanga Kahunde Catholic Parish in Kagadi Vicariate, Kagadi district, Bishop Kirabo urged the faithful to listen to God’s word with unity and […]
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Fort Portal Veteran Priest Msgr. Kumaraki Dies at 77
Editorial The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal is mourning the untimely death of its senior priest, Msgr. Peter Kumaraki Araali, who has passed away this afternoon at Nsambya Hospital at the age of 77. Biography Born on March 12, 1949, Msgr. Kumaraki was the son of the late Zakaria Rwakaikara and Maria Boonabana of […]
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Ramadan Begins in Fort Portal Following Crescent Moon Sighting
Sylvia K The Muslim community in Fort Portal has joined millions around the world in observing the holy month of Ramadan, following the official sighting of the crescent moon both in the Middle East and locally. Speaking to a Jubilee Radio reporter during an exclusive interview at Fort Portal’s main mosque, Burahya County Sheikh Tibenda […]
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