Kabale: More than 20,000 Expected at Bishop Gubazire’s Installation
Editorial Preparations are in high gear for the episcopal ordination and installation of Monsignor Bonaventure Bosco Gubazire as the fifth Bishop of Kabale Diocese who was on July 15, 2026 appointed by Pope Leo XIV. The ceremony will be held on Saturday at St Ignatius University grounds in Kabale Municipality. Msgr Gubazire succeeds Rt Rev […]
Continue ReadingVirika Cathedral Prays for the New Queen Mother Ahead of Palace Move
Clare N The Catholic Church has today held a special prayer for the Queen Mother, Yusta Asiimwe Kijanangoma, as she prepares to head to the Palace as mother to Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First. The prayer was said during the 10 a.m. Mass at Virika Cathedral, led by the Parish Priest, Fr. Titus Winyi […]
Continue ReadingThree Priests of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese Celebrate 25 Years in Priesthood
Alice K There was joy at the Bishop’s Residence in Fort Portal City as three priests of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese marked 25 years in the priesthood. The jubilarians are Reverend Father John K. Tumuhairwe, Reverend Father John Baptist Mwesige, and Reverend Father Doctor Emmanuel Byaruhanga Kakaaga, in absentia. The celebrations were marked with a […]
Continue ReadingArchbishop Kazimba Mugalu Urges Tooro to Honor Oyo Legacy through Tourism, Culture.
Archbishop Stephen Mugalu of the Church of Uganda has urged Tooro to honor the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV by advancing the causes he championed, including tourism, poverty eradication, culture, environmental conservation and sports. Mugalu said tourism was central to Oyo’s vision for Tooro, urging the kingdom to build on its natural […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Hails King Oyo for His Devoted and Prayerful Life
By Sylvia The Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has hailed the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, for what it described as a devoted, prayerful and God-fearing life. The tribute was made during a requiem Mass held at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City to celebrate the life of the fallen […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal : Bishop Muhiirwa Announces New Clergy Reshuffle
By Alice The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has announced a new wave of clergy appointments, transfers and pastoral assignments aimed at strengthening pastoral ministry across the diocese. The changes are contained in a circular for September 2026 seen by our reporter and include the first pastoral assignments of […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa appeals for support for hunger-hit Kotido &Moroto Dioceses
By Alice The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has appealed to Catholics and other well-wishers across the diocese to support communities in Kotido and Moroto Dioceses that are facing severe hunger and food insecurity. Bishop Muhiirwa has called upon the faithful, parishes, Catholic institutions, religious communities and other well-wishers […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Launches Wekomiira Deanary in Kyegegwa
By ALICE The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has officially launched Wekomiire Deanary in Kyegegwa District, a move aimed at bringing pastoral and church services closer to Christians in the area. The new deanary has been curved out of Katoosa Deanary and comprises six parishes: Kakabara, Mpara, Kasule, Hapuyo, […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Support for Vocations as Fort Portal Diocese Welcomes Six New Priests, Four New Deacons
Clare The clergy population of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has grown by six priests following today’s ordinations, which saw six deacons elevated to the priesthood and four seminarians admitted to the diaconate. The ceremony, held at Virika Cathedral, was today presided over by Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, alongside Bishop Emeritus Joseph Sabiti Mugenyi, clergy, […]
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