Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Faithful to Reduce Phone Use and Strengthen Prayer Life During Lent
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt.Rev.Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki has urged Christians to take the Lenten season as a time to reflect more deeply on their daily lives and to fast from what they love most, rather than limiting themselves only to abstaining from meat on Fridays and Ash Wednesday. He made […]
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Second African Superior of Banyatereza Sisters is Dead
CLARE N Banyatereza sisters are mourning the death of their second African Superior, Sr. Maama Rose Abwooli. In a notice announcement made yesterday evening, the Fort Portal based Banyatereza sisters congregation, sadly announced the demise of Rev.Sr. Maama Rose Tindigwihura Abwooli, who passed away on February 17, evening hours at Rubaga convent. Sr Tindigwihura, reportedly […]
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Christians in Fort Portal Begin Lenten Season with Call for Repentance and Charity
By CHRISTINE. Christians across the world today are observing Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the forty days of fasting leading to the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. At St. Charles Lwanga Town Parish in Fort Portal City Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Ronald Musigunzi Atwoki who led the 9:00am mass, urged […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal : Christians Mark 49 Years Since the Martyrdom of Archbishop Janani Luwum
Alice, Christians of St. John’s Cathedral in Fort Portal City have today joined the rest of Christians countryside to commemorate the life and legacy of Archbishop Janani Luwum, a fearless advocate for justice and human rights The commemoration, held on February 16, 2026, with the main celebrations held in Mucwini village , Kitgum district, marks […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Calls for Reconciliation and Self-Control Ahead of Lent
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K Muhiirwa Akiiki, has encouraged Christians to rediscover the deeper meaning of God’s commandments and strive to live them fully in their daily lives. He made the call today while preaching at Virika Cathedral, reflecting on the significance of the Ten Commandments given […]
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Kyenjojo: Storm Brings Down Butara Catholic Church, Six Injured
Clare N Christians of St Joseph Mukasa Balikudembe Butara Catholic Church in Kicuucu Parish, Fort Portal Diocese, Kyenjojo District, have launched a fresh fundraising campaign to construct a new church building following a devastating incident that left their place of worship in ruins. Yesterday evening, Christians were left in shock after a heavy downpour, accompanied […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Commemorates 34th World Day of the Sick, Bishop Muhiirwa Calls for Professionalism and Mercy in Healthcare
ALICE Kobusinge St. Theresa Wekomiire Health Center III, under the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, yesterday joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 34th World Day of the Sick in what was also celebrated by the mother church as Our Lady of Lourdes. The event is celebrated globally every February 11, with the health […]
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Katoosa 2026: Pilgrims Urged to choose the Narrow Path
Clare N More than 42,000 pilgrims were yesterday registered to participate in the 2026 celebrations in honor of St. Adolf Ludigo Tibeyalirwa Abwooli, a native of Myeri, Katoosa in Kyenjojo District, Fort Portal Diocese. The Annual Pilgrimage Mass was presided over by the Archbishop of the Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha Adyeri, and […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Agape Singerz Register a Successful Maiden Choir Concert in the Diocese
Clare N As a way of uplifting and modernizing their choir, the Agape Singerz have successfully held their first-ever choir concert in the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese at Jopalz Motel Bukwali Fort Portal City yesterday January 3, 2026. Addressing hundreds of Christians gathered at Virika Cathedral today, the Director of Agape Singerz, Fr. Joseph […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Fort Arch Eco Lodges Officially Opened in Fort Portal
By Reagan Musinguzi Fort Portal Tourism City has today marked another milestone in its growing hospitality sector with the official opening of Fort Arch Eco Lodges, during a colourful ceremony presided over by the Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhirwa Akiiki, who led a special thanksgiving Mass. The eco-friendly facility is […]
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