Kitagwenda: Over 400 Confirmed as Bishop Muhiirwa Opens St.Micheal Kayanga as a Eucharistic Center
Clare Claire The Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has commenced a two-day pastoral visit to Holy Trinity Kitagwenda Parish, during which he confirmed 468 Christians at St.Micheal Kayanga Buryansugwe Sub-Parish. Kayanga Opened as a Eucharistic center Following the confirmation ceremony, the Bishop officially opened St. Michael Catholic […]
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Tooro: Ruwenzori Bishop Tasks Residents to Prioritize HIV Testing
Editorial The Bishop of Rwenzori Diocese, Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo Amooti, has called on Christians to regularly test for HIV and other diseases to know their health status. He made the appeal while opening the first-ever lay readers and their spouse’s conference at Kyebambe Girls Secondary School in Fort Portal City. Leading […]
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Tooro: Religious Leaders Impose Strict Guidelines, Halt Church Fundraising Ahead of 2026 Elections
By Sylvia Kugonza The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), Tooro Chapter, has announced the suspension of all church fundraising activities as the country approaches the 2025–2026 political season. Speaking at a press conference held at Boulevard Excelsior Motel in Fort Portal City, the Chairperson of the IRCU Tooro Chapter, Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo Amooti, who […]
Continue ReadingYouth Encouraged to Choose Purposeful Vocations Despite Life’s Distractions
Clare As the Catholic Church commemorates Good Shepherd Sunday which doubles as the World Day of Vocations, the Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on the faithful to respond to the call of God, with particular attention to the youth. He noted that many young people today face […]
Continue ReadingCatholic Church Welcomes Pope Leo XIV as the world’s 267th Pope
Editorial The Catholic Church world over is jubilating the closure of the conclave with the election of the first American Pope, who will oversee the Catholic population of over 1.5 billion . Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, will be the 267th occupant of the throne of St Peter and he will be known as Leo XIV. […]
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From Exile to Eminence, Fr Burasa ‘s Journey from a Refugee Camp to the Altar
Clare N Clad in a simple black clerical shirt, his rare smile as radiant as his faith, Fr. James Burasa, CSC, stands tall both in stature and spirit, as he marks three decades of priesthood. A journey that began with displacement and loss has blossomed into a life of purpose, compassion, and spiritual leadership. Early […]
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Brothers of St Joseph the worker Congregation Welcomes New Four Members on the Feast of St.Joseph
Clare N The religious congregation of the Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker (BSJW) has expanded today with an addition of four young brothers, bringing the total population to 69. A ray of joy filled Our Lady of the Snows Virika Cathedral on this Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, which doubled as Labour Day, […]
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Faithful Rejoice as Our Lady of Kibeho Visits Fort Portal Diocese
Clare N Hundreds of faithful, especially devotees of Mother Mary, have joyfully gathered at St. Charles Lwanga Town Parish to welcome the image of Our Lady of Kibeho, Nyina wa Jambo (“Mother of the Word”), to the Diocese of Fort Portal. The celebration that began with a procession from Kitumba Catholic Church in Bukwali Parish, […]
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Faithful in Fort Portal Diocese Mourn the Death of Pope Francis ” The People’s Pope”
Clare N Catholics in Fort Portal Diocese have today morning gathered at Virika Cathedral to pray for the peaceful repose of their beloved Pope Francis 88, who passed away on Easter Monday morning, April 21, 2025, at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, Rome, Italy. Francis died of “cerebral stroke, coma, irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse”, the […]
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Who Could be the Next Pope?
Editorial Here’s how the Catholic Church actually elects one. It’s true that the cardinals are responsible for the entire process. But there’s an important caveat. Only cardinals under the age of 80 can take part. As a result, only some 135 of the 252 cardinals are eligible to vote. Meanwhile Pope Paul VI introduced a […]
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