Fort Portal: Pastoral Coordinator Urges Pilgrims to Focus on Prayer During Pilgrimages
Clare The Pastoral Coordinator of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Gerald Akugizibwe Amooti, has urged pilgrims visiting the Cathedral to move beyond mere tourism and focus on deep, prayerful encounters with God during their pilgrimages. He made the remarks yesterday while addressing a group from St. Jude’s CSC Parish, Kyarusozi, who made a pilgrimage […]
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Tooro Religious Leaders Gather for Interfaith Prayers for Peaceful 2026 Elections
Clare Nayebare As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, religious leaders from the Tooro region have come together to pray for peace, fairness, and unity across the country. The prayer gathering, organized by the Interreligious Council – Tooro Chapter, on Wednesday took place at the Catholic Bishop’s Residence in Kijanju, Fort Portal City and […]
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Fort Portal Diocese: St. Jude Kyarusozi Parish Marks 31 Years with a Call to Humility and Growth
BY CLARE NAYEBARE Parishioners of St. Jude’s CSC Parish, Kyarusozi, have joyfully celebrated their 31st Parish Day in a colorful and prayerful event animated by Kyarusozi Sub-Parish on a Sunday that was also celebrated as the feast of St. Jude Thaddeus in advance since it falls on the 28th of every October. A Call to […]
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Banyatereza Sisters Welcome Nine New Sisters
Clare NAYEBARE The Congregation of the Daughters of St. Thérèse (Banyatereza) joyfully welcomed nine new reverend sisters who professed their first temporary vows of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience. The newly professed sisters are: Rev. Sr. Lillian Mbabazi from Murro Parish, Hoima Diocese; Sr. Bridget Akuru from Immaculate Conception Parish, Soroti Diocese; Sr. Joseline […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Celebrates Priestly Silver Jubilee of Frs Kabyogamu & Mumanzi
It was all joy and thanksgiving at Virika Cathedral as the Diocese of Fort Portal celebrated the Silver Jubilee of priestly service for Fr. Macarius Kabyogamu and Fr. Adolf Ludigo Mumanzi, who both hail from Holy Trinity Kitagwenda Parish. Held on Saturday September 27, 2025The celebration began with a solemn Holy Mass, co-celebrated by the […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Confirms 68, Dedicates Candidates Ahead of UNEB at Divine Mercy SS
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt.Rev. Dr Robert K Muhiirwa Akiiki has today administered the sacrament of confirmation to 68 students of Divine Mercy Secondary School, and Dedicated S.4 & 6 Candidates of the same school ahead of 2025 UNEB examinations. While Presiding over Holy Mass held at the school premises in […]
Continue ReadingHoly Trinity Bisozi Catholic Parish Marks 25 Years of Spiritual and Socioeconomic Growth
Clare Established in 2000 after being carved out of Kahunge Catholic Parish, Holy Trinity Bisozi Catholic Parish has celebrated 25 years of existence with a grand Silver Jubilee event, presided over by Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese. The celebration took place yesterday at the Parish premises in Bisozi, Kibaale […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Calls for Repentance & Prayer among Global Challenges
Clare The Bishop of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has urged the public to turn to repentance and prayer, asking God to show mercy and bring about positive change amid the many challenges facing the world today. He made these remarks yesterday during the Thanksgiving Mass for Rev. Sr. […]
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Sr. Fransiska Nangoonzi Marks 60 Years of Religious Life with a Call for Holistic Family Values
Clare Rev. Sr. Fransiska Nangoonzi, of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary Reparatrix, has marked 60 years of religious life (Diamond Jubilee) with a heartfelt appeal to families to return to nurturing the holistic development of individuals. She noted these during her Diamond Jubilee celebration held on Monday this week at St. Joseph’s Byeba […]
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Banyatereza Sisters Bid Farewell to 93-Year-Old Sr. Maria Clara Ateenyi
Clare The Congregation of the Banyatereza Sisters has bid farewell to Rev. Sr. Maria Clara Ateenyi formerly known as Nyambogo Elizabeti before baptism, who passed away at the age of 93 on Tuesday September 9th at Holy Family Banyatereza Convent, Kinyamasika. The funeral Mass was presided over by the Vicar General of Fort Portal Catholic […]
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