Fort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Encourages Priests to Serve Beyond Titles and Honors
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on priests to remain committed to serving the people of God and the Church, regardless of the offices they hold or the honors they have received. He made this appeal yesterday at Virika Cathedral during the Chrism Mass, […]
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Holy Week Begins with Call for Spiritual Renewal at Kinyamasika Seminary
Clare N The St. Paul’s National Major Seminary Kinyamasika community has joined the rest of the Church in commemorating Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week. The celebration started with the procession waving palms from the Basketball court moving through up to their chapel. While addressing seminarians, deacons, priests, and the lay faithful during […]
Continue ReadingPalm Sunday Celebrations Draw Large Crowds at Virika Cathedral
Christians yesterday gathered at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal City in large numbers, waving palm branches to commemorate Palm Sunday. Presiding over Mass that commenced with a procession from the Virika Adminisration offices, Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki has urged the faithful to reflect on the significance of the palms as a symbol of victory, […]
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Uganda Episcopal Conference Chairman Calls on Catholics in Rome to Stay United in Faith
EDITORIAL The Chairman of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, who doubles as the local ordinary of Kiyinda Mityana Diocese, Rt Rev Joseph Anthony Zziwa, has called on Ugandan Catholics studying and working in Rome to remain united in faith and actively connect with the Church in Uganda. Bishop Zziwa made the remarks during a Mass and […]
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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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