Bishop Muhiirwa Completes Visit to Mpara Parish, Confirms 546 & Weds 16 Couples
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K.Muhiirwa Akiiki, has completed his first two-day pastoral visit to Mpara Parish in Katoosa Deanery, Kyegegwa District. The parish, established four years ago, received the Bishop warmly during his visit. The pastoral program, which began on Saturday to Sunday, was marked by […]
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SECAM Leaders Unveil 25-Year Vision Rooted in Hope, Reconciliation, and Peace
Clare NAYEBARE The 20th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) last week concluded in Kigali with Catholic bishops from across Africa and its Islands charting a bold 25-year pastoral vision. Centred on Christ as the unfailing source of hope, reconciliation, and peace, the vision is set to guide […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Bids Farewell to Head Catechist Andrew Baguma, Welcomes Successor Francis Bagonza
Clare The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal has officially bid farewell to Mr. Andrew Baguma of Bukwali Parish, who has served as the Diocesan Head Catechist for eight years and eight months, and welcomed his successor, Mr. Francis Bagonza from Katoosa Parish. Peaceful Handover The peaceful handover took place on Tuesday August 12, 2025, at […]
Continue ReadingSt. Thomas Aquinas S.S Kamwenge Wins HCFM ‘s 2025 “Try Prayer It Works” Contest
Clare N St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Kamwenge, has emerged as the winner of this year’s Try Prayer It Works Contest, organized by Holy Cross Family Ministries Uganda- HCFM to strengthen the faith of young people through creative and innovative expressions of prayer. The 2025 contest, held over the weekend at Venerable Peyton CSC […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Hailed for Spiritual & Social Impact at 40 Years Priestly Anniversary
Clare N As he marks 40 years in priesthood, Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has been praised for championing holistic leadership throughout his ministry in the Diocese. Speaking during celebrations to mark the 10th anniversary of St. Lawrence Secondary School in Kahangi, Hakibaale Sub-County, Kabarole District, where Bishop Muhiirwa […]
Continue ReadingHundreds Gather to Bid Farewell to 94 Year Old Sr. Maria Augustine DST
Clare N Hundreds of mourners have gathered at Holy Family Banyatereza Convent in Kinyamasika to pay their last respects to the late Rev. Sister Maria Augustine DST, who was also the biological sister of the late Msgr. Illario Nkaijababwo. Sr. Maria Augustine, a member of the Abasingo Clan, passed away at the age of 94 […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Twelve Ordained as Bishop Muhiirwa Centralizes Ordinations at Virika Cathedral
The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has announced that all future ordinations will now be held exclusively at Our Lady of Snows Virika Cathedral. The decision marks a departure from the earlier practice of rotating ordinations among various parishes. The Bishop, made this announcement while presiding over […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Journalists to Promote Hope and Unity
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, who also serves as the Vice Chairperson for Communications at the Uganda Episcopal Conference, has encouraged journalists in the Tooro region to focus on stories that promote hope and unity, rather than those that stir conflict and division. Bishop Muhiirwa […]
Continue ReadingCANA Movement, Katoosa Catechists Make Pilgrimage to Virika Cathedral
Clare N Hundreds of members subscribing to the CANA Movement have made a pilgrimage to Virika Cathedral, responding to Pope Francis’ call to seek indulgences through pilgrimages to holy places during this Jubilee Year of Hope. The pilgrims, who yesterday came from the Deaneries of Virika, Kamwenge, and Katoosa, were later joined by a […]
Continue ReadingOver 1300 Children Gather for Missionary Childhood Day at Virika Cathedral
Clare Nayebare A total of 1,360 children and 180 animators have participated in this year’s International Celebration of Missionary Childhood Day held at Virika Cathedral. Traditionally observed in Uganda on the second Sunday of July, the Fort Portal Diocese elevated the event by organizing a three-day celebration that brought together Holy Childhood Missionaries from 33 […]
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