Fort Portal Designates April 21 Important Solemnity to Commemorate Cathedral Concecration
Clare Hope and faith have once again filled the hearts of believers in the Fort Portal Diocese as they joyfully gathered for a pilgrimage to their beloved Cathedral, which has been newly restored after a year of renovation. The faithful made their way to the Cathedral with joyful lips, following the official opening of the […]
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Preparations Underway for Re-Dedication of Our Lady of Snows Virika Cathedral
Clare With only four days remaining to the re-dedication of the recently renovated 3.6 bn project of Our Lady of Snows Virika Cathedral, the Diocese of Fort Portal has unveiled its plans for the event, which promises a variety of activities. At a press briefing held at Virika Hill in Fort Portal City yesterday evening, […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Christians to Elect Passionate, Qualified Leaders for Upcoming Laity Elections
Clare Ahead of the Council of Laity Elections, the Ordinary of Fort Portal Diocese, Rt. Rev Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has urged Christians to vote for candidates who are genuinely passionate about Catholic Church service, love God, and show respect for Church authority. According to the program seen by our reporter, the election process will begin […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Marks Day of Concentrated with Focus on Expanding Vocations
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has urged religious men and women to focus on the responsibility of bringing hope to the people they serve. The bishop made this call yesterday, during the celebration of the International Prayer Day for the Consecrated, Doubling as the Feast […]
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Ambitious Company Ltd Completes 3.6 Billion Renovation of Virika Cathedral
Clare The contractor responsible for the renovation of Our Lady of Snows Virika Cathedral, Ambitious Company Limited, officially handed over the completed work to the Diocese of Fort Portal on January 30, 2025. The project, valued at 3.6 billion, was successfully completed. Excellet work done Msgr. Isaiah Mayombo Adyeri, the Chairperson of the Virika Cathedral […]
Continue ReadingButunduuzi Parish to Animate Next Year’s Katoosa Pilgrimage
By Alice Hundreds of pilgrims from across the globe gathered yesterday at Katoosa Shrine in Kyenjojo to commemorate Martyr’s Day. The occasion honors St. Adolf Tibeyalirwa, the sole martyr from the Tooro Region, and seeks his intercession. This year’s celebration was animated by Bisozi Parish, with the theme “We are Pilgrims of Hope” as […]
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Archbishop Lambert Bainomugisha to Lead 2025 Katoosa Pilgrimage
Clare The Bishop of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has confirmed that this year’s pilgrimage to Katoosa Mass will be presided over by His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha Adyeri, the Archbishop of Mbarara Archdiocese. In an interview with Jubilee Radio yesterday evening, Bishop Muhiirwa emphasized that the Archbishop had already confirmed […]
Continue ReadingOver 20 couples United in Holy Matrimony at CANA Week Mass Weddings
Claire N Couples from the CANA Movement, a Catholic family-based initiative in the Fort Portal Diocese, have successfully completed their week-long annual workshop across the Virika, Kamwenge, and Katoosa Deaneries. The CANA Week concluded on Saturday January 11 2025, with Mass weddings held in the respective deaneries, where over 20 couples were united in Holy […]
Continue ReadingKamwenge Residents Encouraged to Embrace Commercial Agriculture for Economic Growth
Clare Residents of Kamwenge have been encouraged to invest in high-value productive cash crops, such as coffee, to succeed in economic agriculture and improve their income for family sustainability. The call was yesterday made by Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese on Friday during his visit to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Gears Up for Historic Re-Dedication of Virika Cathedral
Claire Preparatory meetings have begun in the Diocese of Fort Portal in anticipation of the official re-opening and re-dedication of the newly renovated Our Lady of Snows Virika Cathedral. Msgr. Isaiah Mayombo Adyeri, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee and Vicar General of the Diocese, stated that the re-dedication of the Virika Cathedral on March 2, […]
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