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 […]
Continue ReadingBishop 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 […]
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