Fort Portal: IRC Extends Charity & Spiritual Visit to Katojo, Calls for Conversion
Clare N Inmates and staff at Katojo Government Prison in Fort Portal’s North Division have expressed their gratitude to the Inter-Religious Council (IRC) Fort Portal chapter for their recent charitable and spiritual visit. Led by Chair Bishop Reuben Kisembo, a group of IRC members, including Fr. Gerald Akugizibwe, Bishop Joseph Sanyu, Bishop Richard Rusoke, Sheikh […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Blessed with Three New Priests & Deacons
Clare It was a day of joy at Iborooga Parish as Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese ordained three deacons into priesthood and elevated three seminarians into the Diaconate. The newly ordained The newly ordained priests in the diocese are Rev. Fr. John Mary Byamukama from Kitagwenda Parish, Rev. Fr. […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: UNEB Trains 120 Teachers in New Curriculum Skills
Clare About 120 teachers from eight secondary schools in the Tooro Sub-Region have successfully completed a week-long training on continuous and rolling assessment of the New Curriculum, held at St. Leo’s College Kyegobe in Fort Portal City. The new curriculum, in place for nearly four years, has proven challenging for teachers to fully embrace, […]
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Kyarusozi Parish Priest Concerned Over Bisaka Faith’s Use of Catholic Church Colors
Clare Rev. Fr. James Burasa CSC, the Parish Priest of Kyarusozi, has expressed concern over the use of Catholic Church colors by Bisaka faith believers, who have a significant presence in Kyarusozi. The Vatican flag colors During an event presided over by Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa at Kyarusozi Parish, Fr. Burasa highlighted that […]
Continue ReadingReligious leaders urged to Use their Voice to End Violence Against Women
Clare The International Justice Mission (IJM) Western Uganda regional manager, Emmanuel Emwamu, urged religious leaders in the Tooro Sub-Region to utilize their influence to mitigate domestic violence, promote justice, and support survivors of violence within their congregations. Emwamu cited the surging number of domestic violence cases in the country and emphasized that since most Ugandans […]
Continue ReadingLive by the Objective of Your Association – SMASOBA Members Told
The Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese Rt Rev Robert Muhiirwa & Patron St Mary’s Seminary Old Boys Association (SMASOBA) has challenged Old Boys of the Seminary to strive to live by the objective of their association and constitution and foster development in society. This was contained in a message read by Msgr Peter Kumaraki […]
Continue ReadingRwabuhinga Speaks out on Rwenzori Katebwa Civilian War Dispute
Alice K The Kabarole District Chairperson, Richard Rwabuhinga, has weighed in on the leadership dispute within the Rwenzori Katebwa Civilian War Veterans Association. The Controversy The controversy revolves around John Kinuge, who claims to be the chairperson, and his alleged attempts to control both Fort Portal City and Kabarole District. This has led […]
Continue ReadingOver 20,000 Pilgrims Enthrong Kooki Haibaale in Hoima to Commemorate Martyr Andrea Kawha
Christians are encouraged to emulate the Uganda Martyrs’ dedication to hard work alongside their faith duties. The message was delivered over the weekend, May 26, by Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, while addressing thousands of pilgrims at Kooki Haibaale in the Hoima Diocese to commemorate St.Adrea Kawha, a Ugandan Martyr […]
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