Fort Portal Wetlands Under Siege: 100 Encroachers Defy Government Conservation Efforts
Sylvia K Despite the Ugandan government’s efforts to restore wetlands, the situation in Fort Portal tells a different story, with at least 100 individuals having been identified as encroachers on the wetlands. According to senior environmental officer Gladys Natugonza Mirembe in an interview with Jubilee Radio, these encroachers have been registered, and most have received […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Stake Holders Appeal for Civic Education Ahead of 2016 Polls
Stakeholders in Fort Portal have emphasized the need for civic education ahead of the 2026 elections. These, attribute election conflicts and violence to issues such as Election Day irregularities, security interference, and the actions of individuals who use money to promote hate speech and propaganda. Tumwine Joshua Ruhandika, the Deputy Speaker of the […]
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Newly Ordained CSC Priests Encouraged to Embrace Simplicity and Devotion Amid the Increasingly Corrupt World
Clare In a joyous ceremony yesterday, six new priests were ordained, expanding the Holy Cross Clergy in the Holy Cross Province of East Africa. The new priests The newly ordained include Rev. Fr. Douglas Alinaitwe CSC from Hoima Diocese, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Isabirye CSC from Jinja, Rev. Fr. Herimence Ahimbisibwe CSC from Kyarusozi […]
Continue ReadingKamwenge: 16 Million Shillings Raised at St. Thomas Aquinas Thanksgiving Mass
Clare The management and staff of St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School Kamwenge have been commended for their generosity during the Thanksgiving Mass held yesterday that saw a total of 16 million Shillings collected to support the construction of the parish church building. During his homily, which also marked the Feast Day of St. Anne […]
Continue ReadingYouth Guided on How to Behave Towards the Elderly
By Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has encouraged young people to thank God for the gift of the elderly and to frequently seek their wisdom to navigate life successfully. He delivered this message while preaching to a congregation at Kamwenge Parish, gathered to celebrate St. Joachim […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese: Bishop Muhiirwa Reshuffles Clergy
By Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K.Muhiirwa Akiiki, has announced a significant reshuffle of priests, reassigning many to new positions and deploying newly ordained clergy. Bishop Muhiirwa, made the announcement on Saturday, July 13, following the Ordination Mass, which added three new priests to the clergy of […]
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: Seminarians & Deacons Urged to Desist from Envy, Laziness & Pride
Clare In preparation for today’s ordinations at Iborooga Catholic Parish, three seminarians were yesterday instituted into the ministries of Lector and Acolyte at Mass in the rite held at St. Adolf Ongoing Formation Center Mukabura in Fort Portal City. The newly appointed Lectors, will proclaim the Word of God during Mass, while the Acolytes […]
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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