Six to be Ordained Priests, Four Deacons at the 2026 Fort Portal Ordinations
Editorial The Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has officially announced the banns of ordination for candidates preparing to receive Holy Orders in 2026. The announcement, released from the Bishop’s Office on 8th June 2026, confirms that the ordination ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 1 at Virika Cathedral. Priests to be According to the communication, […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Marks Martyr’s Day Virtually, Calls for Courageous Faith Amid Ebola Concerns
By Clare Nayebare The Diocese of Fort Portal has marked this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day with a virtual celebration, with Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki calling on Christians to embrace courageous faith amid life’s many challenges, including sickness, uncertainty, and suffering. In Uganda, Martyrs’ Day is annually observed on June 3rd to mark the date way […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Commends Jubilee Radio Impact ,Warns Against Neglect of Families
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has commended Jubilee Radio for its outstanding contribution to evangelization and socio-economic development over the past twelve years. Speaking over the weekend during a thanksgiving crusade at Bukwali Catholic Parish in Fort Portal City to mark the station’s 12th anniversary, […]
Continue ReadingLabour Day: Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Youth to Embrace Vocational Skills
Clare N As the nation marked International Workers’ Day, yesterday the Bishop of Fort Portal, Rt Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on young people to change their mindset towards what they often describe as “dirty jobs,” such as mechanics, plumbing, and hairdressing, and instead embrace vocational skills as a way to overcoming unemployment. […]
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Language Experts Call for Action to Save Runyoro-Rutooro from Decline
Clare N Language experts, educators, and religious leaders from the Tooro and Bunyoro sub-regions have intensified efforts to revive and preserve the authenticity of the Runyoro-Rutooro language amid growing concerns over its decline. The call was made over the weekend, during a Runyoro-Rutooro Language Workshop held at Panorama Hotel in Kyenjojo District, which brought together […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Seeks Help as Priests’ Medical Costs Hit 600 Million
Claire N The Bishop of Fort Portal, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, is appealing for financial support to help the Diocese meet mounting medical expenses for its priests. Addressing mourners yesterday during Fr Nganzi ‘s funeral Mass at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal City, Bishop Muhiirwa revealed that the Diocese currently owes approximately 600 […]
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Christians Asked to Spread Light Amid Darkness
Clare N The Rt.Rev.Robert K Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on Christians to be sources of light within their families, workplaces, and the nation. While delivering his homily at Virika Cathedral during the Easter Vigil Mass yesterday, Bishop Muhiirwa explained the significance of the Easter candle, noting that it symbolizes the light of Christ shared with […]
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Christians Asked to Shun Pride and Embrace Meaningful Service
Clare N Christians have been urged to prioritize genuine service marked by humility, and refrain from attitudes of pride or superiority over others. The call was made yesterday by Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, during his homily at the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Virika Cathedral, […]
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Fort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Encourages Priests to Serve Beyond Titles and Honors
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on priests to remain committed to serving the people of God and the Church, regardless of the offices they hold or the honors they have received. He made this appeal yesterday at Virika Cathedral during the Chrism Mass, […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Speaks Out Against Noise Pollution in Fort Portal
Alice K The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has called on the Fort Portal authorities to establish and enforce bylaws to curb noise pollution in the city. Speaking yesterday during the 4th graduation of survivors of human trafficking the function held at Sisters of the Holy Cross Justice, Peace […]
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