Bishop Muhiirwa Calls on Bundibugyo Community to Invest in Children’s Education
Clare Residents of Bundibugyo have been encouraged to support their children’s education to better prepare them for Uganda’s competitive job market. This appeal was yesterday made by Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese during a celebration marking 85 years of Mr. Zaverio Bitigale, an ADF survivor, and 25 years […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Urges Political Leaders to Champion National Progress
Clare As Uganda marks 62 years of independence, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, Ordinary of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, has urged government leaders to prioritize activities that promote national development rather than regression. The Bishop made these remarks during his homily at a celebration for Mr. Zaverio Bitigale the Father to Fr Godfrey […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Calls For Peace in Families Amid Mushrooming Cases of Domestic Violence
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has reiterated the urgent need for peace and unity within families as a crucial step in combating domestic violence. He made this statement during a Thanksgiving Mass and housewarming ceremony for Mr. and Mrs. Leopoda Tibamanya, gifted to them by their […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Catholic Diocese Marks Education Week, with a call For Holistic Learning & Virtue
Clare Over 40 schools under the Fort Portal Catholic Education Secretariat have gathered today at Sts. Peter and Paul Primary School in Virika, Fort Portal City, to celebrate the culmination of Education Week 2024. The event, themed “We Are Called to Love,” Fostering all-round education”, featured a Solemn Mass led by Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese: Three Acolytes Commissioned in Hapuuyo Parish
Clare Yesterday joy-filled Christians as, three catechists—Ategeka Udita, Gansanga Deogratias, and Victori Mwirumubi—were officially commissioned to serve in the ministry of the Holy Eucharist at Hapuuyo Parish. The ceremony took place during Holy Mass led by the Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, the local ordinary of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese. In his homily, Bishop Muhiirwa […]
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Over 240 Confirmed at St.Charles Lwanga Town Parish
About 242 Christians have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Charles Lwanga Town Parish, Fort Portal Catholic Diocese. Among them, 62 were confirmed on Saturday at Katojo Government Prison, and about 180 were confirmed on Saturday, September 15, at St. Charles Lwanga Town Parish in Fort Portal City In his homily as the main […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Early School Reporting & Adherence to African Values During Pastoral Visit
Clare As schools commence their third term of this academic year, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki has called on parents to ensure their children report to school early with the necessary scholastic materials and support for their welfare. The Bishop made this appeal on Sunday September 15, at Nyabukara Eucharist Center, during […]
Continue ReadingSt. William’s Mihondo Zone Christians Welcome Pioneer Priests Ahead of Official Parish Opening
Clare The proposed Uganda Martyr’s Catholic Parish Rugombe, currently known as St. William’s Mihondo Zone, has begun its gradual transition, marked by joyous celebrations as the community welcomed their pioneer priests. With less than a month to the official parish opening, Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Musiime and Rev. Fr. John Mary Byamukama were yesterday […]
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Fort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Further Support as Virika Cathedral Renovation Nears Completion
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has provided an update on the renovation of Virika Cathedral and has appealed for additional funds from Christians to support the remaining work. Durable Iron Sheets During his weekly show “Ekigambo Ky’omuliisa” yesterday on Jubilee Radio, Bishop Muhiirwa reported significant progress […]
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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 […]
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