Fort 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 […]
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 […]
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