Fort Portal Diocese Commemorates First African Bishop of the Diocese
Alice Bishop Magambo served as auxiliary bishop of Fort Portal until 16 November 1972, when he was appointed Bishop of the diocese. He served as the ordinary of the diocese until he resigned on 17 June 1991. He died on 8 February 1995, as Bishop Emeritus of Fort Portal, at the age of 66 years. […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese : Bishop’s Day 2023 Yields 155M
In an effort to support the Bishop and ensure the smooth continuation of various duties within the Diocese of Fort Portal, a total of 155 million was successfully collected during the Bishop’s Day Celebrations. The festivities, also serving as a fundraising event, started with holy Mass led by Bishop Muhiirwa, at the Bishop’s residence in […]
Continue ReadingEmulate the Shepherds Who changed for Better after visiting Baby Jesus- Bishop Muhiirwa to Christians
Clare The Rt.Rev.Dr.Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, Bishop of Fort Portal has asked believers in Christ to emulate the shepherds in the Bible who changed for better after visiting the newly born Jesus, and went away glorifying God. He was on Thursday this week delivering his Christmas message in a press briefing that took place from […]
Continue ReadingPope Did Not Approve Same-Sex Union -Bishop Muhiirwa Sets Record Straight
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has urged for a sense of calm among Christians who may be feeling uncertain about the recent statement from the Pope regarding the Catholic Church’s stance on blessing same-sex couples. Addressing the media during a press conference held […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Commends the Work Done in Reviving the Lost Glory of SLECK
CLARE The Rt.Rev.Dr Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has commended the efforts to revive the lost glory of St. Leo’s College Kyegobe, known as SLECK. During a sermon at a gathering of students, staff, and alumni, at the College premises in Kyegobe, found in central division Fort Portal City, the […]
Continue ReadingEndeavor to Plant Indigenous Trees for the Good of the Environment – Bishop Muhiirwa
Alice The Bishop of Fort Portal catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa has launched the distribution of indigenous tree seedling to the youth of Fort Portal diocese, as one way of protecting the environment in the spirit of Laudato si. He launched the distribution yesterday at St. Adolf Ongoing Formation Center in Mukabura […]
Continue ReadingPublic Warned on Excessive Plastic Usage
Lucky Patrick As the world commemorates World Environment Day today the community has been tasked to preserve and protect the Environment. The day , has been commemorated under Theme #Beat Plastic Pollution, ‘Ecosystem Restoration‘. According to Edgar Muganzi the Executive Director Natural Resources Defense Initiative (NRDI), a number of citizens know well that the Environment […]
Continue ReadingSieve Information Before Dispersing it- Bishop Muhiirwa to Public
Clare The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal has joined the rest of the world to observe the 57th World day of Social Communications This year, the day was commemorated under the theme “Speaking with the heart: The truth in love”, [Eph 4:15] as pronounced by Pope Francis. Earlier in his message, Pope Francis called upon […]
Continue ReadingMake Achievable New Year Resolutions- Bishop Muhiirwa to Christians
Hundreds of Congregants have gathered at Virika Cathedral Fort Portal City, to thank God to and dedicate the new year to God. World day of Peace Today being a world day of peace as declared by Pope Paul Vi, believers have been rallied to find ways of establishing peace right from their families, communities and […]
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