Moral Decay Among the Youth in Kitumbi Parish Attributed to Parental Negligence
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Kasaija Muhiirwa Akiiki, has attributed the prevailing moral decay among the youth in Kitumbi Parish to parental negligence. The Bishop was on Wednesday responding to the speech of the Parish priest, Kitumbi, Fr. Jude Kasaija, and the District Chairperson, Richard Rwabuhinga, citing […]
Continue ReadingKitumbi: Newly Confirmed Warned on Emerging Religions
A total of 678 Christians have been confirmed by Bishop Robert Kasaija Muhiirwa Akiiki of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese. This confirmation pastoral visit marked a milestone for 62 confirmed candidates from Karugutu Sub-Parish, 207 from Harugongo Sub-Parish, and 409 from Butulya, Saaka & Kitumbi. Deepening prayer During his homily on the final day of […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Six Franciscan Friars Ordained as Deacons
In a joyous ceremony, six Franciscan Friars were elevated to the order of Deaconate by His Lordship Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese. The Holy Mass took place at Mary Queen of Peace Chapel, Kinyamasika in Fort Portal City. The newly ordained deacons are: Dn.Br.Robert Bwambale from Kasese Diocese Dn.Br.John Martin Opio […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Identifies Despising Jobs as Primary Contributor to Youth Unemployment
Alice During the Labor Day and St. Joseph the Worker celebrations yesterday, Bishop Robert Muhiirwa of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese cautioned public against the despising certain types of work. Speaking at the Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker gathering at Saaka Novitiate in Kicwamba, Kabarole district, Bishop Muhiirwa highlighted how many Ugandans are unemployed […]
Continue ReadingLet your Actions & Words Mirror God’s Glory – Bishop Muhiirwa to Believers
As they jubilate over festivities of the resurrection of Jesus Christ this year, Christians have been reminded to let their actions and words reflect the goodness of Christ’s humanity rather than putting him back on the cross. The appeal was yesterday sounded by Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, the local ordinary of Fort Portal Catholic […]
Continue ReadingFort 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 […]
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