Kitagwenda: Over 400 Confirmed as Bishop Muhiirwa Opens St.Micheal Kayanga as a Eucharistic Center
Clare Claire The Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has commenced a two-day pastoral visit to Holy Trinity Kitagwenda Parish, during which he confirmed 468 Christians at St.Micheal Kayanga Buryansugwe Sub-Parish. Kayanga Opened as a Eucharistic center Following the confirmation ceremony, the Bishop officially opened St. Michael Catholic […]
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Live the Word you Preach, Be Instruments of Hope- Bishop Muhiirwa to Fort Portal Clergy
Clare Nayebare The clergy of Fort Portal Diocese have solemnly renewed their priestly vows, publicly reaffirming the commitments made at their ordination. This gesture symbolized their enduring dedication to their spiritual calling and ministry. The renewal took place during the Chrism Mass celebrated at Virika Cathedral Fort Portal City, presided over by Bishop Robert K. […]
Continue ReadingNyaibanda Sub-Parish to be Elevated to Parish Status this September
Clare The Christians of Nyaibanda Sub-Parish in Mwenge South can now joyfully look forward to the fulfillment of their long-awaited prayer for parish status, as promised earlier by the Bishop. The joy among the Catholic believers in Nyaibanda Sub- parish, Katoosa Parish, was evident when Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki announced that all necessary inspections […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Gears Up for Historic Re-Dedication of Virika Cathedral
Claire Preparatory meetings have begun in the Diocese of Fort Portal in anticipation of the official re-opening and re-dedication of the newly renovated Our Lady of Snows Virika Cathedral. Msgr. Isaiah Mayombo Adyeri, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee and Vicar General of the Diocese, stated that the re-dedication of the Virika Cathedral on March 2, […]
Continue ReadingVirika Cathedral Renovation Concludes, Grand Reopening in February 2024
By Sylvia The Fort Diocese is proud to announce the successful completion of the much-anticipated Virika Cathedral renovation, a project that has taken one year to finish. Today, the renovation works valued at about 3.6 Bn Shs, were officially handed over to the diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhirwa Akiiki, and the […]
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Tooro Religious Leaders Unite to Combat Corruption
Clare The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda, Tooro Chapter (IRC), has launched an initiative to educate Christians on the importance of combating corruption, a growing issue in the country. During the 8 AM Mass today at Virika McCauley Hall Fort Portal City, Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, the Bishop of Fort Portal, was joined by Rt. […]
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From Trees to Class Rooms- CARITAS Fort Portal Leads a New Era at Nyabubaare P/S Kyenjojo
Clare Parents, teachers, and students at Nyabubaare Primary School in Butunduuzi Sub-County, Kyenjojo District, are filled with hope for improved education following the official blessing and handover of four new classroom blocks by CARITAS Fort Portal, led by Bishop Robert Muhiirwa of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese. Julian Yagala from CARITAS Fort Portal explained that […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Set to Welcome its 35th Parish, Uganda Martyr’s Rugombe
Clare All is set for the inauguration of the 35th parish in the Diocese of Fort Portal, named Uganda Martyrs Rugombe Catholic Parish, located in Rugombe Town Council, Kyenjojo District,in an event scheduled for tomorrow, October 13, 2024. Mr. Patrick Siisa, in charge of publicity for the organizing committee, stated that preparations are nearly complete, […]
Continue ReadingVisit Your Candidate Children Before UNEB- Parents Advised
Clare As the UNEB examinations for P.7, S.4, and S.6 approach, Mr. Patrick Ategeka, the Senior Education Officer for Fort Portal City, has encouraged parents to visit their candidate students to ensure everything is in order for them to sit the UNEB exams. Mr. Ategeka made these remarks yesterday during a dedication ceremony […]
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