Fort Portal: Virika Deanery Marks Golden Jubilee of Small Christian Communities
Clare The zones of Yerya, Virika, and Bugombwa under the Virika Deanery Fort Portal Diocese have gathered at Bukwali Parish to celebrate 50 years of Small Christian Communities during a Holy Eucharistic Sacrifice led by Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki. The celebration was inspired by a decision made by AMECEA Bishops in 1973 to […]
Continue ReadingA total of 326 Confirmed at Kazingo Parish, Bishop Muhiirwa Rallies Christians to Pray for Vocations
Clare N A total of 326 Christians have earlier yesterday received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St.Mary’s Kazingo Parish Fort Portal City, In a Sacred Mass presided over by Rt.Rev.Dr Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese. The confirmed were hailing from the two Sub parishes of Kinyankende and Kazingo respectively. In his […]
Continue ReadingEmpowering Catechists: Fort Portal Diocese Unveils Updated Constitution
Clare After nearly a decade, the Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal has unveiled the long-awaited updated version of the Catechists’ constitution in Runyoro/Rutooro. The revised constitution will reportedly govern Catechists across the Diocese as they carry out their respective duties. The launch, occurred earlier today during a Catechists meeting held at St. Adolf Ongoing […]
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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Mugenyi
The Auxiliary Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Bishop Joseph Mugenyi Apuuli 75 years, has today, July 8, 2023 retired from active Church duties. His resignation, was accepted by Pope Francis today at around midday via email and announced by Bishop Robert Muhiirwa to the congregation gathered at the […]
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Fort Portal : Bishop Muhiirwa Wants Social Media Regulated
The Bishop of Fort Portal catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhirwa Akiiki, has advocated for communication of true information among journalists from their heart, with a sense of responsibility and professionalism. Muhiirwa Echoes Pope’s message Bishop Muhirwa’s call, echoes Pope’s Message on the 57th World Day of Social Communications, celebrated […]
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All is set for the Mbarara Ecclesiastical Provincial Bishops Visit to Fort Portal Diocese
About eight Bishops are expected to arrive in Fort Portal diocese today April 19, ahead of their annual pastoral visit as ordinaries of Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province. The expected Ordinaries, include His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha ArchBishop Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province, Bishop Robert Muhiirwa of Fort Portal diocese, Bishop Aquirinus Francis Kibira of Kasese diocese, […]
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Fort Portal: Catholic Church Doubles Effort to Establish Peaceful Families
The Catholic church has embarked on prioritizing peaceful families as away of combating recently increased family break-ups and domestic Violence, through CANA fraternity, a movement that brings together married couples. In Fort Portal Diocese, At least 360 couples are for a one week CANA fraternity conference that commenced on Monday January 8, to Saturday January […]
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“Give Elders due respect ” Bishop Muhiirwa To The Youth
The ordinary of Fort Portal diocese, Rt. Rev Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has appealed to the young couples, to entrust their marriages to God. This, he said this at St. Charles Lwanga town parish, during Holy Mass of renewing marriage vows, between Mr. Barnabas Bishaka, and Mrs Olive Bishaka, who marked 50 years of holy […]
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Yerya Blesses Fort Portal Diocese with 4 Priests Simultaneously
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, Ordinary of Fort Portal diocese, on Saturday August 6 2022, ordained 4 deacons into priesthood, and 6 seminarians into deaconate. This, was at our lady of holy rosary Yerya catholic parish, Fort Portal diocese where hundreds gathered for ordination mass. Among the attendees, were the […]
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