Fort Portal Diocese Commemorates 34th World Day of the Sick, Bishop Muhiirwa Calls for Professionalism and Mercy in Healthcare
ALICE Kobusinge St. Theresa Wekomiire Health Center III, under the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, yesterday joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 34th World Day of the Sick in what was also celebrated by the mother church as Our Lady of Lourdes. The event is celebrated globally every February 11, with the health […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Agape Singerz Register a Successful Maiden Choir Concert in the Diocese
Clare N As a way of uplifting and modernizing their choir, the Agape Singerz have successfully held their first-ever choir concert in the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese at Jopalz Motel Bukwali Fort Portal City yesterday January 3, 2026. Addressing hundreds of Christians gathered at Virika Cathedral today, the Director of Agape Singerz, Fr. Joseph […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Hit by the Death of Fr Isingoma Josaphat a Senior Priest
Editorial The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal is mourning the untimely death of one of their senior priests, Rev. Fr. Josaphat Kansiime Isingoma, who breathed his last yesterday evening, November 22, 2025. Although no formal statement has yet been issued by the diocesan Chancellor, Fr. Isingoma had been receiving treatment at Nsambya Hospital. […]
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Bishop Distributes 20,000 Coffee Plantlets to Promote Income Generation
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has distributed over 20,000 Robusta coffee plantlets to various institutions within the Diocese, with a call on communities to embrace coffee farming as a sustainable way to improve household income. The distribution took place on Friday October 31, at St. […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Celebrates Priestly Silver Jubilee of Frs Kabyogamu & Mumanzi
It was all joy and thanksgiving at Virika Cathedral as the Diocese of Fort Portal celebrated the Silver Jubilee of priestly service for Fr. Macarius Kabyogamu and Fr. Adolf Ludigo Mumanzi, who both hail from Holy Trinity Kitagwenda Parish. Held on Saturday September 27, 2025The celebration began with a solemn Holy Mass, co-celebrated by the […]
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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. […]
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Fort Portal Diocese: Bishop Muhiirwa Commissions 39 Catechists for Service
Clare: A total of 39 Catechists from the four deaneries of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese were commissioned at St.Adolf Catechetical Center in Kaihura, Kyenjojo District. The Catechists, consisting of 26 males and 13 females, graduated after a year of comprehensive training in various Church disciplines and these were hailing from the nineteen parishes […]
Continue ReadingYouth Commit to Alcohol Free Lives at Pioneer Movement Conference
Kaboha Members of the Pioneer Movement, which promotes total abstinence from alcohol, also known as the Total Abstinence of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, have officially concluded their annual conference at an event that took place from Wednesday, November 14 to Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Yerya Parish headquarters in Kibiito Town Council, Bunyangabu […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Mourns the Death of Fr Wilfred Mwesige 72
Clare The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal is mourning the passing of Rev. Fr. Wilfred Mwesige Eribankya, who died at the age of 72 early this morning at Nsambya Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. Burial Tentative program The Fort Portal Diocese Communications Office reports that the body of Rev. Fr. Wilfred Apuuli […]
Continue ReadingCentenary Bank to Open a Branch in Kyegegwa in a Timeline of 10 Months
Clare Hope has been rekindled among the business community and residents of Kyegegwa, who have previously suffered financial losses due to crime and trekked long distances to access bank services, following the groundbreaking of a new Centenary Bank branch in their town. At the construction site yesterday, district leaders highlighted that the rise in […]
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