Let 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 : Priests Called Upon to Prioritize Unity in Diversity
Alice Yesterday, the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese joined the rest of the catholic church world over to celebrate Chrism Mass , a customary event observed annually during Holy Week. During this solemn ceremony, priests reaffirm the promises made at their ordination, and consecrate the oils of holy chrism, catechumens, and the sick. Call for unity […]
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Fort Portal: Youth Embark on Pre-Way of the Cross Journey in the City
KABOHA The youth of Fort Portal have earlier today actively participated in the traditional procession of the Way of the Cross within Fort Portal City. Hundreds of young individuals from secondary schools, higher institutions, and Catholic parishes such as Bukwali, Virika, and St. Charles Lwanga of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, turned up for […]
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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 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 […]
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Pope 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 ReadingAvail Your Selves For God’s Duty Without Lame Excuses – Bishop Muhiirwa to the Newly ordained
Newly ordained Priests in Fort Portal Catholic Diocese in Uganda, have been implored to desist from giving lane excuses every time they are tasked to do God’s ministry. The new priests include Rev. Fr. Foustine Kaizire from Kitumbi parish, Rev. Fr. Peter Mwesige Kyamatangaparish Rev. Fr. Clovice Ruhuma Virika parish, Rev. Fr. […]
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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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Bishop Muhiirwa Marks 20th Episcopate Anniversary, Expresses Disappointment in Losing Young Priests
Alice The Bishop of Fort Portal catholic diocese Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa has yesterday June 15, celebrated 20 years of Episcopate. In an interview with our reporter at the Bishop’s residence in Fort Portal city, Bishop Muhiirwa attributed his twenty years of Episcopate in the diocese of Fort Portal to God who […]
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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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