Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Faithful to Reduce Phone Use and Strengthen Prayer Life During Lent
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt.Rev.Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki has urged Christians to take the Lenten season as a time to reflect more deeply on their daily lives and to fast from what they love most, rather than limiting themselves only to abstaining from meat on Fridays and Ash Wednesday. He made […]
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Kyenjojo: Storm Brings Down Butara Catholic Church, Six Injured
Clare N Christians of St Joseph Mukasa Balikudembe Butara Catholic Church in Kicuucu Parish, Fort Portal Diocese, Kyenjojo District, have launched a fresh fundraising campaign to construct a new church building following a devastating incident that left their place of worship in ruins. Yesterday evening, Christians were left in shock after a heavy downpour, accompanied […]
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Domestic Violence, Neglect Top Elderly Challenges in Fort Portal
Clare N The elderly in Fort Portal Catholic Diocese have outcried the hardships they face in their old age including neglect and Domestic violence. Speaking last week at Kinyamasika grounds where many elderly persons had gathered to mark the World Day of the Elderly as a vulnerable group, an event organized by the Diocese, Omusomesa […]
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Fort Portal: Pastoral Coordinator Urges Pilgrims to Focus on Prayer During Pilgrimages
Clare The Pastoral Coordinator of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Gerald Akugizibwe Amooti, has urged pilgrims visiting the Cathedral to move beyond mere tourism and focus on deep, prayerful encounters with God during their pilgrimages. He made the remarks yesterday while addressing a group from St. Jude’s CSC Parish, Kyarusozi, who made a pilgrimage […]
Continue ReadingPray for Our Nation: Fr. Bagenda Calls for Faithful Leadership and Justice on Independence Day
Clare As the country marked its Independence day Yesterday , Rev. Fr. Charles Bagenda has called upon Christians to pray for Uganda and especially for its leaders, that they may faithfully carry out their responsibilities in building a just and peaceful nation. Preaching during the 10:00 p.m. Mass at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal City […]
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Kitagwenda: Kicwamba Health Center III Set for Potential Upgrade to Health Center IV
Clare Nayebare Political leaders in Kitagwenda District have been urged to advocate for the upgrading of Kicwamba Health Center III to a Health Center IV. The appeal was made yesterday by Dr. Irene Kahiimakazi, the Acting District Health Officer (DHO) of Kitagwenda, during the commissioning of an Ultrasound Scanner worth 24 million shillings at the […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Bids Farewell to Head Catechist Andrew Baguma, Welcomes Successor Francis Bagonza
Clare The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal has officially bid farewell to Mr. Andrew Baguma of Bukwali Parish, who has served as the Diocesan Head Catechist for eight years and eight months, and welcomed his successor, Mr. Francis Bagonza from Katoosa Parish. Peaceful Handover The peaceful handover took place on Tuesday August 12, 2025, at […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Journalists to Promote Hope and Unity
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, who also serves as the Vice Chairperson for Communications at the Uganda Episcopal Conference, has encouraged journalists in the Tooro region to focus on stories that promote hope and unity, rather than those that stir conflict and division. Bishop Muhiirwa […]
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Nine Approved for Ordination in Fort Portal Diocese in 2025
Clare N Three deacons and six seminarians have been approved to be ordained to the Holy Orders of Priesthood and Diaconate respectively in the Diocese of Fort Portal this year. The ordination Candidates According to an official document released by the local ordinary, Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, three deacons will be ordained priests including […]
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