Fort Portal: Nganzi 62, to be Buried on Easter Wednesday
Editorial: The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal is in mourning following the death of Rev. Fr. Bernardine Nganzi Amooti, who passed away in the early hours of Holy Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Nsambya Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. Announcing the sad news, the Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. John Tumuhairwe, conveyed […]
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Christians Asked to Spread Light Amid Darkness
Clare N The Rt.Rev.Robert K Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on Christians to be sources of light within their families, workplaces, and the nation. While delivering his homily at Virika Cathedral during the Easter Vigil Mass yesterday, Bishop Muhiirwa explained the significance of the Easter candle, noting that it symbolizes the light of Christ shared with […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Strengthens Steps to Safeguard Children, Set to Unveil a Child protection policy
Clare N As a way of creating a safer environment for children, the Diocese of Fort Portal is set to unveil a Child Protection Policy. The document will be distributed among clergy, religious, and lay faithful involved in children’s ministry. Addressing clergy gathered at the Bishop’s Residence yesterday to celebrate the renewal of priestly promises, […]
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Fort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Encourages Priests to Serve Beyond Titles and Honors
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on priests to remain committed to serving the people of God and the Church, regardless of the offices they hold or the honors they have received. He made this appeal yesterday at Virika Cathedral during the Chrism Mass, […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Calls for Mutual Respect Between Men and Women for Stronger communitiesBishop Muhiirwa Calls for Mutual Respect Between Men and Women for Stronger Communities
As the world marked International Women’s Day yesterday March 8, men have been urged to respect and support women in order to build stronger communities and a better world. The call was made by the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal, Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, during an interview with Jubilee Radio ahead […]
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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 […]
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