Six to be Ordained Priests, Four Deacons at the 2026 Fort Portal Ordinations
Editorial The Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has officially announced the banns of ordination for candidates preparing to receive Holy Orders in 2026. The announcement, released from the Bishop’s Office on 8th June 2026, confirms that the ordination ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 1 at Virika Cathedral. Priests to be According to the communication, […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Marks Martyr’s Day Virtually, Calls for Courageous Faith Amid Ebola Concerns
By Clare Nayebare The Diocese of Fort Portal has marked this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day with a virtual celebration, with Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki calling on Christians to embrace courageous faith amid life’s many challenges, including sickness, uncertainty, and suffering. In Uganda, Martyrs’ Day is annually observed on June 3rd to mark the date way […]
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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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