Fort Portal Designates April 21 Important Solemnity to Commemorate Cathedral Concecration
Clare Hope and faith have once again filled the hearts of believers in the Fort Portal Diocese as they joyfully gathered for a pilgrimage to their beloved Cathedral, which has been newly restored after a year of renovation. The faithful made their way to the Cathedral with joyful lips, following the official opening of the […]
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Ambitious Company Ltd Completes 3.6 Billion Renovation of Virika Cathedral
Clare The contractor responsible for the renovation of Our Lady of Snows Virika Cathedral, Ambitious Company Limited, officially handed over the completed work to the Diocese of Fort Portal on January 30, 2025. The project, valued at 3.6 billion, was successfully completed. Excellet work done Msgr. Isaiah Mayombo Adyeri, the Chairperson of the Virika Cathedral […]
Continue ReadingVirika Cathedral Renovation Concludes, Grand Reopening in February 2024
By Sylvia The Fort Diocese is proud to announce the successful completion of the much-anticipated Virika Cathedral renovation, a project that has taken one year to finish. Today, the renovation works valued at about 3.6 Bn Shs, were officially handed over to the diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhirwa Akiiki, and the […]
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Over 240 Confirmed at St.Charles Lwanga Town Parish
About 242 Christians have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Charles Lwanga Town Parish, Fort Portal Catholic Diocese. Among them, 62 were confirmed on Saturday at Katojo Government Prison, and about 180 were confirmed on Saturday, September 15, at St. Charles Lwanga Town Parish in Fort Portal City In his homily as the main […]
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Fort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Further Support as Virika Cathedral Renovation Nears Completion
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has provided an update on the renovation of Virika Cathedral and has appealed for additional funds from Christians to support the remaining work. Durable Iron Sheets During his weekly show “Ekigambo Ky’omuliisa” yesterday on Jubilee Radio, Bishop Muhiirwa reported significant progress […]
Continue ReadingLet 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 […]
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Virika Cathedral Renovation to Commence in About Two Months Time
The Catholic diocese of Fort Portal,has On Sunday March 5, Signed an agreement with Arch Design Uganda Ltd, pertaining the project management of the cathedral roof renovation. This, marked the conclusion of the very first step in the process of renovating Our Lady of Snows Virika Cathedral’s leaking roof. About the agreement The meeting that […]
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Gen. Museveni Pledges 1bnX For Martyr’s Preparations & Virika Cathedral Renovation
Just about 42 days to the 3rd June Martyr’s day, a delegation of eminent members of Fort Portal Catholic diocese have met with President Museveni to discuss matters of martyr’s day preparations, developmental and vocational projects within the diocese. Meeting in Rwakitura The meeting, took place at the President’s country home in Rwakitura as confirmed […]
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About 1.29bn still required for Virika Cathedral Renovation
Out of the 2bn being sought by the diocese of Fort portal to renovate Virika Cathedral’s leaking roof, About 707 million only which is 35.3% has so far been raised. According to the planning and management office, several ways were fronted for acquisition of required funds to renovate the Cathedral’s leaking roof. Among the ways […]
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