Christians Asked to Shun Pride and Embrace Meaningful Service
Clare N Christians have been urged to prioritize genuine service marked by humility, and refrain from attitudes of pride or superiority over others. The call was made yesterday by Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, during his homily at the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Virika Cathedral, […]
Continue ReadingPalm Sunday Celebrations Draw Large Crowds at Virika Cathedral
Christians yesterday gathered at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal City in large numbers, waving palm branches to commemorate Palm Sunday. Presiding over Mass that commenced with a procession from the Virika Adminisration offices, Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki has urged the faithful to reflect on the significance of the palms as a symbol of victory, […]
Continue ReadingWomen Praised for Strong Role in Families and the Church Women Praised for Strong Role in Families and the Church
Rev. Fr. Gerald Akugizibwe, the Pastoral Coordinator of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, has commended women for the vital role they play in families, the Church, and society at large. He said their strength and dedication are inspired by Mary, the Mother of God, who bore Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world. Fr. […]
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Pilgrims of Hope : Fort Portal Diocese Officially Closes the Jubilee Year of Hope
Clare N The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal officially closed the Jubilee Year of Hope today, December 28, 2025, in communion with dioceses around the world, with the exception of Rome, where the Jubilee will be formally concluded in early January. The closing Mass was celebrated at Virika Cathedral in what was also celebrated as […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Twelve Ordained as Bishop Muhiirwa Centralizes Ordinations at Virika Cathedral
The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has announced that all future ordinations will now be held exclusively at Our Lady of Snows Virika Cathedral. The decision marks a departure from the earlier practice of rotating ordinations among various parishes. The Bishop, made this announcement while presiding over […]
Continue ReadingPalm Sunday 2025: Bishop Muhiirwa Emphases Patience , Humility Forgiveness & Trust in God
Clare Hundreds of Christians have yesterday gathered at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal City to commemorate Palm Sunday, also known as the Sixth Sunday of Lent, the day that marks Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The Mass, led by Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, was attended by a number of dignitaries, including Her Excellency Rt. Major […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa to Inaugurate Jubilee Year in Fort Portal with Special Mass at Bukwali Parish
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, is set to officially open the Jubilee Year in the Diocese tomorrow, December 29, 2024, at Bukwali Parish in Fort Portal City. In his address yesterday at Bishop’s Day, Bishop Muhiirwa explained that following Pope Francis’s historic opening of […]
Continue ReadingChristians Urged to Embrace Forgiveness & Reconciliation Ahead of Easter
EDITORIAL The Local Ordinary of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has on Palm Sunday urged Believers to embrace the virtue of obedience and seek divine guidance by acknowledging their human sinful nature. He was yesterday addressing a congregation of hundreds gathered at Virika Cathedral (McCauley Hall) in Fort […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal :Twenty Three Couples Wedded in Two Mass Weddigs in Katoosa & Virika Deaneries
Clare A total of Twenty three couples, Four from Virika Deanery and nineteen from Katoosa have on january 13, 2023 celebrated their union two joyous mass wedding at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal City and Kyarusozi Parish in Kyenjojo district, at the climax of a week-long retreat organized by the CANA Catholic movement in the […]
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About 2500 Expected At Ordinations In Yerya
At Least 2500 Christians are estimated to witness priestly and deaconate ordinations at Our lady of the holy rosary Yerya Catholic parish, ahead of the ordination day in Fort Portal diocese. This will mark the 1st set of ordinations in the diocese this year, the second slated on August 13, 2022. Candidates Of the four […]
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