Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Controversy is shrouding the search for the next Bishop of West Buganda diocese in the Church of Uganda. In July, the Diocesan Synod, which is the highest governing organ of the diocese started the process of searching for the seventh Bishop who will replace …
Read More »Bunyoro Kitara Diocese needs shs400million for consecration of Bishop
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bunyoro Kitara Diocese is currently hunting for 400 million Shillings for the consecration of the new Bishop-elect. Rev. Canon Jacob Ateirweho will be consecrated and enthroned as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese on 11th August 2024 at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Hoima City. Rev.Canon …
Read More »Rev. Canon Wilson Kisekka to be enthroned as fourth Luwero Anglican Bishop
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Everything is in place for the consecration and enthronement of Rev. Canon Wilson Kisekka as the fourth bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Luwero, scheduled for today (Sunday). By Saturday evening, the function venue at St. Mark’s Cathedral had been fully decorated for the occasion, with …
Read More »Christians divided over withdrawal of bishop petition in Luwero
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A sharp disagreement has emerged among petitioners in the suit challenging the nullification of Rev. Canon Godfrey Kasana Ssemakula over a plan to withdraw the case. On December 6th, 2023 four Christians of Luwero Diocese dragged 37 Anglican Bishops that constitute the House of Bishops …
Read More »Christians protest fresh nominations for Luwero Bishop’s seat
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Christians has staged a demonstration protesting the fresh nomination of candidates for the Luwero Bishop’s seat before the court hears their petition challenging the nullification of the past elections. The House of Bishops on June 28th, 2023 nullified the elections of …
Read More »Rwenzori South Bishop asks security to deploy at places of worship
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese Bishop, Nason Baluku has asked security agencies led by the police and the army to tighten security at worship places ahead of Christmas on Monday. He says this will deter any wrong elements that could take advantage of the day’s …
Read More »The story behind the Namirembe Bishop elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amid the jubilation surrounding the election of Reverend Canon Moses Banja as the next Bishop of Namirembe, there remain voices of skepticism regarding the nomination process that led to his election. Nevertheless, hours after the bishop-elect’s declaration at the Church of Uganda’s oldest diocese, …
Read More »Election of Namirembe Diocese Bishop deferred
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a turn of events, the House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda has decided to defer the election of the next Bishop of Namirembe Diocese after a petition was recieved at the last minute. The postponement comes with an announcement that …
Read More »Rt. Rev Lawrence Mukasa conducts first priestly ordination in Luwero diocese
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rt. Reverand Lawrence Mukasa has presided over his first priestly and diaconate ordination since he was installed as Bishop of Kasana Luweero Diocese. He was enthroned and installed as Bishop of Kasana-Luweero Diocese on August 5. His maiden mass had the ordination of two …
Read More »Rt. Rev Lawrence Mukasa installed as Bishop of Kasana Luweero
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Right Reverend Lawrence Mukasa has been consecrated and installed as the third Bishop of Kasana Luweero. The Bishop’s seat fell vacant in December 2021 when Pope Francis appointed Right Reverend Paul Ssemogerere to replace the late Cyprian Lwanga as the Archbishop of Kampala. On …
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