Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Monsignor Lawrence Mukasa, the Vicar General of Kiyinda Mityana Diocese, as the new Bishop of Kasana Luwero Diocese. The announcement was made by the Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Archbishop Luigi Bianco. Monsignor Mukasa, aged 66, will replace Bishop Paul Ssemogerere, …
Read More »Kasana-Luwero Diocese loses 10 acres to land grabbers
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in the Catholic diocese of Kasana-Luwero have revealed that 10 out of its 100 acres of land on Walusi hill in Kankoole village, Kikyuusa sub-county, Luwero district have been grabbed. The diocese acquired the 100 acres on Walusi hill over 10 years ago. It …
Read More »Kasana-Luwero Diocese invests in cocoa farming to fight climate change, unemployment
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The adverse effects of climate change partially triggered by the uncontrolled cutting down of trees for charcoal production for a living in the greater Luwero region, has prompted the Catholic diocese of Kasana-Luwero to invest in cocoa farming. The diocese through Caritas Kasanaensis, which is …
Read More »2500 guests invited as Kasana-Luwero Diocese celebrates silver jubilee
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasana-Luwero Diocese has invited only 2,500 guests to attend its silver jubilee celebrations due to Covid-19. On November 30, 1996, Pope John Paul 11 created Kasana-Luwero Diocese out of Kampala Archdiocese, and its first Bishop Late Cyprian Kizito Lwanga was consecrated on March 1, 1997. …
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