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Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal

Bishop Joseph Mugenyi Sabiiti. Credit: Diocese of Fort Portal

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop of Uganda’s Fort Portal Diocese

Jul 8, 2023

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Joseph Mugenyi Sabiiti, who has been serving as the Auxiliary Bishop of Uganda’s Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal since his Episcopal Ordination in April 1999.

Bishop Robert Muhiirwa of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal addresses members of the Press ahead of the Martyrs' Day celebration in the Archdiocese of Kampala. Credit: Ugandan Catholics Online

Millions Expected at Uganda’s Catholic Pilgrimage as Country Relaxes COVID-19 Rules

Mar 27, 2022

With Uganda having relaxed COVID-19 restrictions, including the widely publicized reopening of schools, millions of pilgrims from all over the world are expected to throng the country’s Namugongo Shrine for the annual Martyr’s Day celebrations on June 3.