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Jinja, Uganda | URN | The Bishop of Busoga Diocese, Rt. Rev. Grace Lubaale has called on President Museveni to release all political prisoners. In his Easter message at Christ’s Cathedral, Bugembe, Lubaale stated that releasing political prisoners would demonstrate inclusive coexistence as a unified nation. “I appeal to President …

Arua, Uganda | URN | Fresh from a mandatory papal visit to Rome, the Bishop of Arua Catholic Diocese, Sabino Ocan Odoki, has addressed the growing controversy surrounding a mural at Ediofe Cathedral that has stirred debate and public outrage among sections of the faithful. The mural at the centre …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Self-proclaimed “Bishop” Rauben Turyasingura will face trial in the High Court on charges of sodomising a barber during the Christmas holidays. The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa, on Tuesday committed Turyasingura to the High Court after …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has cautioned Catholics in the diocese against following teachings that contradict the official doctrine of the Catholic Church. His remarks follow the suspension of Rev. Fr. Aloysius Musasizi, a member of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reverend Canon William Ongeng, the Provincial Secretary of the Church of Uganda, has defended the selection of Venerable Reverend Canon Gaster Nsereko as the next Bishop of West Buganda Diocese, despite concerns over his proximity to retirement. Canon Nsereko, who will be consecrated as …

Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cossy Nakagwa, the Headteacher of St. Clement Ntuusi Primary School in Sembabule District is in police custody for allegedly interfering in the search for a new Bishop of West Buganda Diocese. Police apprehended her on Monday evening while chairing a School Management Committee meeting. Her …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda in the West Buganda diocese is embroiled in yet another bitter disagreement pitting the clergy against Christians over the alleged intrigues surrounding the search for a new Bishop. The disagreements are threatening the process of choosing a potential replacement for …

Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of the Church of Uganda Diocese of Kumi, the Rt. Rev. Michael Okwii Esakhan has outlined plans to revamp Kumi Diocese. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Bishop announced 24 new appointments, postings, transfers, and retirements of priests that were approved …

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 …

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 …