Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal
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| Diocese of Fort Portal Dioecesis Arcis Portal |
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| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Metropolitan | Mbarara |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 9,553 km2 (3,688 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 1,486,000 696,000 (46.8%) |
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| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Robert Muhiirwa |
| Auxiliary Bishop | Joseph Mugenyi Sabiiti |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal (Latin: Arcis Portal) is a diocese located in the city of Fort Portal in the Ecclesiastical province of Mbarara in Uganda.
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History [edit]
- February 21, 1961: Established as Diocese of Fort Portal from the Diocese of Mbarara
Leadership [edit]
- Bishops of Fort Portal (Roman rite)
- Bishop Robert Muhiirwa (since 2003.03.18)[1]
- Bishop Paul Lokiru Kalanda(1991.06.17 – 2003.03.18)
- Bishop Serapio Bwemi Magambo (1972.11.16 – 1991.06.17)
- Bishop Vincent J. McCauley, C.S.C. (1961.02.21 – 1972.11.16)
See also [edit]
References [edit]
External links [edit]
- Giga-Catholic Information
- Catholic Hierarchy
- Vincent McCauley: Bishop of the Poor, Apostle of East Africa Ave Maria Press (2008)
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