Military Ordinariate of Uganda
Military Ordinariate of Uganda Ordinariatus Militaris Uganda | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 20 January 1964 (60 years ago) |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | James Odongo |
The Military Ordinariate of Uganda is a military ordinariate of the Roman Catholic Church. Immediately subject to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Roman Catholics serving in Uganda People's Defence Force and their families.
History
It was created as a military vicariate on 20 January 1964, and elevated to a military ordinariate on 21 July 1986.
Office holders
Military vicars
- Cipriano Biyehima Kihangire (appointed 20 January 1964 – resigned 5 January 1985)
- James Odongo (appointed 5 January 1985 – became Military Ordinary 21 July 1986)
Military ordinaries
- James Odongo (current incumbent, appointed 21 July 1986)
References
- Military Ordinariate of Uganda (Catholic-Hierarchy)
- Military Ordinariate of Uganda (GCatholic.org)
