3541000
Population
1494
Catechists
1240000
Catholic Population
214
All Priests & bishops
66
Parishes
304
Religious Women
181
Diocesan Priests
24
Religious Men
Welcome to the Archdiocese of Mbarara! Find on this website information about the history of the diocese, its bishops (the Ordinary, his Auxiliary, bishop Emeritus), the main functions in the diocese, diocesan statistics, religious communities of men and women with their respective addresses, other institutions including seminaries, catechetical centre, hospitals and health centres, parishes, centres with resident priests, diocesan and religious priests with their dates of ordination
HISTORY
In the year 1900 Bishop Streicher, Vicar Apostolic of the Vicariate of North Nyanza, sent two White Father Missionaries (Missionaries of Africa) to South Western Uganda to explore the possibility of introducing Catholicism. These were Fr. Lebros and Bro. Hermann Kock.
The two approached Nkore, the present geographical area which is now Mbarara Archdiocese, through Kooki, in Masaka Diocese. Joseph Rutebemberwa, one of the pioneer catechists led them. A son of that catechist, Msgr. Thomas Bishanga, became the second priest of Mbarara, having been ordained in 1944.
On arrival of the missionaries, Kahaya II, the then King of Karo-Karungi gave Nyamitanga Hill to them to set up their quarters and chapel. This later became the seat and foundation of their mission and is presently the Diocesan Centre of Mbarara Archdiocese.
In 1909, Fr. Borrel opened Rugazi mission, now Rugazi Parish. In the same year, Fathers Letohic and Lefleur opened Rushoroza mission in Kabale, Kigezi. In October 1912, Fathers Bringuier, Nicolet and Bro. Tobie Kizza, the first African Brother to join the White Fathers, opened Ibanda Mission. In 1919 Fr. Lefleur founded Kitabi Mission.
THE RWENZORI VICARIATE
Rwenzori Vicariate was carved out of the Vicariate of Uganda on 28th March 1934. The new Ecclesiastical territory then covered the political districts of Western Uganda, i.e. Nkore, Kigezi, Toro and Bunyoro.The present Archdiocese of Mbarara covers the following districts; Mbarara, Ibanda, Kiruhura, Isingiro, Bushenyi, and Ntungamo
On July 25th 1934, Fr. Francis-Xavier Lacoursiere of the White Fathers was ordained first Bishop of Rwenzori Vicariate. Nyamitanga in Mbarara became the seat of the Vicariate. The size of the Vicariate was 400 square miles with 13 missions.
MBARARA DIOCESE
On 25th March 1953, Rwenzori Vicariate assumed status of a diocese. In 1956 F.X. Lacoursiere retired after 21 years as Diocesan Bishop. The second Bishop of Mbarara Diocese was Jean Marie Ogez, Ordained on 26th August 1957. Due to poor health, Bishop Ogez retired in October 1968.
The third ordinary and first indigenous African Bishop is John Baptist Kakubi. He was appointed on 5th July 1969 and ordained Bishop on 1st August 1969. He retired on 23rd November 1991. The present Archbishop Paul K. Bakyenga is the fourth Bishop of Mbarara. He was appointed Bishop Coadjutor of Mbarara, 1st April 1989, ordained Bishop on 24th June 1989, and became Bishop Ordinary of Mbarara on 23rd November 1991. He was installed Archbishop of Mbarara on 11th July 1999.
MBARARA ARCHDIOCESE
On 30th January 1999, the Holy See elevated Mbarara to an Archdiocese and Metropolitan See of the Western Uganda Ecclesiastical Province, with Paul Bakyenga as its first Archbishop. The installation ceremony of Archbishop Paul K. Bakyenga took place on 11th July 1999. Mbarara Archdiocese shares borders with Fort Portal and Kasese Dioceses in the north, Bukoba Diocese, Tanzania in the south, Masaka Diocese in the east and Kabale Diocese in the west.
Description |
Number |
Area |
10,980 Sq. km |
Total Population |
3,541,000 |
Catholics |
1,240,000 |
Number of Parishes |
66 |
All Priests(and bishops) |
214 |
Diocesan Priests |
181 |
Active in the Diocese |
166 |
Active on Study |
7 |
Active on outside Assignment |
8 |
Major Seminarians Religious Women |
120 363 |
Religious Men (Brothers) |
24 |
Active Catechists |
1,494 |
|
RESPONSIBILITY |
NAME |
1 |
Vicar General |
Fr. Severinus Ndugwa |
2 |
Diocesan Chancellor |
Fr. Bonaventure Turyomumazima |
3 |
Financial Administrator |
Fr. Benedict Njunwoha |
4 |
Caritas/Social Services & Dev’t |
Fr. Deusdedit Bukenya |
5 |
Social Communications Secretary |
Sr. Stella Watsema |
6 |
Projects' Coordinator |
Fr. Severinus Ndugwa |
7 |
Secretary in Archbishop's Office |
Sr. Moreen Katushabe |
8 |
Diocesan Archivist |
Sr. VastinaTwinomuhangi |
9 |
Moderator of the Curia |
Fr. Severinus Ndugwa |
10 |
Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator |
Fr. Deusdedit Twesigyeomwe |
11 |
Diocesan Education Secretary |
Fr. Gervase D. Nsekanimanya |
12 |
Diocesan Assistant Education Secretary |
Mr. George W. Kwishima |
13 |
Diocesan Personnel Secretary |
Fr. Innocent Twinamatsiko |
14 |
Diocesan Secretary for Justice and Peace |
Fr. J. Patrick Mbyemeire |
15 |
Chairman of Clergy |
Fr. Felician Kananura |
16 |
Director of Vocations |
Fr. Sansio Agaba |
17 |
Director Radio Maria Mbarara |
Fr. Didas Kasapuri |
18 |
Diocesan Youth Chaplain |
Fr. Sansio Agaba |
19 |
Diocesan Director for Spiritual Renewal |
Fr. John B. Bashobora |
20 |
Diocesan Catechists Council |
Mr. Bonny Abaine Beckmans |
21 |
Diocesan Health Coordinator |
Sr. Rosemary Ntegamahe |
22 |
Diocesan Women's Desk |
Mrs. Anna Kwatampora |
23 |
Diocesan Lawyer |
Mr. James Bwatota |
24. |
Secretary for PECAMEGA |
Sr. Justine Kyarisiima |
EPISCOPAL VICARS
Episcopal Vicar for Priests |
Fr. Severinus Ndugwa |
Episcopal Vicar for the Laity |
Fr. Peter Kanyandago |
Episcopal Vicar for Bushenyi |
Fr. John Baptist Turinomujuni |
Episcopal Vicar for the Religious |
Fr. Thadeus Mchomba, CMF |
Episcopal Vicar for Catechists |
Fr. Paulinus Mukasa |
Episcopal Delegate (Kiruhura) |
Fr. Emmanuel Tusiime |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Most Rev. Lambert Bainomugisha
Fr. Deusdedit Bukenya
Fr. Benedict Njunwoha
Fr. Bonaventure Turyomumazima
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARD OF CONSULTORS 2021-2026
The following are the newly appointed members on the Board of Consultors:
1. Rev. Fr. Severinus Ndugwa
2. Rev. Fr. Peter Kanyandago
3. Rev. Fr. Benedict Njunwoha
4. Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Turyomumazima
5. Rev. Fr. John Baptist Bashobora
6. Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Bukenya
7. Rev. Fr. Felix Tumuhaise
8. Rev. Fr. Richard Ssebugwawo
9. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Tumusiime
10. Rev. Fr. Gervase Nsekanimanya
11. Rev. Fr. Vincent Birungi
12. Rev. Fr. John Baptist Turinomujuni
COUNCIL OF PRIESTS 2021-2026
1. Fr. Severinus Ndugwa
2. Fr. Bonaventure Turyomumazima
3. Fr. Peter Kanyandago
4. Fr. John Baptist Turinomujuni
5. Fr. Benedict Njunwoha
6. Fr. Deusdedit Twesigyeomwe
7. Fr. Deusdedit Bukenya
8. Fr. Thadeus Mchomba, CMF
9. Fr. Emmanuel Tusiime
10. Fr. Suzario Mwesiime
11. Fr. Gervase Nsekanimanya
12. Fr. Aloysius Kashamba
13. Fr. Paulino Mukasa
14. Fr. Peter Reilly, M. Afr.
15. Fr. Godfrey Bataringaya, AJ
16. Fr. Ernest Akhonya, SMM
17. Fr. John Baptist Bashobora
18. Fr. Vincent Birungi
19. Fr. Deusdedit Karemire
20. Fr. Protase Rutaremwa
21. Fr. Sebastian Tumusiime
22. Fr. Darius Magunda
23. Fr. Felician Kananura
24. Fr. Godwin Muhangi
25. Fr. Didas Kasapuri
26. Fr. Charles Lwanga Mutabaruka
27. Fr. Richard Ssebugwawo
28. Fr. Vincent Mucunguzi
29. Fr. Robert Kakuru
30. Fr. Melchiades Zeddy Byabashaija
31. Fr. Charles Nuwagaba
32. Fr. Felix Tumuhaise
COMMISSIONS
There are seven (7) Diocesan Commissions that help the Ordinary to fulfill the main duties of the Church, namely: evangelization, sanctification, teaching and works of charity. The commissions are the following: Economic, Caritas Mbarara, Social Communications, Justice and Peace, Personnel, Pastoral, and Education.
BIHARWE: Blessed Sacrament (2020)
P.O. Box 150, MBARARA
Blessed Sacrament Priests
BIRUNDUMA: St. John Baptist (2006)
P. O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
BITOOMA: St. Daniel Comboni (1993)
P. O. Box 112, BUSHENYI
Diocesan Priests
BUBANGIZI: Our Lady Help of Christians (1963)
P.O. Box MITOOMA, BUSHENYI
Diocesan Priests, Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Sisters of our Lady of Fatima
BUBAARE: St. Charles Lwanga (2004)
P. O. Box 150, MBARARA
Apostles of Jesus
BUHIMBA: St. Joseph the Worker (2000)
P. O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
BUHUNGIRO: Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima (1966)
P.O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
BUSHENYI: St. Kagwa: (1977)
P.O. Box 205, BUSHENYI
Diocesan Priests
BUTARE: Mary Mother of the Church (1932)
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Diocesan Priests, Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel
BWIZIBWERA: St. Peter’s (2010)
P. O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
IBANDA: Our Lady of Mercy (1912)
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Diocesan Priests, Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Sisters of Our Lady of Fatima,
Daughters of Mary and Joseph, Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church, Brothers of Christian Instruction, Babies Home, Ibanda Hospital, Catechists Training Center, St. John Mary Vianney Priests Rest House.
ISHONGORORO: St. Adolf (2004)
P. O. Box 150, MBARARA
Apostles of Jesus, Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena
KABUYANDA: St. Paul (1989)
P. O. Box 150, MBARARA, Montfort Missionaries
KAGAMBA: Our Lady of Assumption (1958)
P.O. Box 2005 RWASHAMAIRE
Diocesan Priests, Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Sisters of Our Lady of Fatima, Consolers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
KAKOMA: St. John Baptist (2000)
P.O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
KATUKURU PARISH: Sts. Charles Lwanga and Matia Mulumba (2009)
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Claretian Fathers
KASHEKURO: St. Charles Lwanga (1978)
P.O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests, Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul
KAZO: St. Paul (1990)
P.O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests, Evangelizing Sisters of Mary
KENYENA-KYEZIMBIRE: St. Thomas The Apostle (1972)
P. O. BOX 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
KIGARAMA: St. Charles Lwanga (1998)
P.O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests, Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church
KIBONA: St. John Baptist (2009)
P. O. BOX 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
KIHANI: St. Charles Lwanga (1999)
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
KISHARIRO: St. John (2018)
P.O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
KITABI: St. Peter (1919)
P.O. Box 122, BUSHENYI
Diocesan Priests, Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Daughters of Mary (Bannabikira), Brothers of St. Charles Lwanga (Bannakaroli Brothers), Kitabi Seminary.
KITURA: St. Peter (2002)
P. O. Box 150, Mbarara
Diocesan Priests
KYAMUHUNGA: Our Lady of the Rosary (1965)
P.O. Box 150, MBARARA.
Comboni Missionaries, Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church, St. Daniel Comboni Hospital, St. Mary’s Vocational School
KYAWIRU: Holy Family (1998)
P. O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
KYOGA: St. John of the Cross (1991)
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
MABONWA: Our Lady of Good Counsel (1971)
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA.
Diocesan Priests, Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel
MBARARA TOWN: Uganda Martyrs (1965)
P.O. Box 283 MBARARA
Diocesan Priests, Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church, Famiglia di Nazareth Fathers and Sisters, Franciscan Friars Minor, Diocesan Bookshop, St. Kizito Preparatory Seminary
MUSHANGA: OUR Lady of the Rosary (1948)
P.O. Box 187,MBARARA.
Diocesan Priests, Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel, The Grail, St. Mukasa Preparatory Seminary,
Mushanga Social Training Centre,
MUTARA: St. Noah (2010)
P. O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
NYABWINA: St. Anthony Claret (1998)
P. O. Box 187, BUSHENYI
Claretian Fathers, Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes
NYAKISHOJWA: St Peter the Apostle (1973)
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
NYAMITANGA: Our Lady of Perpetual Help (1902)
P.O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests, Montfort Missionaries, Chemin Neuf Fathers, Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Sisters of Our Lady of Fatima, Daughters of Mary and Joseph, Missionaries of Africa, Bannakaroli Brothers, Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Poor Clares Monastery, Kyera Propaedeutic Seminary, St. Joseph’s Vocational School, Diocesan Printing Press, Radio Maria Station
NTUNGAMO TOWN: Sacred Heart (1993)
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
RUBINDI: St. Joseph the Worker (1961)
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Diocesan Priests, Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel
RUGAZI: Holy Name of Mary (1909)
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
RUSHANJE: St. Charles Lwanga (1964)
P.O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests, Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary
RUSHERE (2000)
P.O. Box 9, RUSHERE
Comboni Missionaries
RUSHOOKA: St Francis of Assisi (1996)
P.O. Box 1024, KABALE
Franciscan Friars Minor, Daughters of Divine Charity
RWERA: Our Lady of Assumpion (1951)
P.O. Box 4006, NTUGAMO
Diocesan Priests, Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel, St. Augustine Minor Seminary
RWENTUNDA: St. Andrew Kagwa (2008)
P. O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priests
RWENYAGA: St. Charles Lwanga (1998)
P. O. Box 150, MBARARA
Diocesan Priest
CENTRES WITH RESIDENT PRIESTS
BIHANGA
Diocesan Priests
BURUNGA
Diocesan Priests, Sisters of Our Lady of Fatima
ITOJO
Diocesan Priests
KANYANSHANDE
Diocesan Priests
KASHORERO
Diocesan Priests
KIKUMBO
Diocesan Priests
KYABWAYERA
Diocesan Priests
NYAKITOKO
Diocesan Priests
NYAKYERA
Diocesan Priests
RWETSINGA
Diocesan Priests
NAME
Msgr John Barugahare |
ORDINATION
10-12-1967 |
Fr. Benedict Birungi |
12-04-1970 |
Fr. Boniface Zabajungu |
19-12-1971 |
Fr. John Baptist Bashobora |
17-12-1972 |
Fr. Aloysius Kashamba |
18-12-1976 |
Fr. Peter Kanyandago |
09-09-1979 |
Fr. Emmanuel Baburworuganda |
15-12-1979 |
Fr. Evelyn Andrew Mugaiga |
12-04-1980 |
Fr. Emmanuel B. Bazigambira |
22-06-1980 |
Fr. Felix Muhimba |
28-06-1980 |
Fr. Primus Kamugisha |
09-05-1981 |
Fr. John Baptist Tibamwenda |
10-05-1981 |
Fr. Evarist Karuhanga |
07-05-1983 |
Fr. Joseph Rwanyanga |
15-05-1983 |
Fr. George William Mbangira |
08-07-1984 |
Fr. Paulino Mukasa |
28-07-1985 |
Fr. Felix Bikwatsizehi |
19-07-1986 |
Fr. Louis Atwiine |
23-08-1987 |
Fr. Vincent Birungi |
13-09-1987 |
Fr. Deusdedit Bukenya |
05-08-1989 |
Fr. Felix Tumuhaise |
19-08-1989 |
Fr. John Mary Kasingye |
19-08-1989 |
Fr. John Patrick Mbyemeire |
26-08-1989 |
Fr. Deusdedit Babisiima |
14-07-1990 |
Fr. Deusdedit Karemire |
21-07-1990 |
Fr. Longinus Katabarwa |
28-07-1990 |
Fr. Gervase Nsekanimanya |
11-08-1990 |
Fr. John Baptist Turinomujuni |
12-08-1990 |
Fr. Godfrey Nkaijanagwo |
25-08-1990 |
Fr. Bonaventure Turyomumazima |
02-09-1990 |
Fr. Adrian Mwesigye |
13-07-1991 |
Fr. Cyprian Kyomuhendo |
13-07-1991 |
Fr. Benedict Njunwoha |
13-07-1991 |
Most Rev. Lambert Bainomugisha [Ordinary] |
13-07-1991 |
Fr. Emmanuel Tusiime |
10-08-1991 |
Fr. Leo Tinkatumire |
18-07-1992 |
Fr. Eleutherius Ngirabakunzi |
08-07-1992 |
Fr. Didas Tumwine |
18-07-1992 |
Fr. Fulgentius Tushabe |
18-07-1992 |
Fr. Protase Rutaremwa |
23-07-1994 |
Fr. Deusdedit Warugaba |
23-07-1994 |
Fr. Didacus Ruhangampaire |
24-07-1994 |
Fr. Charles Niwagaba |
24-07-1994 |
Fr. Methodius Barigye |
25-06-1995 |
Fr. Godfrey Barugahare |
25-06-1995 |
Fr. John Leonard Mugaiga |
25-06-1995 |
Fr. Charles Tumusiime |
25-06-1995 |
Fr. John Bosco Mwesigye |
03-08-1996 |
Fr. Edward Besigye |
25-05-1997 |
Fr. Frederick Turiyo Ndebesa |
12-07-1997 |
Fr. Bruno Kaharuza |
13-07-1997 |
Fr. Sebastian Tumusiime |
13-07-1997 |
Fr. Robert Tibayungwa |
20-07-1997 |
Fr. Severinus Ndugwa Fr. Darius Magunda |
26-07-1997 27-07-1997 |
Fr. Alex Asiimwe |
16-08-1997 |
Fr. John Baptist Tumusiime |
17-08-1997 |
Fr. John Bosco Mujuni |
17-08-1997 |
Fr. Camillus Kwehangaana |
23-08-1997 |
Fr. Vincent Ahimbisibwe |
18-07-1998 |
Fr. Pastore Mujuni |
19-07-1998 |
Fr. Selian Mutungirehi |
19-07-1998 |
Fr. Anatoli Neema |
26-07-1998 |
Fr. Felician Kananura |
01-08-1998 |
Fr. Godwin Muhangi |
02-08-1998 |
Fr. Chrysanthus Kihembo |
09-08-1998 |
Fr. Didas Kasapuri |
16-08-1998 |
Fr. Julius Fokushaba |
24-07-1999 |
Fr. Sezario Mwesiime |
24-07-1999 |
Fr. Beda Twinomugisha |
24-07-1999 |
Fr. Agapitus Mubangizi |
15-08-1999 |
Fr. Charles Lwanga Mutabaruka |
15-08-1999 |
Fr. John Baptist Turyaheebwa |
05-08-2000 |
Fr. Hilary Turyahabwe |
12-08-2000 |
Fr. Richard Ssebugwawo |
12-08-2000 |
Fr. James Niwagaba |
14-07-2001 |
Fr. Adrian Benywanira |
10-08-2002 |
Fr. Paul Mutume |
03-08-2003 |
Fr. Gervase Mugabi |
10-08-2003 |
Fr. Alex Mugasha |
15-08-2003 |
Fr. Vincent Mucunguzi |
16-08-2003 |
Fr. David Kampiira |
17-08-2003 |
Fr. Cyril Mujuni |
23-08-2003 |
Fr. Richard Kamugisha |
24-08-2003 |
Fr. Robert Kakuru |
12-06-2004 |
Fr. Desiderius Mwesigye |
13-07-2004 |
Fr. Dunstan Asiimwe |
16-04-2005 |
Fr. George Lawrence Mwesigye |
02-07-2005 |
Fr. Alfred Tumwesigye |
03-07-2005 |
Fr. Denis K. Abigaba |
08-07-2006 |
Fr. Deusdedit Twesigyeomwe |
15-07-2006 |
Fr. Alphonse Mukundane |
29-07-2006 |
Fr. Stephen Baryamujura |
11-08-2007 |
Fr. Cleophas K. Ensiyaitu |
19-08-2006 |
Fr. Liberio Ayekundira |
26-08-2007 |
Fr. James Nyendera |
01-09-2007 |
Fr. Paul Byaruhanga |
09-08-2008 |
Fr. Evarist Mutambi |
15-08-2008 |
Fr. Louis Tumuhairwe |
13-09-2008 |
Fr. Daniel Manzi |
12-09-2009 |
Fr. Deziderius Tumwiine |
19-03-2011 |
Fr. Crescent Mucunguzi |
13-08-2011 |
Fr. Dennis Bainomugisha |
27-08-2011 |
Fr. Vincent Tumwebaze |
03-09-2011 |
Fr. Longino Asiimwe |
10-09-2011 |
Fr. Kenneth Baingana |
30-06-2012 |
Fr. Titus Turyasingura |
30-06-2012 |
Fr. Fidelis Betunguura 29-06-2013
Fr. Alexander Mwebembezi 29-06-2013
Fr. Melchiades Zeddy Byabashaija 29-06-2013
Fr. Deogratius Mugisha 29-06-2013
Fr. Mukasa Ayebare Barekye 29-06-2013
Fr. Emmanuel Bainomugisha 29-06-2013
Fr. Peter Arinaitwe 19-07-2014
Fr. Serian Tumwesigye 19-07-2014
Fr. Deus Twijukye 19-07-2014
Fr. Joseph Mukasa Amen 19-07-2014
Fr. John Mary Vianney Kanyesigye 19-07-2014
Fr. Innocent Nuwagaba 19-07-2014
Fr. Ulbano Muhumuza 08-08-2015
Fr. Mukasa Balikuddembe 08-08-2015
Fr. Alex Mubangizi 15-08-2015
Fr. Richard Ainebyona 15-08-2015
Fr. Conrad Nkamwesiga 15-08-2015
Fr. Cyril Saasi 15-08-2015
Fr. Collens Binomugisha 15-08-2015
Fr. Blazio Ndyabangira 16-01-2016
Fr. Adolf Ludigo Patience 16-01-2016
Fr. Achileo Kafeero 16-01-2016
Fr. Elpidius Bainobuganzi 16-01-2016
Fr. Ignitius Nimwesiga 16-01-2016
Fr. Hilary Katusiime 16-01-2016
Fr. John Bosco Katuramu 23-07-2016
Fr. Fred Gumisiriza 23-07-2016
Fr. Stephen Agume 23-07-2016
Fr. Moses Amwemaho 23-07-2016
Fr. Godwin Tumuhairwe 23-07-2016
Fr. Dan Mwesigye 23-07-2016
Fr. Oscar Ahimbisibwe 23-07-2016
Fr. Simon Asiimwe 23-07-2016
Fr. Alex Mukwasibwe 23-07-2016
Fr. Bruno Tumuramye 23-07-2016
Fr. Denis Bomukama 23-07-2016
Fr. Innocent Twinamatsiko 11-06-2017
Fr. Emmanuel Mucunguzi 24-06-2017
Fr. Adolf Mukasa Isingoma 24-06-2017
Fr. Evarist Tushabirane 24-06-2017
Fr. Anthony Tumwebaze 24-06-2017
Fr. Augustus Muhereza 24-06-2017
Fr. Simon Muyambi 24-06-2017
Fr. Achileo Kihembo 24-06-2017
Fr. John Bosco Arinaitwe 09-07-2017
Fr. Christopher Bafaki Katono 07-07-2018
Fr. Robert Ayebazibwe 07-07-2018
Fr. Sansio Agaba 07-07-2018
Fr. Vincent Tinkasiimire 07-07-2018
Fr. David Kagwa 07-07-2018
Fr. Felex Muhumuza 07-07-2018
Fr. Godfrey Abenaitwe 07-07-2018
Fr. Didas Muhwezi 07-07-2018
Fr. Wycliffe Byamugisha 07-07-2018
Fr. Herbert Ahaisibwe 07-07-2018
Fr. Leonard Kamukama 07-07-2018
Fr. Albert Musinguzi 07-07-2018
Fr. Donanto Mubangizi 02-03-2019
Fr. Ambrose Asiimwe 29-06-2019
Fr. Paul Byamugisha 29-06-2019
Fr. Pius Shabamukama 13-07-2019
Fr. Agapito Arinaitwe 13-07-2019
Fr. Paul Agaba 13-07-2019
Fr. Innocent Muhwezi 13-07-2019
Fr. Abednego Thursday 13-07-2019
Fr. Richard Beinomugisha 13-07-2019
Fr. Edgar Twinamatsiko 13-07-2019
MISSIONARY PRIESTS IN MBARARA ARCHDIOCESE
Fr. Peter Reilly M. Afr.
Fr. Johanns Pfiefer M. Afr.
Fr. Jean Pierre Maheshe, M. Afr.
Fr. Nelson Chinedu Ekeh, M. Afr.
Fr. Ernest Akhonya SMM
Fr. Oscar Sagwanti SMM
Fr. John Mary Ahimbisibwe SMM
Fr. Ludoviko Ahimbisibwe SMM
Fr. Hillary Adabati CMF
Fr. Sebastian Sajimon Muthukattil CMF
Fr. Thaddeus Mchomba CMF
Fr. Victor Ponnaiyan CMF
Fr. Dismas Turinawe OFM
Fr. Peter Mburu, OFM
Fr. Celianus Baryaremwa, OFM
Fr. Aimable Bizimungu, OFM
Fr. Archangel Ayebare, MCCJ
Fr. John Mungereza, MCCJ
Fr. Paolino Tomaino, MCCJ
Fr. Bruno Nzigiye, MCCJ
Fr. Paolino Mondo Twesigye, MCCJ
Fr. Franco Berto, MCCJ
Fr. Godfrey Bataringaya, AJ
Fr. Eladius Tairo, AJ
Fr. Anaclet Mugabe, AJ
Fr. Julius Kabatereine, AJ
Fr. James Natseba, AJ
Fr. Richard Kizzeyo, AJ
Fr. Gianluca Cottin, FN
Fr. Monsueto Barbetta, FN
Fr. Martin Ochola, SSS
Fr. Simon Peter Zikusooka, SSS
Fr. Gorges Scholastique, CCN
HEALTH UNITS AND HOSPITALS
Uganda Martyrs - Ibanda Hospital
(With nurses’ Training & School of Midwifery)
P.O. Box 103, MBARARA
Comboni Hospital Kyamuhunga
P.O. Box 112, BUSHENYI
Holy Innocents Children’s Hospital (HICH) Mbarara
P. O. Box 1685,
Mbarara
Rubindi Health Centre
P.O. Box 150 Mbarara
St Francesca- Makonje Health Centre II
P.O. Box 150 Mbarara
Nyamitanga Health Centre II
P.O. Box 150 Mbarara
Kakoma Health Centre III
P.O. Box 150 Mbarara
Kyabirukwa Health Centre III
P.O. Box 260, MBARARA
Kabuyanda Health Centre III
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Buhungiro Health Centre II
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Kyeibuza St Mary's Health Centre III
P.O. Box ;150 MBARARA
Butare Health Centre III
P.O. 150 MBARARA
Mushanga Health Centre III
P.O. Box 187 MBARARA
Bubangizi Health Centre III
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Burungira Health Centre II
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Rugazi Mission Health Centre III
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
St. Claret Nyabwina Health Centre II
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Nyakatsiro Health Centre III
P.O. Box 192 BUSHENYI
Nyakashoga Health Centre II
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
Bitooma Health Centre III
P.O. Box 150 MBARARA
St Lucia Kagamba Health Centre III
P.O. Box 2005, RWASHAMAIRE
Mother Franciska Lechner Rushooka Health Centre IV
P.O. Box 150 ,MBARARA
Lamezia Health Centre IV Rushere
P. O. Box 9, Rushere, Kiruhuura
OTHERS
St. Laura Kitabi Health Centre II
St. Joseph’s Ngarama Health Centre II
Sr. Maria Rafaela Rushanje Health Centre
CATHOLIC FOUNDED SCHOOLS & LEARNING INSTITUTIONS
Primary Schools ------------------------- 674
Secondary Schools --------------------- 106
Primary Teachers Colleges ------------ 3
Technical Schools ----------------------- 9
Agricultural College --------------------- 1
University -------------------------------- 1
Nursing School (Comprehensive) ----- 1
Catechetical Centre---------------------- 1
Business College------------------------- 1
St. Francis Family Helper Project
BOOKSHOPS
Mbarara Catholic Book Centre
P.O. Box 283, Mbarara
Nyamitanga Bookshop,
P.O. Box 150 Mbarara
RADIO STATION
Radio Maria (U) Mbarara
P.O. Box 560, Mbarara
TRAINING FACILITIES/ Centres
Mbarara Catholic Social Centre
P.O. Box 283 Mbarara
Mushanga Social Training Centre,
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Yesu Ahuriire Community, Karama (spiritual renewal, leadership training and Youth ministry)
P.O. Box 1973, Mbarara
Tel: Community 0772625834, Prayer line: 0772470760, E-mail: ahuriirecommunity@yahoo.com
OTHER INSTITUTIONS
Holy Innocents Babies Home, Ibanda
P.O. Box Ibanda.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES OF MEN
Comboni Missionaries
Franciscans Friars Minor (OFM)
Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers)
Montfort Missionaries
Apostles of Jesus
Brothers of St. Charles Lwanga (Bannakaroli Bros.)
Brothers of Christian Instruction
Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker
Claretian Missionaries
Congregation of the Kkottongnae Brothers of Jesus
Famiglia di Nazareth
Blessed Sacrament Fathers
Chemin Neuf Fathers
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES OF WOMEN
Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Daughters of Mary and Joseph
Sisters of St. Clare (Poor Clares)
Daughters of Mary (Bannabikira Sisters)
Daughters of Our Lady of Fatima
Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church
Good Samaritan Sisters
Consolers of the Sacred Heart
Evangelizing Sisters of Mary
Sisters of Divine Charity
The Grail
Kkottongnae Sisters of Jesus
Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes
Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary
Franciscan Sisters of the Reign of Jesus
Famiglia di Nazareth Sisters
SUMMARY & TOTALS
Missionaries of Africa | 3 | 2 Germans |
Claretians | 4 | 2 Irish |
Comboni | 7 | 3 Indians |
Montfort | 3 | 3 Tanzanians |
Apostles of Jesus | 4 | 1 Rwandese |
Famiglia di Nazareth | 2 | 9 Ugandans |
Franciscans | 2 | 4 Italians |
1 Kenyan | ||
TOTAL | 25 | 25 |
RELIGIOUS BROTHERS
Brothers of St. Charles Lwanga (Bannakaroli Brothers)
Brothers of Christian Instruction
Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker
Claretian Missionaries
Congregation of Kkottongnae Brothers & Sister of Jesus (from S.Korea)
Bishop Stuart University Kakoba
Boniconsilii Community
Buhungiro PTC
Bushenyi PTC
Bushenyi Technical College
Corpus Christi (MUST)
Cleverland High School
Diocesan Youth Apostolate
Ibanda Hospital
Ibanda SSS
Kampala International University – Western Campus
Kashaka Girls High School
Bushenyi PTC
Bp. Ogez High School
Kitabi PTC
Kyeizooba Girls Secondary School
Maryhill High School
Mbarara High School
Ntare School
St. John’s Nyabwina SSS
Nyamitanga Sec. School
Uganda Tech. College Bushenyi
Nyamitanga Tech. Institute
Poor Clares Monastery
Sacred Heart SSS, Mushanga
Spiritual Renewal
St. Bridget Girls SSS
St. Cecilia Vocational Girls SS
St. George’s PTC Ibanda
St. Helen's Convent
St. Kaggwa High School
Mayanja Memorial Nursing School
Divine Charity Sisters Convent
St. Luke Convent
St. Joseph’s Vocational Sch. Mbarara
St. Mary's Vocational SS (Kyamuhunga)
St. Michael Convent
St. Paul Family
Kitabi Minor Seminary
P.O. Box 60, BUSHENYI
St. Augustine Minor Seminary Rwera
P.O. Box 150, MBARARA
St. Mukasa Preparatory Seminary
P.O. Box 181, KABWOHE
St. Kizito Preparatory Seminary
P.O. Box 150, MBARARA
Daughters of Mary and Joseph, Nyamitanga
P.O. Box 380, MBARARA
Montfort Missionaries Formation House
P.O. Box 830, MBARARA
Sisters of St. Clare, Monastery of the Holy Church
P.O. Box 150, MBARARA
Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mbarara
P.O. Box 260, MBARARA
St. Kalemba Catechetical Centre
P.O. Box 104, IBANDA
Franciscan Friars Formation House Kakoba
P.O. Box 874, MBARARA
Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mbarara
P.O. Box 260, Mbarara
Daughters of Divine Charity Formation Centre
P.O. Box 222, Mbarara
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Nyamitanga Cathedral - Archdiocese of Mbarara
The Rt. Rev. Archbishop Lambert Bainomugisha
The Rt. Rev. Archbishop Lambert Bainomugisha was born 12th July 1961 at Kashumba, Bukanga, Isingiro. He was ordained Priest on 13th July, 1991 at Mbarara Cathedral. On 2nd July 2005 he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Mbarara also Titular Bishop of Tacia Montana. He received the Episcopal Ordination on 19 October 2005.
On 13th November, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Apostolic Administrator “Sedes plena et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis’s of Hoima Diocese, he carried out this responsibility till 29th February, 2016 Bishop Lambert then returned to the Archdiocese of Mbarara to fully continue his duties as Auxiliary.
Pope Francis appointed Auxiliary Bishop Lambert Bainomugisha as the Archbishop of Mbarara on 25th April 2020, and on 20th-June-2020 he was installed as the new Archbishop of Mbarara Archdiocese succeeding the now Emeritus Archbishop Paul Kamuza Bakyenga.
ADDRESSES
Archbishop’s Office
Land Line 256-0485-20052
Contacts Cell Phone Numbers 256-752-623774//256-702-623774
E-mail Address archdiocesembarara@gmail.com