Mbarara Archdiocese

3541000

Population

1494

Catechists

1240000

Catholic Population

214

All Priests & bishops

66

Parishes

304

Religious Women

181

Diocesan Priests

24

Religious Men

About The Diocese

  • Archdiocese

    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

    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.

  • Statistics

    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

  • Functions

         

    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.

  • Parishes

    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

     

  • 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

    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

  • Institutions

    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

    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

    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)

  • Chaplaincies

    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

  • Seminaries and Houses of Formation

    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

  • Official Website

Cathedral

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Nyamitanga Cathedral - Archdiocese of Mbarara

ORDINARY.

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

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