Official Twitter account for Church of Uganda.
Theme for 2024: Conforming to the Truth of God's Word and not the patterns of this world.
Romans 12:1-2.
Statement from the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba in Response to the Church of England’s Decision to Bless Same-Sex Unions [abridged]. Read the full statement here -
The House of Bishops of the
@ChurchofUganda_
sitting at St Stephen's Cathedral Naluwerere in East Busoga Diocese today has elected Ven. Canon Moses Banja, the 6th Bishop of Namirembe Diocese.
He will be consecrated and enthroned on 10th Dec 2023 at St Paul's Cathedral, Namirembe.
We now want to ask the Church of England, “Do you have the integrity to step out of the Anglican Communion because you have departed from the Anglican faith?” God called you to preach a Gospel of repentance and faith. You have disobeyed and are running in the opposite direction.
PUBLIC NOTICE
INFRINGEMENT OF CHURCH OF UGANDA REGISTERED TRADEMARKS FOR BISHOPS VESTMENTS
Church of Uganda wishes to inform the general public that it has registered trademarks for 42 Bishops' vestments with the Uganda Registrations Services Bureau
@URSBHQ
.
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Our beloved Archbishop turns 60 years today.
Happiest birthday, Your Grace
@Archbp_COU
.
May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
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@NabothMuhairwe
is our Deputy Provincial Chancellor and the Chancellor of the Diocese of Kampala.
He is the current Managing Partner of Agaba Muhairwe & Co. Advocates.
@NabothMuhairwe
is an Advocate of the High Court and other Courts of judicature in Uganda.
Rev. Canon Godfrey Mbitse has been elected the 3rd Bishop of Muhabura Diocese by the House of Bishops sitting on 25th February 2023 in Mukono. He will be consecrated and enthroned as Bishop on 2nd April 2023 at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Seseme, Kisoro.
The House of Bishops sitting at Lweza Training and Conference Center today has elected Rev Canon Alfred Muhoozi as the 3rd Bishop of North Ankole Diocese.
He will be consecrated and enthroned on Sunday 26th May 2024 at Emmanuel Cathedral, Rushere.
The Archbishop of Church of Uganda The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba has arrived in South Ankole Diocese this afternoon ahead of tomorrow's thanksgiving celebrations to mark 10 years since it was established.
He was received by Rt Rev Nathan Ahimbisibwe the Diocesan Bishop.
The House of Bishops sitting at
@LwezaC
today has elected the following as Bishops;
1. Rev. Canon Enos Kitto Kagodo, 5th Bishop of Mukono Diocese. He will be consecrated & enthroned on 26/2/2023 at St. Philip's and Andrew's Cathedral,
Mukono.
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KANUNGU: The Bishop of the Diocese of Kinkiizi, Rt Rev Dan Zoreka has disclosed that his Diocese intends to partner with the Diocese of North Karamoja to support it in Mission, capacity building and establishment of development projects to support its self sustainability.
Christians of the Diocese of Kigezi have gifted the outgoing Bishop Rt. Rev. Eng. George Bagamunda with a brand new Toyota Prado with fuel for 1 year in appreciation for his service to the Diocese.
This was at the farewell service today afternoon at St.Peters Cathedral, Rugarama.
UPDATE ON SUSPECTED POISONING AT NAKANYONYI SS
Yesterday, Thursday 20th July 2023, the media was awash with stories of suspected poisoning at Nakanyonyi Senior Secondary School, a Church of Uganda founded School in Nagalama, Mukono Diocese.
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MUKONO: The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda and Chancellor Uganda Christian University (UCU) The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has today evening arrived at UCU Main Campus in Mukono for his official Pastoral Visit.
@Archbp_COU
@UCUniversity
The House of Bishops sitting at Lweza Training and Conference Centre, today 4th July 2024, has elected Rev Ven. Michael Chorey as the 5th Bishop of the Diocese of Karamoja.
He will be consecrated and enthroned on 25th August 2024 at St Phillip's Cathedral, Moroto.
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT
The Bishop of Kumi Diocese, Rt Rev Micheal Okwi Esarkan, has this morning announced the death of The Rt. Rev Thomas Edison Irigei, Retired and First Bishop of Kumi Diocese who died early this morning.
The burial program shall be communicated in due course.
2. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, 6th Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese. He will be consecrated
and enthroned on 12/3/2023 at Emmanuel Cathedral, Kinyansano, Rukungiri.
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The House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda sitting at Daniel Uganda Missional Centre in Lweza, today 17th April 2024, has elected Rev Canon Jacob Ateirweho as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese of Bunyoro Kitara.
He will be consecrated and enthroned as the 6th Bishop on....
NAMIREMBE - KAMPALA:
@ChurchofUganda_
in conjunction with
@UKinUganda
held a special commemoration service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at St Paul's Cathedral, Namirembe today.
Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira, the Bishop of Namirembe Diocese was the Main Celebrant.
Rev Dr Lydia Nsaale Kitayimbwa
@Rev_Dr_LidyKitz
has today been installed as Chaplain of
@stfrancis_mak
, in a colorful ceremony presided over by The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba
@Archbp_COU
and Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala, in which she outlined 14 ministry focus areas.
We have successfully concluded Day 4 of
@gafconference
in Kigali, Rwanda. It has been an inspiring and insightful event, filled with worship, fellowship, and impactful teachings.
The theme for GAFCON 4 is "To whom shall we go."
Pictures by
@SadiikiAdams
The Mothers' Union Annual General Meeting sitting at
@LwezaC
, has elected Mrs. Grace Murengezi as the Provincial Mothers' Union President and Mrs. Caroline Cik as Vice President.
They replace Lay Canon Dr. Ruth Senyonyi and Maama Dr. Alice Mwesigwa respectively.
His Grace
@Archbp_COU
is currently preaching at
@gafconference
in Kigali. Let's join together in prayer, asking for God's guidance and clarity as he delivers His word. May the Holy Spirit speak through him powerfully and impact our hearts.
The House of Bishops sitting at Lweza Training and Conference Center today has elected Rev Canon Wilson Kisekka as the 4th Bishop of Luweero Diocese.
He will be consecrated and enthroned on Sunday 24th March 2024 at St Mark Cathedral, Luwero.
Rev. Canon Dr. Rebecca Nyegenye, Provost of
@allsaintskla
has been elected as the Board Chairperson of Church Missionary Society -
@CMSAfrica
. The election happened at the Board of Director's meeting at Biblica Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya yesterday.
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Your life does not depend on the possessions you have; all possessions will eventually leave you, and vice versa:-The Most Rev Dr Henry Ndukuba, Archbishop of Nigeria.
#UgandaMartyrsDay2024
@Archbp_COU
CHURCH OF UGANDA BISHOPS TO VISIT THE ALBERTINE GRABEN
@Archbp_COU
, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba, Bishops and a team from the Provincial Secretariat, have this morning left for a three days field visit to the oil and gas operational areas in the Albertine Graben.
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda and Chancellor of Uganda Christian University,
@Archbp_COU
is at
@UCUniversity
Main Campus on a working visit.
He is meeting key stakeholders.
He will later lead a Lenten Service in Nkoyoyo Hall at 5:30PM.
Tomorrow, he will visit
@UCUMbale_
.
Preparations for the Consecration and Enthronement of Ven. Canon Gaddie Akanjuna as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese on Kigezi slated for Sunday 29th May 2022 are in high gear.
Banners are hanging on all main roundabouts in Kabale Town and Rugarama.
📷: Canon Ivan Mbabazi Batuma.
We shall pray, and sit together, and discern the mind of Christ for the way forward. I ask your prayers for wisdom, for, indeed, we need the wisdom of Solomon to know how to faithfully respond to the crisis at hand.
IBANDA:
@Archbp_COU
The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has this afternoon arrived in the Diocese of Northwest Ankole for his two days official pastoral visit.
He was received at Kabingo by Bishop Amos Magezi, Maama Jean Magezi, Clergy, and jubilant Christians.
Consecration and Enthronement of Ven. Gaddie Akanjuna as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi is ongoing in Kabale.
His Grace
@Archbp_COU
is the main Celebrant.
Former Prime Minister, Rt Hon
@RuhakanaR
is the Chief Guest representing H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
.
Aerial view of St Matthews Cathedral, Buhugu - North Mbale Diocese under construction.
Bishop: Rt. Rev. Samuel Gidudu, consecrated on 16th November 2014.
Preparations for the 3rd June Uganda Martyrs Day in Namugongo are in high gear.
Today, the organizing committee chaired by Hon. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu toured the venue to assess progress.
Dioceses from the Greater Ankole Region are the organizers of this year's Martyrs Day.
Rev. Simon Peter Ddembe Lya Yesu, our Director of Mission and Outreach, Church of Uganda will be live on
@ubctvuganda
today morning at 9am discussing the role of the Church in fighting immorality and reemphasizing the
@Archbp_COU
's declaration of days of fasting for the same.
The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba
@Archbp_COU
has arrived in Mbale Diocese this afternoon for his four-day Pastoral Visit.
He was welcomed at Kamonkoli by Rt Rev John Wilson Nandaah, the Bishop of Mbale Diocese, Clergy, officials from
@UCUniversity
and jubilant Christians.
We have more than 200 members traveling to Kigali in April for the 4th
@gafconference
. We will be there with many Bible-believing Archbishops, Bishops, and Anglicans from all over Africa and the world. These are the ones who have not bowed their knee to Baal. (1 Kings 19.18).
KOTIDO: The Rt Rev Simon Akol Aisu has today been consecrated and enthroned as the 2nd Bishop of North Karamoja Diocese in a colourful ceremony held at Christ Church Cathedral, Kotido presided over by
@Archbp_COU
, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu.
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How can the Church achieve self-sustainability? What are some ideal projects that the Church can undertake to become self-sustainable? We would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this matter.
Service has begun at St Barnabas Pro Cathedral Bumadu in Bundibugyo.
Later in the day, West Ruwenzori Diocese will be inaugurated and Bishop Elect Barnabas Tibaijuka consecrated and enthroned as the first Bishop.
@Archbp_COU
is the main Celebrant.
Watch live on
@coufamilytv
KOTIDO:
@Archbp_COU
, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has this evening arrived in North Karamoja Diocese ahead of the consecration and enthronement of Rev. Canon Simon Akol Aisu as the 2nd Bishop on Sunday, 12th February 2023 at Christ Church Cathedral, Kotido.
God called the church to go to Nineveh and preach repentance, but the Church of England is running to Tarshish and preaching acceptance of sin. There is no way we are walking together.
MASINDI:
@Archbp_COU
, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has concluded his official pastoral visit of Masindi Kitara Diocese this afternoon with a clarion call to Clergy and Christians to make a deliberate effort to invest in education and protect Church land.
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NTUNGAMO: Bishops of Church of Uganda have today visited South Ankole Diocese to learn from the Diocese's best practices in agriculture, land use and self sustainability.
They were led by
@Archbp_COU
and were received by Rt Rev Nathan Ahimbisibwe of South Ankole Diocese.
BUSHENYI: The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has arrived in West Ankole Diocese for his official four days Pastoral Visit.
@Archbp_COU
will visit several Diocesan projects.
📸:
@SadiikiAdams
His Grace,
@Archbp_COU
is the main celebrant at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Mbale this morning on the third day of his Pastoral Visit in Mbale Diocese.
He is assisted by the Diocesan Bishop, Rt Rev John Wilson Nandaah.
The Service is live on
@coufamilytv
on air and on YouTube.
The Church of England, on the other hand, has now departed from the Bible and their new message is the opposite message of the Bible. They are now saying, “Go, and sin some more.”
They are even offering to bless that sin. That is wrong. God cannot bless what He calls sin.
THREAD:
NAMIREMBE: In a significant move to improve healthcare services across the country,
@Archbp_COU
, The Most Rev Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has today morning flagged off distribution of medical supplies to all 256 health facilities founded by the Church of Uganda.
Today is a special day. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, His Grace Rev. Dr.
@Archbp_COU
, has arrived at the Namugongo Martyrs Anglican Site to assess its readiness ahead of the Martyrs' Day celebrations.
#UgandaMartyrsDay2024
On behalf of the COU, we stand with our UK friends in mourning the death of your Queen. We take hope in the Bible: She fought the good fight. She finished the race. She kept the faith. Now there is in store for her another crown - the crown of righteousness. (2 Tim 4:7-8).
Today is Day 4 of GAFCON 4. Our Delegates attending the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) in Kigali, Rwanda have had an amazing experience so far.
Check out our morning here Photos:
Rev. Canon Simon Akol Aisu will be
consecrated and enthroned as 2nd Bishop of North Karamoja Diocese on Sunday 12th February 2023 at Christ Church Cathedral, Kotido.
Canon Aisu was born on 6th August 1964 in Nabilatuk District, and was born again on 20th December 1981.
THREAD: This week, over 1300 people from 53 nations have gathered together for GAFCON IV in Kigali, Rwanda.
This conference draws together Anglicans from around the world who are seeking to guard the unchanging, transforming gospel of Jesus Christ & to proclaim Him to the world.
Tumuhibise Brighton aka "Kanaga" from West Ankole Diocese using his skill and talent to praise the Lord at the Mission Crusade here at Namugongo Martyrs Anglican, "kikute fire." If you're not here, you're missing out!
#UgandaMartyrsDay2024
The Directorate of Household and Community Transformation led by the Director, Rev. Andrew Agaba is in the Diocese of Kigezi (Kabale District) for a capacity and mindset building workshop for Church leaders to empower them with knowledge on utilisation of church land......
THREAD:
Mr. John Tereraho is the Provincial Head of Laity, Church of Uganda, a position he has held since 2018. He is a teacher by training and an Education management specialist. He holds a Masters Degree in Education Management of
@Makerere
University.
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His Grace
@Archbp_COU
, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu is leading a Holy Communion Service at Goli, Nebbi Diocese.
In attendance is Archbishop Emeritus, Dr Henry Luke Orombi and his wife, Mama Phoebe Orombi.
Today is his 5th day in the Diocese.
GULU:
@Archbp_COU
, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba has this afternoon arrived in Northern Uganda Diocese for his 3 days official pastoral visit.
He was welcomed at Koro Abili Trading Center by Bishop Godfrey Loum, Retired Bishop Johnson Gakumba, clergy and Christians.
The Group CEO Equity Holdings, Dr. James Mwangi is giving his remarks at the official opening of the 26th Provincial Assembly at
@UCUniversity
.
Earlier,
@UgEquityBank
had a special thanksgiving session in the holy communion service.
Follow the proceedings live on
@COUfamilytv
.
On his way from South Ankole Diocese this morning,
@Archbp_COU
stopped by Ruharo in
@AnkoleDiocese
to pay Bishop Dr. Sheldon and Mama Dr. Alice Mwesigwa a courtesy call to pray and commiserate with them on the loss of Bishop Sheldon's mother who went to be with Lord recently.
KAMWENGE:
@Archbp_COU
has this evening arrived in East Ruwenzori Diocese for his official pastoral visit.
He was welcomed at Bigodi by Bishop George and Maama Juliet Turyasingura, retired Bishops; Edward Bamucwanira and Geoffrey Rwobusiisi, Clergy and jubilant Christians.
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MUKONO:
@Archbp_COU
The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba has today arrived in Mukono Diocese for his two days official Pastoral Visit.
He was received by the Diocesan Bishop Rt Rev James and Mama Tezirah Ssebaggala, Clergy, Jubilant Christians and brass band at Namanve.
MUKONO: The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu and his wife, Mama Margaret, have today celebrated 40 years in marriage with a thanksgiving service at St Andrew's Kitega Church of Uganda in Lugazi Parish, Mukono Diocese.
A thread:
On his way from the Diocese of Muhabura (Kisoro) today, the Archbishop made a stopover in Rugarama, Diocese of Kigezi (Kabale) to pay a courtesy visit to Bishop George and Mama Chris Bagamuhunda.
The trio were joined by Ven. Canon Gaddi Akanjuna, the Bishop-Elect.
@Archbp_COU
The Bible's teaching is that lifelong, exclusive marriage between one man and one woman is the only context for sexual relationships. It calls any other kind of sexual relationship a sin. Whether adultery, fornication, polygamy or homosexual relationships, they are all sin.
When Jesus was questioned about a woman caught in adultery, he told her to “Go, and sin no more.” That's the message of repentance and faith that we uphold and preach in the Church of Uganda.
KABALE:
@Archbp_COU
has concluded his pastoral visit in the Diocese of Kigezi today with commissioning of projects and visits.
Today:
His arrival:
Day 1:
Day 2:
📷:
@SadiikiAdams
FRAUD ALERT:
This is to bring to your attention a fraudster masquerading as the Archbishop on Twitter (X) using this Fake Account:
@Archbishop35488
to send messages to people asking for money and other favours.
This is a fraud.
The Official Account remains
@Archbp_COU
.
OMORO:
@Archbp_COU
, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has today concluded his four days official pastoral visit in the Diocese of Northern Uganda with a call for mindset change, proper land use, to desist from donor dependency and negative attitude to farming.
LWEZA: Church of Uganda, in partnership with the Oryun Community Church in South Korea, has established the Daniel Missional Leadership Centre in Lweza, Wakiso District with a sole purpose of transforming young leaders to take charge of the future.
All is set in Muhabura Diocese (Kisoro) as Christians wait to receive the Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu
@Archbp_COU
who will be in the Diocese this weekend for his pastoral visit.
Church of Uganda will today launch a partnership with
@VisionGroup
to carry out aggressive marketing for the Uganda Martyrs Anglican Site in Namugongo.
His Grace
@Archbp_COU
and C.E.O Vision Group
@nyamadon
are expected to preside over the event in Namugongo in a few minutes.
The Bishop of Busoga Diocese, Rt Rev Dr.
@pnaimanhye
, the newly appointed Chairman of the Board of Mission and Outreach for the Church of Uganda, has unveiled plans to transform the Directorate with emphasis on establishing a comprehensive training program for evangelists.
A THREAD:
GOMBA: The Provincial Secretary of the Church of Uganda, Rev. Canon William Ongeng, has commended government efforts in collaborating with the Church to transform communities through agriculture and animal husbandry.
@GovUganda
@Archbp_COU
@naads_ug
@MAAIF_Uganda
TORORO:
@Archbp_COU
has arrived in Bukeddi Diocese for his two days official pastoral visit.
He was welcomed by Rt Rev Samuel George Bogere Egesa and Maama Elizabeth Egesa, Clergy and the Diocesan leadership team at Namayemba, the border point between Bukedi and Busoga Diocese.
The Archbishop of Church of Uganda The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba has arrived in North Kigezi Diocese (Rukungiri) for his two days pastoral visit.
He was received by the caretaker Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese Rt Rev Patrick Tugume, clergy and laity at Kahengye Bridge.
The Provincial Assembly Standing Committee (PASC) meeting is ongoing at the Provincial Secretariat in Namirembe.
His Grace
@Archbp_COU
is the Chairman supported by the Ag. Dean of the Province (Rt Rev Samuel George Bogere Egesa) and the Provincial Chancellor, Mr.
@NabothMuhairwe
.
PATONGO - AGAGO:
@Archbp_COU
has urged Churches to exercise vigilance by reporting any suspicious individuals in their congregations.
He emphasized the need for security checks at the entrances of churches to prevent any disruptions during prayers.
📸:
@SadiikiAdams
Easter is a day to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, three days after his crucifixion which represents His victory over death and the promise of eternal life for those who follow him.
This Easter, may you renew your faith and heart with hope and joy of our risen Savior.
MASAKA:
@Archbp_COU
, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba has this morning arrived in West Buganda Diocese for his official pastoral visit.
He was received at Lukaya by Bishop Henry Katumba Tamale and Mama Rev. Canon Elizabeth Katumba, Clergy, and jubilant Christians.
His Grace
@Archbp_COU
, the Chancellor of
@UCUniversity
, has made his maiden official pastoral visit to UCU Arua Campus today and launched the Campus' 50 year Master Strategic Plan and its 20 years celebration logo. He also witnessed the installation of the Local Advisory Council.
The Bishop of
@WestBuganda
Diocese, Rt Rev Henry Katumba Tamale has today announced the appointment of Rev. Enock Kakuru as the Archdeacon of Ntusi Archdeaconry in Sembabule making him the youngest Archdeacon in the Province of Church of Uganda.
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Today's thanksgiving Service at Kyamate Cathedral for 10 years since South Ankole Diocese was established began with
@Archbp_COU
and the Diocesan Bishop receiving Christians from Itojo Archdeaconry who hitherto were under Ankole Diocese.
Service is underway.
The Minister of
@ministry_lands
Hon Judith Nabakooba, has launched Church of Uganda’s mass land registration in a move aimed at protecting Church land.
The launch happened during the training of the Diocesan Secretaries and Diocesan Estates Officers in Namirembe today.
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The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has today afternoon arrived in the Diocese of Karamoja for his Pastoral Visit.
He was received by Bishop Joseph Abura.
@Archbp_COU
will dedicate St. Phillip's Cathedral in Moroto town tomorrow.
The Church of England decided to allow clergy to preside at Blessings of Same-sex Unions and approved supplemental prayers and liturgies for such occasions. In other words, a gay couple joined together in a civil marriage would then go to Church to receive prayers of blessing.
His Grace
@Archbp_COU
is in Entebbe Archdeaconry, Namirembe Diocese today morning for his Pastoral visit.
At Kitende SS, he was welcomed by Bishop Wilberforce Kityo and Maama Faith Luwalira, Ven Giita Kavuma the Archdeacon, Stephen Lwasa the Headteacher, Staff Clergy & students.
East Busoga Diocese has today been inaugurated as the 39th Diocese in the Province of the Church of Uganda with Rt Rev Paul Hannington Suubi consecrated and enthroned as the 1st Bishop of the Diocese at a colorful ceremony at St Stephen’s Cathedral grounds in Naluwerere, Bugiri.