Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal

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Diocese of Fort Portal
Dioecesis Arcis Portal
Statistics
Country: Uganda
Metropolitan: Mbarara
Rite: Latin Rite
Area: 9,553 km²
Population:
  Total:
  Catholics:
1,486,000 (2006)
696,000 (46.8%)
Ordinaries
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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[edit] History

  • February 21, 1961: Established as Diocese of Fort Portal from the Diocese of Mbarara

[edit] Leadership

  • Bishops of Fort Portal (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Robert Muhiirwa (since 2003.03.18)
    • 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)

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