Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal
Diocese of Fort Portal
Dioecesis Arcis Portal |
| Location |
| Country |
Uganda |
| Metropolitan |
Mbarara |
| Statistics |
| Area |
9,553 km2 (3,688 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2006)
1,486,000
696,000 (46.8%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| 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.
History
- February 21, 1961: Established as Diocese of Fort Portal from the Diocese of Mbarara
Leadership
- Bishops of Fort Portal (Roman rite)
- Bishop Robert Muhiirwa (since 2003.03.18)[1]
- 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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- Bunyangabu County
- Burahya County
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