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Administration Department:

Facilitates and coordinates work of the Conference at the Secretariat and programs of the Catholic Church in Uganda.

Msgr. Dr. John Baptist Kauta ...................Secretary General
Fr. Eustachius Lwemalika  .........................Financial Administrator
Sr. Clothilda Namyalo, IHMR    ................. .Accountant
Ms. Nalule Cissy Kagimu.N.   ....................Principal/Admin.Secretary

Finance Commission:
Facilitates in the proper Financial Management of the other Commissions /Departments and provides support services in areas of resources both at the Secretariat and in dioceses.

His Lordship Joseph Willigers................. Chairman
His Lordship Callistus Rubaramira........... Vice Chairman
Msgr. John Baptist Kauta ........................Secretary General
Fr. Eustachius Lwemalika ........................Financial Administrator

Interservice:
Fr. Anthony Zachary Rweza  ....................Director

Pastoral, Liturgical Commission:
Deepens and strengthens Catechetical and Sacramental life of the Church and ensures ongoing formation of the People of God.

His Lordship Christopher Kakooza ...........Chairman
His Lordship Robert Muhiirwa ...................Vice Chairman
(Vacant)  ...................................................Executive Secretary

Lay Apostolate  Commission (Youth & Adult):
Promotes strong and active Christian Laity in a well-facilitated value-based community of believers.

His Grace Denis Kiwanuka Lote ............... Chairman
Bishop Lambert Bainomugisha .................Vice Chairman
Rev.Fr Stephen Candia....................... ......National Director
Rev.Fr Simon Jude Kanyike....................... Assistant National Director/ .National Youth Chaplain
Ms. Joyce Zako ................................. .......National Youth Coordinator

Justice and Peace Commission:

Promotes respect of human values and dignity, justice, peace, and empowerment with love and solidarity of the marginalized members of the Church and society.

His Grace John Baptist Odama .................Chairman
His Lordship Robert Gay ...........................Vice Chairman
Sr M Specioza Kabahuma, DST .................National Executive Secretary
(Vacant) ...................................................Ass.National Executive Secretary

Education Commission:
Ensures that Education based on Christian faith and principles is the backbone of the moral life of the Ugandan society.

Further it ensures that teachers, especially Catholic teachers, operate as animators in the field of evangelization and education development.

His Lordship Joseph Antony Zziwa ...............Chairman
His Lordship Charles M. Wamika ...................Vice Chairman
(Vacant) ........................................................Executive Secretary
Mr Gerald Mukasa .........................................National Catholic Institutions’ Co-odinator
Sr. Boniconcili Ngabirrano .............................Nat. Rel. Educ. Co-odinator
Ms Jenipher Tushabe ....................................Asst.Nat. Rel. Educ. Co-odinator

CARITAS-Uganda (Social Services & Dev’pt Commission):
Fosters community based initiatives that promote charity, solidarity and social justice in order to be an instrument of reconciliation and human development in Uganda.

His Grace Cyprian Kizito Lwanga ....................Chairman
His Lordship Joseph Franzelli ..........................Vice Chairman
Msgr Francis Ndamira ......................................National Director
(Vacant)   ........................................................Dep. Nat. Director

Priestly Formation Commision:
Ensures proper all-round initial and on-going formation of the clergy in Uganda.
His Lordship John B. Kaggwa...........................Chairman
His Lordship B Paul Kalanda  ...........................Vice Chairman

Rectors of Major Seminaries:
Fr. Paul Masolo..................................................Ggaba Nat. Major Seminary
Fr. Herman Kituuma[Acting]  .............................Katigondo Nat. Major Seminary
Fr. Cosmos Alule    ............................................Alokolum Nat. Major Seminary
Fr. Aquirinus F. Kibira  .......................................Kinyamasika Nat. Major Seminary
Fr. Simon P Kyambadde ....................................Director, St. Augustine's Institute

Social Communications Commission:
Exists to maximize effective use of modern means of Mass Communication in a holistic evangelization and integral development.

His Lordship Joseph Franzelli...........................Chairman
His Grace Paul K. Bakyenga  ...........................Vice Chairman
Rev Fr Philip Odii  .............................................Executive Secretary

Ecumenism Commission:
Promotes collaboration among the different followers of Christ, as they strive towards true unity in purpose in their common mission of Christ.

His Lordship Albert E. Baharagate .............................Chairman
His Lordship Martin Luluga  ........................................Vice Chairman
Rev. Fr. Vincent Karatunga .........................................Executive Secretary

Inter-Religious Dialogue

Mantains dialogue and relations with non-Christian Religions.

His Lordship  Deogratias Byabazaire................Liaison Bishop
His Lordship  Joseph Oyanga ...........................Assistant
Rev. Fr. Vincent Karatunga   .............................Executive Secretary

Doctrine Commission:

Is the theological organ of the Conference, as a “consultative body instituted to aid the Episcopal Conference itself and the individual bishops in their solicitude for the correct teaching of the faith”. It promotes communication of the teaching of the faith, the writing of theological books, establishment of good relations with theologians in seminaries and universities, monitors the doctrinal health of theological publications (censorship) and collaborates with other commissions of the Episcopal Conference.

His Lordship Sabino Odoki ..............................Chairman
His Grace James Odongo ................................Vice Chairman
(Vacant) ..........................................................Executive Secretary

Missionary Animation Commission: (Pontifical Missionary Societies)

Advances the work of the four Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) which are the official instruments of the Missionary Activity of the Universal Church.

(Vacant)..............................................................Chairman
His Lordship  John Baptist Kakubi   ....................Vice Chairman
Fr. Philip Balikuddembe  .....................................National Director of PMS
Sr Mary Nakibuuka         .....................................National Secretary, SPA
Sr. Justine Nakayima, SSPC   .............................National Secretary ,POF

HIV/AIDS Focal Point

Promotes community and institutional initiatives that contribute to the prevention of HIV/AIDS, holistic care and support of people both infected and affected by HIV/AIDS according to Christ's teaching through information sharing. Its main objective is to improve coordination of HIV/AIDS prevention and control in the Catholic Church.

His Lordship Joseph S.Mugenyi.............................Chairman
His Lordship Barnabas Halem`Imana...................Vice Chairman
Mr. Ronald Kamara ..............................................Executive Secretary
Mr. Richard Omasete  ..........................................Planning,Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Ms. Jacquiline Nakiwala........................................Information Management Officer
Mr. Innocent Bitta.................................................Financial Advisor

Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB)

The UCMB is the health of office of the Catholic Church in Uganda and the techinical arm of the health commission carring out its day to day operations.

His Lordship Egidio Nkaijanabwo ............................Chairman
His Lordship Henry SSentogo .................................Vice Chairman
Dr. Sam Orochi Orach .............................. ...............Executive Secretary
(Vacant) .............................. ...................................Ass.Executive Secretary

DEPARTMENTS WHICH OPERATE UNDER COMMISSIONS

Catholic Women’s Desk : Under CARITAS Uganda

Aims at improving, strengthening, integrating and co-ordinating development activities of women and to strengthen and increase collaboration between the Uganda Catholic Women’s Bureau and other related women local and international NGOs.

Mrs Thereza M. Mafumbo  ...National Secretary

Management Team:

  1. Msgr. Dr. John Baptist Kauta ............................(Sec. General & Chairman)
  2. Rev.Fr.  Eustachius Lwemalika .........................(Finacial Administrator )
  3. Mr. Gerard Mukasa ...........................................(Ag. Exec. - Sec. (Education)
  4. (Vacant) ...........................................................(Exec. Sec. - Pastoral/Liturgy )
  5. Dr. Sam Orach ..................................................(Exec. Sec. - Uganda Cath. Medical Bureau)
  6. Rev.Fr.  Philip Odii  ...........................................(Exec. Sec. - Social Communications)
  7. Sr. Specioza Kabahuma ...................................(Exec. Sec. - Justice and Peace)
  8. Mrs. Thereza M. Mafumbo ................................(Exec. Sec. - Ug. Cath. Women`s Bureau )
  9. Mr. Ronald Kamara  .........................................(Exec. Sec. - HIV/AIDS Focal Point)
  10. Rev. Fr.Stephen Candia....................................(National Director - Lay Apostolate)  
  11. Msgr. Dr.Francis Ndamira..................................(National Director - Caritas Uganda)
  12. Rev. Fr. Simon Jude Kanyike............................. (National Youth Chaplain)
  13. Rev. Fr. Philip Balikuddembe..............................(National Director - PMS) 
  14. Sr. Maria Denis Samanya...................................(Managing Director- Radio Sapietia)
  15. Mrs. Joyce Zako ................................................(National Youth Coordinator)
  16. Ms. Nalule Cissy Kagimu.N.   .............................(Principal & Admin.Sec, Office of Sec.Gen)