Welcome to Mbarara Diocese.
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. 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.
He was Born 12th July 1961 at Kashumba, Bukanga.He was Ordained Priest on 13th July, 1991 at Mbarara Diocese. On the 2nd of July 2005 he was Appointed Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Mbarara and also appointed Titular Bishop of Tacia, Montana. On the 1st of October 2005, he was Ordained Bishop Titular Bishop of Tacia Montana. On the 13th November,2009 he was appointed the Apostolic Administrator of Hoima Diocese while remaining the Auxiliary of Mbarara.
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Fr. Boneventure Turyomumazima Fr. Charlie Beirne Msgr. Edward Baingana-Muntu Fr. Deusdedit Bukenya Fr. Beda Twinomugisha Sr. M. Germina Keneema Mr. Pontiano Baguma Fr. Emmanuel Baburworuganda Mr. George W. Kwishima Fr. J. Patrick Mbyemeire Fr. John B.Tibamwenda Mr. B. Godiano Nkabakyenga Fr. Charles L. Mutabaruka Fr. Emmanuel Tusiime Fr. John B. Bashobora Mr. Alphonse Butamanya Sr. Pauline Komuhangi Mrs. Anna Kwatampora |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Most Rev. Paul K. Bakyenga
Fr. Hilary Tibanyenda
Msgr. Leo Katesigwa
EPISCOPAL VICARS
Episcopal Vicar for the Laity - Msgr. John Barugahare
Episcopal Vicar for Bushenyi - Fr. Paschale Betunga
Episcopal Vicar for Religious -Fr. Paschale Betunga
Episcopal Vicar for Catechists - Fr. Paulino Mukasa
COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS
Rt. Rev. Lambert Bainomugisha
Msgr. Edward Baingana-Muntu
Msgr. John Barugahare
Fr. Bonaventure Turyomumazima
Fr. Deusdedit Bukenya
Fr. Peter Kanyandago
Fr. John Baptist Bashobora
Fr. Gervase Nsekanimanya
Fr. Benedict Njunwoha
Fr. Celestine Mahirane
Council Of Priests
Msgr John Barugahare
Fr. Hilary Tibanyenda
Fr. Peter Kanyandago
Fr. John Baptist Bashobora
Fr. John Baptist Turinomujuni
Fr. Bonaventure Turyomumazima
Fr. Paolino Tomaino
Fr. Andrew A. Mugaiga
Fr. Boniface Zabajungu
Fr. Didas Kasapuri
Fr. Felix Tumuhaise
Fr. Joseph Serrugo
Fr. Deusdedit Bukenya
Fr. Paulino Mukasa
Fr. George Eeckhout
Fr. Gervase Nsekanimanya
Fr. John Baptist Tibamwenda
Fr. Celestine Mahirane
Fr. Benedict Njunwoha
Fr. Aloysius Kashamba
Fr. John Bosco Mujuni
Fr. Paschale Betunga
Fr. Severino Ndugwa
Fr. Tushabe Fulgentius
Fr. Godfrey Nkaijanagwo
Parishes
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Birunduma [St. John Baptist Parish]
Parish Priest -Fr. Chleophas Eensiyaitu
P.O. Box 112, Bushenyi
Bitooma [St. Daniel Comboni Parish]
Parish Priest - Fr. Franco Berto
P.O. Box 112, Bushenyi
Diocesan Priests,
Bubaare [St. Charles Lwanga Parish -2004]
Parish Priest – Fr. Joseph Sserugo, AJ
P.O. Box 150, Mbarara
Apostles of Jesus
Bubangizi : Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians (1963)
P.O. Mitooma Bushenyi
Diocesan Priests, Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Buhimba [St. Joseph the Worker Parish]
Parish Priest – Fr. Paul Mutume]
P.O. Box 150, Mbarara
Diocesan Priests,
Buhungiro :Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima (1966)
P.O. Box 150, Mbarara
Diocesan Priests
Bushenyi : [St. Kaggwa 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 Parish]
Parish Priest – Fr. Bruno Kaharuza]
P.O. Box 150, Mbarara
Diocesan Priests
Ibanda : Our Lady of Mercy (1912)
P.O. Box Ibanda
Diocesan Priests, Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Daughters of Mary and Joseph,
Brothers of Christian Instruction,
Babies Home,
Ibanda Hospital,
Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church.
Ishogororo: [St. Adolf Parish – 2004]
Parish Priest – Fr. Godfrey Bataringaya]
P.O. Box 150, Mbarara
Apostles of Jesus
Kabuyanda: [St. Paul Parish -1989]
Parish Priest –Fr. Paulino Mukasa
P.O. Box 150, Mbarara
Diocesan Priests,
Kagamba: Our Lady of Assumption (1958)
P.O. Box 2005 Rwashaimaire.
Diocesan Priests,
Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Kakoma: St. John Baptist (2000)
P.O. Box 150 Mbarara
Diocesan Priests
Kashekuro : St. Charles Lwanga ( 1978)
P.O. Box 150 Mbarara
Diocesan Priests
Kazo (1990)
P.O. Box 150 Mbarara
Diocesan Priests,
Evangelising Sisters of Mary
Kenyena-Kyezimbire: [St. Thomas the Apostle Parish]
Parish Priest –Fr. Francis Kadiidi Agaba
P.O.Box 150, Mbarara
Kibona Centre: [St. John the Baptist Parish]
Parish Priest – Fr. John Tibwamwenda
P.O. Box 150, Mbarara
Kihani: St. Charles Lwanga (1999)
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’s Parish]
Parish Priest – Fr. Evaris Karuhanga
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. Comboni Hospital.
Kyamwiru : [Holy Family Parish – 1998]
Parish Priest – Fr. Godfrey Nkaijanagwo
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
Mushanga: Our Lady of the Rosary (1948)
P.O. Box 187, Mbarara.
Diocesan Priests,
Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel, St. Mukasa Preparatory Seminary,
Mushanga Social Training Centre, The Grail.
Mutara: [St. Noah Parish
Parish Priest – Fr. Leonard Mugaiga
P.O.Box 150, Mbarara
Ntungamo: (1993)
P.O. Box 150 Mbarara
Diocesan Priests
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
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,
Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Rushanje (1964)
P.O. Box 150 Mbarara
Diocesan Priests,
Rushooka
P.O. Box Ntungamo
Franciscan Friars Minor,
Daughters of Divine Charity
Rwenyaga:- [St. Charles Lwanga]
Parish Priest: Fr. Julius Fokushaba]
P.O.Box 150, Mbarara
Rwera: [Our Lady of Assumption (1951]
P.O. Box 4006, Ntungamo
Diocesan Priests,
Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel
CENTRES WITH RESIDENT PRIESTS
Kenyena-Kyezimbire: [St. Matia Mulumba (1972)
P.O. Box 150, Mbarara
Diocesan Priests
Nyabwina (1998)
P.O. Box 187, Bushenyi
Claretian Fathers
Rushere
P.O. Box 150, Mbarara
Comboni Missionaries
Rweinyaga (1998)
P.O. Box 150, Mbarara
Diocesan Priests
Kigarama Parish (1998)
P.O. Box 150, Mbarara
Diocesan Priests, Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church
CHAPLAINCIES
Diocesan Youth Apostolate
Spiritual Renewal
Corpus Christi (MUST)
Kakoba NTC
Buhungiro PTC
Ibanda PTC
Ibanda SSS
Maryhill High School
St. Kaggwa High School
Sacred Heart SSS, Mushanga
Ntare Schoool
Mbarara High School
Nyamitanga Sec. School
Poor Clares
St. Michael Convent
Boniconsilii Community
St. Luke Convent
St. Helen's Convent
Ibanda Hospital
St. Paul Family
Nyamitanga Tech. Institute
Bushenyi Technical College
Bushenyi PTC
St. Mary's SSS (Kyamuhunga)
Priests
NAME
Msgr Leo Katesigwa ..............................................13-12-1942
Fr. Paul Ikazire .................................................... .21-12-1947
Fr. Cyril Mbura .......................................................17-07-1951
Fr. Bartholemew Kamugyene .............................. .08-12-1955
Rt. Rev. John Baptist Kakubi [Emeritus].................11-06-1960
Fr. Hilary Tibanyenda ............................................11-06-1960
Msgr John Barugahare ..........................................10-12-1967
Fr. Benedict Birungi ...............................................12-04-1970
Most Rev. Paul K Bakyenga[Ord] ...........................11-07-1971
Fr. Boniface Zabajungu .........................................19-12-1971
Fr. John Baptist Bashobora ...................................17-12-1972
Fr. Aloysius Kashamba ..........................................18-12-1976
Fr. Alfred Bintukwanga ...................................... ...09-04-1978
Fr. Boniface Muhumuza .........................................16-04-1978
Fr. Joseph Kuribuuza .............................................22-04-1978
Fr. Paschale Betunga ............................................15-07-1979
Fr. Robert Bwesigye ........................................... ..22-07-1979
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
Msgr. Edward Baingana-Muntu .......................... ..17-05-1981
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. Odomaro Ndyabahika ......................................04-08-1985
Fr. Irenaeus Karenzi .............................................19-07-1986
Fr. Felix Bikwatsizehi ........................................ ....19-07-1986
Fr. Louis Atwiine ....................................................23-08-1987
Fr. Pontiano Betunguura .......................................05-09-1987
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
Rt. Rev. Lambert Bainomugisha[Auxiliary]..............13-07-1991
Fr. Celestine Mahirane........................................ ..28-07-1991
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. Innocent Katorokire .........................................30-01-1993
Fr. Odomaro Mutungirehe.................................. ...17-07-1993
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. Evarist Mukama ................................................03-08-1996
Fr.Charles Mugisha ...............................................03-08-1996
Fr. Edward Besigye............................... ................25-05-1997
Fr. Frederick Turiyo Ndebesa ................................12-07-1997
Fr. Gervase Bainomugisha ....................................12-07-1997
Fr. Bruno Kaharuza ...............................................13-07-1997
Fr. Sebastian Tumusiime .......................................13-07-1997
Fr. Robert Tibayungwa ........................................ .20-07-1997
Fr. Severinus Ndugwa ....................... ...................26-07-1997
Fr. Darius Magunda ...............................................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. Suzario Mwesiime ............................................24-07-1999
Fr. Beda Twinomugisha .................... ....................24-07-1999
Fr. George William Tumusiime .............................. 24-07-1999
Fr. Agapitus Mubangizi ..........................................15-08-1999
Fr. Charles Lwanga Mutabaruka ...........................15-08-1999
Fr. John William Twinomujuni ................................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. Francis Agaba Kadiidi ......................................1.2-08-2006
Fr. Cleophas K. Ensiyaitu ......................................19-08-2006
Fr. Liberio Ayekundira ............................................26-8-2007
Fr. Stephen Baryamujura ......................................11-8-2007
Fr. Godfrey Tumuhamireho .................. .................18-8-2007
Fr. James Nyendera ............................ .................1-9-2007
MISSIONARY PRIESTS IN MBARARA ARCHDIOCESE
NAME
DATE
ORDER
COUNTRY
Fr. Paulino Tomaino
26.06.1964
Comboni
Italy
Fr. Franco Bertò
22.03.1970
Comboni
Italy
Fr. Charles Ndagizimana
09.08.1998
Comboni
Uganda
Fr. Christopher Twesigye
22.01.1989
Comboni
Uganda
Fr. John Bosco Gakirage
26.06.1994
Comboni
Rwanda
Fr. Hector Villalva
06.07.1964
Comboni
Mexico
Fr. Emmanuel Ssempera
04.12.1980
Comboni
Uganda
Fr. George Eechkout
11.06.1953
Comboni
Belgium
Fr. Rudi Wigger
03.07.1965
M. Africa
Germany
Fr. Henry Valette
10.06.1954
M. Africa
France
Fr. Venerato Baine
26.04.1998
M. Africa
Uganda
Fr. Charlie Beirne
11.07.1981
Montfort
Ireland
Fr. John M.Ahimbisibwe
14.07.2001
Montfort
Uganda
Fr. Fabian D'souza
18.12.1971
F F M
India
Fr. Augustus Byaruhanga
19.05.2004
F F M
Uganda
Fr. Kizito Ngomanzungu
21.05.2006
F FM
Rwanda
Fr. Achilles K. Ssemanda
06.08.2005
A J
Uganda
Fr. George J. Opio
Uganda
Fr. Godfrey Bataringaya
31.08.2002
A J
Uganda
Fr. Joseph Sserugo
27.06.1987
A J
Uganda
Fr. Thomas Perikilakkatt
14.04.1983
Claretian
Claretian
Fr. Edwin Netlas
04.06.2005
Claretian
Claretian
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
Rubindi Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
St Francesca- Makonje Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Nyamitanga Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Kakoma Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara -
Kyabirukwa Health Centre
P.O. 260 Mbarara
Kabuyanda Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Buhungiro Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Kyeibuza Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara –
Butare Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara -
Mushanga Health Centre
P.O. 187 Mbarara
Bubangizi Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Burungira Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Rugazi Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Nyakatsiro Health Centre
P.O. 192 Bushenyi
Nyakashoga Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Bitooma Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
St Lucia Kagamba
P.O. 2005 Rwashamaire
Franciska Lechener Rushooka
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Catholic Founded Schools
Primary Schools ...............................567
Secondary Schools ............................... 82
Tertiary Institutetions ............................. 3
Technical Schools .................................. 9
Agricultural College ................................. 1
University learning centre ............................1
BOOKSHOPS
Mbarara Catholic Book Centre
P.O. P.O. Box 283, Mbarara
Nyamitanga Bookshop,
P.O. 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
Contacts
ADDRESSES
Archdiocese of Mbarara
P.O. Box 150, Mbarara, Uganda
Archbishop's Office:
P.O. Box 184, Mbarara Uganda.
E-mail: mbarchd@utlonline.co.ug
Birunduma [St. John Baptist Parish] Bitooma [St. Daniel Comboni Parish] Bubaare [St. Charles Lwanga Parish -2004] Bubangizi : Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians (1963) Buhimba [St. Joseph the Worker Parish] Buhungiro :Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima (1966) Bushenyi : [St. Kaggwa 1977] Butare: Mary Mother of the Church (1932) Bwizibwera [St. Peter’s Parish] Ibanda : Our Lady of Mercy (1912) Ishogororo: [St. Adolf Parish – 2004] Kabuyanda: [St. Paul Parish -1989] Kagamba: Our Lady of Assumption (1958) Kakoma: St. John Baptist (2000) Kashekuro : St. Charles Lwanga ( 1978) Kazo (1990) Kenyena-Kyezimbire: [St. Thomas the Apostle Parish] Kibona Centre: [St. John the Baptist Parish] Kihani: St. Charles Lwanga (1999) Kitabi: St. Peter (1919)
Kyamuhunga: Our Lady of the Rosary (1965) Kyamwiru : [Holy Family Parish – 1998] Kyoga : St. John of the Cross (1991) Mabonwa: Our Lady of Good Counsel 1971 Mbarara Town: Uganda Martyrs (1965) Mushanga: Our Lady of the Rosary (1948) Mutara: [St. Noah Parish Ntungamo: (1993) Nyakishojwa: St. Peter the Apostle (1973)
Rubindi: St Joseph the Worker (1961) Rugazi: Holy Name of Mary (1909) Rushanje (1964) Rushooka Rwenyaga:- [St. Charles Lwanga] Rwera: [Our Lady of Assumption (1951]
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CENTRES WITH RESIDENT PRIESTS Kenyena-Kyezimbire: [St. Matia Mulumba (1972) Nyabwina (1998) Rushere Rweinyaga (1998) Kigarama Parish (1998) P.O. Box 150, Mbarara
CHAPLAINCIES Diocesan Youth Apostolate |
| NAME |
Msgr Leo Katesigwa ..............................................13-12-1942 Fr. John Leonard Mugaiga .....................................25-06-1995 |
MISSIONARY PRIESTS IN MBARARA ARCHDIOCESE
| NAME | DATE | ORDER | COUNTRY |
| Fr. Paulino Tomaino | 26.06.1964 | Comboni | Italy |
| Fr. Franco Bertò | 22.03.1970 | Comboni | Italy |
| Fr. Charles Ndagizimana | 09.08.1998 | Comboni | Uganda |
| Fr. Christopher Twesigye | 22.01.1989 | Comboni | Uganda |
| Fr. John Bosco Gakirage | 26.06.1994 | Comboni | Rwanda |
| Fr. Hector Villalva | 06.07.1964 | Comboni | Mexico |
| Fr. Emmanuel Ssempera | 04.12.1980 | Comboni | Uganda |
| Fr. George Eechkout | 11.06.1953 | Comboni | Belgium |
| Fr. Rudi Wigger | 03.07.1965 | M. Africa | Germany |
| Fr. Henry Valette | 10.06.1954 | M. Africa | France |
| Fr. Venerato Baine | 26.04.1998 | M. Africa | Uganda |
| Fr. Charlie Beirne | 11.07.1981 | Montfort | Ireland |
| Fr. John M.Ahimbisibwe | 14.07.2001 | Montfort | Uganda |
| Fr. Fabian D'souza | 18.12.1971 | F F M | India |
| Fr. Augustus Byaruhanga | 19.05.2004 | F F M | Uganda |
| Fr. Kizito Ngomanzungu | 21.05.2006 | F FM | Rwanda |
| Fr. Achilles K. Ssemanda | 06.08.2005 | A J | Uganda |
| Fr. George J. Opio | Uganda |
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| Fr. Godfrey Bataringaya | 31.08.2002 | A J | Uganda |
| Fr. Joseph Sserugo | 27.06.1987 | A J | Uganda |
| Fr. Thomas Perikilakkatt | 14.04.1983 | Claretian | Claretian |
| Fr. Edwin Netlas | 04.06.2005 | Claretian | Claretian |
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
Rubindi Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
St Francesca- Makonje Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Nyamitanga Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Kakoma Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara -
Kyabirukwa Health Centre
P.O. 260 Mbarara
Kabuyanda Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Buhungiro Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Kyeibuza Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara –
Butare Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara -
Mushanga Health Centre
P.O. 187 Mbarara
Bubangizi Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Burungira Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Rugazi Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Nyakatsiro Health Centre
P.O. 192 Bushenyi
Nyakashoga Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Bitooma Health Centre
P.O. 150 Mbarara
St Lucia Kagamba
P.O. 2005 Rwashamaire
Franciska Lechener Rushooka
P.O. 150 Mbarara
Catholic Founded Schools
Primary Schools ...............................567
Secondary Schools ............................... 82
Tertiary Institutetions ............................. 3
Technical Schools .................................. 9
Agricultural College ................................. 1
University learning centre ............................1
BOOKSHOPS
Mbarara Catholic Book Centre
P.O. P.O. Box 283, Mbarara
Nyamitanga Bookshop,
P.O. 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
Contacts
ADDRESSES
Archdiocese of Mbarara
P.O. Box 150, Mbarara, Uganda
Archbishop's Office:
P.O. Box 184, Mbarara Uganda.
E-mail: mbarchd@utlonline.co.ug
HEALTH UNITS AND HOSPITALS
Comboni Hospital Kyamuhunga Rubindi Health Centre St Francesca- Makonje Health Centre Nyamitanga Health Centre Kakoma Health Centre Kyabirukwa Health Centre Buhungiro Health Centre Kyeibuza Health Centre Butare Health Centre Mushanga Health Centre Bubangizi Health Centre Burungira Health Centre Rugazi Health Centre Nyakatsiro Health Centre Nyakashoga Health Centre Bitooma Health Centre St Lucia Kagamba Franciska Lechener Rushooka |
Catholic Founded Schools
BOOKSHOPS Mbarara Catholic Book Centre Nyamitanga Bookshop, RADIO STATION Radio Maria (U) Mbarara TRAINING FACILITIES/ Centres Mbarara Catholic Social Centre Mushanga Social Training Centre, Yesu Ahuriire Community, Karama (spiritual renewal, leadership training and Youth ministry) |
Archdiocese of Mbarara
P.O. Box 150, Mbarara, Uganda
Archbishop's Office:
P.O. Box 184, Mbarara Uganda.
E-mail: mbarchd@utlonline.co.ug

Welcome to the
Most Rev. Archbishop Paul Bakyenga, was born at Bumbaire, Igara, Kitabi Parish, Mbarara Archdiocese on 30th June, 1944. Ordained priest on 11th July 1971. Appointed Bishop Co-adjutor of Mbarara 6 Mar 1989 . Ordained Bishop on 24th June, 1989 at Mbarara. November 23rd, 1991 Succeeded Bishop of Mbarara Diocese. On January 2nd, 1999 He was Appointed Archbishop of Mbarara (former Rwenzori Vicariate comprising the dioceses of Kabale, Kasese, Fort-Portal, Hoima and Mbarara).
The Bishop Emeritus of Mbarara 