Diocese of Kasana–Luweero Dioecesis Kasanus-Luveerinus | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Metropolitan | Kampala |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 8,539 km2 (3,297 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 593,627 198,519 (33.4%) |
| Information | |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop Elect | Lawrence Mukasa |
| Website | |
| http://kasanaluweerodiocese.com | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana–Luweero (Latin: Kasan(us) – Luveerin(us)) is a diocese located in the cities of Kasana and Luweero in the Ecclesiastical province of Kampala in Uganda.
History
- 30 November 1996: Established as Diocese of Kasana – Luweero from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kampala.
Bishops
- Cyprian Kizito Lwanga (30 November 1996 – 19 August 2006), appointed Archbishop of Kampala [1]
- Paul Ssemogerere (19 August 2008 – 9 December 2021),[2] appointed Archbishop of Kampala.[3]
- Lawrence Mukasa, appointed 29 April 2023)[4]
See also
References
- ↑ Ivan Mubiru (3 April 2021). "Profile: Who is Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, the fallen Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese?". Watchdog Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ↑ Fides Agency (4 June 2008). "Bishop of Kasana-Luweero appointed". Agenzia Fides (Fides Agency). Vatican City. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ↑ Maurice Muhwezi (9 December 2021). "Who is Bishop Ssemogerere new Kampala Archbishop". Red Pepper. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ↑ "Resignations and Appointments, 29.04.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
External links
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