Hoima Catholic Diocese currently comprises four Vicariates and 50 Parishes, the newest being Kagadi Vicariate created on 4 Dec 2020 and is headed by Msgr. Peter Kaberenge. The remaining three Vicariates are Kibaale Vicariates headed by Msgr. John Mary Kitone Kabyanga, Hoima Vicariate under Msgr. Mathias Nyakatura and Masindi Vicariate whose episcopal vicar is Msgr. Joseph Birungi Akiiki.
Foreword
Bukuumi Catholic Parish started on 3 May 1894.
Its Patron Saint is OUR LADY OF GOOD CUSTODY.
It covers an area of 602 square miles.
Fr. Augustine Achte, Br. Tobi are the founders of Bukuumi Catholic Parish
The way the people in the Central Region of Uganda welcomed the Good News gave the White Fathers enthusiasm to embark.
On spreading the same Good News to the Western part of Uganda
With the leadership of Fr. Augustine Achte and Br. Tobi this mission was set on course. Their point of arrival in western Uganda was Kitanda hill on 3rd May 1894. In the same month they found another hill next to Kitanda upon which they established the first mission base which they named NOTRE DAME GARDE where the current name Bukuumi is derived from as “protection by the Blessed Virgin Mary- Our Lady of Good Custody.”
Behold the list of Bukuumi founders and successors/ Priests who have served in Our Lady of Good Custody Parish, Bukuumi respectively.
1. Fr. Augustine Achte |
2. Fr. Climent |
3. Fr. Ray Lavallei |
4. Fr. Woula |
5. Fr. J.H. Menard |
6. Fr. H. Moreton |
7. Fr. Hassel |
8. Fr. J. Delay |
9. Fr. H. Massol |
10. Fr. Conaughton |
11. Fr. H. Belland |
12. Fr. Adrien Farmer |
13. Fr. J. Deroux |
14. Fr. Swasso de Lima de Prado |
15. Fr. D. Quillier |
16. Fr. H.M. Grandmaison |
17. Fr. Eugine Lorange |
18. Fr. Pasedis |
19. Fr. Roche |
20. Fr. G. Chandron |
21. Fr. J. Gromagelia |
22. Fr. Edward Gres |
23. Fr. H. Blanc |
24. Fr. G. verhoeven |
25. Fr. G. Fassion |
26. Fr. Simon |
27. Fr. Cabana |
28. Fr. Maurizio |
29. Fr. Lautoure |
30. Fr. Edward De Balese |
31. Fr. Van Assch |
32. Fr. Corcoran |
33. Fr. De Belsir Edward |
34. Fr. De Visser |
35. Fr. Sehuff |
36. Fr. Edward Fei |
37. Fr. Van Wees |
38. Fr. S. Salles |
39. Fr. Menandaio |
40. Fr. Houssin |
41. Fr. Lloddin |
42. Fr. V. Wees |
43. Fr. Touple |
44. Fr. Moullec |
45. Fr. Y. Pacon |
46. Fr. Pallers |
47. Fr. Sallers |
48. Fr. Bec |
49. Fr. Le Tobie |
50. Fr. Lallers |
51. Fr. Borrel |
52. Fr. Baziy |
53. Fr. Louguenet |
54. Fr. Lesbros |
55. Fr. Bagiu |
56. Fr. Brassac |
57. Fr. Lautoer |
58. Fr. Fassiono |
59. Fr. Gori |
60. Fr. Vaneerlrick |
61. Fr. Beanchamp |
62. Fr. Egain |
63. Fr. Stephan |
64. Fr. Mallet |
65. Fr. Marney |
66. Fr. Lawour |
67. Fr. Paul Kalanda |
68. Fr. Andrew Bakiika |
69. Fr. Emmanuel Nsubuga |
70. Fr. Antonio Njogerere |
71. Fr. J.B Muswalenzi |
72. Fr. Serapio Wamala |
73. Fr. Paulo Eribankya |
74. Fr. Heneriko |
75. Fr. John Mary Bukenya Biri |
76. Msgr. Emmanuel Wandera |
77. Fr. Ssemate Kamili |
78. Fr. Joseph Nyonyintono |
79. Fr. Joseph Musoke |
80. Fr. Charles Nkende |
81. Fr. Matayo Balyebuga |
82. Fr. Magadu John |
83. Fr. Joseph Bukya |
84. Fr. Deogratias Byabazaire |
85. Fr. John Mary Kitone Kabyanga |
86. Fr. Joseph Lule |
87. Fr. Philip Balikuddembe |
88. Fr. Boneventure Kyaligonza |
89. Fr. Joseph Wasswa |
90. Fr. Paul Mirera |
91. Fr. George William Ssebadduka |
92. Fr. Vincent Kirabo |
93. Fr. Ndyanabo Matia Mulumba |
94. Fr. Deo Zziwa |
95. Fr. Christopher Mpoza |
96. Fr. Augustine Mukumbya |
97. Fr. Julius Basasira |
98. Fr. Constantine Gasana |
99. Fr. Raphael Kyeyune |
100. Fr. Marcerus Nkuzibwa |
101. Fr. Edward Ssebowa |
102. Fr. Augustine Babyesiza |
103. Fr. Robert Mugisa |
104. Fr. John Bosco Batiika |
105. Fr. Joseph Birungi |
106. Fr. Ssozi George William |
107. Fr. Francis Kyaligonza |
108. Fr. Isidore Karinizabo |
109. Fr. Matia Kyaligonza |
110. Fr. John Mary Kugonza |
111. Fr. John Baptist Kisembo |
112. Fr. Godfrey Makumbi |
113. Fr. Godfrey Kirabo |
114. Fr. Deogratias Sserunjogi |
115. Fr. Francis Komakech |
116. Fr. Godfrey Kalema |
117. Fr. Boniface Bamanya |
118. Fr. Patrick Mugisa |
119. Fr. Robert Ssegujja |
120. Fr. Gerald Byaruhanga |
121. Fr. James Aliomu Sabiti |
122. Fr. Peter Wasswa |
123. Fr. Jerome Kabuubi |
124. Fr. Francis Banura |
125. Fr. Peter Bakaaye |
126. Fr. John Mary Mbabazi |
127. Fr. Patrick Aliguma |
Bukuumi Catholic Parish being the first Catholic Mission to be established in the western part of Uganda and the eldest Parish in the Diocese of Hoima, it has given birth to other Parishes such as Kakumiro Parish, Kasambya Parish, and St. Andrea Kaahwa Kooki Shrine to mention but a few.
After 127 years of existence, these are some of the Priests born in Bukuumi Parish:-
Fr. Joseph Nyonyintono (R.I.P)
Fr. Raphael Nkuuna (R.I.P)
Fr. Joseph Wasswa (R.I.P)
Fr. Paul Mirera (R.I.P)
Fr. Henry Mugumira (R.I.P)
Fr. Philip Balikuddembe
Fr. Charles Kakooza
Fr. Posiano Kisembo
Fr. Joseph Twase
Fr. Bob Mathias Kyaligonza
Fr. Godfrey Zziwa
Fr. John Bosco Musinguzi (Missionary Priest incardinated Nyundo Diocese in Rwanda)
Fr. Noah Monday
Currently Bukuumi Catholic Parish has 20,333 Catholics.(as of July, 2022)
These are the Education institutions which have been set up in Bukuumi Catholic Parish which currently has 21 out stations.
Catholic founded and government aided primary schools
- Andrew’s Bukuumi Boy’s primary school
- Our lady of Lourdes Bukuumi Girls primary school
- Kitanda primary school
- Kibijjo primary school
- Kizito primary school nkooko
- Kitegura primary school
- Isunga primary school
Catholic founded primary schools but privately funded
- Peter nursery and primary school
- Anthony nursery and primary school
- Rittah nursery and primary school
- Mary’s nursery and primary school, Kyabasaijja
- Francis nursery and primary school, Kibijjo
- Mary’s nursery and primary school, Kibijjo
- Joseph primary school, Kibijjo
- Christ the King primary school, Nyabingoora
- Mary’s nursery and primary school, Nkooko
- Mary’s nursery and primary school, Rubumbo
- Michael cannan nursery and primary school, Rutooma
- Young angels nursery and primary school, Rusimbi
- Anna nursery and primary school, Kitanda
Catholic founded and government aided secondary school
- Joseph’s secondary school, Nkooko
- Edwards secondary school, Bukuumi
Vocational institute
Hekima Vocation school, Kitanda.
These are the current projects being implemented in Bukuumi Parish
- Eucalyptus plantation
- Coffee plantation 10 acres
- Banana plantation 10 acres
- Cattle farm 20 heads