Bishop Vincent Kirabo
The Rt. Rev. Vincent Kirabo was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hoima, Uganda by Pope Francis on 30 November 2015. Bishop-elect Kirabo was born on October 1st, 1955. After primary school in Kahunde and O’level at St. John Bosco Minor Seminary, Hoima, he began philosophical studies at the Uganda Martyrs’ National Major
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New Bishop of Hoima
The Apostolic Nunciature has the joy to announce that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed Rev. Vincent KIRABO, Professor at St.Mary’s Major Seminary in Ggaba, as the new Bishop of Hoima. The same announcement was made public by the Vatican. Bishop-elect Kirabo was born on October 1st, 1955. After primary school in Kahunde and
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Pope Francis’ visit to Uganda
The Catholic Bishops of Uganda have issued a pastoral statement on the occasion of Pope Francis’ pending visit to Uganda which will take place from the 27 to 29 November this year. The Bishops have called on Ugandans to prepare themselves spiritually so that they will be in a fitting state to receive the pope’s
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