The Military Ordinariate of Uganda is a military ordinariate of the Roman Catholic Church. Immediately subject to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Roman Catholics serving in Uganda People's Defence Force and their families.
Military Ordinariate of Uganda Ordinariatus Militaris Uganda | |
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Location | |
Country | Uganda |
Information | |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Established | 20 January 1964 (60 years ago) |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | James Odongo |
History edit
It was created as a military vicariate on 20 January 1964, and elevated to a military ordinariate on 21 July 1986.
Office holders edit
Military vicars edit
- Cipriano Biyehima Kihangire (appointed 20 January 1964 – resigned 5 January 1985)
- James Odongo (appointed 5 January 1985 – became Military Ordinary 21 July 1986 see below)
Military ordinaries edit
- James Odongo (see above current incumbent, appointed 21 July 1986)
References edit
- Military Ordinariate of Uganda (Catholic-Hierarchy)
- Military Ordinariate of Uganda (GCatholic.org)