Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana–Luweero
Diocese of Kasana–Luweero Dioecesis Kasanus-Luveerinus | |
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Uganda - Diocesi di Kasana-Luweero | |
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Metropolitan | Kampala |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 8,539 km2 (3,297 sq mi) |
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| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop Elect | Lawrence Mukasa |
| Website | |
| http://kasanaluweerodiocese.com | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana–Luweero (Latin: Kasan(us) – Luveerin(us)) is a suffragan diocese of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala in Uganda.[1] The diocese serves the Catholic faithful in the cities of Kasana and Luweero and covers an area of 8,539 square kilometres (3,297 sq mi).[1]
History
The Diocese of Kasana–Luweero was established on 30 November 1996 by Pope John Paul II, carved out from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kampala.[1][2] The diocese was officially erected on 16 December 1996, with Cyprian Kizito Lwanga as its first ordinary.[3] At the time of its establishment, the diocese encompassed three civil districts: Luweero, Nakaseke, and Nakasongola.[2]
Territory
The diocese covers an area of 8,539 square kilometers (3,298 square miles) and comprises three civic districts: Luweero, Nakaseke, and Nakasongola.[1] The proportion of Catholics in the diocese represents approximately 33% of the total population within its boundaries.[1] The diocesan headquarters are located in Luweero, with the mailing address at P.O. Box 303, Luweero, Uganda.[1] The diocese operates under the Latin Rite and is part of the Kampala Ecclesiastical Province.[4]
Bishops
The diocese has been led by three bishops since its establishment:
- Cyprian Kizito Lwanga (30 November 1996 – 19 August 2006) - First Bishop, later transferred to become Archbishop of Kampala[5]
- Paul Ssemogerere (19 August 2008 – 9 December 2021) - Second Bishop, later appointed Archbishop of Kampala in December 2021[6][7][8]
- Lawrence Mukasa (5 August 2023–present) - Current Bishop, appointed by Pope Francis on 29 April 2023 and installed on 5 August 2023[9]
Bishop Lawrence Mukasa previously served as Vicar General of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kiyinda–Mityana from 2018 until his appointment to Kasana–Luweero.[9][10]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Diocese of Kasana-Luweero". catholic-hierarchy.org. Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Kasana-Luweero Diocese". uecon.org. Uganda Episcopal Conference. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ "Welcome to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luweero". Kasana-Luweero Diocese. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ "History of the Archdiocese". klarchdiocese.org. Kampala Archdiocese. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Catholic Bishop of Uganda's Kasana-Luweero Diocese Appointed Archbishop of Kampala". aciafrica.org. ACI Africa. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ Maurice Muhwezi (9 December 2021). "Who is Bishop Ssemogerere new Kampala Archbishop". Red Pepper. Kampala, Uganda: Red Pepper. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ Fides Agency (4 June 2008). "Bishop of Kasana-Luweero appointed". Agenzia Fides (Fides Agency). Vatican City: Agenzia Fides. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Vicar General of Uganda's Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese Appointed Bishop of Kasana-Luweero". ACI Africa. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ Simon Peter Tumwine (5 August 2023). "Excitement In Luweero As Lawrence Mukasa Is Consecrated Bishop". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda: New Vision. Retrieved 18 October 2024.