Roman Catholic Diocese of Kiyinda–Mityana
Diocese of Kiyinda–Mityana Dioecesis Kiyindaensis-Mityanaensis | |
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St. Noa Mawaggali Cathedral | |
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Metropolitan | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 11,965 km2 (4,620 sq mi) |
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| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Joseph Anthony Zziwa |
| Map | |
Diocese of Kiyinda-Mityana | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kiyinda–Mityana (Latin: Kiyindaën(sis) – Mityanaën(sis)) is a suffragan diocese of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala in Uganda. [1] The diocese serves the Catholic faithful in the cities of Kiyinda and Mityana and covers an area of 11,965 square kilometres (4,620 sq mi), making it one of the largest dioceses by area in the Kampala Ecclesiastical Province.[2]
History
The Diocese of Kiyinda–Mityana was established on 17 July 1981, carved out from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kampala.[1][3]
Territory
The diocese covers 11,965 square kilometers (4,621 square miles) and comprises five civil districts: Mubende, Mityana, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, and Gomba.[3] This extensive territory makes it one of the largest dioceses by geographical area in Uganda.
The proportion of Catholics in the diocese represents approximately 39% of the total population within its boundaries.[1] The diocesan headquarters are located in Mityana, with the mailing address at P.O. Box 175, Mityana, Uganda.[1]
The diocese operates under the Latin Rite and is part of the Kampala Ecclesiastical Province, which includes the archdiocese of Kampala and several suffragan dioceses in central Uganda.[4]
Construction of Cathedral
The cathedral of St. Noa Mawaggali was constructed between 1963–65 based on the design of the Swiss architect Justus Dahinden.
Bishops
The diocese has been led by several bishops since its establishment:
- Bishops of Kiyinda–Mityana (Roman rite)
- Bishop Emmanuel Wamala (1981.07.17 – 1988.06.21), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Kampala; future Cardinal
- Bishop Joseph Mukwaya (1988.06.21 – 2004.10.23)[5]
- Bishop Joseph Anthony Zziwa (since 2004.10.23) - Current Bishop, appointed on 23 October 2004[5][6]
Bishop Joseph Anthony Zziwa was born on 16 February 1956 at Kasambya Village in Mubende Parish, within the present-day boundaries of the Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese. He was ordained as a priest on 16 November 1980 and served as a parish priest in the diocese until his appointment as auxiliary bishop on 19 November 2001. He was subsequently appointed as the diocesan bishop on 23 October 2004.[6]
Coadjutor Bishop
- Joseph Anthony Zziwa (2001-2004)
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Diocese of Kiyinda-Mityana". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ "Kiyinda - Mityana Diocese". Uganda Episcopal Conference. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Uganda Episcopal Conference::Kiyinda-Mityana". Uganda Episcopal Conference. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ "History of the Archdiocese". Kampala Archdiocese. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Diocese of Kiyinda–Mityana, Uganda". GCatholic. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Bishop Joseph Anthony Zziwa [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
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