Denis Kiwanuka Lote Explained

Type:Bishop
Denis Kiwanuka Lote
Archbishop Emeritus of Tororo
Church:Roman Catholic Church
Archdiocese:Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tororo
See:Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tororo
Appointed:27 June 2007
Term End:2 January 2014
Predecessor:James Odongo
Successor:Emmanuel Obbo
Ordination:19 December 1965
Consecration:18 August 1991
Consecrated By:Emmanuel Wamala
Rank:Bishop
Birth Date:25 March 1938
Birth Place:Pallisa District, Uganda
Death Place:Nsambya Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
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Denis Kiwanuka Lote (25 March 1938 – 24 April 2022)[1] was a Ugandan Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Tororo from 27 June 2007 until 2 January 2014. He previously served as Bishop of Kotido from 20 May 1991 until 27 June 2007.[2]

Background and priesthood

Lote was born on 25 March 1938 in Kadumure Village, in present-day Pallisa District, in the Eastern Region of Uganda.[3] He was ordained a priest on 19 December 1965. He served as priest in the Archdiocese of Tororo until 20 May 1991.[2]

As bishop

He was appointed Bishop of Kotido on 20 May 1991 and was consecrated a bishop at Kotido on 18 August by Archbishop Emmanuel Wamala, Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, assisted by Bishop James Odongo, Bishop of Military Ordinariate of Uganda and Bishop Paul Lokiru Kalanda, Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal.[2]

On 27 June 2007, Lote was appointed Archbishop of Tororo [4] and was installed as archbishop on 14 September 2007.[2] He advocated for advance planning, education and preservation of the environment.[5] He retired on 2 January 2014, at the age of 75 years and 9 months, thereafter the Archbishop Emeritus of Tororo.[2]

Death

After twelve days in Nsambya Hospital, Lote died on 24 April 2022, aged 84.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://chimpreports.com/former-tororo-archbishop-lote-kiwanuka-passes-on/ Former Tororo Archbishop, Lote Kiwanuka, Passes On
  2. Web site: 7 August 2018 . . Archbishop Denis Kiwanuka Lote: Archbishop Emeritus of Tororo, Uganda . 26 July 2019 . David M. Cheney . Kansas City.
  3. Web site: Tororo Archdiocese Gets New Archbishop . . 15 September 2007 . 26 July 2019 . Nathan Etengu . kampala.
  4. Web site: Africa/Uganda: The Pope Accepts Resignation of Archbishop of Tororo and Appoints Successor . Vatican Communications Office . 27 June 2007 . 26 July 2019 . Agenzia Fides . Vatican City . Translated from the original Italian Language.
  5. Web site: Tororo Bishop Advises On Education . . 3 February 2011 . 26 July 2019 . John Augustine Emojong . Kampala.