Military Ordinariate of Uganda explained

Military Ordinariate of Uganda
Latin:	Ordinariatus Militaris Uganda
Country:	Uganda
Denomination:	Roman Catholic
Rite:	Latin Rite
Established:	20 January 1964 (years ago)
Bishop Title:	Bishop

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.

History

It was created as a military vicariate on 20 January 1964, and elevated to a military ordinariate on 21 July 1986.

Office holders

Military vicars

• 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

• James Odongo (see above current incumbent, appointed 21 July 1986)

References

• Military Ordinariate of Uganda (Catholic-Hierarchy)
• Military Ordinariate of Uganda (GCatholic.org)