Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasese explained

Jurisdiction:	Diocese
Kasese
Latin:	Dioecesis Kasesensis
Country:	Uganda
Metropolitan:	Mbarara
Rite:	Latin Rite
Area Km2:	3,205
Population:	466,995
Population As Of:	2004
Catholics:	201,248
Catholics Percent:	43.1
Emeritus Bishops:	Egidio Nkaijanabwo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasese (Latin: Kasesen(sis)) is a diocese in the city of Kasese in the ecclesiastical province of Mbarara in Uganda.

History

• 6 March 1989: Established as the Diocese of Kasese separate from the Diocese of Fort Portal

Bishops of Kasese

• Egidio Nkaijanabwo (6 March 1989 – 15 April 2014)^[1]
• Acquirino Francis Kibira Araali (since 12 July 2014)^[2]

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Uganda

External links

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Egidio Nkaijanabwo Appointed Bishop of Kasese Diocese On 6 March 6, 1989, Ordained On 17 June 1989 & Retired On 15 April 2014 . 18 June 2014 . Catholic-hierarchy.org.
2. Web site: Church Installs New Kasese Diocese Bishop . . 12 July 2014 . 12 July 2014 . Juliet . Lukwago.