Kasese Catholic Diocese
Rooted in western Uganda, Kasese Catholic Diocese stands as a beacon of faith, service, and community transformation.
About the Diocese
Kasese Catholic diocese is found in western Uganda bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo in the west, Mbarara Diocese in the south, Fort portal Diocese in the east. Kasese Diocese is among the 19 Dioceses in Uganda and was created in June 1989 from the mother Diocese of Fort Portal, with Bishop Egidio Nkaijanawo (Emeritus) as the first Bishop.
In 2014, Bishop Francis Aquirinus Kibira was appointed to take over from Bishop Egidio.
Kasese Diocese covers an area of 3, 205sq. km, with a population of over 724,726 people. There is an average of two to four priests being ordained a very year.
The vocations are increasing due to the increase of major seminarians and minor seminarians. Apart from spreading of the word of God, the local church in Kasese has excelled in other areas like education, health and social development.
Diocese Structure & Governance
Official Overview of Key Leadership and Commissions
Bishop
Rt. Rev Francis Aquirinus Kibira
Vicar General
Mgr. Landus Bwambale
Chancellor
Rev.Fr. Vito Kule
Pastoral Coordinator
Rev.Fr. Godfrey Sunday
Treasurer
Rev Fr. Joseph Syathetha Kule
Heads of Commissions
Official Overview of Key Leadership and Commissions
Pastoral
Rev Fr. Sunday Godfrey
Planning and Finance
Rev Fr. Joseph Syathetha Kule
Caritas
Rev Fr. Anyesio Mbusa
Justice and Peace
Rev. Fr. Peter Basaliza Mubunga
Health
Fr. Richard Sausi Businge
Liturgy and Doctrine
Rev. Fr. Dr. Baluku Patrick Sunday
Education
Rev Fr. Mbusa Joseph
Social Communications
Rev Fr. Sunday Augustine Masereka
