By Peter Masereka,
The Ordinary of the Diocese of Kasese, Rt. Rev. Francis Aquirinus Kibira Kambale, yesterday officially announced plans to carve St. Adolf Kigoro Sub-Parish currently under Kasese Cathedral Parish into a new parish within the Diocese of Kasese.
The newly proposed parish, now officially referred to as Kigoro Proposed Parish, will become the 16th parish in the Diocese of Kasese including two Pastoral Centers and a Shrine.
The new parish is expected to comprise four sub-parishes currently under the mother parish: Rukoki, Karambi, Kigoro, and Buhaghura.
The announcement was made in response to a formal request from Mr. Augustine Muthabalhi, the Head of Laity at Kasese Cathedral Parish.
He stated that Christians in the area are fully prepared for the establishment of their own parish, having already formed an interim committee and made significant ongoing developments at the church. Mr. Muthabalhi speaking..
Following the celebration of Holy Mass, during which over 150 Christians received the Sacrament of Confirmation, and three extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist were commissioned, Bishop Kibira confirmed the status of Kigoro as a proposed parish. He instructed the newly selected interim laity council to meet him in his office on October 24, 2025, to discuss further steps for its establishment. Bishop Kibira one speaking…
He encouraged Christians to double their efforts, not only in completing the priest’s residence, but also initiating plans to construct a beautiful church. more
He emphasized the need for the interim committee, together with the Kasese Cathedral Parish Priest, to compile a detailed reportincluding statistics of local churches and a summary of income flow to guide further decision-making. Bishop Kibira two speaking…
Hon. Lakisis Adolf Ategeka, the Nyamwamba Division District Councillor, announced that the parish had received 300 iron sheets from the Office of the Prime Minister. This was made possible through the efforts of Mr. Leonard Imanishimweto aid in the construction projects at the newly proposed Kigoro Parish.
Hon. Ategeka speaking…
The three newly commissioned Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are: Catchiest Richard Nzukwa from Kamaiba Roman Catholic Church, Cat. Laurence Kabagambe – Buhaghura RCC and Jackeline Kyomugisa – Assigned to Muhokya RCC. END