Kampala Archdiocese celebrates 60th anniversary
In 1966, the two dioceses, Kampala and Rubaga, combined to become the Archdiocese of Kampala.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala has today celebrated its 60 years of existence. (Photos by Ponsiano Nsimbi)
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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala celebrated its 60 years of existence on Sunday with a Mass led by Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere at Rubaga Cathedral in Kampala.
He was assisted by Emeritus Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Augustine Kasujja, his two vicars, Msgr Rogers Kabuye Mukasa and Msgr Gerald Kalumba, as well as priests from different parishes within the diocese.
The band leading the possession to St. Mary's Cathedral Lubaga
Among the congregants were information and national guidance minister Justine Lumumba, Buganda Kingdom prime minister (Katikkiro) Charles Peter Mayiga and his wife Margaret, and former Katikkiro Joseph Mulyanyamuli Ssemogerere.
Many Christians from different parishes were also in attendance.
In 1966, the two dioceses, Kampala and Rubaga, combined to become the Archdiocese of Kampala.
From L-R: The Prime Minister of Buganda Charlse Peter Mayiga, and his wife and former Prime Minister of Buganda, Joseph Mulwanyamuli Ssemogerere
▪️ Emmanuel Cardinal Nsubuga Kiwanuka (1966-1990)
▪️ Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala (1990-2006)
▪️ Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga (2006-2021)
▪️ Archbishop Ssemogerere (2021-present)
Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere
St. Balikuddembe S.S. Mitala Maria students' choir
