Pope Leo honours Fr Bwangatto’s priestly ministry

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Rev. Fr. Dr Ambrose Bwangatto, a priest of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala, is a man of many roles.

He is a long-serving clerical scholar and a formator of future priests at St Mbaaga’s Major Seminary, Ggaba. He also serves as Pastoral Coordinator of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kampala and diocesan director of the Pontifical Mission Societies.

Balancing these responsibilities requires deep commitment and hard work, qualities that Fr. Bwangatto has consistently demonstrated.

Priestly silver jubilarian Fr. Dr. Ambrose Bwangatto (wearing a white chasuble) shares a photo-moment with the Catholic religious Sisters and Brothers who graced his thanksgiving functon at St. Mbaaga's Major Seminary Ggaba on Friday, August 22. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

His dedicated priestly ministry attracted the attention of Pope Leo XIV, who, as a sign of his deep appreciation, imparted on him an Apostolic Blessing.

The Apostolic Blessing was presented to Fr. Bwangatto by Archbishop Dr Augustine Kasujja, the Apostolic Nuncio, during his priestly silver jubilee celebration at St Mbaaga’s Major Seminary, Ggaba, on August 22, 2025.

“His Holiness Pope Leo XIV sends cordial greetings and warm wishes to Rev. Fr. Ambrose Bwangatto, Priest of the Archdiocese of Kampala, on the occasion of his 25th anniversary of Priestly Ordination.

Entrusting his priestly ministry to the loving protection of Mary, Mother of the Church, the Holy Father willingly imparts his Apostolic Blessing upon him as a pledge of abundant joy, peace and hope in our Lord Jesus Christ,” read the Pontiff’s congratulatory and goodwill message to Bwangatto.

Fr Bwangatto’s fruitful ministry was also praised by senior church leaders, including Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of Kampala, Emmanuel Cardinal Dr Wamala, Archbishop Emeritus of Kampala, Bishop Severus Jjumba of Masaka Diocese, Archbishop Augustine Kasujja, and the Rector of St Mbaaga’s Major Seminary, Very Rev. Fr Dr Joseph Sserunjogi.

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, and Emily Kitto Mwaka, head of the laity of Kampala Archdiocese, also commended his service.

In his thanksgiving speech, Fr. Bwangatto paid tribute to his parents, former formators, relatives, friends, benefactors, fellow priests and bishops for their love, support, goodwill and prayers.