Roman Catholic Diocese of Masaka
| Diocese of Masaka Dioecesis Masakaensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Metropolitan | Kampala |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 21,299 km2 (8,224 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 1,513,700 908,220 (60.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | John Baptist Kaggwa |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Masaka (Latin: Masakaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Masaka in the Ecclesiastical province of Kampala in Uganda.
History
- May 25, 1939: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Masaka from the Apostolic Vicariate of Uganda
- March 25, 1953: Promoted as Diocese of Masaka
Leadership
- Bishops of Masaka (Roman rite)
- Bishop John Baptist Kaggwa (since 1998.01.10)[1]
- Bishop Adrian Kivumbi Ddungu R.I.P. (1961.11.11 – 1998.01.10)
- Archbishop Joseph Kiwánuka, M. Afr. R.I.P. (1953.03.25 – 1960.12.20)
- Vicars Apostolic of Masaka (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Joseph Kiwánuka, M. Afr. R.I.P. (1939.05.25 – 1953.03.25)
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Coordinates: 0°19′53″S 31°45′38″E / 0.3313°S 31.7606°E
Capital: Masaka | ||
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