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Diocese of Jinja
Welcome Message from the bishop
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
I warmly welcome you to the official website of the Diocese of Jinja. It is a joy to connect with you through this platform, whether you are a member of our diocesan community, a friend from afar, or someone seeking spiritual inspiration and guidance.
The Diocese of Jinja is a vibrant and growing faith community, deeply rooted in the love of Christ and the mission of the Catholic Church. With the help of our devoted clergy, religious, catechists, and lay faithful, we continue to spread the Gospel, promote unity, and serve those in need across our parishes, schools, and institutions.
This website serves as a doorway into the life and mission of our Diocese. Here, you will find news, pastoral messages, event updates, and resources to strengthen your spiritual life. It is a place to stay informed, feel inspired, and stay connected with what is happening in our parishes and apostolates.
In Christ,
✠ Rt. Rev. Charles Martin Wamika
Bishop of Jinja Diocese
Diocesan Consultors
Thurs 06/03/2025, 08/05/2025, 23/10/2025
Deans
Thurs 0/02/2025, 08/05/2025, 02/10/2025
Presb. Council
Thurs 13/03/2025, 09/10/2025
Clergy
Thurs 20/03/2025, 16/10/2025
Diocesan Pastoral Council Meetings
Sat 15/03/2025, 18/10/2025
Diocesan Council of Laity Meetings
Sat 01/03/2025, 11/10/2025
Priests’ Ongoing Formation
May 04th – 08th 2025
Slient Clergy Retreat
Dec 7th – 12th 2025
- Work for results, Pray and act – Msgr. Benedict Wakabi
The Vicar General of the Diocese of Jinja Msgr. Benedict Wakabi has today 3rd Oct 2025 been the Main Celebrant at St. Gonzaga Budini Secondary School where the staff, students and parents have celebrated their school’s day. He urged the candidates of senior four and six to build their lives on Christ and work hard… Read more: Work for results, Pray and act – Msgr. Benedict Wakabi - Come to Kyebando as Pilgrims of Hope- Fr. Mark Duggan Mulyanti
Fr. Mark Duggan Mulyanti the Dean of Iganga deanery which is the animator of this year’s Diocesan pilgrimage to Kyebando- Mayuge the birth place of St. Matia Mulumba has called on Christians to come on 12th October 2025 as pilgrims of Hope at the pilgrimage site. In his words: “…. Let’s all come as pilgrims… Read more: Come to Kyebando as Pilgrims of Hope- Fr. Mark Duggan Mulyanti - Your preoccupation is to save life and not to end it- Fr. Dr. James Musana
On 18th September 2025, Rev. Fr. Dr. James Musana during his homily urged graduates at Uganda martyrs school of Nursing & Midwifery Kaliro to serve with love and care, he mentioned that “… your preoccupation is to save life and not to end it, your job should be motivated by passion and not money, don’t… Read more: Your preoccupation is to save life and not to end it- Fr. Dr. James Musana - Former Headteacher at St. Patrick Kigulu girls, passes on.
Sr. Theresa Frances Namwase the former Headteacher of St. Patrick girls primary school Kigulu passed on yesterday 16th September 2025 at Nsambya Hospital where she has been undergoing treatment. She was Headteacher from 2005-2018. Sr. Theresa Frances will be laid to rest on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the Mother House in Nkokonjeru. The funeral… Read more: Former Headteacher at St. Patrick Kigulu girls, passes on. - Diocese of Jinja to host the 16th National Caritas week in 2026
The Diocese of Jinja was chosen in the whole of the Archdiocese of Tororo to host the National Caritas week in 2026, this selection occurred during the 15th Caritas Week that was hosted by Kabale Diocese at Rushoroza Pastoral Centre from 8th to 15th of April 2025, this event was attended by delegates from the… Read more: Diocese of Jinja to host the 16th National Caritas week in 2026
