Military Ordinariate of Uganda

Military ordinariate of the Roman Catholic Church
Military Ordinariate of Uganda

Ordinariatus Militaris Uganda
Location
CountryUganda
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
Established20 January 1964 (60 years ago)
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopJames Odongo
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The Military Ordinariate of Uganda is a military ordinariate of the Roman Catholic Church. Immediately subject to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Roman Catholics serving in Uganda People's Defence Force and their families.

History

It was created as a military vicariate on 20 January 1964, and elevated to a military ordinariate on 21 July 1986.

Office holders

Military vicars

  • Cipriano Biyehima Kihangire (appointed 20 January 1964 – resigned 5 January 1985)
  • James Odongo (appointed 5 January 1985 – became Military Ordinary 21 July 1986 see below)

Military ordinaries

  • James Odongo (see above current incumbent, appointed 21 July 1986)

References

  • Military Ordinariate of Uganda (Catholic-Hierarchy)
  • Military Ordinariate of Uganda (GCatholic.org)