| Military Ordinariate of Uganda Ordinariatus Militaris Uganda | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 20 January 1964 (61 years ago) |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | James Odongo |
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)
Military ordinaries[]
- James Odongo (current incumbent, appointed 21 July 1986)
References[]
- Military Ordinariate of Uganda (Catholic-Hierarchy)
- Military Ordinariate of Uganda (Giga-Catholic)
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