Military Ordinariate of Uganda
| Military Ordinariate of Uganda Ordinariatus Militaris Uganda | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 20 January 1964 (62 years ago) |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Sede Vacante |
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.[1]
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, appointed 21 July 1986 – died 4 December 2020)
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Military Ordinariate of Uganda is a military ordinariate of the Catholic Church.[2]
References
- Back to citation "Uganda, Military (Military Ordinariate) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q545009
Bibliography
- Military Ordinariate of Uganda (Catholic-Hierarchy)
- Military Ordinariate of Uganda (GCatholic.org)