Paul Ssemogerere (priest)
Paul Ssemogerere (born 30 June 1956) is a Roman Catholic priest who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luweero, in Uganda. He was appointed bishop of Kasana-Luweero on 4 June 2008.[1]
Paul Ssemogerere | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 June 1956 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Known for | Pastoral service |
| Title | Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luweero |
Early life and priesthood
Ssemogerere was born on 30 June 1956 at Kisubi, in present-day Wakiso District in the Buganda Region of Uganda. He was ordained priest on 3 June 1983 at Kampala. He served as priest in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala, until 4 June 2008.[1]
As bishop
He was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kasana-Luweero, on 4 June 2008. He was consecrated as bishop on 23 August 2008 at Kasana-Luweero by Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, Archbishop of Kampala, assisted by Cardinal Emmanuel Wamala, Cardinal-Priest of Sant’Ugo, and Cardinal Emeritus of Kampala and Archbishop Paul Tschang In-Nam, Titular Archbishop of Amantia and Papal Nuncio to Uganda at that time.[1]
See also
- Uganda Martyrs
- Roman Catholicism in Uganda
References
- David M. Cheney (30 April 2018). "Bishop Paul Ssemogerere". Kansas: Catholic-Hierarchy.Org. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
External links
- Profile of Bishop Paul Ssemoerere
- Ssemogerere's Incredible Walk To Kasana-Luweero As of 18 June 2008.