Sabino Ocan Odoki
Sabino Ocan Odoki ( born 8 August 1957), is a Roman Catholic priest, who serves as the Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Arua, since 18 December 2010.[1]
Sabino Ocan Odoki | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 August 1957 Layibi Village, Gulu District, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Known for | Pastoral service |
| Title | Bishop |
Background and priesthood
He was born at Layibi Village, Gulu District, in the Acholi sub-region, in the Northern Region of Uganda, on 8 August 1957.[1][2]
He was ordained priest on 10 September 1983 at Gulu Roman Catholic Cathedral, Gulu. He earned qualifications in canon law from the Pontifical Urban University in Rome. He was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu on 22 July 2006, by Pope Benedict XVI and ordained bishop on 21 October 2006 at Gulu, by His Grace John Baptist Odama assisted by His Eminence Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala and the Apostolic Nuncio in Uganda at the time, His Excellency Christophe Pierre.[2]
He was appointed as the Apostolic Administrator of Arua Diocese, on 19 August 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI and confirmed as the Bishop of Arua Diocese. He was installed as Bishop of Arua Diocese on 18 December 2010, at Ediofe Cathedral, Arua.[1][2]
See also
- Uganda Martyrs
- Roman Catholicism in Uganda
References
- David M. Cheney (2019). "Profile of Bishop Sabino Ocan Odoki: Bishop of Arua, Uganda". Kansas City: Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- Uganda Episcopal Conference (2019). "About The Right Reverend Bishop Sabino Ocan Odoki". Uganda Episcopal Conference. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
External links
- Row over bishop threatens to split diocese As of 18 September 2013.