Erasmus Desiderius Wandera
Erasmus Desiderius Wandera (born 16 April 1930), is a Ugandan Roman Catholic priest who served as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Soroti, from 29 November 1980 until 27 June 2007.[1]
Erasmus Desiderius Wandera | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Soroti | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tororo |
| See | Roman Catholic Diocese of Soroti |
| Appointed | 29 March 1981 |
| Term ended | 27 June 2007 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Emmanuel Obbo |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 27 December 1956 |
| Consecration | 29 March 1981 by Emmanuel Kiwanuka Nsubuga |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Erasmus Desiderius Wandera |
| Born | April 16, 1930 Dabani, Busia District, Uganda |
Background and priesthood
Wandera was born on 16 April 1930 in Dabani, in present-day Busia District, in the Eastern Region of Uganda. On 27 December 1956, he was ordained a priest. He served as priest until 29 November 1980.[1]
As bishop
Wandera was appointed Bishop of Soroti on 29 November 1980 and was consecrated a bishop on 29 March 1981, by Cardinal Emmanuel Kiwanuka Nsubuga, Archbishop of Kampala, assisted by Bishop James Odongo, Bishop of Tororo, and Archbishop Henri Lemaître†, Titular Archbishop of Tongres.[1] Wandera served as bishop until 2007.[2] On 27 Jun 2007 Bishop Erasmus Desiderius Wandera retired and lives on as Bishop Emeritus of Soroti.[1]
Succession table
| Preceded by None (Before 1980) |
Bishop of Soroti 1980 - 2007 |
Succeeded by Emmanuel Obbo (2007 - 2014) |
References
- David M. Cheney (23 July 2018). "Bishop Erasmus Desiderius Wandera: Bishop Emeritus of Soroti, Uganda". Kansas City: Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
- Vision Reporter (7 May 2006). "Soroti Bishop Warns Leaders". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
External links
- Profile of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Soroti
- The Bishops of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Soroti