Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasese
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasese (Latin: Kasesen(sis)) is a diocese in the city of Kasese in the ecclesiastical province of Mbarara in Uganda.
Diocese of Kasese Dioecesis Kasesensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Metropolitan | Mbarara |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 3,205 km2 (1,237 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2004) 466,995 201,248 (43.1%) |
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| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Francis Aquirinus Kibira |
| Bishops emeritus | Egidio Nkaijanabwo |
History
- 6 March 1989: Established as the Diocese of Kasese separate from the Diocese of Fort Portal
Bishops of Kasese
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Uganda
References
- "Egidio Nkaijanabwo Appointed Bishop of Kasese Diocese On 6 March 6 1989, Ordained On 17 June 1989 & Retired On 15 April 2014". Catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- Lukwago, Juliet (12 July 2014). "Church Installs New Kasese Diocese Bishop". New Vision. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
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