Military Ordinariate of Uganda

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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.

History[edit]

It was created as a military vicariate on 20 January 1964, and elevated to a military ordinariate on 21 July 1986.

Office holders[edit]

Military vicars[edit]

• 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[edit]

• James Odongo (see above current incumbent, appointed 21 July 1986)

References[edit]

• Military Ordinariate of Uganda (Catholic-Hierarchy)
• Military Ordinariate of Uganda (GCatholic.org)