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Bishop Serverus Jjumba, smearing Ash to the forehead of a baby as a sign to mark the start of the Lenten season
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Bishop Serverus Jjumba, MP Kalungu East, Mr. Katabazzi leading pilgrims to Bugoma landing site for prayers.
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Bishop Serverus Jjumba being welcomed by Paul Mujuni in Namabaale Parish on the occasion to mark the World Sick Day
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Sisters of the Bannabikira Congregation after taking their final vows at Bwanda Convent.
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Catholic clergy and laity trek to Bugoma landing site for pilgrimage.
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Bishop of Masaka Diocese, Vicar General-Masaka Diocese and Vicar General-Kampala Diocese during burial of Rev. Fr. Dr. Francis Xavier Mbaziira
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Bishops Serverus Jjumba, Fr. Katabazzi, Medical Director of Masaka Medical Services distributing food items during the World Sick Day in Namabaale Parish
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Bishop Serverus Jjumba delivering his speech during the launch of the Cathedral Foundation
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Bishop Jjumba, delivering a homily during mass to mark the start of the Lenten season
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Bishops, the clergy and laity in a burial ceremony of the late Br. Fr. Anatoli at the Bannakaroli Brothers cementry in Kiteredde, Kyotera District
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Fr. Anthony Kakumba receiving a certificate of exemplary service to Mother Church from Bishop Serverus Jjumba
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Bishops Jjumba, the clergy and laity in a observe the lowering of the casket with remains of Late Fr. Dr. Mbaziira at the Bukalasa Seminary cementry in Kalungu District
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Welcome to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Masaka

Masaka Catholic Diocese is large and diverse, with a wide variety of ministries. These pages reflect the many ways in which we strive to serve God through service to His people. As you visit the various pages on this web site, the mission of the Diocese will become clear

“For thou shalt be His witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard” Acts 22:15.

To join us in our work, please visit one of our churches, or search for a school, or learn how you can support our Charitable, Educational, and Pastoral Mission.

BISHOP's MESSAGE

Welcome to the official website of Masaka Catholic Diocese in Uganda. You will find on this website information about different departments in Masaka including parishes, religious communities, clergy, institutions, among others; the different commissions, institutions, and departments of the Catholic Diocese, as well as important links to the Church universal and its organs. You can also read about the recent publications and press releases. We hope that you do enjoy your visit to the Diocese Website.

Masaka Catholic Diocese is composed of 63 parishes from 10 districts in the Greater Masaka Region of the Catholic faith in Uganda, constituted with the approval of the Holy See, through which the religious fathers, sisters, and brothers express their collegiate responsibility through collective action, to assure the progress of the Church and coordination of its social and pastoral ministry. It is headed by a Bishop who is elected by the Pope. He is assisted by an Executive Board, also chosen by the Bishop.

  • Location
  • General Information
  • History

The Diocese of Masaka is located in the Southern part of Uganda, South of the Equator. It covers an area of 21,229 Sq. Km. It covers the civic Districts of Bukomansimbi, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kyotera, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, Rakai and Ssembabule.

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese

Elevated: 25th March, 1953

Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Kampala

Rite: Roman

Country: Uganda

Mailing Address: Bishop’s House, Kitovu, P.O Box 70, Masaka – Uganda (EA)

Dependent on: Congregation for the Evangelization of the Peoples.

Vicariate Apostolic of Masaka
Latin Name: Masakaensis
Erected Vicariate: 25th May, 1939

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MASAKA DIOCESE

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Newly Ordained Clergy 2022

DIOCESAN EVENTS GALLERY

LATEST DIOCESAN NEWS & EVENTS

Christians Start The Lenten Season

The Bishop of Masaka Diocese, Rt. Rev. Serverus Jjumba, has called on…

Catholic Missionary Docking Site to be Promoted for Tourism

Catholic Missionary Docking Site to be…

Reverend Father Simeon Laudel Mapel and Brother Amans Delmas, who introduced the…

Obituary – Rev. Fr. Dominic Lubega Passes On

Obituary – Rev. Fr. Dominic Lubega…

Rt. Rev. Bishop Serverus Jjumba abika Muganda waffe *Rev. Fr. Dominic Lubega*…

Medical Camp Climaxes World Day of the Sick in Masaka Diocese

Medical Camp Climaxes World Day of…

In Masaka Diocese, the day was celebrated at the Diocesan level, spear…

Rev. Fr. Dr. Francis Xavier Mbaziira laid to rest

Rev. Fr. Dr. Francis Xavier Mbaziira…

The late Fr. Dr. Francis Xavier Mbaziira who was laid to rest…

Pilgrims Converge at St. Yoanna Maria Muzeeyi Shrine

Pilgrims Converge at St. Yoanna Maria…

Thousands of pilgrims on Sunday January 29th, thronged the birthplace of Uganda…

UPCOMING DIOCESE EVENTS

Donate to the Cathedral Foundation

Masaka Catholic Diocese appeals to all well wishers to donate generously to the Kitovu Cathedral Foundation spearheaded by the Laity Commission to facelift Our Lady of Sorrows Cathedral in Kitovu.