Military Ordinariate of Uganda

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Military Ordinariate of Uganda

Ordinariatus Militaris Uganda
Location
CountryUganda
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
Established20 January 1964 (58 years ago)
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopJames Odongo

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[]

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

Office holders[]

Military vicars[]

Military ordinaries[]

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

References[]

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