Uganda: Mukono Diocese Announces Major Clergy Transfers, Appoints Three New Canons

The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, the Rev Enos Kitto Kagodo, has announced major clergy transfers and new appointments affecting archdeaconries, parishes, schools and other diocesan institutions, with the changes scheduled to take effect in January 2027.

The changes were announced during the 67th Diocesan Council meeting held at St. Philip and Andrew's Cathedral in Mukono, where Bishop Kagodo also unveiled the Diocese's theme for 2027.

Among the major changes, Ven Charles Bukenya has been transferred from Bukoba Archdeaconry to Mpumu, while Ven. Christopher Kezaala moves in the opposite direction, from Mpumu to Bukoba, where he will also serve as Principal of the Bible College.

Three clergy members have been elevated to the position of Canons. They are Ven. Kenneth Kampi Lukwago, Ven. Christopher Kezaala and Rev. Yosam Ssemukuye Kintu.

The reshuffle also affects vicars and assistant vicars across the Diocese, with new deployments in Buvuma, Galiraya, Seeta, Lugazi, Njeru, Nakanyonyi, Buikwe and Kiwanga, among other church stations.

In a related development, Bishop Kagodo has offered retired Archdeacons Ven. Canon Titus Baraka Ssali and Ven. Canon Ignatius Bongere Kabuuka one-year service contracts to continue serving in Bbaale and Kangulumira archdeaconries respectively.

The Bishop also announced the Diocese's theme for 2027, drawn from 1 Corinthians 4:1-2: "Focused Leadership and Integrity in Serving God."

The theme calls on clergy and Christians to demonstrate faithfulness, accountability and commitment in their service to God and the Church.

Meanwhile, Israel Nkangi has been appointed the new Diocesan Scouts and Guides Coordinator, replacing Stanley Magala.

Bishop Kagodo congratulated the clergy upon their new appointments and wished them fruitful ministry in their respective areas of service.

He clarified, however, that the transfer exercise is still ongoing, with further appointments and changes expected to be announced.

The appointments form part of the Diocese's preparations for the 2027 ministry calendar, as it seeks to strengthen church leadership, pastoral care and service delivery across its various ministries and institutions.

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