Military Ordinariate of Uganda

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Country Uganda Rite Latin Rite Bishop James Odongo		Denomination Roman Catholic Pope Francis
Established 20 January 1964 (53 years ago)

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.

Cipriano Biyehima Kihangire (appointed 20 January 1964 – resigned 5 January 1985)

James Odongo (appointed 5 January 1985 – became Military Ordinary 21 July 1986)

James Odongo (current incumbent, appointed 21 July 1986)

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