Denis Kiwanuka Lote
Denis Kiwanuka Lote (25 March 1938 – 24 April 2022)[1] was a Ugandan Roman Catholic prelate who served as archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tororo, from 27 June 2007 until 2 January 2014. He previously served as bishop of the Diocese of Kotido from 20 May 1991 until 27 June 2007.[2]
Denis Kiwanuka Lote | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop Emeritus of Tororo | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tororo |
| See | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tororo |
| Appointed | 27 June 2007 |
| Term ended | 2 January 2014 |
| Predecessor | James Odongo |
| Successor | Emmanuel Obbo |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 19 December 1965 |
| Consecration | 18 August 1991 by Emmanuel Wamala |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 March 1938 |
| Died | 24 April 2022 (aged 84) Nsambya Hospital, Kampala, Uganda |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Kotido (1991–2007) |
Background and priesthood
Lote was born on 25 March 1938 in Kadumure Village, in present-day Pallisa District, in the Eastern Region of Uganda.[3] He was ordained a priest on 19 December 1965. He served as priest in the Archdiocese of Tororo until 20 May 1991.[2]
As bishop
He was appointed Bishop of Kotido on 20 May 1991 and was consecrated a bishop at Kotido on 18 August by Archbishop Emmanuel Wamala, Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, assisted by Bishop James Odongo, Bishop of Military Ordinariate of Uganda and Bishop Paul Lokiru Kalanda, Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal.[2]
On 27 June 2007, Lote was appointed Archbishop of Tororo [4] and was installed as archbishop on 14 September 2007.[2] He advocated for advance planning, education and preservation of the environment.[5] He retired on 2 January 2014, at the age of 75 years and 9 months, thereafter the Archbishop Emeritus of Tororo.[2]
Death
After twelve days in Nsambya Hospital, Lote died on 24 April 2022, aged 84.[1]
References
- Former Tororo Archbishop, Lote Kiwanuka, Passes On
- David M. Cheney (7 August 2018). "Archbishop Denis Kiwanuka Lote: Archbishop Emeritus of Tororo, Uganda". Kansas City: Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- Nathan Etengu (15 September 2007). "Tororo Archdiocese Gets New Archbishop". New Vision. kampala. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- Agenzia Fides (27 June 2007). "Africa/Uganda: The Pope Accepts Resignation of Archbishop of Tororo and Appoints Successor" (Translated from the original Italian Language). Vatican City: Vatican Communications Office. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- John Augustine Emojong (3 February 2011). "Tororo Bishop Advises On Education". Daily Monitor Mobile. Kampala. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
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