Lawrence Mukasa
Lawrence Mukasa is a Roman Catholic prelate in Uganda, who serves as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luweero, since 5 August 2023.[1] He was appointed as bishop and by Pope Francis on 29 April 2023. Prior to his appointment as Bishop of Kasana-Luweero, Monseigneur Lawrence Mukasa served as the Vicar-General of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kiyinda-Mityana, also in Uganda.[2]
Lawrence Mukasa | |
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| Bishop of Kasana-Luweero | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Kampala |
| See | Kasana-Luweero |
| Appointed | 29 April 2023 |
| Installed | 5 August 2023 |
| Predecessor | Paul Ssemogerere |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 23 June 1984 |
| Consecration | 5 August 2023 by Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lawrence Mukasa March 14, 1957 Nabwiri Village, Mityana District, Uganda |
| Previous post(s) | Vicar-General of Kiyinda-Mityana (2005–2023) |
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| Religious style | Bishop |
Early life and education
Mukasa was born on 14 March 1957,[1] at Nabwiri Village, in Mityana District in the Buganda Region of Uganda.[1][2] Nabwiri Village, is also referred to as Nabwiri-Kangundu Village.[lower-alpha 1] This location is in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kiyinda-Mityana.[4]
He attended Kakindu Primary School from 1964 until 1969 and Nswanjere Preparatory Seminary from 1969 until 1970. He was then admitted to Kisubi Minor Seminary, studying there from 1971 until 1976.,[2]
He was admitted to the National Major Seminary Katigondo, where he pursued philosophical studies, between 1977 and 1980. He then transferred to St. Mary's National Seminary at Ggaba, in Kampala, where he pursued theological studies from 1981 until 1984. From 1990 until 1992, he pursued "Studies of History of the Church" at Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy.[3]
Priesthood
He was ordained a priest on 24 June 1984 at Mwera Parish, by Emmanuel Wamala, the Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana. Father Lawrence Mukasa served in various roles as a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kiyinda-Mityana. He served as the Vicar-General of Kiyinda-Mityana from 2005 until 2023, when he was appointed bishop of Kasana-Luweero.[2][3]
As bishop
He was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luweero, on 29 April 2023.[2] He was consecrated as bishop on 5 August 2023 at Kasana-Luweero, by Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of Kampala, assisted by Archbishop Luigi Bianco the Papal nuncio to Uganda and Bishop Joseph Anthony Zziwa of Kiyinda-Mityana.[1]
Bishop Lawrence Mukasa took over the diocese from Monsignor Francis Xavier Mpanga, the Diocesan administrator of Kasana-Luweero. Father Mpanga served as the diocese administrator since 28 January 2022 when the last diocesan bishop Paul Ssemogerere was elevated to his current position as the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala.[2]
Notes
- This village is located in Vvumbe Parish, in Kakindu Subcouny, in Mityana District, in the Buganda Region of Uganda.[3]
References
- David M. Cheney (5 August 2023). "Bishop Lawrence Mukasa: Bishop of Kasana-Luweero, Uganda". Catholic Hierarchy. Kansas City, Kansas, United States. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- Dan Wandera (29 April 2023). "Pope appoints Mukasa new bishop for Kasana–Luweero diocese". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- Land Conflict Mapping Tool (4 May 2023). "Location of Nabwiri Village, Mityana District, Uganda". Land Conflict Mapping Tool. Gulu City, Uganda. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- Uganda Catholics Online (29 April 2023). "Who is Msgr Lawrence Mukasa Newly appointed Bishop of Kasana-Luweero Diocese". Uganda Catholics Online. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 2 May 2023.