Matthias Ssekamaanya
Matthias Ssekamaanya (born 15 October 1936), is a Ugandan priest, who is the Bishop Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lugazi, having been appointed to that position on 9 March 1985 and having retired as bishop on 4 November 2014.[1]
Matthias Ssekamaanya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 October 1936 Kasolo Village, Mubende District, Uganda |
| Ordained | 2 June 1985 |
| Title | Bishop Emeritus |
Early life and priesthood
Ssekamaanya was born on 15 October 1936, in Kasolo Village, in present-day Mubende District in the Buganda Region of Uganda. He was ordained priest on 19 December 1965 at the Archdiocese of Kampala and severed as priest in Kampala Archdiocese, until 9 March 1985.[1]
As bishop
He was appointed bishop on 9 March 1985, serving as Auxiliary Bishop of Kampala and as Titular Bishop of Iziriana. He was ordained bishop on 2 June 1985 at Kampala by Cardinal Emmanuel Kiwanuka Nsubuga†, Archbishop of Kampala, assisted by Bishop Barnabas Rugwizangonga Halem ’Imana†, Bishop of Kabale and Bishop Paul Lokiru Kalanda†, Bishop of Moroto.[1]
He was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Lugazi on 30 November 1996 by Pope John Paul II and installed as the first (founding) Bishop of Lugazi. On 4 November 2014, his age-related resignation was accepted by Pope Francis, who appointed Bishop Christopher Kakooza as his replacement.[1][2]
References
- David M. Cheney (30 April 2018). "MicroData Summary for Matthias Ssekamaanya (born 15 October 1936) Bishop Emeritus of Lugazi". Kansas City: Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- Holly See (4 November 2014). "Renunciation of the Bishop of Lugazi (Uganda) and appointment of the successor" (Translated from the original Italian Language). Rome: Holy See. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
External links
- Young Couples Told To Seek Advice As of 20 October 2018.
- ‘Eat’ the money, but vote development, says bishop As at 18 February 2015.
- Can Prayers Really Help Students Pass Exams? As at 24 October 2010.