BUGUJU PARISH
Patron Saint:
Charles Lwanga.
Location:
- District: Mukono
- Deanery: Namilyango
Brief history:
This parish wasOpened in 1951 and First parish priest: Rev. Fr. Henry Bone
Life of the Parish:
Size:
- 07 Sub – Parishes
- 35 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
- 31,917
- 7,980 Christian families
- 7,973 non-Christian families
BUKEERE PARISH
Patron Saint:
Charles Lwanga.
Location:
- District: Mukono
- Deanery: Namilyango
Brief history:
– Opened in 1951
– First parish priest: Rev. Fr. Henry Bone
Life of the Parish:
Size:
- 07 Sub – Parishes
- 35 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
- 31,917
- 7,980 Christian families
- 7,973 non-Christian families
Schools
- Secondary: (1) Charles Lwanga’s S S Bukeerere.
- Primary: (4) Charles L Bukeerere PS, St. Beatrice’s Buwava PS, St. Kizito’s Jjogo PS and St. Balikuddembe’s Kasaayi
- Tertiary institutions: (1). Denis Vocational Institute Bukeerere.
Health:
- 1 Lower- Level Health Unit.
Bukeerere Health Center II
Development:
- Major economic activities: – Farming
- Operating small scale business enterprises.
Plans
- Construction of a new Parish Church.
- Expansion of Sub-Parish Churches for future Parish status.
- Setting up Vocational Institutions.
- Establishment of Income generating projects.
- Establishment of institutions and Health Centers.
BUSAANA PARISH
Patron Saint:
St. Jude is the Patron saint of Busaana parish.
Location:
- District: Kayunga
- Deanery: Kayunga
Brief history:
This parish was opened on 03.05. 2019 and is under the Mill Hill Fathers.
The first parish priest, was and still is (by 2022) Rev. Fr. Yangnyi Frederick N. MHM.
Population
It has 17 Sub-Parishes and 57 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
Schools
The parish has no church founded secondary school.
It however has 13 primary schools.
HEALTH SERVICES:
There is no Catholic Church founded health facility in this Parish so far.
The major common diseases in the area are: Malaria, Flu, Diarrhea, and malnutrition.
Development:
The major economic activity is subsistence farming. There are also some small business enterprises
FUTURE PLANS:
There are plans to construct the following facilities:
– A new and more accommodative Parish Church
– A Secondary School
– A Health unit
– A Youth Empowerment Center
– A Parish Farm
BUVUMA PARISH
Patron Saint
Buvuma Parish is under the patronage of St. John Baptist.
Location:
District: Buikwe
Deanery: Nkokonjeru
Brief history:
This parish was opened on 03.03.1901 by the Mill Hill Missionaries.
The first parish priest was Rev. Fr. J. Biermans.
Population
The parish has 36 Sub – Parishes (on 52 Islands)
The Christian population is 72,422 Christians.
Schools
The parish has 05 catholic primary schools: Sacta Maria RC, Bugaya RC, Bulondo RC, St. Francis Bubanzi, and St. Kizito’s Namunyolo PS.
It has no catholic founded secondary school and no Tertiary institution.
HEALTH SERVICES
In the parish there is no Catholic founded privately owned health facility so far.
Development:
The major economic activities in the area are: farming and fishing.
FUTURE PLANS:
The Parish has the following plans to implement:
- Extension of the Parish Presbytery.
- Establishment of a Secondary School.
- Extension of livestock farming.
- Construction of Sub-parish churches.
- Establishment of a church founded Health Center.
KABIMBIRI PARISH
Patron Saint:
Kabimbiri Parish is under the patronage of Our Lady of Assumption.
Location:
- District: Mukono
- Deanery: Naggalama
Creation:
This parish was opened in 1957 by the Mill Hill Missionaries.
The first parish priest was Rev. Fr. Conning/Koning.
Population
The parish has 13 Sub – Parishes and 44 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
It has a Christian population of about 7200 people.
Schools
The parish has one secondary school: St. Andrew Kaggwa S.S.S, Kabimbiri.
It also has 5 Primary schools: Primary: Kabimbiri RC PS, St. Henry’s Kakuukuulu PS, Kateete RC , Kayini RC and Nakaswa RC.
It also has one nursery school.
Health Services:
There is no Catholic founded privately owned health facility so far in the parish.
Development
The major economic activities in the area are: farming and small-scale business enterprises.
Future Plans:
The parish has the following plans to implement:
- Putting tiles in the Parish Church.
- Face lifting of Priest’s House and boys’ quarters.
- Completing the Parish Hall and renovate three rental houses.
KALAGALA PARISH
Patron Saint
This parish is under the patronage of St. Francis De Sales.
Location
- District: Buikwe
- Deanery: Nkokonjeru
Creation
This is a recently created parish by Bishop Christopher Kakooza and put under the pastoral care of the Salesian Fathers. It was opened on 10/02/2021.
The first parish priest: Rev. Fr. Jose Eriyanickal.
Population
The parish has 11 Sub – Parishes and 30 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC).
The figures for the number of Christians, the Christian families and the non-Christian families are not yet available.
Schools
The parish has one secondary school: St. Cornelius’ S S. S Kalagala.
It has three primary schools which are catholic founded: St. Charles Lwanga Kalagala, St. Martha Malubya and St. Thereza Kyongwe.
Health Services
There is no Catholic founded privately owned health facility.
Development
The major economic activities carried out in the area include: farming, animal husbandry and fishing.
Future Plans:
The parish has the following plans to realize:
- Official establishment of the Parish.
- Construction of the presbytery.
- Construction of the Parish Church.
- Training of Catechists.
- Organising Seminars for lay leaders.
KANGULUMIRA PARISH
Patron Saint:
Kangulumira parish is under the patronage of the Holy Cross.
Location:
- District: Kayunga
- Deanery: Kayunga
Creation
This parish was opened by the Archdiocese of Kampala on 24.10.1982
The first parish priest: Rev. Fr. Mutyaba Ceaser.
Population:
It has 11 Sub – Parishes and 58 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC).
It has 12,250 Christians.
Families: it has1,675 Christian families and 4,350 non-Christian families.
Schools:
The parish has one Catholic founded Secondary School: St. Ponsiano Ngondwe SSS Kangulumira.
It also has 06 Catholic founded primary schools, namely: Kangulumira RC PS, Nyiize RC PS, St. Kizito Kirugu PS, Kalagala RC PS, St. Jude Soona PS, Wabusanke RC PS and Wakisi RC PS.
It has one tertiary institution and 06 Nursery schools.
Health Services:
The parish has one Lower- Level Health Unit: Kangulumira Mission Health Center II.
Development:
Some of the major economic activities taking place in the area include: farming and small-scale business enterprises.
Future Plans:
The parish has the following plans to realize:
- Tree planting.
- Uplifting the Technical Institute.
- Uplifting Health Facilitie.
KASAWO PARISH
Patron Saint:
Kasawo Parish is under the patronage of St. Mary Immaculate.
Location:
District: Mukono
Deanery: Naggalama
Creation:
Kasawo Parish was opened, on 08.12.1996 by Kampala Archdiocese and was placed under the pastoral care of Msgr. Euginio Jjemba.
Population:
The parish has 17 Sub – Parishes and 53 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC).
It has 56810 Christians, with 1, 216 (Approximately) Christian families and 1,649 (Approximately) non-Christian families.
Schools:
The parish has one Secondary school: Seat of Wisdom S. S. Kasawo.
It has eight Primary schools: St. Mary’s Bwegiire PS, Gimbi RC , Kalangaalo RC , Kibbuye Mapeera RC , St. Denis’ Kitale PS, St. Balikuddembe’s Nabbiga , Seeta Namanoga RC and St. Mary’s Kasawo PS.
Health Services:
The parish has one lower- Level Health Unit: Kasawo Mission Health Center III.
Development:
The major economic activities of the parish include: farming and small-scale trading.
Future Plans:
The parish has the following plans to implement:
– Construction of a Parish Hall.
– Construction of a better Primary School for the Parish.
KAYUNGA PARISH
Patron Saint:
This parish is under the patronage of Our Lady of Fatima.
Location:
- District: Kayunga
- Deanery: Kayunga
Creation:
Kayunga parish was started by the Mill Hill Missionaries and was opened on 31.10.1949.
First parish priest was Rev. Fr. Clemens Joseph Hugo Lampe.
Population:
The parish has 14 Sub – Parishes and 61 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC).
It has 61,680 Christians with 6,168 Christian families and 4,169 non-Christian families.
Schools
The parish has one Secondary school: Uganda Martyrs S.S.S Kayunga.
It also has twelve Primary schools: Busaale RC ,St. Joseph’s Buyungirizi PS, St. Michael’s Bwetyaba PS, Kanjuki RC , Kasana RC , Kayunga Girls’ PS, Kayunga Mixed PS, Kibuzi RC , Kiwangula RC , Kiwooza RC , Kyayaaye RC , Nabugaanyi RC , Nakakandwa RC , Namulanda RC , Namusaala RC , Nawandaggala RC , Nnongo RC , Ntenjeru RC , Nyondo RC , St. Peter’s Lusenke PS, Bisaka RC and St. Peter’s Nangabo PS.
Health Services
The parish has one Lower- Level Health Unit: Namagabi Health Center II.
Development:
The major economic activities taking place in the parish include: farming, trade, teaching, medical, administration.
Future Plans:
Among the major plans to be implemented by the parish there are the following:
- Completion of Pere Maya House.
- Construction of hostels near Kayunga Hospital.
- Celebration of Parish Platinum Jubilee (2024)
- Rehabilitation of the Parish Church.
- Improving the existing primary school.
KIYINDI PARISH
Patron Saint:
Kiyindi Parish is under the patronage of Mary Star of the Sea.
Location:
District: Buikwe
Deanery: Nkokonjeru
Creation:
This Parish was opened on 25.09.2011.
The first Parish priest was and is still Rev. Fr. Mathias Ssemwogerere Ntwatwa.
Population
The Parish has 12 Sub – Parishes and 52 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
The Christian population is 7,350 Christians.
Families: 1,468 Christian families
Schools
The Parish has one (01) Catholic founded secondary school; Sacred Heart’s S .S.S. Najja.
It also has three (03) Catholic founded primary school; St. Ponsiano Ngondwe’s Busiri, Sacred Heart’s Najja RC, and St. Jude’s Zzinga PS
It has no tertiary institution.
HEALTH SERVICES:
There is no Catholic Founded health unit so far.
Development:
The major economic activities are fishing and farming.
FUTURE PLANS:
The Parish has the following plans to do:
- Construction of the Parish Church.
- Construction of the Presbytery.
- Construction of Sub-Parish Churches.
- Settling land issues of some sub-Parishes.
KKOOME PARISH
Patron Saint:
Kkoome Parish is under the patronage of Our Lady of the Sea.
Location:
District: Mukono
Deanery: Nkokonjeru
Creation:
This Parish was opened on 14.04.2019 by Rt. Rev. Christopher Kakooza.
The first Parish priest was and is still Rev. Fr. Pontiano Musoke O.S.M
Population
The Parish has 15 Sub – Parishes and 45 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
The Christian population is 20,000 Christians.
Schools
The Parish one (01) Catholic founded primary school; Buyana – Koome PS.
It has no secondary school and tertiary institution.
HEALTH SERVICES:
There is no Catholic founded health Unit so far
Development:
The major economic activities are fishing, farming and animal husbandry.
FUTURE PLANS:
The Parish has the following plans to execute:
- Construction of a new Parish Church.
- Construction of the Parish Presbytery.
- Construction of a modern primary school at the Parish.
- Economic self-sufficiency through livestock farming.
- Establishment of a Health Center II facility at the Parish.
KYABAKADDE PARISH
Patron Saint:
Kyabakadde Parish is under the patronage of St. Charles Lwanga.
Location:
District: Mukono
Deanery: Naggalama
Creation:
This Parish was opened on 31.08.2014.
The first parish priest was and still is Rev. Fr. Kasereka Kisangani Pierre.
Population
The Parish has 07 Sub – Parishes and 42 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC).
The Christian population is 3,714 Christians.
Families: 3,714 Christian families and 4,025 non-Christian families
Schools
The Parish has one (01) Catholic founded secondary school, namely; St. Cyprian’s High School Kyabakadde.
It also has four (04) Catholic founded primary schools; St. Kizito’s Kijjo PS, St. Charles Lwanga’s Kyabakadde Ps, and St. Kizito’s Namasumbi PS.
It has no tertiary institutions.
HEALTH SERVICES:
The Parish has no Catholic founded owned Health facility so far.
Development:
The major economic activities are farming and operating small scale business enterprises.
FUTURE PLANS:
The Parish has the following plans to execute:
- General renovation of the main Church
- Construction of Sub-Parish Churches
- Construction of the New Presbytery
- Construction of the way of the Cross / main church
KIWANGA PARISH
Patron Saint:
Kiwanga Parish is under the patronage of St. Balikuddembe.
Location:
District: Mukono
Deanery: Namilyango
Creation:
This Parish was opened on 18.08.2018 by Rt. Rev. Christopher Kakooza.
The first Parish priest was and is still Fr. Charles Kabuusu.
Population:
The parish has 03 Sub – Parishes and 13 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
The Christian population is 7,100 Christians.
Families: 925 Christian families
Schools
The Parish has one (01) Catholic founded Primary School; Mother Kevin P/S Kiwanga.
It has no secondary school and tertiary institution.
Health Services:
No Catholic founded health facility so far.
Development:
The major economic activity is operating small scale business enterprises.
Future Plans:
The Parish has the following plans to execute:
- Construction of a new Parish Church.
- Completion of the Presbytery.
- Setting up income generating projects.
KICHWA - MPOMA PARISH
Patron Saint:
Kichwa – Mpoma Parish is under the patronage of St. Andrew Kaggwa.
Location:
- District: Mukono
- Deanery: Mukono
Creation:
This Parish was opened on 10/ 02/ 2021 by Rt. Rev. Christopher Kakooza.
The first Parish priest was and is still Fr. Denis Kibirige.
Population:
It has 6 Sub – Parishes and 23 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
The Christian population is 3,312 Christians.
Families: 966 Christian and 421 non-Christian
or major seminary.
Schools:
The Parish has 1 Secondary school, ……..
It also has 2 Primary schools namely; Kabembe RC, and St. Andrew Kichwa RC.
HEALTH SERVICES:
In the Parish there is no Catholic Founded privately owned Health Facility so far.
Development:
The major economic activities in this area are farming and operating small scale business enterprises.
Future Plans:
The parish has the following plans to execute
- Completion of the Presbytery
- Construction of the Sub-Parish Churches
- Setting up income generating projects
- Tree planting on Parish Land
- Buying land for Kabembe Sub-Parish.
NAMAGUNGAPARISH
Patron Saint:
Namagunga Parish is under the patronage of St. Peter Claver.
Location:
District: Mukono
Deanery: Namagunga
Creation:
This Parish was opened on 20/10/1927 by the Mill Hill Missionaries.
The first Parish priest was Rev. Fr. Kerkhoff (Pere Kuufu).
Population
It has 18 Sub – Parishes and 103 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
The Christian population is 32,045 Christians.
Families: 10,682 Christian and 3,663 Non-Christian.
Schools
The Parish has 2 Secondary school namely; Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga, and St. Joseph’s High School Namagunga.
It also has 9 primary schools namely; St. Joseph’s Kanyogoga PS, St. Mary’s Kirwanyi PS, St. Kizito’s Lutengo PS, St. Theresa’s Namagunga PBS, Ug. Martyrs’ Namagunga Mixed PS, St. Kizito’s Nanseenya PS, St. Kizito’s Waggala PS, St. Jude Wakiso PS, and St. Jude PS Walugga .
It has no tertiary institution.
HEALTH SERVICES:
There is no Catholic founded and privately owned Health Facility so far.
Development:
The major economic activities are; agriculture, petty trade, brick – making, and charcoal burning.
FUTURE PLANS
The Parish has the following plans to execute;
- Open avenues that will lead the Parish to self-reliance.
- Promote peer to peer evangelization.
- Organise special family apostolate with emphasis on prayers, Sunday attendance and reception of sacraments.
- Strengthening the Altar Servers Association to be a seed center for Vocations.
- Promotion of mechanized agricultural practices for increased food and cash crop production.
- Continued formation of Community and Teacher Catechists.
KITIMBWA
Patron Saint:
Kitimbwa Parish is under the patronage of St. Mathias Mulumba.
Location:
District: Kayunga
Deanery: Kayunga
Creation:
This Parish was opened in 1994.
Population
The Parish has 52 Sub – Parishes and 156 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
The Christian population is 22,540 Christians.
Families: 1813 Christian families
The Parish has one (01) Catholic founded secondary school;St. Matthias’ S. S.S Kitimbwa
It has sixteen (16) Catholic primary schools: Bugatto RC PS, Busungire RC PS, Kakooge RC PS, Kawolokota RC PS, Kayonza RC PS, Kidibya RC PS, Kirimantoogo RC PS School, Kitatya RC PS, Kitimbwa RC PS, St. Mary’s Kitwe PS, Kyebuye RC PS, Nakatuli RC PS, Namabugga RC PS, Namavundu RC PS, Nkokonjeru RC PS, Tweyagalire RC PS.
It has no tertiary institutions.
HEALTH SERVICES:
There is no Catholic Founded Health Unit in the Parish so far.
Development:
The major economic activities are agriculture, cattle farming, fishing and trading,
FUTURE PLANS
The Parish has the following to do:
Completion of the Parish Church.
LUGAZI PARISH
PATRON SAINT:
Lugazi Parish is under the patronage of Mary Queen of Peace.
Location:
District: Mukono
Deanery: Namagunga
Creation:
This Parish was opened on 02.01.1994 by Rt. Rev. Mathias Ssekamanya.
The first Parish priest was Rev. Fr. Boneventura Masiira.
Population
The Parish has 28 Sub – Parishes and 84 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC).
The Christian population is 21,621 Christians.
Families: 5405 Christian families and 2628 non-Christian families
Schools
The Parish has six (06) Primary Schools, namely; St. Bruno’s Ddangala PS, Uganda Martyrs’ Kibubbu PS, St. Joseph’s Kiteza RC, St. Kizito’s Lugazi PS, St. John Baptist’s Wasswa PS, Geregere PS
It has no Catholic founded secondary school and no tertiary institution.
Nursery (05)
HEALTH SERVICES:
There is no Catholic founded health facility so far.
Development:
The major economic activities are farming and operating small scale business enterprises.
FUTURE PLANS:
The Parish has the following plans to execute;
- Construction of a perimeter wall.
- Completion of Sub-Parish
- Setting up money generating projects.
- Acquisition of land titles for Church land.
- Strengthening of Sacramental life.
NAKIBANO PARISH
Patron Saint:
Nakibano Parish is under the patronage of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary.
Location:
District: Mukono
Deanery: Naggalama
Creation:
This Parish was opened on 10/10/1970 by the Mill Hill Missionaries.
The first Parish priest was Fr. Van Lans (MHM).
Population
It has 11 Sub – Parishes and 48 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
The Christian population is 4,813 Christians.
Families: 2,258 Christian and 3,789 Non-Christian
Schools
The Parish has 1 Secondary school namely; St. Kizito S.S.S. Nakibano.
It also has 5 Primary schools namely; St. Ponsiano’s Katoogo PS, St. Kizito’s Kawongo PS, St. Anthony’s Kikaalala PS, Uganda Martyrs’ Nakibano PS, St. Joseph’s Nteete PS.
It has no catholic founded Tertiary institutions.
HEALTH SERVICES:
There is no Catholic founded Health Facility so far.
Development:
The major economic activity in this area is farming.
FUTURE PLANS
The Parish has the following plans to execute;
- Renovation of the Church.
- Renovation of the Presbytery.
- Setting up income generating projects i.e., Rentals.
- Fencing Parish premises with a perimeter wall.
- Recruitment of boys and girls to join religious life.
NAMASUMBI PARISH
Patron Saint:
Namasumbi Parish is under the patronage of St. Kizito.
Location:
District: Mukono
Deanery: Naggalama
Creation:
This Parish was opened on 25/12/2021 by Rt. Rev. Christopher Kakooza.
The first Parish priest was and is still Rev. Fr. Jude Kiggala (C.S.S.P)
Population
It has 02 Sub – Parishes and 04 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
The Christian population is 1,195 Christians.
Families: 213 Christian and 158 Non-Christian.
Schools
The Parish has one (1) Secondary school, St. Athanathius’ S.S. Kawoomya.
It has 1 primary school namely; St. Athanasius’ Kawoomya PS.
It has no tertiary institution.
It has also has 1 Nursery school.
HEALTH SERVICES:
There is no Catholic founded and privately owned Health Facility so far.
Development:
The major economic activities are; farming and production of building materials
FUTURE PLANS
The Parish has the following plans to execute;
- Deeper catechesis to the young and old.
- Construction the Priests house.
- Construction of the Parish church.
- Construction of the social Hall and Health Center.
- Renovation of the primary school and establishment of a secondary school.
MUKONO PARISH
Patron Saint:
Mukono Parish is under the patronage of St. Paul.
Location:
District: Mukono
Deanery: Mukono Deanery
Creation:
This Parish was opened on ………. by ……….
The first Parish priest was Fr. John Leonard Ssenkooto.
Population
It has 18 Sub – Parishes and 81 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
The Christian population is 25,000 Christians approximately.
Schools
The Parish has 1 Secondary school, St. Francis Borgia’s High School Mukono.
It also has 4 Primary schools namely; St. Joseph’s Buziranjovu PS, St. Jude’s Ggaaza PS, St. Kizito’s Kasenge PS, and St. Jude’s Namutambi PS.
It has 2 Tertiary institutions; St Anthony of Padua Voc. Institute Mukono, St Maria Gorreti Vocational Institute Ttakajjunge
HEALTH SERVICES:
The Parish has 1 Lower – Level Health Unit which is church founded; Good Samaritan Health Center III
Development:
The major economic activities in this area are trading and operating small scale business enterprises.
FUTURE PLANS:
The parish has the following plans to execute;
- Construction of commercial buildings.
- Construction of another commercial building.
- Construction of a new Church.
NAGGALAMA PARISH
Patron Saint:
Naggalama Parish is under the patronage of St. Joseph.
Location:
District: Mukono
Deanery: Naggalama
Creation:
This Parish was opened in 1896
The first Parish priest was Fr. Henry Ssempala
Population
It has 22 Sub – Parishes and 109 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
The Christian population is 12,073 Christians.
Families: 750 Christian and 190 Non-Christian
Schools
The Parish has one (01) Secondary school namely; St. Joseph’s S.S.S. Naggalama,
It also has seven (07) Primary schools namely; St. Ponsiano’s Bulimu PS, Our Lady of Lourdes Buseenya PS, St. Jude’s Kiyiribwa PS, St. Agnes CGBS Naggalama, St. Joseph’s Naggalama Mixed PS, St. Bazzekuketta’s Namyoya , and St. Mulumba’s Neenyodde PS.
It has no catholic founded Tertiary institutions.
It has five (05) Catholic Nursery schools.
HEALTH SERVICES:
The Parish has 1 Hospital which is church founded; St. Francis Hospital Naggalama.
Development:
The major economic activities in this area are farming, Health services, Education and Business.
FUTURE PLANS:
The parish has the following plans;
- To increase the number of Christians who receive Sacraments.
- Construction of Parish Presbytery
- Setting up more income generating projects
- Training of more church leaders (Leadership capacity building)
NAMAGUNGA PARISH
Patron Saint:
Namagunga Parish is under the patronage of St. Peter Claver.
Location:
District: Mukono
Deanery: Namagunga
Creation:
This Parish was opened on 20/10/1927 by the Mill Hill Missionaries.
The first Parish priest was Rev. Fr. Kerkhoff (Pere Kuufu).
Population
It has 18 Sub – Parishes and 103 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
The Christian population is 32,045 Christians.
Families: 10,682 Christian and 3,663 Non-Christian.
Schools
The Parish has 2 Secondary school namely; Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga, and St. Joseph’s High School Namagunga.
It also has 9 primary schools namely; St. Joseph’s Kanyogoga PS, St. Mary’s Kirwanyi PS, St. Kizito’s Lutengo PS, St. Theresa’s Namagunga PBS, Ug. Martyrs’ Namagunga Mixed PS, St. Kizito’s Nanseenya PS, St. Kizito’s Waggala PS, St. Jude Wakiso PS, and St. Jude PS Walugga .
It has no tertiary institution.
HEALTH SERVICES:
There is no Catholic founded and privately owned Health Facility so far.
Development:
The major economic activities are; agriculture, petty trade, brick – making, and charcoal burning.
FUTURE PLANS
The Parish has the following plans to execute;
- Open avenues that will lead the Parish to self-reliance.
- Promote peer to peer evangelization.
- Organise special family apostolate with emphasis on prayers, Sunday attendance and reception of sacraments.
- Strengthening the Altar Servers Association to be a seed center for Vocations.
- Promotion of mechanized agricultural practices for increased food and cash crop production.
- Continued formation of Community and Teacher Catechists.
MBIKKO PARISH
Patron Saint:
Mbikko Parish is under the patronage of St. Karoli Lwanga.
Location:
District: Buikwe
Deanery: Namagunga
Creation:
This Parish was opened on 08/ 03/ 1992 by the Mill Hill Missionaries.
The first Parish priest was Rev. Fr. Leonard Wiedemayr (MHM)
Population
It has 13 Sub – Parishes and 58 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
The Christian population is 19,376 Christians.
SACRAMENTS SINCE 1997
Christian initiation:
Baptisms: 15,058 with 2013 having the highest number of children baptized, 2,013.
Confirmations: 5,905, with 2013 producing the highest number of 668.
Matrimony:
There have been 274 couples married in Church with the year 2005 giving the highest number of 34.
PRIESTS COMING FROM THIS PARISH:
Since its creation the Parish has had 9 of its children ordained priests and these are: Fr. Prof. J.C Maviiri, Fr. Mugabo Deogratias Bisangwa, Fr. Charles Kapupa .S., Fr. Henry Jude Mbaziira, Fr. Stephen Ggita O.S.M, Fr. Francis Kajjubi O.S.M, Fr. Francis Ceasar Mugabi, Fr. Joseph Balikuddembe, and Fr. Charles Kabuusu.
RELIGIOUS COMING FROM THIS PARISH:
The Parish has so far produced are 4 Religious brothers.
It has also produced 2 Religious nuns.
SEMINARIANS (YEAR 2022)
In the year 2022 the Parish has 6 seminarians, studying either in the minor or major seminary.
Schools
The Parish has 1 Secondary school, St. Noa Mawaggali’s S .S S Mbikko.
It also has 5 Primary schools namely; St. Mary’s Buvunya PS, St. Kizito’s Buwoola PS, St. Jude’s Kitigoma PS, St. Bernadette’s Nakibizzi PS, St. Peter’s Njeru PS.
Nursery: (03).
HEALTH SERVICES:
In the Parish there is no Catholic Founded privately owned Health Facility so far.
Development:
The major economic activities in this area are working in factories and schools as well as operating small scale business enterprises.
FUTURE PLANS:
The Parish has the following plans to execute:
- Expansion of the Parish church.
- Construction of a new office block.
NAMILYANGO PARISH
Patron Saint:
Namilyango Parish is under the patronage of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Location:
District: Mukono
Deanery: Namilyango
Creation:
This Parish was opened in 1907 by the Mill Hill Missionaries.
The first Parish Priest was Rev. Fr. Philip Jackson (MHM)
Population
The Parish has 04 Sub – Parishes and 18 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC).
The Christian population is 3,714 Catholics, and 4,003 Non-Catholics.
Families: 1,008 Christian families and 234 non-Christian families
Schools
The parish has 05 Secondary schools namely; Sacred Heart’s Namilyango College (Catholic founded and Government aided) and 4 Catholic Founded but privately owned.
It also has 04 Catholic Primary schools: St. Kizito’s Bbajjo PS, St. Thereza Girls’ PBS Namilyango, Uganda Martyrs’ Namilyango JBS, and St. Peter Claver’s Namilyango DBPS
It has no tertiary institutions: (00).
It has 08 Nursery schools.
HEALTH SERVICES:
The parish has no Catholic Founded Health Facility so far.
Development:
The major economic activities are operating small scale business enterprises and teaching
FUTURE PLANS:
The Parish has the following plans to execute:
- Strengthening the pastoral system of the Basic Small Christian Communities (BSCCs).
- Construction of a modern long way of the cross and Rosary.
- Establishing prayer gardens at the Parish Headquarters.
- Planting a fairly large (sizeable) forest.
- Constructing a money generating House (rentals).
NAMINYA PARISH
Patron Saint:
Naminya Parish is under the patronage of St. Denis Ssebuggwawo.
Location:
District: Buikwe
Deanery: Namagunga
Creation:
This Parish was opened on 01/ 09/ 2018 by Rt. Rev. Christopher Kakooza.
The first Parish Priest was and is still Rev. Fr. Walusimbi Moses.
Population
The Parish has 06 Sub – Parishes and 19 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
The Christian population is 287 Christians.
Families: 854 Christian families.
Schools
The Parish has no Secondary school.
It has 04 Catholic primary schools; St. Bruno PS Wakisi, St. Denis’Naminya PS, Wakisi Wabiyinja RC , Buloba RC
It has no Tertiary institution.
Health Services:
There is no Catholic Founded health Facility so far.
Development:
The major economic activities are; farming, fishing, selling firewood, working in the factories.
FUTURE PLANS:
The Parish has the following plans to execute:
- Construction of a Priest’s house.
- Establishment of a Health Center III.
- Establishment of a secondary school at Buloba.
- Setting up other Income generating projects.
- Renovate the old church to serve as a Parish Hall.
NAZIGO PARISH
Patron Saint:
Nazigo Parish is under the patronage of Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Location:
District: Kayunga
Deanery: Kayunga
Creation:
This Parish was opened in 1968.
The first Parish priest was Rev. Fr. Eugene Loranger
Population
The Parish has 13 Sub – Parishes and 57 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC).
The Christian population is 10,127 Christians.
Schools
The Parish has one (1) Catholic founded Secondary school, St. Kalemba’s S.S.S Nazigo.
It has eight (08) Catholic Primary Schools; St. Charles ’s Kirindi PS, St. John’s Kisoga PS, St. Mathias’ Kiswa PS, St. Kizito’s Magala PS, St. Jude’s Nakatooke PS, St. Joseph’s Nazigo PS, St. Mary’s Nakakonge PS, Grace PS Natteta
It has no Tertiary institutions.
It has forty one (41) Catholic Nursery schools.
HEALTH SERVICES:
It has one (1) Lower – Level Health Unit; Nazigo Mission Health Center II
Development:
The major economic activities are farming and small scale businesses.
FUTURE PLANS:
The Parish has the following plans to amend:
- Renovation of the Priests’ House.
- Repainting of the Parish Church.
- Establishment of more income generating projects.
- Purchasing a new Pick up for the Parish.
- Initiating “Baana enzaalwa” Association.
NKOKONJERU PARISH
Patron Saint:
Nkokonjeru Parish is under the Patronage of Our Lady Queen of Apostles.
Location:
District: Buikwe
Deanery: Nkokonjeru
Creation:
This Parish was opened 15/ 08/1897 by the Mill Hill Fathers.
The first parish priest was Rev. Fr. Plunket.
Population
The parish has 36 Sub – Parishes and 148 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC).
The Christian population is 21,015 Christians.
Families: 3,150 Christian families
Schools
The Parish has two (02) Secondary schools, namely; Stella Maris College Nsuube, and St. Peter’s S.S.S Nkokonjeru
It also has eleven (18) Catholic founded primary schools; St. Henry’s Busabaaga PS, St. Maria Goretti’s Kikajja PS, Kimera RC PS, Kinoga RC PS, St. Francis’ Kiwologoma PS, Lubongo RC PS, St. Karoli’s Lukka PS, St. Matia Mulumba’s Masaaba RCPS, St. Henry’s Najjunju PS, St. Kizito’s Nakatyaba PS, Nambeta RC PS, St. Alphonsus’ Nkokonjeru Dem Sch., St. Paul’s Nkokonjeru Boys’ PS, Nkwakwa RC PS, Nsonga RC PS, Stella Maris PBS Nsuube, St. Jude Ntove PS, St. Gyaviira Nyemerwa PS.
It has two (02) tertiary institutions: Sancta Maria PTC Nkokonjeru, and St. Anthony’s Nursery Teachers’ College Nkokonjeru.
It also has seven (07) Catholic Nursery schools.
Health services:
The parish has one (01) Hospital: St. Francis Hospital Nkokonjeru
It also has one (01) Lower- Level Health Unit; Kavule Health Center II
Development:
The major economic activities are agriculture, Retail and Wholesale Businesses
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Future Plans:
The Parish has the following plans to execute;
- Development of Sub-Parishes
- Construction of a ware house and rentals
- Construction of a poultry Milling factory
- Construction of a vocational Skilling School
- Construction of Lugazi Priest’s Hostel/Rentals.
NTUNDA PARISH
Patron Saint:
Ntunda Parish is under the Patronage of Our Lady of Nativity.
Location:
District: Kayunga
Deanery: Kayunga
Creation:
This Parish was opened on 08/09/1997.
The first Parish priest was Rev. Fr. Matia Ssimbwa.
Population
The parish has seven (07) Sub – Parishes and twenty-nine (29) Small Basic Christian communities (BCC).
The Christian population is 8,170 Christians.
Families: 818 Christian families and 1,334 non-Christian families
Schools
The parish has no Catholic founded secondary school.
It has five (05) Catholic founded primary schools; St. Kizito’s Kyajja PS, Mother Kevin’s Namukupa , St. Mary’s Ntunda PS, St. Kizito’s Walubira PS, and St. C. Lwanga’s Wantuluntu.
It has no tertiary institution.
It has one (01) Nursery school.
HEALTH SERVICES:
There is no Church founded Health Unit so far.
Development:
The major economic activities are farming, lumbering and trade.
FUTURE PLANS:
The Parish has plans to do the following:
- Construction of a new Presbytery.
- Construction of a senior secondary school.
- Starting up other Parish projects.
- Improve on the standard of schools.
- Renovation of the Parish Church.
NYENGA PARISH
Patron Saint:
Nyenga Parish is under the patronage of St. Francis of Assisi.
Location:
District: Buikwe
Deanery: Nkokonjeru
Creation:
This Parish was opened in March 1901 by the Mill Hill Missionaries.
The first Parish priest was Rev. Fr. Litolff Louis (Ludoviko)
Population
The parish has 20 Sub – Parishes and 85 Small Basic Christian communities (BCC)
The Christian population is 12,000 Christians.
Families: 4,200 Christian families and 4,000 non-Christian families.
Schools
The Parish has two (02) secondary schools: Cardinal Nsubuga S. S.S. Nyenga, and St. Joseph’s Seminary Nyenga.
It also has six (06) Catholic primary schools namely; St. Mary’s Kiryowa PS, St. Joseph’s Mbuukiro RC PS, St. John’s Namabu PS, St. Francis Nyenga Boys’ PS, St. Anthony’s Nyenga Girls’ PS, and St. Jude’s Ssunga PS.
It has one (01) tertiary institution: Nyenga Nursing and Midwifery Training School.
It has three (03) Nursery schools.
HEALTH SERVICES:
It has one (1) General Hospital; St. Francis Nyenga Hospital.
Development:
The major economic activities are farming and causal labour.
FUTURE PLANS
The parish has the following plans to execute:
- Construct a new Presbytery.
- Have a master plan for parish land according to municipality standards.
- Complete the business house; have a market, washing bay, car-park and a restaurant.
- Improve Parish cattle farm.
- Demarcate the Parish land
- Plant trees.
SEETA PARISH
Patron Saint:
Seeta Parish is under the Patronage of St. Augustine of Hippo.
Location:
District: Mukono
Deanery: Namilyango
Creation:
The Parish was opened on 10/09/2017 by Rt. Rev. Christopher Kakooza.
The first Parish priest was Rev. Fr. Charles Lwanga Ssuuna.
Population
The Parish has four (04) Sub – Parishes and twenty (20) Small Basic Christian communities (BCC).
The Christian population is 6,250 Christians.
Families: 482 Christian families and 95 non-Christian families.
Schools
It has two (02) Secondary schools.
The Parish has one (01) Catholic founded primary school: (01) St. Augustine’s Seeta PS.
It has no tertiary institution.
HEALTH SERVICES:
There is no health unit so far.
Development:
The major economic activities are operating small scale business enterprises and farming.
FURTURE PLANS
The Parish has the following plan:
- Parish Church construction.