Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Msgr. Lawrence Mukasa as the new Bishop of Kasana-Luweero Diocese.
The appointment of Msgr. Mukasa as the new Bishop of Kasana-Luweero Diocese was announced on 29th April 2023, and it was received with joy among the Christians of the Diocese and the general population in Uganda.
He takes over after His Grace Paul Ssemogerere was elevated and appointed Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese.
Meanwhile Monsignor Francis Xavier Mpanga has since been the Diocesan Administrator of Kasana-Luwero Diocese until the day of the canonical possession of the new Bishop.
His Excellency Luigi Bianco the Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda congratulated the Bishop-elect upon the appointment, praying for abundant blessings upon his new pastoral ministry.
He also appreciated Msgr. Francis Xavier Mpanga for his good service delivery to the Diocese as the Diocesan Administrator since his take over after the Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere was elevated and appointed Archbishop Kampala Archdiocese.
We Congratulate Kasana-Luweero Diocese