Who is Msgr Lawrence Mukasa Newly appointed Bishop of Kasana-Luweero Diocese

The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Msgr. Lawrence Mukasa, of the clergy of the diocese of Kiyinda-Mityana, until now vicar general, as bishop of the diocese of Kasana-Luweero, Uganda.

This was announced today 29th April 2023 in the Diocese of Kasana-Luweero.

Born 14.3.1957 in Nabwiri, Diocese of Kiyinda-Mityana

Studies

Kakindu Primary School (1964 – 1969)

Nswanjere Preparatory Seminary (1969 – 1970)

Kisubi Minor Seminary (1971 – 1976)

Philosophical studies in National Major Seminary Katigondo, Masaka (1977 – 1980)

Theological studies in St. Mary’s National Seminary, Ggaba, Kampala (1981 – 1984)

Studies of History of the Church, Pontifical Gregoriana University, Rome (1990 – 1992)

Ordained priest on 24 June 1984 by the Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Emmanuel Wamala at Mwera Parish.

Pastoral MinistryParish of Bukalagi, curate (3.7.1984 – 30.12.1984)

Parish of Naluggi, curate (1985 – 1986)

National Major Seminary of Katigondo, Masaka, Formator and Professor(1986 – 1990) Spiritual Director (1992 – 1997)Parish of Bukalagi, Parish Priest (September 1997 – July 2001)

St. Mbaaga’s Major Seminary, Kampala, Spiritual Director (2001 – 2005) Lay Apostolate Commissioner (1998 – 2011)

Vicar General of the Diocese of Kiyinda-Mityana from 22.8.2005

Vicar for the Clergy from January 2018