Venerable Jackson Baalwa Confirmed as 5th Assistant Bishop of Kampala Diocese

Summary:

• Canon Baalwa serves as the Archdeacon of the Southern Archdeaconry within the Diocese of Kampala.

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KAMPALA: On August 13, 2024, a special synod meeting held at All Saints’ Cathedral, Kampala, confirmed Venerable Rev. Canon Jackson Fredrick Baalwa as the 5th Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala.

Currently, Canon Baalwa serves as the Archdeacon of the Southern Archdeaconry within the Diocese of Kampala.

During the meeting, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, who is also the Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, announced his decision to appoint Canon Baalwa as Assistant Bishop of the Diocese.

“As you are aware, Bishop Dr. Hannington Mutebi announced his intention to retire at the end of this year, 2024. After seeking God’s guidance in prayer and consulting with others, I nominated The Venerable Rev. Canon Fredrick Jackson Baalwa, the Archdeacon of the Southern Archdeaconry and Vicar of St. Stephen’s Parish, Kisugu. I presented his name to the House of Bishops in Hoima on August 10, 2024, where it was unanimously approved,” said the Archbishop.

Canon Baalwa’s consecration is scheduled for November 1, 2024, at All Saints’ Cathedral, Kampala. On that same day, the new Cathedral will be consecrated, new Canons will be installed, and the ordination of new clergy will take place.

Rev. Canon Baalwa was born on May 19, 1963, in Musita, Busoga. He is married and has three children.

He holds a Master of Arts degree in Theology from Uganda Christian University, a Bachelor of Divinity from Makerere University, a Diploma in Education from Kyambogo University (1990-1992), and a General Certificate in Theology from Namugongo Seminary.

Canon Baalwa accepted Jesus Christ on January 21, 1985. He began serving the Church as a Catechist in 1983, before training as a Lay Reader.

He was commissioned as a Lay Reader in December 1985 in Mukono Diocese.

He was ordained as a Deacon in 1989, became a Priest in 1991, and was installed as a Canon in 2000, serving as Canon Missioner for Children and Youth.