The Catholic Diocese of Kabale has been blessed with four new priests following their ordination by the Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira, Bishop of Kabale Diocese, during a solemn Mass at Our Lady of Good Shepherd, Rushoroza Cathedral, on August 23, 2025.
The newly ordained priests are Rev. Fr. Frank Atuzarirwe, Rev. Fr. Stephen Niwandinda, Rev. Fr. Mark Aheisibwe, and Rev. Fr. Onesmus Ahabwe.
- Rev. Fr. Frank Atuzarirwe, born on June 24, 1995, in Kitanga Parish, is the fourth of nine children of the late Josephat Bakesigaki and Mrs. Paulah Twinomujuni.
- He pursued his priestly formation at St. Mary’s National Major Seminary, Ggaba, where he graduated with a degree in Philosophy.
- He previously served his pastoral spiritual year at Holy Family Buhara Parish during the COVID-19 period.
- Rev. Fr. Stephen Niwandinda was born on June 8, 1996, in Ndama Parish, the second of five children to Mr. Agapitus Kyarikunda and Mrs. Jane Tuheiirwe.
- He studied philosophy at St. Thomas Aquinas National Major Seminary, Katigondo, and theology at St. Paul’s National Seminary, Kinyamasika, Fort Portal.
- His pastoral year was spent at St. Paul’s Seminary, Rushoroza.
- Rev. Fr. Mark Aheisibwe, born on October 16, 1995, in Nyarushanje Parish, is the 13th of 14 children of Ferdinando Kwatampora and Mary Beatrice Tumusiime.
- He obtained his philosophy degree from St. Thomas Aquinas National Major Seminary, Katigondo, and theology degree from St. Paul’s National Seminary, Kinyamasika.
- His pastoral spiritual year was at St. Adrian’s Seminary, Rubanda.
- Rev. Fr. Onesmus Ahabwe, born on October 16, 1994, in Muchahi Parish, is the eighth of nine children of Mr. Rozio Turyatunga and Mrs. Edivinah Tumuheirwe.
- He trained at Uganda Martyrs National Major Seminary, Alokolum, and later at St. Mary’s National Major Seminary, Ggaba, where he earned a degree in Theology.
- His pastoral spiritual year was at Rutooma Parish.
All four were ordained deacons on August 10, 2024, at Rushoroza Cathedral before progressing to priesthood this year.
Their ordination marks a significant milestone for the Diocese of Kabale, which continues to nurture young men into priestly ministry despite challenges such as the COVID-19 disruptions that shaped their formation years.
Bishop Rubaramira urged the newly ordained clergy to actively serve the people of God.
He encouraged them to remain prayerful, faithful to the sacraments, and committed to living out the virtues of Christ in their daily ministry.
