Summary:
Currently serving as the Diocesan Secretary of Masindi Kitara Diocese since 2021, Rev. Canon Kugonza has previously held various roles, including Parish Priest, Project Officer with Samaritan’s Purse, Headteacher, and Teacher at Kigumba Intensive Primary School.
MASAKA: The House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda, meeting at Zebra Hotel in Masaka City on Sunday, 30th March 2025 elected Rev. Canon Kugonza Joshua as the 3rd Bishop of Masindi Kitara Diocese.
He will be consecrated and enthroned as the 3rd Bishop of the Diocese on 3rd August 2025 at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Masindi.
Rev. Canon Kugonza Joshua was born on 7th October 1976 in Kiryandongo District. He committed his life to Christ on 13th September 1989 at Alwala Church of Uganda in Apac District, West Lango Diocese.
He was ordained as a Deacon on 3rd January 2010 and later priested on 14th December 2010 at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Masindi. He is also a Canon of the same cathedral.
Rev. Canon Kugonza is married to Mrs. Proscovia Allen Kugonza, and they are blessed with four children.
Currently serving as the Diocesan Secretary of Masindi Kitara Diocese since 2021, Rev. Canon Kugonza has previously held various roles, including Parish Priest, Project Officer with Samaritan’s Purse, Headteacher, and Teacher at Kigumba Intensive Primary School.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Divinity from Uganda Christian University, a Diploma in Education from the National Teachers’ College, Ngetta, in Lira District, along with several other professional qualifications.
