Summary:
- Rev. Fr. Dr. Constantine Rupiny has been serving as the Rector of Uganda Martyrs’ National Major Seminary in Alokolum, within the Archdiocese of Gulu.
NEWS: Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Fr. Dr. Constantine Rupiny as the new Bishop of Nebbi Catholic Diocese, effective November 26.
The announcement was made on Tuesday by Archbishop Raphael P’Mony Wokorach of Gulu at Nebbi Cathedral.
At the time of his appointment, Rev. Fr. Constantine Rupiny was serving as the Rector of Uganda Martyrs’ National Major Seminary in Alokolum, within the Archdiocese of Gulu.
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, congratulated Rev. Fr. Rupiny on his appointment, praising his dedication and expertise.
“We are confident that his wealth of knowledge and experience will significantly contribute to our national development and the well-being of our people. We look forward to collaborating with him and the larger episcopal conference to enhance the lives of those we serve. We pray that the Lord grants him the grace and strength to shepherd His flock,” Speaker Among said.
Who is Rev. Fr. Dr. Constantine Rupiny?
Rev. Fr. Dr. Constantine Rupiny was born on November 10, 1974, in Parombo, Nebbi Diocese.
He pursued his philosophical studies at Uganda Martyrs’ National Major Seminary in Alokolum (1996–1999) and his theological studies at St. Mary’s National Major Seminary in Ggaba (2000–2004).
He further advanced his education by earning a Licentiate in Philosophy from the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome (2009–2011) and a Doctorate in Dogmatic Theology from Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw, Poland (2018–2022).
Fr. Rupiny was ordained a priest on August 28, 2004.
