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Diocese of Kasana–Luweero

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana–Luweero is a suffragan diocese of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala in Uganda. The diocese serves the Catholic faithful in the cities of Kasana and Luweero and covers an area of 8,539 square kilometres (3,297 sq mi).

History
The Diocese of Kasana–Luweero was established on 30 November 1996 by Pope John Paul II, carved out from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kampala. The diocese was officially erected on 16 December 1996, with Cyprian Kizito Lwanga as its first ordinary. At the time of its establishment, the diocese encompassed three civil districts: Luweero, Nakaseke, and Nakasongola. ==Territory==
Territory
The diocese covers an area of 8,539 square kilometers (3,298 square miles) and comprises three civic districts: Luweero, Nakaseke, and Nakasongola. == Bishops ==
Bishops
The diocese has been led by three bishops since its establishment: • Cyprian Kizito Lwanga (30 November 1996 – 19 August 2006) - First Bishop, later transferred to become Archbishop of KampalaPaul Ssemogerere (19 August 2008 – 9 December 2021) - Second Bishop, later appointed Archbishop of Kampala in December 2021 • Lawrence Mukasa (5 August 2023–present) - Current Bishop, appointed by Pope Francis on 29 April 2023 and installed on 5 August 2023 Bishop Lawrence Mukasa previously served as Vicar General of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kiyinda–Mityana from 2018 until his appointment to Kasana–Luweero. ==See also==
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