UGANDA: Lira Diocese Prepares for 58th Diocesan Day Celebration

The Lira Diocese in Uganda is preparing for its 58th Diocesan Day celebration, scheduled for July 2026. Church leadership is using the event to foster unity, celebrate faith, and encourage financial contributions toward diocesan development projects.
Why it matters
The event serves as a significant community and religious milestone for the region, emphasizing local church governance and communal development.
The Vicar General of Lira Diocese, Monsignor Valente Innocent Opio, has announced that the Diocese is preparing for the 58th Diocesan Day celebration scheduled for 11 July 2026, describing it as the “family day” of the Diocese. He made the remarks while addressing participants during the Bishop’s pastoral visit to Apac Deanery on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, at Apac Catholic Parish.
The report is a straightforward announcement of church activities and pastoral goals.
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