Diocese of Kinkiizi COU

13/06/2024

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Spread the love This article highlights the positive impact of technology on the gospel ministry in the Diocese of Kinkiizi.

14/03/2024

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26/01/2024

*ARCHDEACON'S RETREAT* -KINKIIZI

Today 26th January 2024 marks the start of the Archdeacon's Retreat in the Diocese of Kinkiizi.

Being held at Holy Cross Guest House, the retreat started with a Holy Communion Service led by Bishop Dan Zoreka.

The Retreat Leader is the Very Rev. Obed Turihohabwe hailing from the Kigezi Diocese. Rev. Obed serves as the Dean of St. Peter's Cathedral -Rugarama and during the sermon in the Holly Communion he expounding from the theme drawn from Romans 12:1-2 (Conforming to the truth of God's Word, not the patterns of the world). He called upon called upon the Archdeacons to trust Jusus Christ who called them into this ministry.

This retreat will lead to the installation of the two new Archdeacons ie Ven. Johnson Turyagyenda of All Saints Kanungu on the Sunday 28th January 2024 and then followed by Ven. Caleb Turyabagyenyi Bitindi of Rutenga who will be installed on the Sunday 4th February 2024.

All the 11 Archdeacons of the Diocese of Kinkiizi were present along side their spouses. In this retreat, the Diocesan Head of Laity, Canon Ben Kuriigamba was present, plus all the Diocesan Secretariat Heads of Departments led by the the DS Rev. Gad Tibeijuka Ngyemura.

Bishop Zoreka was happy to inform the Archdeacons that the Kinkiizi -Kampala Chapter fellowship was massively successful that was recently held at All Saints Cathedral -Nakasero on the Sunday 21st January.

He was as well impressed by the big turn up of the youth in the recently concluded Youth Convention commonly known as the -DOKAYSCO (Diocese of Kinkiizi Annual Youth and Students' Convention.) which attracted more than 2,000 participants.

04/12/2023

27/10/2023

Come 5th November 2023 St. Peters Cathedral Nyakatare

29/08/2023

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25/08/2023

*NEWS BRIEFS*

Bishop of the Diocese of Kinkiizi, the Rt. Rev. Dan Zoreka, yesterday confirmed 59 Christians into their faith at St. Andrew's C.O.U -Kinaaba.

He encouraged the newly confirmed to avoid being taken away by every mushrooming denominations. He encouraged them to mature-up in their Christian faith by reading the Bible as often as possible

While preaching, the Rev. Bob Mbabazi Ntegyereize warned the newly confirmed Christians against failure to use their spiritual gifts, adding that they need to work in unity for service and Growths.

Maama Florah Zoreka hailed the church members for being environmental conservationists given the cool atmosphere the Kinaaba area has mainly because they grow trees in their hills.

18/08/2023

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Spread the love Geographical Location, Size and Topography Diocese of Kinkiizi is located in south western Uganda bordering North Kigezi

18/08/2023

*Brief* *History* -
*Diocese of Kinkiizi* is one of the 37 Dioceses in the Province of the Church of Uganda. It was carved out of North Kigezi Diocese on May 7th 1995. Kigezi Diocese was formerly part of the Ankole Kigezi Diocese until 1967 when she became a separate Diocese. North Kigezi was later carved from Kigezi Diocese in 1981. Kigezi area now comprises the four Dioceses of Kigezi, North Kigezi, Muhabura created in 1990 and Kinkiizi.

At the time of the great East African revival in 1920s and 30s, there were very few Churches in the area. The late Petero Rwabito started the Church in the King’s Court; Kanungu Administrative Headquarters in 1915. Church premises later shifted to Ifubura village in 1916. Rutatigirwa Eriya was one of the natives of the area and after receiving baptism, he volunteered to give land for Church premises at Ifubura. Many people accepted the gospel and received the Sacrament of Baptism.

In 1924, Petero started a school at Nyakatare where people could learn how to read and write, commonly known as “Club” classes. In 1925, Church premises shifted to Nyakatare which is the present location and site of the Cathedral. Late Homby one of the missionaries opened the school at Nyakatare. In 1939 there was spiritual revival and many people turned to the Lord. This revival was a product of the Great East African Revival.

In 1946, Kinkiizi (Nyakatare) became a parish and in 1977 it was upgraded to an Archdeaconry. The Archdeacons who served in this centre are: Rev. Mugyenga (late), Rev. Banyenzaki (Late), Rev. Nshakira (late), Rev. Can. Kilimani (Late), and Rev. Kesiga. In 1993 Rev. Can. John Ntegyereize became an Archdeaconry co-ordinator preparing for the birth of the Diocese.

On October 13th 1994 the Rev. Can. John Ntegyereize and his dear wife Maama Jocelyne Ntegyereize (RIP) was elected Bishop for the newly created Diocese. He was consecrated and enthroned Bishop of Kinkiizi on May 7th 1995. On Oct 10th 2010 Rt. Rev. Dan Zoreka and Maama

16/08/2023

Taking on a new shape is St. Peter's Cathedral -Nyakatare. This will lead us into the re-roofing of this mighty temple of the our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ

11/08/2023

Welcomed in a flamboyant mood, the Bishop of the Diocese of Kinkiizi, the Rt. Rev. Dan Zoreka, today 11August 2023 confirmed 46 Christians into their faith at St. Marks C.O.U -Nyarurembo.

He encouraged the newly confirmed to avoid being taken away by every mushrooming denominations. He encouraged them to mature-up in their Christian faith by reading the Bible as often as possible

While preaching, the Rev. Bob Mbabazi Ntegyereize warned the newly confirmed Christians against failure to use their spiritual gifts, adding that they will thrive in life upon serving in church.

This was the last parish in the Archdeaconary of All Saints Kanungu to hold this kind of confirmation service according to the Bishop Zoreka' confirmation tour program.

Maama Florah Zoreka hailed the church members for being committed to church ministry and encouraged them to continue the building project for their church expansion