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Rt.Rev.Sabino Ocan Odoki pays visit to Refugees and Migrants


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For Prayers During the Visit of Refugees and Migrants by Bishop of Arua Diocese

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Rt.Rev.Sabino is Joined by Our Priests of Arua Diocese during Procession


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History/Background of Arua Diocese

The Diocese of Arua is located in the northwestern part (also known as the West Nile region) of Uganda. The Diocese is bordered to the north by Catholic Diocese of Torit and the Diocese of Yei (both in South Sudan); to the south by Nebbi Catholic Diocese (Uganda); to the east by Gulu Archdiocese (Uganda);and to the west by Diocese of Mahagi-Nioka (in Democratic Republic of Congo). The Diocese covers nine civil districts and one City: Adjumani, Arua,Arua-city, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Obongi, Terego, Yumbe and parts of Zombo. The diocesan headquarter and the Cathedral is located at Ediofe Mission, Arua City.

The territory of Arua Diocese was originally part of Gulu Diocese. Erected as a Diocese on June 23, 1958, its Patrons are the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Our Lady, Mediatrix of all Graces. The original territory included what is now Nebbi Diocese; The Catholic Diocese of Nebbi was erected on March 15, 1996.

The first Bishop of Arua Diocese was Rt. Rev. Angelo Tarantino of the Comboni Missionaries. He served from 1958 to 1984. The second Bishop of Arua Diocese was Rt. Rev. Frederick Drandua, first served as Apostolic Administrator and then was consecrated Bishop of Arua on August 15, 1986.He served until his retirement on August 19, 2009. The third and current Bishop of Arua Diocese, Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki, was consecrated a Bishop on October 21, 2006 when he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Gulu Archdiocese. On August 19, 2009, he was appointed Apostolic Administrator of Arua Diocese. He was then appointed Bishop of Arua Diocese on October 20, 2010.

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Daily Masses

  • Monday to Saturday


    Monday - Saturday 7:00am to 7:40 am Ediofe Cathedral Church
  • Confession Schedules


    Saturday


    Saturdays 5:00 Pm - 6:00 Pm
    Ediofe Cathedral Church
  • Sunday Masses

    Sunday


    First Mass (Lugbara) 7:00 Am - 9:00 Am Second Mass (English Language) 9:00 Am - 11:00 Am Third Mass (Lugbara) 11:00 Am - 1:00 Pm Ediofe Cathedral Church
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Our Vision

A Diocese inspired by the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, united, envangelized, sustainable and Missionary

Our Mission

To empower the people through the word of God, sacraments and cathechesis to be witnesses of the Good News of Christ by promoting a sustainable missionary Church for Holistic human development.

Our Core-Values

1. Sprituality
2. Love
3. Forgiveness and Justice
4. Collaboration and Team Work
5. Integrity and Accountability.

Bishop's Welcome Message to Official Website of Arua Diocese

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Welcome Message


On behalf of the Diocese of Arua and on my own behalf, I wish you a very good and a God inspired visit to our website.


May this website be a useful tool to communicate among ourselves the gift of faith, hope and love that we received at our baptism.


As we make use of this website, may we continue to enrich each other and grow together in the one family of God to which we all belong.


God bless you.



Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki

Bishop Of Arua Diocese

Our Bishops

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Bishop of Arua Diocese

Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki

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2nd Bishop of Arua Diocese

Late Fedrick Drandua

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1st Bishop of Arua Diocese

Late Angelo Tarantino

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Administration

Meet Our Administrators, Board of Consultors & Head of Departments

Diocesan Administration: Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki, Bishop Ordinary, Msgr. Casto Adeti Vicar General,Moderator of Curia and Episcopal Vicar for Ediofe Viacarate, Msgr. Mathias Miradua Episcopal Vicar for Lodonga Vicariate, Msgr. Elizeo Ovure Episcopal Vicar For Moyo Vicariate, Msrg.Felix Drani Episcopal Vicar for Refugees and Migrants.

Diocesan Board of Consultors: Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki, Bishop Ordinary, Msgr. Casto Adeti, Msgr. Elizeo Ovure, Msgr. Louis Ajusi, Rev. Fr. Norbert Azale, Rev. Fr. Dominic Tamale,MIDM, Rev.Fr. William A'bukua, Rev.Fr. Pius Yobuta, Rev.Fr.Asiku Alfred Tulu.

Diocesan Head of Departments: Msgr. Casto Adeti (Moderator Curia), Ms.Adania Fiona (Finance Administrator), Rev. Fr. James Edema (Pastoral Coordniator), Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Asega (Education Secretary), Rev. Fr. Tonino Joseph Pasolini (Communication & Information Secretary),Rev. Fr. Francis Angela,AJ (Religious Education Advisor), Rev. Fr. William A'bukua (Vocations Director),Rev. Fr. William Andima (Youth Champlain),Rev.Fr. Pius Yobuta(Director-Pontifical Missionary Societies), Mrs. Martha Tiperu (Lay Apostolate Coordinator), Mr. Abele Emmanuel Moro (Director Caritas Arua Diocese), Rev. Sr. Atayo Cecilia (Health Coordinator).

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Bishop

Rt.Rev.Sabino Ocan Odoki
Vicar General

Msgr. Casto Adeti
Mathias

Msgr. Mathuis Miria
Elizeo

Msgr. Elizeo Ovure
Louis

Msgr. Louis Ajusi














Some Interesting Facts About Arua Diocese

152

Diocesan Priests

195

Clergy

184

Religious Women(Sisters)

38

Religious Men(Brothers)

58

Major Seminarians

1,120

Catechists

62

Parishes

8

Vicariates

16

Deaneries

750+

Chapels

15

Health Facilities

14

Institutions

2,361,300+

Catholic Population

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