The Church of Uganda House of Bishops has elected two new bishops to provide spiritual and administrative leadership to Mbale and North West Ankole dioceses. The elections took place at Syamalede Archdeaconry headquarters in Busia District, Bukedi Diocese. The Very Rev. Canon Eridad Milton Shissa was elected as the ninth Bishop of Mbale Diocese, while Rev. Canon Caleb Twinamatsiko was elected as the second Bishop of North West Ankole Diocese.
Canon Shissa, currently the Sub Dean of St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Mbale, is set to be consecrated and enthroned on January 24, 2027. He will succeed the Rt. Rev. John Wilson Nandaah as the new Bishop of Mbale Diocese. This transition marks a significant change in leadership for the diocese, with Canon Shissa expected to bring new perspectives and guidance to the role.
Meanwhile, Canon Twinamatsiko, who is currently serving in Canada, will be consecrated and enthroned on February 7, 2027, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Ibanda. He succeeds the Rt. Rev. Amos Magezi as the second Bishop of North West Ankole Diocese. The Church of Uganda community looks forward to his leadership and contributions to the growth of the Church.
The election of the two bishops was conducted during a meeting at Syamalede Archdeaconry headquarters in Busia District, Bukedi Diocese. This process is part of the Church of Uganda's ongoing efforts to ensure effective leadership and spiritual guidance across its dioceses. The new bishops will play a crucial role in strengthening Christian ministry and service to communities.
The Church of Uganda community is expected to welcome the new leadership and their contribution to the growth of the Church. The new bishops will be responsible for providing spiritual guidance and administrative leadership to their respective dioceses. Their consecrations and enthronements are highly anticipated events in the Church calendar.
The Rt. Rev. John Wilson Nandaah and the Rt. Rev. Amos Magezi have served their respective dioceses with dedication and commitment. Their successors, Canon Shissa and Canon Twinamatsiko, will build on the foundations laid by their predecessors and lead the Church into a new phase of growth and development.
The Church of Uganda House of Bishops continues to play a vital role in the country's spiritual landscape. The election of new bishops demonstrates the Church's commitment to providing effective leadership and guidance to its communities. The consecrations of Canon Shissa and Canon Twinamatsiko will mark a significant milestone in the Church's ongoing mission.
Key points
- The Church of Uganda House of Bishops has elected two new bishops to lead Mbale and North West Ankole dioceses.
- Canon Eridad Milton Shissa and Canon Caleb Twinamatsiko are set to be consecrated and enthroned in 2027.
- The new bishops will provide spiritual guidance and administrative leadership to their respective dioceses.
