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| Msgr. Acquirino Francis Kibira Bishop Elect of Kasese |
The Holy Father Pope Francis on 15th April, 2014, has appointed Rev. Msgr. Acquirino Francis Kibira of the Diocese of Fort Portal, as the new Bishop of Kasese Diocese.
Msgr. Kibira is taking over from Bishop Egidio Nkaijanabwo whose resignation has been accepted by the Holy Father upon having reached the age limit.
Before his appointment, the Bishop Elect was a Rector of St. Paul’s National Major Seminary Kinyamasika.
Msgr. Kibira was born on 16th April 1958 at Kigoto-Bulyansungwe, Kamwenge; Ordained a Priest on 23 September 1984. He holds a Licentiate in Sacred Scriptures from Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome.