Africa-Press – Uganda. Pope Francis has appointed Fr Raphael Wokorach as the new Bishop of Nebbi Catholic diocese.
The seat fell vacant after the Pope transferred Bishop Linus Wanok on November 23, 2018. Consequently, Msgr Emmanuel Odaga was appointed to take care as Diocesan Administrator. According to a statement from the Uganda Episcopal Conference, Rt. Rev. Raphael p’Mony Wokorach, M.C.C.J. (Combonian Missionary of the Heart of Jesus) who was born on January 21, 1961 in Arua District becomes the fourth bishop of Nebbi diocese.
After studies at Ragem Primary School, he joined minor seminary of SS Peter and Paul, Pokea-Arua (1975-1979). In 1980-1982, he went to St Joseph College Ombaci, Arua, for Advanced Secondary School certificate.
The Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Luigi Bianco on Wednesday afternoon said: “On this occasion, the Apostolic Nunciature desires to congratulate the new Bishop Rt. Rev. Raphael p’Mony Wokorach, M.C.C.J. and to thank Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel Odaga for his generous service as Diocesan Administrator.”
Following the announcement also on Radio Maria sub-station in Nebbi, several Christians have been making phone calls congratulating the newly appointed bishop.
Catechist Valentinus Okello, said: “This is good news and we thank God for this blessing to us. Thanks to the Diocesan Administrator for leading us this while. Thanks to God.”
Previously, Nebbi Catholic diocese had Archbishop John Baptist Odama, Bishop Emeritus Rt Rev Martin Luluga and Bishop Sanctus Lino Wanok.
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