Gaster Nsereko
Gaster Nsereko | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Gaster Nsereko | |
Consecration and enthronment of the seventh Bishop of West Buganda Diocese, Bishop Gaster Nsereko, | |
| Church | Church of Uganda |
| Diocese | West Buganda |
| In office | 2025 – 2026 |
| Predecessor | Henry Katumba Tamale |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1989 |
| Consecration | 30 March 2025 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 5, 1965 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Denomination | Anglican Christian |
| Spouse | Sarah Nsereko |
Gaster Nsereko (born 5 July 1965) is an Anglican bishop in Uganda. He is the 7th and current Bishop of the Diocese of West Buganda, a diocese within the Church of Uganda. [1] He was consecrated and enthroned on 30 March 2025 at St Paul's Cathedral, Kako. [2][3]
Early life and education
Nsereko was born on 5 July 1965 in Bbira Naakuwadde, Busiro, in the Wakiso District of Uganda.
He holds a Diploma in Primary Education from the Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo (now Kyambogo University) and a Bachelor of Divinity from Uganda Christian University (UCU).[1]
Priesthood
Nsereko began his ministry in the late 1980s. He was ordained a deacon on 9 December 1989 and a priest one year later, on 10 December 1990, at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Namukozi.
Over the course of his career, he served in various capacities within the church hierarchy, including:
- Vicar of St. John's Church, Kakoma.[1]
- Archdeacon of Kakoma Archdeaconry.[2]
- Archdeacon of Masaka Archdeaconry (seated at St. John's Church, Kijjabwemi).[2]
- Provost of St Paul's Cathedral, Kako.[1]
He was made a Canon on 17 January 2010 at St. Paul's Cathedral, Kako.[1]
Episcopacy
On 16 February 2025, the House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda, elected Nsereko as the 7th Bishop of West Buganda Diocese.[1] He was elected to succeed the Rt. Rev. Henry Katumba Tamale, who had reached the mandatory retirement age of 65.[1][2]
Nsereko was consecrated and enthroned on 30 March 2025 by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu.[4] The ceremony took place at the diocesan headquarters, St. Paul's Cathedral, Kako, in Masaka City.[2][4]
At the time of his election, Nsereko was 60 years old, meaning he is expected to serve a five-year term before reaching the Church of Uganda's mandatory retirement age. [1]
Personal life
Gaster Nsereko is married to Sarah Nsereko. Together they have three children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Independent, The (2025-02-17). "Canon Nsereko is 7th Bishop of West Buganda Diocese". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ a b c d e "Canon Nsereko Installed As Seventh Bishop of West Buganda Diocese". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ Senoga, Kefa (2025-04-04). "New West Buganda Diocese Bishop installed - Uganda Christian University". Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ a b "New West Buganda bishop starts journey of hope after consecration". Monitor. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-12-13.