St Paul's Cathedral, Kako
| St Paul Cathedral Kako | |
|---|---|
St Paul Cathedral Kako | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Anglican Communion |
| District | Kampala, Uganda |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Major cathedral |
| Location | |
| Location | Kako, Masaka, Uganda |
Interactive map of St Paul Cathedral Kako | |
| Coordinates | 0°16′46″S 31°48′17″E / 0.27944°S 31.80472°E |
St Paul's Cathedral, Kako is a cathedral of the Church of Uganda (Anglican ) in Masaka,[1] Central Region of Uganda.[2] It is the seat of the Diocese of West Buganda, which was erected in 1960.
Location
The cathedral is located on Kako Hill, approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) by northeast of Masaka City the regional business capital. The coordinates of St Paul's Cathedral Kako are: 0°16'45.5"S, 31°48'16.6"E (Latitude: -0.279317; Longitude: 31.804624).
History
Prior to 1960, the Anglican churches in the Masaka region were administered as part of the vast Namirembe Diocese. During this period, Kako served as a prominent mission station and a center for evangelism and education in the region.[3]
In 1960, the Diocese of West Buganda was inaugurated, carved out of the Namirembe Diocese to better serve the growing congregation in western Buganda. Upon this inauguration, St Paul's Church at Kako was elevated to the status of a cathedral and became the diocesan headquarters.[4]
The first bishop to be seated at the cathedral was the Rt. Rev. Festo Lutaya (1960–1965). Over the decades, the cathedral has hosted numerous high-profile ecclesiastical events, including the consecration and enthronement of successive bishops.[5]
List of Bishops
The following bishops have served the Diocese of West Buganda with St Paul's Kako as their seat:
- 1960–1965: Festo Lutaya (First Bishop)
- 1965–1985: Stephen Tomusange
- 1985–2001: Christopher Senyonjo
- 2001–2011: Samuel Keefa Kamya
- 2011–2015: Godfrey Makumbi (Died in office)
- 2016–2024: Henry Katumba Tamale
- 2025–Present: Gaster Nsereko
Notable events
In 2025, the cathedral hosted the consecration service of the Rt. Rev. Gaster Nsereko as the 7th Bishop of West Buganda, succeeding Bishop Henry Katumba Tamale.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Returning to Uganda" in Christopher Senyonjo, In Defense of All God’s Children: The Life and Ministry of Bishop (New York: Morehouse, 2016) 978-0-81923-244-1 (p. 23)
- ^ Franklin Draku (22 May 2019). "Cabinet Elevates 15 Municipalities To Cities". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "New West Buganda bishop starts journey of hope after consecration". Monitor. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ Independent, The (2025-02-17). "Canon Nsereko is 7th Bishop of West Buganda Diocese". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ "Rev. Katumba Elected Bishop of West Buganda Diocese". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ "Canon Nsereko Installed As Seventh Bishop of West Buganda Diocese". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 2025-12-13.