Callistus Rubaramira


Callistus Rubaramira, is a Roman Catholic priest, who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabale, in Uganda. He was appointed bishop on 15 March 2003.

Early life and priesthood

Rubaramira was born on 8 February 1950, at Rubira-Kyanamira Village, in present-day Kabale District in the Western Region of Uganda. He was ordained priest on 18 May 1975 at Kabale. He served as priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabale until 15 March 2003.

As bishop

He was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabale, on 15 March 2003. He was consecrated as bishop on 8 June 2003 at Kabale by Bishop Robert Marie Gay†, Bishop Emeritus of Kabale, assisted by Bishop Barnabas Rugwizangonga Halem ’Imana†, Bishop Emeritus of Kabale and Archbishop Paul Kamuza Bakyenga, Archbishop of Mbarara.

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