The Bishop Ordinary of Soroti Catholic Diocese is the overall administrator of the Diocese.
He mandates all pastoral, spiritual and social programs and structures in the Diocese. He appoints office bearers (the Curia and heads of Commissions and Desks) and a Body of Consultors to support and advice him in his administration
The Pastoral Team of Soroti Catholic Diocese consists of the Diocesan Curia headed by the Bishop, 72 Diocesan Priests, 2 Missionary Priests, 56 Religious Sisters and 1,796 Catechists. Every Commission is supervised by an Advisory Board appointed by the Bishop. Every Parish has a Parish Pastoral Council and Committees that regularly plan for and support implementation of the Parish’s social and development programs. The Diocesan Commissions, schools and health units, together, employ over 4,000 staff. All these form part of the Diocesan Pastoral Team.
Our Team
The general administration of the Diocese is vested in the Bishop assisted by the Vicar General, an Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy and an Episcopal Vicar for the Religious. There exists a College of Consultors that offers advisory services to the Ordinary on policy and administrative matters of the Diocese. Its membership is drawn from among the clergy.
The Curia:
Bishop:
Vicar General: Episcopal Vicar for Clergy: Episcopal Vicar for the Religious: Chancellor: Finance Administrator: Moderator of the Curia: |
Rt. Rev. Joseph Eciru Oliach
Msgr. Robert Ecogu Msgr. Silver Opio Msgr. John Eriau Fr. Padre Gonzaga Ongereny Waziwazi Fr. Bernard Martin Aeko Fr. Francis Kayaye |
Commission Head | Coordinator/Director/Secretary | Assistant |
1. Pastoral Coordinator |
Fr. Samuel Ebietu Echelu |
Fr. Charles Osire |
2. Lay Apostolate Coordinator |
Fr. Deogratias Oryangatum |
Fr. Edmund Okella |
3. Education Secretary |
Fr. Francis Kayaye |
Mr. Kisembo Stephen |
4. Health Coordinator |
Fr. Jerome Agelu |
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5. Caritas and Justice & Peace Director |
Msgr. Fr. Silver Opio |
Fr. Michael Omaria |
6. Social Communications Director |
Fr. Stephen Adou |
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7. Finance, Land & Projects Secretary |
Fr. Bernard M. Aeko |
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Desk/Office Head | Coordinator/Director | Assistant |
1. Vocations Director |
Fr. Frederick Obore |
Fr. Samuel Okiria |
2. Doctrinal Desk Coordinator |
Fr. Charles Osire |
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3. Ecumenism & Interfaith Coordinator |
Fr. Deo Oteko |
Fr. Fabian Ajuret |
4. Liturgy Director |
Fr. Cosmas Enyasu |
Fr. Martin Wambeo |
5. Liturgical Music Director |
Fr. Matthias Ocamuna |
Fr. Lawrence Akepa |
6. Bible Department |
Fr. Paul Ebwolu |
Fr. J. Stephen Abachu |
7. Pontifical Missionary Societies |
Fr. Patrick Ochela |
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8. Minors & Vulnerable Adults Protection |
Fr. Edmund Okella |
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9. Basic Christian Communicities |
Fr. Patrick Achedu |
Fr. Joseph Onyait |
10. Families Chaplain |
Fr. Romanus Etwap |
Fr. Michael Otim |
11. Catechists Chaplain |
Fr. John Paul Aisu |
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12. Youth Chaplain |
Fr. Aloysius Gonzaga Ongereny |
Fr. Deo Opure |
13. Women's Chaplain |
Fr. Deogratias Oryangatum |
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14. Men's Chaplain |
Fr. Edmund Okella |
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15. Catholic Charismatic Renewal Chaplain |
Fr. Edmund Okella |
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16. Legion of Mary Chaplain |
Fr. Deogratias Oryangatum |
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17. Divine Mercy |
Fr. Fred Obore |
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Vicariate | Episcopal Vicar | |
Vicariate for the Clergy |
Msgr. Silver Opio |
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Vicariate for the Religious |
Msgr. John Eriau |