Albert Edward Baharagate Akiiki
His Excellency Albert Edward Baharagate Akiiki | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Hoima | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mbarara |
| See | Roman Catholic Diocese of Hoima |
| Appointed | 7 July 1969 |
| Term ended | 9 March 1991 |
| Predecessor | Cipriano Biyehima Kihangire |
| Successor | Deogratias Muganwa Byabazaire |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 7 December 1958 |
| Consecration | 1 August 1969 by Pope Paul VI |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Edward Baharagate Akiiki 25 February 1930 Nyamigisa village, Masindi District, Protectorate of Uganda |
| Died | 5 April 2023 (aged 93) Kampala, Uganda |
Albert Edward Baharagate Akiiki (25 February 1930 – 5 April 2023) was a Ugandan Roman Catholic priest who served as Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hoima. He was appointed bishop of Hoima on 7 July 1969 and he resigned on 9 March 1991.[1]
Background and priesthood
Baharagate was born on 25 February 1930, in Nyamigisa village, in present-day Masindi District, in Bunyoro sub-region, in the Western Region of Uganda. He was ordained a priest on 7 December 1958.[1][2]
As bishop
He was appointed Bishop of Hoima on 7 July 1969 and was consecrated a bishop at Hoima on 1 August 1969 by Pope Paul VI, assisted by Archbishop Sergio Pignedoli, Titular Archbishop of Iconium and Archbishop Emmanuel Kiwanuka Nsubuga, Archbishop of Archdiocese of Kampala.[1][2]
At the time of his entronement as Bishop, Baharagate had just returned from Rome ready to be deployed as a parish priest.[3]
On 9 March 1991, Baharagate resigned as Bishop of Hoima and was replaced by Deogratius Muganwa Byabazaire[4] after serving the diocese for 22 years.[5] Baharagate at the age of 61, 14 years hitting the mandatory retirement age recommended Canon Law which is 75 years.[5]
In his later life, he lived as Bishop Emeritus of Hoima.[1][2][6][7]
Death
Baharagate Akiiki died at Nsambya hospital in Kampala, on 5 April 2023, at the age of 93.[8][9][10] He was buried at Bujumbura episcopal mausoleum on Thursday, April 13, 2023.[11][12][13]
References
- ^ a b c d David M. Cheney (7 March 2019). "Bishop Albert Edward Baharagate". Kansas City: Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ a b c Catholic Diocese of Hoima (2018). "The Most Reverend Albert Edward Dr. Baharagate". Hoima: Roman Catholic Diocese of Hoima. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ "I became bishop when I hoped to be parish priest - Baharagate". Monitor. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "UGANDA: Bishop Emeritus Edward Albert Baharagate of Uganda Hoima Diocese Dies at 93". communications.amecea.org. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Albert Edward Baharagate: 53 Years Of Episcopal Journey". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "Prayer, Mathematics and Sports Keep Bishop Baharagate Going". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ Muhimba, Samuel. "Hoima Catholic Diocese Bishop Emeritus Rt Rev Albert Baharagate dies". Nilepost News. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ Atukunda, Rogers (6 April 2023). "Hoima Bishop Rt Rev Baharagate is Dead". SoftPower News. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ Reporter, NewVision (6 April 2023). "News: Leaders pay tribute to Bishop Baharagate". New Vision. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "Bishop Baharagate eulogised as selfless servant". Monitor. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "Bishop Baharagate laid to rest". Monitor. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "Bishop Baharagate Laid to Rest". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ Independent, The (13 April 2023). "Bishop Baharagate laid to rest". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 17 December 2025.