Constantine Rupiny
Constantine Rupiny | |
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| Bishop of Nebbi | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Gulu |
| See | Nebbi |
| Appointed | 26 November 2024 |
| Installed | 22 February 2025 |
| Predecessor | Raphael p'Mony Wokorach |
| Previous post(s) | Rector of Uganda Martyrs' Alokolum National Major Seminary (2023–2024) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 28 August 2004 |
| Consecration | 22 February 2025 |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Constantine Rupiny 10 November 1974 |
| Styles of Constantine Rupiny | |
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| Religious style | Bishop |
Constantine Rupiny (born 10 November 1974) is a Roman Catholic prelate in Uganda, who was appointed as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi by Pope Francis on 26 November 2024. Prior to his appointment as Bishop of Nebbi, Father Constantine Rupiny served as the Rector of the Uganda Martyrs' Alokolum National Major Seminary, in Gulu, Uganda.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]He was born on 10 November 1974 at Parombo, in present-day Nebbi District in the West Nile sub-region, in the Northern Region of Uganda. This location is in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi.[1][3]
He was admitted to the Uganda Martyrs' National Major Seminary Alokorum, Gulu District, where he studied philosophy. He then transferred to the St. Mary's National Seminary at Ggaba, in Kampala, where he pursued theological studies. He graduated with a Licentiate in Philosophy from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy. Later he obtained the degree of Doctorate in Dogmatic Theology from the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University, Warsaw, in Poland.[1]
Priesthood
[edit]He was ordained a priest on 28 August 2004. Father Rupiny served in various roles as a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi, including as:[4]
- Vicar Parish Priest in Kango (2004–2005)
- Parish Priest in Akanyo (2005–2007)
- Formator and Professor at Uganda Martyrs' National Major Seminary, Alokolum (2007–2009 and 2011–2018)
- Vice President of the College of Consultors of the Diocese of Nebbi (2017–2018)
- Vice Rector (January–September 2023)
- Rector (September 2023 to December 2024).
At the time that he was appointed bishop, he was the rector of the Uganda Martyrs' National Major Seminary, Alokolum.[4]
As bishop
[edit]He was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi, on 26 November 2024. He is expected to be consecrated as bishop on a future date, yet to be determined. Bishop Constantine Rupiny will take over the diocese from Archbishop Raphael p'Mony Wokorach, who served as the Apostolic Administrator of Nebbi Diocese since 12 July 2024, when he (Wokorach) the last diocesan bishop, was elevated to his current position as the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu.[1][2][5]
See also
[edit]Succession table
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Felix Warom Okello and Patrick Okaba (26 November 2024). "Nebbi Catholic Diocese Gets New Bishop". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ a b Silas Mwale Isenjia (26 November 2024). "Rector of Uganda Martyrs National Major Seminary Appointed Bishop of Country's Nebbi Diocese". ACI Africa. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Map Showing Parombo Town In Southeastern Nebbi District At The Border With The Democratic Republic of The Congo" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ a b Ivan Mugisha (26 November 2024). "Pope Francis Appoints Rupiny as Bishop of Nebbi Diocese". Nile Post Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Uganda Radio Network (26 November 2024). "Pope Francis installs Fr. Constantine Rupiny as Nebbi Diocese Bishop". The Independent (Uganda). Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
