Diocese of Moroto
Dioecesis Morotoënsis | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 14,857 km2 (5,736 sq mi) |
Population
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| Parishes | 11 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholicism |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman |
| Established | March 22, 1965 |
| Archdiocese | Tororo |
| Secular priests | 12 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Damiano Giulio Guzzetti, MCCJ |
| Map | |
Location of the Diocese of Moroto within Uganda | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Moroto (Latin: Morotoën(sis)) is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church located in Moroto, Uganda. The diocese serves the Catholic faithful in the Karamoja region of northeastern Uganda.
The diocese continues to serve the unique pastoral challenges of the Karamoja region, working with local communities and providing educational and social services alongside spiritual care. The harsh climate and semi-nomadic lifestyle of many residents present particular challenges for pastoral ministry.