Institutional Hierarchy
“The leadership of Hoima Diocese Department of Education is organized in a hierarchical way from the Diocesan level up to the Small Christian Community as shown below:”
The Bishop
The Bishop of Hoima Diocese, as the canonically appointed head and teacher of the Church in the diocese, is responsible for the entire educational program in the diocese, (Can. 804, 805 and 806).
Diocesan Education Board
The Diocesan Education Board shall formulate and recommend policies for education programmes in order to support the oversight, planning, guidance, and direction of the activities of the Department of Education in the Diocese. The Board shall advise the Bishop and the entire Education Secretariat on Diocesan education policy and practice, develop strategies for education development in the Diocese, and oversee the implementation of education strategies and activities. It shall also analyse annual education reports submitted by the Diocesan Education Secretariat and the Ministry of Education and provide appropriate guidance. In addition, the Board shall act as a point of reference in major dealings between the Education Secretariat and the Ministry of Education, while establishing sustainable means of funding education programmes in the Diocese.
Secretariat
Headed by the Education Secretary of the Diocese, The Hoima Diocese Education Secretar iat is an administrative body responsible for planning and implementing the Education Policies and activities of the Diocese of Hoima on the day to day basis and reports to the Education Board and the Bishop.
At the Vicariate level, there is an Education Committee and a Deputy Education Secretary. At every Parish, a Committee and Priest in Charge lead the way.
At our Station, the Education Team promotes local education, concluding with an Education Focal Person in every Small Christian Community.
Our Mission
To improve the quality of education in Catholic founded institutions of learning.
Our Vision
A holistic education inspired by the Values of the Gospel.
Rt. Rev. Vincent Kirabo commissioning the Association of Heads of Catholic Education Institutions (ACEI)
Our Core Values
Team Work
We professionally work as a team to our utmost best, utilizing all our energies and abilities towards the integral training of the human person.
Intergrity
We strive to be honest, open, accountable and transparent, with integrity and humility we humble ourselves in seeking knowledge and education.
Innovation and Creativity
We strive to explore and embrace new ideas and skills.
Equity
We work to achieve equity for all people, but especially the disadvantaged in accessing education at all levels.
Character Development
We strive to cultivate ethos of character development through our approach to education. We focus on four tenets; respect and responsibility, integrity, a thirst for personal excellence and compassion at all levels.
Time Management
We labour to economically utilize the resources of time.
Diocesan Education Board Members
| Member Names | |
|---|---|
| Rev. Fr. Johnbaptist Ssebitosi | Dr. Cleophus Mugenyi |
| Rev. Fr. Richard Tumusiime (Councel) | Mr. Edward Katongole |
| Rev. Sr. Rozalia Katusabe | Mr. Francis Kyomuhendo |
| Rev. Fr. Richard Kamoga | Mr. Gerald Ssemanda Apuuli |
| Mr. Patrick Kagaba | Mrs. Beatrace Mbabazi |
| Ms. Harriet Kihumuro | Ms. Rose Ayesiga |
| Rev. Fr. Patrick Mugisa |
Induction of the New Board of Directors 2026-2030