About US

Department of Education-Hoima Diocese

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 heads the Diocese and takes charge of all its organs and commissions. The Diocesan Education Board is charged with making policies that govern the provision of education services in the Diocese.

The Department of Education, which is headed, by the Education Secretary of the Diocese is charged with the day to day running of the Education programmes of the Diocese and it reports to the Education Board and the Bishop.
At the Vicariate level, there is an Education Committee and a Deputy Education Secretary in charge of the Vicariate. At every Parish, there is a Parish Education Committee and a Priest in Charge of Education.
At our Station, there is an Education Team charged with the promotion of education at that level. Every Small Christian Community has an Education Focal Person.

Mission

Improvement of the quality of education in Catholic founded institutions of learning through strategic planning, constant monitoring for quality assurance, capacity building for educators, networking with other stakeholders and enhancing the teaching of religious education.

Vision

“Provision of a holistic education inspired by the Values of the Gospel”

Objectives

  • To develop a strategic outlook for Department of Education.
  • To improve the quality, dynamic management and sustainability of Catholic Schools and Institutions in faithfulness to the mission of the Church.
  • To improve advocacy for education as a whole and for Catholic Schools in line with the principle of subsidiarity.
  • To improve methods for the effective teaching of Religion, Morals and Catholic Ethical Values in all Schools.
  • To build capacity for educators.

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.on at all levels.

Time Management

We labour to economically utilize the resources of time.

The Education Mission of the Diocese

The Catholic Church in Hoima Diocese, just as it is the very nature and mission of the Universal Church, shows great concern to teach and to educate all God’s people. Through her Education department, the Diocese of Hoima encourages and facilitates access to quality education for all. Hoima Diocese is one of the biggest stakeholders in the education of the human person in the sub-region, only next to the government.

Motto

“Let your light shine”

Diocesan Education Board Members

  1. Rev. Fr. Aliomu James Sabbiti
  2.  Rev.Fr. Mugisa Patrick
  3. Rev. Sr. Jacinta Komuhangi
  4. Mr. Deo Bazaale
  5. Dr. Cleophas Mugenyi
  6. Hon. Noeline Kisembo Basemera,
  7. Mr. Ssemanda Gerald Apuuli
  8. Mr. Isingoma Peter
  9. Rev. Fr. Paul Kato
  10. Mr. Kemara Francis
  11. Ms. Harriet Kihumuro
  12. Mr. Francis Kyomuhendo
  13. Mr. Zondera Amon.
DURING THE SWEARING IN OF THE DIOCESAN EDUCATION BOARD ON SATURDAY, 17 AUGUST 2019 AT HOCADEO BOARDROOM