Baker Ochola

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MacLeod Baker Ochola (born. 1936) [1] also Macleod or Macleord) is an Anglican bishop [2] in Uganda: [3] he was the inaugural Bishop of Kitgum, serving from 1995 until 2002.

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Background of Baker Ochola

Baker Ochola was born in Madiopei, an area that is now part of Lamwo District in northern Uganda. He began formal education at the age of fourteen, later training as a professional teacher before entering church leadership. [4]

He was educated at Uganda Christian University and ordained deacon in 1969, and priest in 1972. He has served in the Dioceses of Northern Uganda and Boga-Zaire.

Religious Leadership and Service

He served as the first Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kitgum, a position he held from 1995 until his retirement in 2002. [5] During his years of service, he was actively involved in community outreach, visiting schools and engaging with local populations. He also participated in both national and international forums, where he consistently promoted messages of peace, unity, and reconciliation. [4]

Role in Peacebuilding Initiatives

During the period of insurgency in Northern Uganda, Ochola recognized the widespread suffering affecting communities. In response, he joined other religious leaders to form a united platform aimed at promoting peace. [6] This collaboration later became known as the Acholi Religious Leaders Peace Initiative (ARLPI), which played a significant role in advocating for nonviolence and dialogue. [4] [7] [5]

References

  1. ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1980–82 p754 London: OUP Press, 1983 ISBN   0-19-200010-1
  2. ↑ Nzwili, Fredrick (February 15, 2017). "Macleod Baker Ochola II, 84, a Retired Anglican Bishop in Northern Uganda, Is Agitating for Restorative Justice in a Region Where the Wounds of a Brutal War Unleashed by the Lord's Resistance Army Persist". The Christian Century. Archived from the original on 2020-03-28. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
  3. ↑ Conciliation Resources
  4. 1 2 3 "Bishop Ochola II: Gulu's celebrated peace keeper". Monitor. 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
  5. 1 2 "Rt. Bishop Macleod Baker Ochola | Conciliation Resources". www.c-r.org. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
  6. ↑ "Retired Ugandan bishop seeks restorative justice for former child soldiers". The Christian Century. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  7. ↑ "Rt. Rev. Bishop Macleod Baker Ochola II". www.uri.org. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
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