Wilson Kitara

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Wilson Kitara [1] is an Anglican bishop in Uganda: [2] he has been Bishop of Kitgum since 2018. [3]

Kitara was born on 5 January 1971, educated at Uganda Christian University and ordained in 2001. He has served the Diocese of Kitgum as a parish priest, school chaplain, teacher and Diocesan Secretary.

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References

  1. Anglican Communion
  2. Uganda Radio Network
  3. Church of Uganda