Priesthood
He was ordained, on 21 December 1957, chapel of the Pontifical Collegio Urbaniano, Rome, by Pietro Sigismondi. In the same ceremony was also ordained Stephen Fumio Hamao, future cardinal. Further studies, Rome, 1957-1960. From 1960 to 1981, further studies in Uganda and United States as well as pastoral ministry in diocese of Masaka. During this time he also served as inspector of diocesan schools and faculty member of the Minor Seminary of Bukalasa; chaplain and faculty member and rector of University of Makerere. He served as vicar general of diocese of Masaka from 1974-1981. He was created Chaplain of His Holiness on 25 May 1977.
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