Archbishop Lambert Bainomugisha was born on 12 July 1961 in Kashumba, Isingiro District. He is the second of eight children, four of whom are still living. His parents were Joseph Mugyenyi (late) and Maltida Kahwa.
Archbishop Emeritus Paul Kamuza Bakyenga dedicated 50 years of his life to the priesthood, serving as a priest for 52 years and as a bishop for 34 years. He played a significant role in the establishment of the Archdiocese of Mbarara, becoming its first Archbishop in 1999.
John Baptist Kakubi (September 23, 1929 – February 11, 2016) was a prominent Roman Catholic bishop who served as the first indigenous bishop of the Diocese of Mbarara, Uganda. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1960 and served as a bishop from 1969 until his retirement in 1991. Kakubi's legacy includes significant contributions to the spiritual and social development of the region.
Born on May 12, 1910, in Dunkerque, Diocese of Lille, France, Bishop Jean-Marie-Gaëtan Ogez was a dedicated member of the Missionaries of Africa, commonly known as the White Fathers. He was ordained as a priest on June 29, 1935, marking the beginning of a lifelong commitment to the Catholic Church and its mission.