The special synod meeting that took place today, 13th August 2024 at All Saints’ Cathedral Kampala has confirmed Venerable Rev Canon Jackson Fredrick Baalwa as the 5th Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala.
Currently he is the Archdeacon of Southern Archdeaconry in the Diocese of Kampala.
In his communication to the members, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda who is also the Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala, The Most Rev Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu announced that he selected Canon Baalwa as Assistant Bishop for the Diocese of Kampala.
“As you are aware, Bishop Dr. Hannington Mutebi announced his intention to retire at the end of this year 2024. After seeking God in prayer and also consulting with others, I was able to nominate; The Venerable Rev Canon Fredrick Jackson Baalwa, The Archdeacon of Southern Archdeaconry and Vicar of Stephen’s Parish Kisugu and presented his name to the House of Bishops in Hoima on August 10, 2024 which unanimously approved this name” archbishop said.
His consecration has been scheduled for 1st November 2024 at All Saints’ Cathedral Kampala. On the same day, the new Cathedral will be consecrated, new Canons installed and also priesting and ordaining of the new clergy.
Rev. Canon Baalwa was born on 19th May, 1963 at Musita in Busoga, he is married with three Biological Children.
He holds a Master of Arts Degree in Theology Awarded by Uganda Christian University, Bachelor of Divinity from Makerere University, Diploma in Education (Kyambogo University 1990-1992) and a General Certificate in Theology from Namugongo Seminary.
He accepted Jesus Christ on 21st January, 1985. He started serving in church as a Catechist in 1983 then he went training as a Lay Reader and was commissioned as Lay Reader in December 1985 in Mukono Diocese. He was made Deacon in 1989, Priested in 1991, and Installed as Canon in 2000 as Canon Missioner for Children and Youth.
