Joseph Kizito (priest)

Joseph Kizito (born 2 July 1967) is a Ugandan-born Roman Catholic priest who was appointed as Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aliwal, in South Africa, on 15 November 2019.[1]  

Not to be confused with Joseph Kizito (footballer).

The Most Reverend

Joseph Kizito
Bishop of Aliwal
Bishop Joseph Kizito of Aliwal
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseCape Town
DioceseAliwal
PredecessorMichael Wüstenberg
Orders
Consecration15 February 2020
Personal details
Birth nameJoseph Kizito
Born (1967-07-02) 2 July 1967
Kampala, Uganda

Background and priesthood

Kizito was born on 2 July 1967, in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. He studied Philosophy at St. Augustine’s Major Seminary, in Roma, Lesotho. He then studied Theology at St. John Vianney National Seminary, in Pretoria, South Africa. He was ordained a priest on 27 September 1997, at Aliwal. He served as a priest of Aliwal, South Africa, since. At the time he was appointed Bishop of Aliwal, he was the Vicar General and Parish Priest of Aliwal North Cathedral Parish.[1][2] Father Kizito had also served as parish vicar of the Saint Francis Xavier parish (1997-1998); parish priest of Saint Augustine’s parish in Dordrecht (1998-2003); parish priest of Sterkspruit Catholic Church (2003-2013); vicar general of the diocese of Aliwal (since 2008) and parish priest of Aliwal Cathedral parish (since 2013).[3]

As bishop

On 15 November 2019, Pope Francis appointed Monsignor Joseph Kizito as Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aliwal, South Africa.[4] Kizito was ordained as a bishop by Archbishop Stephen Brislin.[1][2][3] He replaces Bishop Emeritus Michael Wüstenberg, who served as bishop of the diocese from 2007, until his resignation in 2017.[5]

References
  1. David M. Cheney (15 November 2019). "Joseph Kizito: Bishop-Elect of Aliwal, South Africa". Kansas City: Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  2. George Okello (15 November 2019). "Uganda-born priest appointed Catholic Bishop in South Africa". Kampala: PML Daily Uganda. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  3. Paul Tatuon (16 November 2019). "Profile of Monsignor Joseph Kizito, the Bishop elect of Aliwal North". Pretoria, South Africa: Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  4. "Resignations and Appointments, 15.11.2019". The Holy See Press Office. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
  5. David M. Cheney (19 September 2019). "Bishop Michael Wüstenberg: Bishop Emeritus of Aliwal, South Africa". Kansas City: Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Michael Wuestenberg
(2007 - 2017)		 Bishop of Aliwal
2019 -		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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