Patron Saint: St. John Apostle

Geographical Location and Boundaries

Kishariro is located in Nyamunuuka Town Council and covers four sub-counties: Nyamunuuka, Bwongyera, Nyabihoko, and Rugarama in Rushenyi and Kajara counties in Ntungamo District. The parish borders Rukungiri District to the west, Mitooma to the north, Rushenyi County to the south, and Kagamba Parish to the east.

Catholic Population in Relation to Other Faiths

Kishariro has about 27,000 Catholics, which is approximately 35% of the population compared to other religions in the area.

Number of Schools

Secondary Schools

  • 1 Catholic private secondary school

Primary Schools

  • 13 Catholic-founded and government-aided primary schools
  • 5 church schools

Number of Centres/Hiikas/BCC

  • 24 Hiikas
  • 126 Basic Christian Communities (BCCs)

Other Social Amenities

Kishariro Parish relates well with other religions. Christians and their leaders have joint associations with other religions on the socio-economic aspect.

Pastoral/Strategic Plan or Future Focus

  • Splitting BECs into 10-family BECs for easier evangelization and spiritual standards of Christians.
  • Home-to-home visitation strategy for uplifting the spiritual standards.
  • The parish priest has started an animal revolving project, supplying piglets and sheep from the parish to Christians, aiming for all to be equipped with household income within five years.

Projects

  • Banana plantation
  • Poultry
  • Piggery
  • Forestry
  • Fish farming
  • Rabbit farming

Other Relevant Information

We are currently constructing the parish church, a project that has been ongoing since January 2021.

Compiled by: Fr. Charles Mutabaruka