Uganda Martyr's National Major Seminary Alokolum
| Type | Private, Seminary |
|---|---|
| Established | 1973 |
| Accreditation | Uganda Episcopal Conference Uganda National Council for Higher Education |
Religious affiliation | Catholic |
Academic affiliation | Makerere University Pontifical Urban University |
| Location | Alookolum, Gulu District, Northern Region , 02°45′26″N 32°13′38″E / 2.75722°N 32.22722°E |
| Website | ugmartyrsem |
  Location in Uganda | |
Alokolum National Major Seminary, (also Uganda Martyr's National Major Seminary Alokolum) is a National Seminary of the Catholic Church in Uganda. The institution is a training facility and House of Formation under the auspices of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC). The institution is also accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education to teach some non-religious academic courses.
Location
[edit]The seminary is located in Alokorum, a neighborhood in Gulu District outside the city of Gulu, the largest city in the Northern Region of Uganda. This is approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) west of the central business district of Gulu City.[1]
Overview
[edit]Uganda Martyr's National Major Seminary Alokolum opened on these current premises in 1973. It is owned and administered by the Uganda Episcopal Conference, comprising all 19 of the Roman Catholic bishops in the country. "The Seminary is led by a Rector, who is proposed by the Episcopal Conference of Uganda and appointed by the Holy See".[2]
Academics
[edit]The seminary offers studies primarily in philosophy. Candidates may graduate with a Certificate in Philosophical and Social Studies, or a Diploma in Philosophical and Social Studies on the Seminary letterheads. Upon passing a written and oral examination, candidates who meet specified criteria are awarded a Bachelor's Degree of Philosophy by the Pontifical Urban University in Rome, Italy.[3] The seminary, in collaboration with Makerere University, awards the Bachelor of Arts degree in Social and Philosophical Studies.[4]
Rectors
[edit]As of March 2025, the immediate past Rector of Alokolum National Major Seminary was Bishop Constantine Rupiny who was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi in November 2024.[5]
Notable Alumni
[edit]- Bishop Constantine Rupiny, Bishop of Nebbi, Uganda.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Road Distance Between Gulu Post Office, Gulu, Uganda And Alokolum National Major Seminary, Alokolum, Gulu District, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ Francis Aquirinus Kibira (2024). "Bishop's Message". Gulu Central High School. Gulu, Uganda. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ UMNMSA (2023). "Message of The Dean of Studies: General Academic Policies". Uganda Martyr's National Major Seminary Alokolum (UMNMSA). Alokolum, Gulu, Uganda. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ cite web| title=Affiliated Institutions | work=Makerere University |date=3 August 2007 |author=Denis Wamala |access-date=29 March 2025 | location=Kampala, Uganda}}
- ^ a b Ivan Mugisha (26 November 2024). "Pope Francis Appoints Rupiny as Bishop of Nebbi Diocese". Nile Post Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 29 March 2025.