Stanley Ntagali Elected 8th Archbishop of Church of Uganda in 2012

On June 22, 2012, a pivotal moment occurred for the Church of Uganda as it elected its eighth Archbishop. The selection process took place behind closed doors at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Namirembe, where 34 bishops cast their votes in a secret ballot.

This election was necessitated by the early retirement of the previous Archbishop, Henry Luke Orombi. According to the Church of Uganda’s constitution, a candidate required a two-thirds majority to win. Stanley Ntagali, then serving as the Bishop of Masindi-Kitara Diocese, successfully garnered the necessary support.

The announcement of his election was made later that day by the Rt Rev Nicodemus Okille, the Dean of the Province. Ntagali’s arrival at the provincial office was met with anticipation, given his eight years of experience leading the Masindi-Kitara Diocese, a relatively new entity at the time.

He was formally installed as Archbishop on December 16, 2012, at Namirembe Cathedral. His leadership period was marked by substantial institutional development and administrative advancements. A key achievement was the completion of Church House in Kampala, a project that had faced prolonged delays and provided a vital income stream for the church.

Furthermore, Ntagali oversaw the establishment of several new dioceses, extending the church’s administrative reach and decentralizing leadership structures. Internationally, he became a notable figure within the Global Anglican Future Conference, aligning the Church of Uganda with conservative Anglican provinces worldwide.

After serving over seven years, Archbishop Ntagali retired on March 1, 2020, reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65, and handed over leadership to Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu. His retirement was later accompanied by personal controversies.

Source: Nile Post