About James Odongo
Lived 1931 – 2020 (aged 89). James Odongo was an Ugandan catholic priest and catholic bishop.
James Odongo (27 March 19314 December 2020) was a Ugandan Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Tororo from 5 January 1985 until his retirement on 27 June 2007.
He had also served as Auxiliary Bishop of Tororo from 25 November 1964 until 19 August 1968. He was ordained priest on 22 December 1956 and served as priest in the Diocese of Tororo until 25 November 1964.
Retirement and death Following his retirement in 2007, Bishop Emeritus Odongo settled in the city of Mbale. For the two weeks before his death, he was hospitalised at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya. He died there on the morning of 4 December 2020.
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Who was James Odongo?
Ugandan Roman Catholic archbishop
When was James Odongo born?
James Odongo was born on 27 March 1931 in Tororo District, Uganda.
When did James Odongo die?
James Odongo died on 4 December 2020 in Kampala.
What was James Odongo's occupation?
James Odongo was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was James Odongo?
James Odongo was Ugandan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Odongo. https://biography.guide/james-odongo-catholic-priest/
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