Samuel Okiria

Institution Uganda Martyrs' National Seminary Alokolum, Gulu City, Uganda

Position Lecturer

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Email Address frsamuelokiria@gmail.com

Prior Educational Background

MA. Religious and Theological Studies, MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, KAMPALA (2011-2013)
BA. Sacred Theology, PONTIFICAL URBANIANA UNIVERSITY, ROME (2009-2013)
DIP. Theology, ST. MARY’S MAJOR SEMINARY GGABA, KAMPALA (2009-2013)
BA. Social and Philosophical Studies with Education, MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, KAMPALA (2005-2008)

Research Interests

Recent Publications

2011 “Ggaba Academic Conscience”. An academic presentation during the Academic Convocation to inaugurate the new academic-formation year at St. Mary’s National Seminary, Ggaba.
2012 “Youth and the Year of Faith: A Closer Look at the Drama of Faith and Hope!” Power point presentation during the Y.C.S Inter- Institutional Conference at St. Mary’s National Seminary, Ggaba.
2014 “Seminary Formation in the time of an Educational Emergency”. An academic presentation during the first Academic Convocation to inaugurate the new academic-formation year at St. Peter’s Seminary, Madera.
2013 “A New Age for Priestly Humility: From the Classroom to the Grassroots.” Article in the 2013 Ggaba Researcher Magazine; St. Mary’s National Seminary, Ggaba.
2022: “A case of Promoting Young Vocations in Acumet Parish, Soroti Diocese.” Article in the 2022 Star Herald Magazine; Uganda Martyrs’ National Seminary, Alokolum.
2022: "From Denver to Uganda, St Joseph Facilitates an Unexpected Connection." Article for Catholic News Agency https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250242/from-denver-to-uganda-st-joseph-facilitates-an-unexpected-connection
2022: Podcast to the article with Catholic News Agency: https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-125-from-colorado-to-africa-saint-joseph-makes- an-unexpected connection

Professional Activities and Affiliations

2013-2017 Dean of Studies, St. Peter’s Seminary Madera; Teacher of English and Latin
2014-2017 Assistant Vocation’s Director
2015-2016 Assistant Priest, St. Thomas Apostle Parish, Koloin
2017-2019 Assistant Priest, St. Augustine’s Parish, Mukongoro
2019-2020 Vice Chancellor, Bishop’s Private Secretary, Assistant Vocation’s Director
2021 Parochial Administrator, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Acumet, SOROTI CATHOLIC DIOCESE.
2022 Formator/Lecturer at Uganda Martyrs’ National Major Seminary, Alokolum
Soroti Diocesan Priests’ Association (SODIPA).
Young Vocations of Acumet (YVA).
Catholic Research Economists Discussion Organization (CREDO).
Magis Center - Credible Catholic, Online.