Who is the Rt. Rev. Kosea Odongo The 6th Bishop Of Soroti Diocese

The Rt. Rev. Kosea Odongo was born on January 12 1971 in Amuria district.  He holds a Master of Theology from Uganda Christian University, Mukono, a Bachelor of Divinity from Uganda Christian University, a Higher Diploma in Theology from Carlile College, Nairobi. He has also attended a variety of Courses, trainings and workshops. Rt. Rev. Kosea Odongo got born again at the age of 17 on June 15th 1988 at St. Peter's Cathedral while staying in Soroti town during the time of insurgency in Teso. The Gospel of salvation was preached and, he said, "Pointed to me directly as a sinner." Rt. Rev. Kosea Odongo worked as Diocesan Mission Coordinator, Soroti Diocese, Diocesan Discipleship Coordinator, Soroti Diocese, Vicar of St. Peter’s Cathedral Soroti, Deputy Principal Discipleship/ Lay Readers Training Centre, Priest in Charge Emmanuel Church, Parish Priest, and Curate in various parishes. He also served as a Board Chairman for the Amuria District Development Agency and in many other capacities within Church related structures including as the Chaplain to the Archbishop for 5 years..    Currently, he serves as the Bishop of Church of Uganda Soroti Diocese.  He is married to Grace Acen Odongo and God has blessed them with four children and one grandchild.