Eastern Region

Eastern Region is one of three regions in Uganda, encompassing all convents of the Little Sisters of St. Francis in Tororo Archdiocese and Soroti Diocese.

Eastern Region, located in the eastern part of Uganda, spans approximately 208-305 kilometers from Kampala and 83 kilometers from Jinja to Tororo, bordering Malaba and Busia Districts. The Regional House is situated on Nile Road in Tororo town. The region operates St. Joseph’s Formation House in Pallisa District, Tororo Archdiocese, to nurture new vocations.

Presently, Eastern Region is home to 104 Religious Sisters serving in 24 communities across the Catholic Dioceses of Soroti and Tororo Archdiocese, under the leadership of Sr. Jane Celestin Amongin and assisted by four Councilors:

  • Sr. Clare Petronilla Apio Vicaress
  • Sr. Mary Florence Itadal: Council Member
  • Sr. Theresia Monthe: Council Member
  • Sr. Mary Florence Imalingat: Council Member

Ministries

Education Ministry:

Led by Sr. Clare Apio, the Education Committee oversees nursery schools, primary and secondary schools, teacher training colleges, and university-level education.

Health Ministry:

Under Sr. Florence Itadal’s leadership, the Health Committee serves in diocesan and private health institutions, providing comprehensive care and administrative support.

Pastoral and Parish Ministry:


 Sr. Theresia Monthe heads the Social and Pastoral Committee, engaging in parish catechesis, counseling, and pastoral support.

Formation Ministry:

At the heart of our mission, we devote ourselves to the formation of young women who, having heard the voice of God, completed their university and tertiary studies, and now willingly embrace a life of poverty, obedience, and chastity in the spirit of St. Francis and Mother Kevin. This transformative training takes place at St. Joseph’s Formation House in Pallisa, where they follow in the footsteps of Christ their Master.

These ministries exemplify the Sisters’ mission to extend compassion to marginalized communities, including the aged, disabled, orphans, and the underprivileged, reflecting the spirit of St. Francis and Mother Kevin.