The Diocese of Northern Uganda (DNU) — part of the Church of Uganda — has a storied history and a vibrant present. Created in 1961 from the Diocese of the Upper Nile, the diocese today anchors spiritual life and social support for communities across Gulu, Nwoya, Amuru, and Omoro.

• Region: Northern Uganda
• Headquarters: Gulu
• Established: 1961 (carved from the Diocese of the Upper Nile)
• Geography & Structure: 9 archdeaconries; 41 parishes; 300 sub-parish churches
• Current Bishop: Rt. Rev. Godfrey Loum (since 2021) — the 8th bishop
  
  The DNU has been led by a sequence of shepherds who helped steer the church through periods of growth, hardship, and renewal:

• Rt. Rev. Keith Russell (1961–1964)
• Rt. Rev. Silvanus Wani (1964–1969)
• Rt. Rev. Janani Luwum (1969–1974)
• Rt. Rev. Benoni Ogwal (1974–1989)
• Rt. Rev. Gideon Allan Oboma (1989–1998)
• Rt. Rev. Nelson Onono-Onweng (1998–2009)
• Rt. Rev. Johnson Gakumba (2009–2021)
• Rt. Rev. Godfrey Loum (2021–present)

Their leadership spans formative years, wartime suffering, and a sustained era of peacebuilding and development.

Mission: To fulfill Christ’s mission through holistic preaching, teaching, healing, and nurturing.

Core Values:

• Authority of Holy Scriptures
• Forgiveness and reconciliation
• Transparency and accountability
• Team spirit
• Quality service delivery

Notable Initiatives

• Fathers House: A program focused on family and spiritual formation.
• AISAG Project (Ajulu Integrated Sustainable Agriculture, Gender and Justice): Aims to empower communities through sustainable agriculture and gender justice.
• Youth Running Club (YRC): Promotes youth development, health, and holistic well-being.
• Health Centers: The diocese operates or supports multiple health facilities, extending care to the vulnerable.
  
  The Diocese of Northern Uganda has guided its communities through pivotal chapters:

• Formation and missionary expansion (1961–1969)
• Martyrdom and turbulent politics (1970s)
• War, suffering, and displacement (1980s–2000s)
• Peacebuilding and recovery (2009–present)

This arc reflects the resilience of the Anglican Church in Northern Uganda, serving as both a spiritual home and a social support system for millions of believers across generations.

For residents, Christians, and partners, the DNU represents more than a geographic diocese. It is a living network that:

• Cultivates faith and spiritual growth
• Provides critical health and community services
• Promotes justice, gender equality, and sustainable livelihoods
• Fosters youth leadership and intergenerational mentorship