Notable People

Some of the notable people from Kalongo past and present are:

  • Deputy Chief Justice Owniny Dollo also former member of parliament Agago
  • Hon. Anthony Okelo Opwa, the second Luo speaking Acholi (a Catholic) to enter Makerere College 1931 -1933 after Ericka Lakor (a Protestant) 1926-1929. He was appointed treasurer of Acholi district and later elected to represent Acholi district in the LEGCO.
  • Hon. Jino H. Obonyo (a Catholic) former member of parliament for Agago and one of the member for the constitutional conference in London.
  • Dr Ambrosoli who was dedicated and an inspirational missionary in Kalongo and the Acholi sub region,
  • Hon. Prof. Dr. John Joseph Otim (a Catholic) former member of parliament for kitgum East (Agago), Cabinet Minister (1980-1985) currently Senior Presidential Avisor – Agrculture.
  • Hon. Prof. Ogenga Latigo current member of parliament Agago North and former leader of the opposition
  • Hon. Franca Akello Women MP Agago
  • Hon. Odonga Otto MP
  • Hon. Otto Markmot MP Agago south
  • Hon. Peter Okwera former member of the constituency Assemebly
  • Hon. Miss Lowila women MP Pader district
  • Hon. John Amos Okot former MP Agago

Other prominent and respectable sons and daughters of Kalongo through their service and dedication to the mission and people include:

  • Father. Malandra
  • Pasquale Olwoch who supported the establishment of St Charles Lwanga School
  • Sister Eleta
  • Sister Kamila
  • Brother Angelo
  • Mr Marcelo (renowned farmer and agriculturalist)
  • Jino Owiny who served the mission for over 50 years
  • Mr Micheal Ojwang
  • Mr Albino Okello
  • Mr Nicholas Opiyo
  • Mr Paulo Akera
  • Mr Eture Iboto
  • Mrs Anne Jane Otim
  • Mr John Oyaro (Head Master)
  • Mr Kamilo Oyaro
  • Mr Benjamin Omara
  • Dienicio
  • Catechists and other prominent people from Kalongo, Kitgum, Patongo, Pader, Paimol, Gulu, other parts of Uganda and indeed the world.