On this day, May 25, 1886, Kabaka Mwanga II launched a brutal wave of persecution against Christian converts in the Buganda Kingdom. It was on this day that Denis Ssebuggwawo was executed at Munyonyo, becoming one of the first in a line of young Catholics martyred for their unwavering faith. This tragic but powerful history …
Foot Pilgrims from St. Kaggwa Parish, Bushenyi – Mbarara Archdiocese Pilgrims Arrive at Namugongo in Joyful Celebration of Faith With hearts full of gratitude and spiritual fulfillment, the foot pilgrims from St. Kaggwa Parish in Bushenyi, under the Mbarara Archdiocese, have arrived safely at the Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine in Namugongo. Their arrival marks a …
Press Release: Kampala, Uganda – May 14, 2025 – As we approach the 3rd June 2025 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, the organizing committee is pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced Pre-Pilgrim Registration System aimed at improving the pilgrimage experience for the millions of faithful expected to attend this …
2025 Pilgrimage Program OverviewThe Bishop of Lugazi Diocese will officially launch the 2025 Pilgrimage for the Uganda Martyrs on June 3rd, 2025, at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine. This significant spiritual journey commemorates the courage and faith of the Uganda Martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for their Christian beliefs. The program will include a series of …
There is the adage that “change is the only constant” and most of us would agree that the past few years have been exceptionally turbulent.
Growing up, I was not enamoured with the thought of my own wedding day. For some odd reasons, I wasn’t consumed looking at wedding magazines nor dreamt about the venue or gown I should have at my future wedding.
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