{"id":40561,"date":"2025-05-26T18:20:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T18:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/?p=40561"},"modified":"2025-05-26T18:28:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T18:28:50","slug":"the-faithful-start-journey-to-namugongo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/index.php\/2025\/05\/26\/the-faithful-start-journey-to-namugongo\/","title":{"rendered":"The Faithful Start the Journey to Namugongo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Foot Pilgrims from St. Kaggwa Parish, Bushenyi \u2013 Mbarara Archdiocese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pilgrims Arrive at Namugongo in Joyful Celebration of Faith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With hearts full of gratitude and spiritual fulfillment, the foot pilgrims from <strong>St. Kaggwa Parish in Bushenyi<\/strong>, under the <strong>Mbarara Archdiocese<\/strong>, have arrived safely at the <strong>Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine in Namugongo<\/strong>. Their arrival marks a moment of great joy as they join thousands of others ahead of the <strong>Martyrs Day celebration on June 3, 2025<\/strong>, led by <strong>Lugazi Diocese<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After weeks on foot, these pilgrims braved the elements in a journey of sacrifice and faith, inspired by the legacy of the 22 Catholic martyrs who gave their lives for Christ. Their arrival has added vibrancy to the holy grounds as the faithful prepare to commemorate one of the most significant events in Uganda\u2019s Christian history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Update brought to you by St. Balikuddembe SSS Kisoga<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"857\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-1-30x16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40562 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" style=\"width:633px;height:auto\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-1.jpg 857w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-1-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-1-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-1-560x300.jpg 560w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-1-600x321.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-1-30x16.jpg 30w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-1-19x10.jpg 19w\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Foot Pilgrims from Archdiocese of Gulu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gulu Pilgrims Reach Nakasongola in Journey of Devotion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foot pilgrims from the <strong>Archdiocese of Gulu<\/strong> are currently in <strong>Nakasongola District<\/strong>, steadily advancing in their spiritual pilgrimage to <strong>Namugongo Shrine<\/strong>. The faithful began their journey at dawn on <strong>May 19, 2025<\/strong>, from <strong>St. Joseph\u2019s Cathedral in Gulu<\/strong>, and have since covered hundreds of kilometers through prayer and perseverance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their march is a testament to the living faith of Northern Uganda, as they unite with pilgrims from across the country in honoring the courage and sacrifice of the Uganda Martyrs. The journey strengthens their spiritual bond and renews their commitment to the teachings of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Update brought to you by St. Thereza Girls Boarding Primary School Namilyango<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"863\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-2-30x17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40563 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-2.jpg 863w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-2-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-2-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-2-542x300.jpg 542w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-2-600x332.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-2-30x16.jpg 30w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-2-18x10.jpg 18w\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Kabale Diocese Pilgrims Begin 400km Pilgrimage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kabale Diocese Pilgrims Set Off After Spiritual Blessing at Rushoroza<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over <strong>230 foot pilgrims<\/strong> from <strong>Kabale Diocese<\/strong> have begun their ten-day trek to Namugongo after gathering at <strong>Our Lady of Good Shepherd Rushoroza Cathedral<\/strong>. Representing the districts of <strong>Kisoro, Rubanda, Kabale, and Rukiga<\/strong>, these pilgrims received a special Mass of Blessing from <strong>Fr. Bruno Byomuhangi<\/strong>, Director of the Lay Apostolate Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pilgrims began their <strong>400km journey<\/strong> at <strong>3:00 AM<\/strong>, full of spiritual energy and devotion. Their pilgrimage is a powerful display of unity, faith, and resilience as they prepare to celebrate <strong>Martyrs Day 2025<\/strong>, animated this year by <strong>Lugazi Diocese<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As they walk in the footsteps of the martyrs, we pray for their protection, strength, and renewal along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Update brought to you by St. Balikuddembe SSS Kisoga<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-3-30x18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40564 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-3.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-3-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-3-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-3-488x300.jpg 488w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-3-600x369.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-3-30x18.jpg 30w, https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walk-3-16x10.jpg 16w\"><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Foot Pilgrims from St. Kaggwa Parish, Bushenyi \u2013 Mbarara Archdiocese Pilgrims Arrive at Namugongo in Joyful Celebration of Faith With hearts full of gratitude and spiritual fulfillment, the foot pilgrims&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"give_campaign_id":0,"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"h5ap_radio_sources":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40561","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gods-word"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40561","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40561"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40561\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40566,"href":"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40561\/revisions\/40566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40561"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40561"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lugazidiocese.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40561"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}