Every 3rd of June, Uganda’s Namugongo becomes the epicenter of African Christianity. From as far as 500 kilometers away, pilgrims make their way there on foot enduring rain, dust, fatigue, and hunger, all for a single purpose: to honor the Uganda Martyrs. Some trek from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania,
As we get close to the annual Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations on June 3, the Namugongo Catholic Martyrs’ Shrine is buzzing with preparations and heightened security measures.The Deputy Inspector General of Police James Ocaya delivered his final safety guidelines ahead of tom
A team from Budadiiri has embarked on an extraordinary journey this morning, as they were flagged off with 57 drone vehicles donated to transport Catholic faithful to the annual Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo on June 3rd.The remarkable donation was made possible by Rev. Jackson Mago
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Pilgrims from the Northern Lango sub-region have finally arrived at the Namugongo Martyrs’ Shrines after a gruelling month-long walk, joining tens of thousands of other faithful preparing for this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day on Tuesday, June 3.Among those who welcomed an
In the densely populated heart of Kampala’s Mengo-Kisenyi area stands the often-overlooked yet profoundly sacred St. Balikuddembe Site—a place that quietly preserves the legacy of three of Uganda’s earliest Catholic martyrs.With Martyrs’ Day around the corner, this historical locat
Every year, thousands of pilgrims from across Uganda and even beyond walk long distances to Namugongo to participate in the Uganda Martyrs' Day celebrations.These journeys are often marked by more than just physical endurance. Many pilgrims carry deep emotional and spiritual burdens, hopin
Nestled on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine stands as the spiritual threshold where Uganda's most poignant chapter of Christian faith began—etched in blood, conviction, and youthful courage.It is here that the first decree of death fell upon young Christian c
James M Ray, who was defrocked by the Catholic Church over allegations of child abuse, claims that he was allowed to be based near a school in Chicago by the new PopeRobert Prevost became Pope Leo earlier this monthA defrocked priest accused of
MTN Uganda has donated Shs15 million and 500 reflector jackets to Lugazi Diocese as part of its support for the 2025 Catholic Martyrs Day celebrations, set to take place in Namugongo.The handover took place on Thursday, May 15, at the diocesan offices, where Msgr Richard Kayondo, Vicar Gen
