Uganda Martyrs
There are twenty four (24) Uganda Catholic Martyrs, twenty two killed between 1885
and 1887 under the orders of Kabaka (King) Mwanga of Buganda
St. Joseph Balikuddembe
St. Athanasius Bazzekuketta
St. Denis Ssebuggwaawo
St. Mukasa Kiriwawanvu
St. Andrew Kaggwa
St. James Buuzaabalyawo
St. Anatoli Kiriggwajjo
St. Ponsiano Ngondwe
St. Bruno Sserunkuuma
St. Charles Lwanga
St. Kizito
St. Mathias Mulumba
St. Noa Mawaggali
St. Mbaaga Tuzinde
St. Gyaviira
St. Adolf Ludigo
St. Achilles Kiwanuka
St. Ambrose Kibuuka
St. Mugaga Lubowa
St. Jean-Marie Muzeyi
St. Gonza Gonzaga
BL Daudi Okello
BL Jildo Irwa
WHO WE ARE
The Uganda Martyrs Shrine Namugongo is one of the largest Christian pilgrimage destinations in Africa dedicated to the 22 Martyrs and saints of Uganda who were martyred between 1885 and 1887 by the king of Buganda, Kabaka Mwanga II.
The Shrine is located in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, in Central Uganda. approximately 15 kilometers (9.3 miles), by road, northeast of Kampala City.
Pope Francis
'I think of Saints Joseph Mukasa, Charles Lwanga, who after being evangelized by others, wanted to pass on the gift they received.'
"You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you'. And you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria to the end of the end of the
earth. [Acts 1: 8].From the age of the Apostles to our own day,
The Shrine Rector
Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus, an ecclesiastical writer of the second century and Church Father once wrote that "the blood of Martyrs is the seed of the Church", implying that the martyrs' willingness to sacrifice their lives leads to the conversion of others.
Filled with the Holy Spirit, the twenty two Uganda Martyrs and now Saints sacrificed their lives for the love of Christ and the Church.
Pilgrim Turn up For Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations
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PILGRIMS 2019
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PILGRIMS 2018
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PILGRIMS 2017
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PILGRIMS 2016
Our Blog
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Mbarara Ecclesiastical province Association (MEPA)
Written on Monday, 11 November 2019
Yesterday, thousands of christians come on pilgrimage organised by Mbarara Ecclesiastical province Association (MEPA) to the Uganda Martyrs shrine Namugongo. -
The annual MEPA pilgrimage to be animated by Hoima Diocese
Written on Saturday, 09 November 2019
The bishop of the catholic diocese of Hoima, Rt. Rev Bishop Vincent Kirabo Amooti, and the organizing committee of Mbarara…
Church Programs
The Parish Offices are open weekdays from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (EAT). The Pilgrims office is open daily from 8:30 am to 6:00pm (EAT) and the Souvenir shop from Tuesday to Sunday.
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DAILY MASSES
Morning: 6:00 AM and 7:15 AM
Afternoon: 1:00 PM
Evening: 6:00 PM
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SUNDAY MASSES
Morning: 6:30 AM Luganda
8:00 AM Luganda
10:00 AM English
12:00 PM English
Evening: 5:00 PM Luganda
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CONFESSION
Are Held before and After Daily Masses
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ADORATION
Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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WAY OF THE CROSS
Friday: 3:30 pm to 5:00 PM