St. Gonzaga Gonza

GONZA GONZAGA 

He was a Musoga from the bush back clan. His father was Gonza of the family of Zibondo of Bulamogi. 

He was captured by Kasoma Tegusaaga Bulusi who treated him as his son because he was obedient, trust worthy, intelligent and hard working. When the king wanted good boys for service, Tegusaaga selected Gonza who was put to serve in the private section of the enclosure of Joseph Mukasa Balikudembe.

He was converted into a Catholic and baptized on 17th November 1885 by Fr. Lourdel at Nalukolongo Mission Station. He was also speared to death by Mukajanga on 27th May 1885.

ST GONZA IS APATRON OF SAINT OF PRISONERS, TRAVELERS, ILL TREATED AND THOSE IN TROUBLE

 

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