By Gertrude Mutyaba About 75 pilgrims from Kakoma Parish in Isingiro district are stuck at River Katonga bridge along the Kampala- Masaka Road that was washed away by flash floods following days of torrential rains about two weeks ago. Led by one John Kabiraho, the pilgrims say they had hoped […]
Regional police commanders have been ordered to ensure the safety of all pilgrims trekking to Namugongo Martyrs’ shrines ahead of the June 3rd commemoration. Police publicist, Fred Enanga has revealed that these have been tasked to escort pilgrims and provide protection to them as they rest at churches, schools, and […]
By Kankiriho Obed Over 200 pilgrims from Kabale Diocese have this morning embarked on their journey to Namugongo Shrine ahead of the June 3, Uganda Martyrs Celebration. The pilgrims from Kisoro, Rubanda, Kabale districts assembled at Kabale diocesan headquarters last on Saturday and later had a holy mass at St […]
By Ronald Kabanza Over 100-foot pilgrims from North Kigezi diocese have set off for Namugango ahead of this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations. The foot pilgrims, drawn from 13 archdeaconries and 80 parishes of the diocese, embarked on their 400km journey after receiving blessings from the North Kigezi diocesan mission’s co-coordinator […]
The Church of Uganda needs Shs600 million to organize this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations slated for June, 3 at Namugongo. This was revealed by the chairperson of the central organizing committee and first deputy prime minister, Rebecca Kadaga while addressing the media at Namugongo shrines on Thursday. She revealed […]
