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Welcome to the Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine in Uganda which was established to honor the memory of the Uganda Martyrs who were killed for their faith in the late 19th century.It began as a place of prayer and reflection, drawing pilgrims seeking to commemorate their courage and devotion. Today, the shrine serves as a spiritual hub, fostering faith, devotion, and community through worship and religious programs.We warmly welcome you to journey through faith, history, and peace at Munyonyo.

History
Journey through the history of the Uganda Martyrs.

The Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine in Uganda stands as a living tribute to the Uganda Martyrs, who gave their lives for their faith in the late 19th century. What began as a humble place of prayer and reflection has grown into a vibrant pilgrimage site, drawing visitors eager to honor their courage and devotion. Today, the shrine thrives as a spiritual hub, nurturing faith, community, and devotion through prayer, worship, and meaningful religious programs.

Perpetual Adoration Chapel

This sacred space offers continuous prayer before the Blessed Sacrament,

Honoring the Courage of the Uganda Martyrs

Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine is the martyrdom place of leaders in Royal enclave; St. Andrew Kaggwa

LATEST NEWS

Youth Urged to Join Sunday School Ministry at Munyonyo Catholic Shrine

YOUTH MINISTRY This Sunday Next Sunday; 31st August, youth car wash at the parking lot of our Basilica. Support our youth as they fundraise for Youth Day...

Munyonyo Parish Targets Shs 10m for Ssabasumba Annual Appeal Fund(SAAFU)

The faithful of Munyonyo have been called upon to generously support the Ssabasumba Annual Appeal Fund (SAAFU), an initiative established in 2007 by the...

Franciscan Friars Set to Begin Construction at St. Anthony of Padua, Buwaya

  “The idea of constructing the friary is so that the friars can begin the mission in Buwaya without commuting from Munyonyo. The parish hall will...

Franciscan Family in Uganda Grows as Three Friars Profess Solemn Vows in Munyonyo

Franciscan Family in Uganda Grows as Three Friars Profess Solemn Vows in Munyonyo On Friday, the Franciscan Grey Friars, OFM community at Uganda Martyrs...

Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine

Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine is the starting point of the last journey of young Christians for their execution in Namugongo on 3 June 1886 having been sentenced to death in Munyonyo on 26th May (Wednesday), the condemned then began upon their own walk to Calvary – a two day journey to Namugongo, which they reached on 27th May (Thursday). Some had already been killed in Munyonyo, others were killed along the way, but the majority were burned alive in Namugongo on 3rd June.
Adolf Mukasa
Bruno Sserunkuuma
Daudi Okello
Irwa Jildo
John Mary Kiwanuka Muzeeyi
Mbaaga Tuzinde
Mugagga Lubowa
Mukasa Kiriwawaanvu

Community

Uganda Martyrs Catholic Parish was created in 2016 by Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga in honor of Pope Francis visit to Uganda and Munyonyo Shrine in November 2015 and is run by the community of the Conventual Franciscan Friars (Greyfriars). Parish includes three places of martyrdom of Uganda Martyrs and historical place where future martyrs where sentenced for death. Currently sacraments are celebrated in two churches (Munyonyo and Kyamula) and two chapels (St. Denis Chapel and Lugbara Community).
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