Memorial
Down List Of All Monuments
BEATIFICATION
Mapeera Memorial Monument
Fr. Richard Nyombi M.Afr (“Jjaja Mapeera”) and Shrine Rector Fr. Male unveiled historical bronze monument of Pioneer Catholic Missionary in Uganda; Fr. Simeon Lourdel (knowned as Mapeera). Fr Nyombi in the Mass which preceded unveiling highlighted Mapeera role in the life of Uganda Martyrs and historical intervention in Munyonyo before their journey to Namugongo.
Includes:
- Access from 9 AM – 6 PM
- Prayer areas
Saint
St. Andrew Kaggwa
St Andrew was martyred on 26th May 1886 by the order of Kabaka Mwanga who was residing at that time at Munyonyo Palace. Andrews’ arm was chopped off and presented to the King who later instructed to “finish him”.
Includes:
- 24/7 access For prayer
- Personal storage & desk setup
- Priority use of meeting rooms
- Member-only community access
- Access to everyone
Saint
Faustina Kowalska
Saint Faustina Kowalska (1905–1938) was a Polish Catholic nun and mystic, widely known for her role in spreading devotion to the Divine Mercy.
She reported receiving visions of Jesus Christ, who, according to her diary, asked that a special devotion emphasizing God’s mercy be shared with the world. Her writings were later compiled into a spiritual classic titled “Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul.”
Key points about her life
- Born Helena Kowalska in rural Poland
- Experienced mystical visions and deep spiritual experiences
- Lived a humble life, mostly in service roles like cooking and gardening
- Died at age 33 from tuberculosis
BEATIFICATION
Mother Mary Kevin Kearney
Mother Kevin was born as Teresa Kearney in 1875 in County Tipperary, Ireland. From a young age, she felt called to religious life and joined the Franciscan Sisters. Later, she became a missionary and traveled to Uganda in 1903.
Key points about her life
- Arrival in Uganda at Munyonyo
- Died in 1957 in Ireland, but her missionary legacy continues throughout Africa.
- Remembered as a pioneer of Catholic healthcare and women’s religious life.
- Once survived a serious lion attack
