Monuments
Munyonyo Basilica
In a historic and deeply meaningful recognition, Pope Francis granted Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine the prestigious title of Minor Basilica — a designation that signifies
the church’s spiritual, historical, and architectural importance within the Catholic Church…..
St. Andrew’s Tomb
For years the grave remained undeveloped until the renewed devotion after canonization of the Uganda Martyrs in 1964 inspired the construction of a chapel in the 1970s. Since then, the site has grown into a place of grace, deep prayer,……
Our Lady Grotto
The Grotto of Our Lady of Kibeho at the Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine stands as a profound place of prayer, remembrance, and Marian devotion, deeply rooted in both faith and history. Its origin is itself a testimony to divine inspiration,….
Shrine
Munyonyo Basilica
In a historic and deeply meaningful recognition, Pope Francis granted Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine the prestigious title of Minor Basilica — a designation that signifies
the church’s spiritual, historical, and architectural importance within the Catholic Church…..
St. Andrew’s Tomb
For years the grave remained undeveloped until the renewed devotion after canonization of the Uganda Martyrs in 1964 inspired the construction of a chapel in the 1970s. Since then, the site has grown into a place of grace, deep prayer,……
Our Lady Grotto
The Grotto of Our Lady of Kibeho at the Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine stands as a profound place of prayer, remembrance, and Marian devotion, deeply rooted in both faith and history. Its origin is itself a testimony to divine inspiration,….
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. …….
