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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…..

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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,……

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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,….

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Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is here as we start season of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection on the Passion of Christ and fasting.

Masses at Munyonyo with distribution of ashes: 6.15am „silent” Mass at Divine Mercy Chapel, Basilica: 7am (Luganda) 10am, 1pm, 6pm … and even late evning Mass at 8pm! (English)

“Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return”

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Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine to Install Bust of Uganda’s First Missionary, Lourdel Mapeera

sculpture Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine to Install Bust of Uganda’s First Missionary, Lourdel Mapeera Ugandan artist Emmanuel Lwanga is sculpting a bronze bust...

New Project: Uganda Martyrs Shrine Munyonyo to Construct 14 Stations of the Cross

In a move to strengthen the spiritual journey of its pilgrims, the Uganda Martyrs Shrine Munyonyo has unveiled plans to construct 14 Stations of the...

Nurturing Faith and Fellowship: Teens’ Ministry at Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine Inspires Young Catholics

Parents have been urged to bring their teenage sons and daughters to join the Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine Teens’ Ministry, which provides a vibrant space...

Faithful Encouraged to Spread God’s Mercy Through Deeds, Words and Prayer

Christians have been called to embrace their mission as “vessels of mercy,” serving as instruments through which God pours His compassion into a broken...

Pope Leo XIV Canonises Two Saints: Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

Pope Leo XIV Canonises Two Saints: Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati Pope Leo XIV has today, September 7 2025 canonised two new saints of the...

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

SAAFU relies on the contributions of the faithful to fund key Archdiocesan programs and services that strengthen parish communities

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Pope Leo XIV Canonises Two Saints: Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

Pope Leo XIV has today, September 7 2025 canonised two new saints of the Catholic Church: St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati. The solemn Mass of Canonisation took place at St. Peter’s Square in Rome.

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Youth Urged to Join Sunday School Ministry at Munyonyo Catholic Shrine

Youth have been encouraged to take part in service work in the vineyard of the Lord by engaging in the Oratorio, also known as the Sunday School Ministry

St Denis Ssebugwawo Chapel

St Denis Ssebugwawo Chapel was constructed on the spot where he was speared almost ready. Opening and blessing is scheduled for Sunday 21st Feb. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Cyprian K. Lwanga and Papal Nuncio to Uganda Archbishop Michael A. Blume. (Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine 300meter before church – on Pope Francis road. Mass starts at 10am)

DIVINE MERCY CHAPEL

 

  • Chapel hosts 24/7 day and night Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
  • ⁠Daily Mass (Monday to Friday) at 6.15am – English, Sunday Mass at 10am – Luganda

Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine

MUNYONYO MARTYRS SHRINE CONSECRATION MOMENTS

On 28th October,2017  were Cardinal Fernando Filoni was the main celebrant during the main celebrant during the dedication mass of the Uganda Martyrs Shrine in Munyonyo.

WHO IS FERNANDO CARDINAL FILONI ?

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 Munyonyo Basilica and two chapels (St.Denis Chapel and Divine Mercy Chapel ).

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