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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,….

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. …….

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Relics of St Carlo Acutis

Carlo Acutis was an Italian Catholic teenager known for his deep faith, interest in technology, and efforts to document Eucharistic miracles online. He was born in London in 1991 to Italian parents and grew up mostly in Milan, Italy. Carlo died of leukemia in 2006 at age 15.

Relics Saint John Paul II

On April 28, 2005, Pope Benedict XVI announced that the normal five-year waiting period before beginning the cause of beatification and canonization would be waived for John Paul II. On May 1, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI beatified Pope John Paul II, and Pope Francis canonized Saint John Paul II alongside Saint John XXIII on April 27, 2014.

 

Saint Faustina Kowalska

Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament was born as Helena Kowalska, in Glogowiec, Leczyca County, north-west of Lódz in Poland on August 25, 1905. She was the third of 10 children to a poor and religious family.

Relics of Saint Josephine Bakhita

In 1958, Josephine Bakhita’s process of canonisation began for under Pope John XXIII. On 1 December 1978, Pope John Paul II declared her Venerable. She was beatified in 1992 before being declared a saint, the first black woman to canonised in the modern era, in 2000.

Relics Blessed Ulma Family

On the night of March 23/24, 1944, five gendarmes and four to six navy blue policemen arrived in Markowa. The group was commanded by the head of the gendarmerie in Łańcut, lieutenant Eilert Dieken.

While sleeping three Jews were shot dead and soon the others were shot, too. Józef Ulma and his pregnant wife Wiktoria were led outside the house. Then, having discussed the matter with his subordinates, Dieken also ordered the children to be shot. In a few moments, 17 people were murdered – including the unborn child.

Relics St. Maximilian Kolbe

St. Maximilian Kolbe was born as Raymund Kolbe on January 8, 1894, in the Kingdom of Poland, part of the Russian Empire. He was a Polish Conventual Franciscan friar and a martyr in the German death Camp of Auschwitz during World War II.

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Understanding Lent: A Journey of Conversion and Renewal

Every year, usually in February or March, the Catholic Church begins the solemn season of Lent, a 40-day spiritual journey of prayer, fasting, and...

Faithful Urged to Embrace Repentance and Renewal This Lent

Faithful Urged to Embrace Repentance and Renewal This Lent The faithful have been called upon to change their lives and turn back to God by embracing...

Relic of St Josephine Bakhita Installed at Munyonyo

Relic of St Josephine Bakhita Installed at Munyonyo Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine has received the first-class relic of St Josephine Bakhita, the patron saint...

A Jubilee Gift: Franciscans Ordain Fr. Paul Ssekitte, Seventh Native Priest in Uganda

As the Franciscan Conventual Friars prepare to celebrate 25 years (Silver Jubilee) since they arrived in Uganda, the Order has received its seventh...

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Compassion in Message for World Day of the Sick

Pope Leo XIV has called on Christians to embrace compassion as a core expression of their faith in his message for the 34th World Day of the Sick, to be...

St. Gyaviira Mobile Kabondo Begins 2026 with Quarterly Mass Animation Commitment

Members of St. Gyaviira Mobile Kabondo (Small Christian Community) have begun the year2026 on a strong and hopeful note, committing to animate one Sunday...

Bronze Bust of Fr. Simeon Lourdel Unveiled at Munyonyo Shrine

Bronze Bust of Fr. Simeon Lourdel Unveiled at Munyonyo Shrine A bronze bust of Fr. Simeon Lourdel, popularly known as Fr. Mapeera, the first Catholic...

Munyonyo Faithful Welcome 2026 in Prayer as Pope Leo XIV Closes the Jubilee Year of Hope

Munyonyo Faithful Welcome 2026 in Prayer as Pope Leo XIV Closes the Jubilee Year of Hope Singing, dancing, spiritual reflections, fireworks, and deep...

Munyonyo Good Samaritan Ministry, Speke Resort, Bring Christmas Joy to Over 100 Children

Munyonyo Good Samaritan Ministry, Speke Resort, Bring Christmas Joy to Over 100 Children In fulfilment of their corporate social responsibility (CSR)...
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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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Absolutely beautiful
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Great place Well designed
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Truly an environment of the Uganda martyrs. Senere and prayer time
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Prayer and adoration environment
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I have never seen a beautiful church with valleys and a pond like this one. The best in East Africa.