Uganda Martyrs’ Shrine

The Martyrs of Uganda gave a lasting example in witnessing to Christ which made the ultimate sacrifice to plant the seed of faith through Grassroot Evangelization in their respective communities. Read MoreQuintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus, an ecclesiastical writer of the second century and Church Father once wrote that “the blood of Martyrs is the seed of the Church”, implying that the martyrs’ willingness to sacrifice their lives leads to the conversion of others. Read MoreThe Uganda Martyrs Shrine Namugongo is one of the largest Christian pilgrimage destinations in Africa dedicated to the 22 Martyrs and saints of Uganda who were martyred between 1885 and 1887 by the king of Buganda, Kabaka Mwanga II.The Shrine is located in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, in Central Uganda, approximately 15 kilometers (9.3 miles), by road, northeast of Kampala City.Twin Sisters, Maria Nila Ortega Argel and Maria Luz Ortega Bolong from the secular order of the Discalced Carmelites, Philippines province of St. Teresa of Jesus while on their 84 day’s Read more...As the saying goes, “a family that prays together lives together.” after my pilgrimage to the Uganda Martyrs Shrine Namugongo, I have lived an unforgettable memory of this sweet saying Read more...The parish