Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine - Uganda Martyrs Basilica

Is God calling you? Franciscan Order in Uganda admits candidates for priesthood and religious life of good health and desire to serve God and His people below 25 years of old.

basic requirements:
- Ugandan
- Catholic with sacraments
- completed S6 (at least 13points/arts or 9/science)
- no previous experience of minor or major seminary

For more information contact our vocation director Fr. Kaggwa on 0770 461 216

On 27 November 2015, Uganda Martyrs Shrine was visited by His Holiness Pope Francis, who had here an official meeting with Catechists.

In his address Pope encourage us to put more emphasize of the formation of Catechists: “…I know that your work, although rewarding, is not easy. So I encourage you to persevere, and I ask your bishops and priests to support you with a doctrinal, spiritual and pastoral formation capable of making you ever more effective in your outreach” he said.

Therefore reacting on the words of Pope Francis, shrine management together with Kampala Archdiocese prepared plans for constructing Catechists Formation Centre at Munyonyo. We are happy to annouce that plans were approved by KCCA and the project awaits funding and implementation. We believe that Munyonyo grounds are excellent place where catechists could get good spiritual and theological formation looking at the example of their patron saint St. Andrew Kaggwa.

🙏 We #PrayTogether with @pontifex
For catechists
https://www.clicktopray.org/en/user/popefrancis

15th September: Today is the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (Stabat Mater Dolorosa)

It was in Munyonyo when in 1886, Fr. Simeon Lourdel Mapeera, entrusted the future Uganda Martyrs to Mother Mary of the Seven Sorrows.
They are now in heaven! In the very place 135 years later (2021) Mother Mary Grotto was constructed where our Lady Lady of Sorrows (in ‘Kibeho’ image) was placed.
Our Lady of Sorrows continues to intercede from this place and reminds us to convert and pray!

Happy Feast day to our Catechist, Musomesa Dlorence Kabanda. May Mother Mary protect you.

Thanks to Dr J.C. Katongole & family of Munyonyo Botanical Gardens for donating dozen of new trees which have been planted in circle form around our Basilica. New Tabebuia trees in some years to come are to give good shade and some pink flowers.

Due to Africell exit from Uganda our „793…” office line will not be in use any longer. Please contact us on new office number 039 3242225. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Due to Africell exit from Uganda our „793…” office line will not be in use any longer. Please contact us on new office number 039 3242225. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Happy birthday Mother Mary

Happy birthday Mother Mary

Fr. Peter Mpiima on Sunday 5th Sep 2021, introduced UGANDA MARTYRS RELICS (St. Charles Lwanga and St. Matia Mulumba) to Holy Trinity Church Chicago, USA.

Uganda Martyrs Relics on the request of our shrine were given to two churches in Chicago (Holy Trinity and Saint Hyacinth Basilica) by late Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga in January 2021.

We would like to thank Fr. Mpiima for representing us in Chicago and The Mission for the Poor przy Bazylice św. Jacka w Chicago for the love and spread of Uganda Martyrs Devotion. 🙏

We extend our deepest condolences to the Orthodox Church in Uganda for the loss of Metropolitan Archbishop Yona Lwanga.

May his soul rest in peace.

On pictures: Archbishop Yona Lwanga praying and preaching in our Basilica during ecumenical prayers for peace before general elections 2021.

Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel In progress

Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel In progress

The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed today, Monsignor Guido Marini, Papal Master of Ceremonies as new Bishop of Tortona, Italy. Congratulations to Bishop-Elect Marini and the faithful of the Diocese of Tortona.

On the photo new Bishop praying at the Tomb of St. Andrew Kaggwa at Munyonyo Shrine before the visit of the Pope in 2015.

Today, 22nd Aug 2021 during pilgrimage of devotees of Divine Mercy, Archbishop Marek Jedraszewski of Kraków, Poland blessed “Bell of Hope” for our Shrine in Munyonyo. Bell will part of our Divine Mercy Chapel which is under construction, it will reminding about Mercy of God and be a sign of unity among places dedicated to the spread of Divine Mercy devotion. Our Shrine was represented by Fr. Kaggwa and Mr. Piotr Obodzinski of The Mission for the Poor przy Bazylice św. Jacka w Chicago who was behind this initiative.
May God bless you!

Photos from Franciscans of Uganda - Greyfriars's post

Lord, give our bodies restful sleep;
and let the work we have done today
be sown for an eternal harvest.
Through Christ our Lord,
Amen.

Lord, give our bodies restful sleep;
and let the work we have done today
be sown for an eternal harvest.
Through Christ our Lord,
Amen.

Works continue on Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel. Special thanks to everyone who contributes to this great project. We are in “church lockdown” but God is making us busy… #miracles_around_us

Works continue on Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel. Special thanks to everyone who contributes to this great project. We are in “church lockdown” but God is making us busy… #miracles_around_us

Photos from Catholic News Kampala's post

Two years ago on 29th July 2019, during SECAM meeting, Pope Francis through Prefect of the Vatican Congregation of Divine Worship Cardinal Robert Sarah elevated our shrine to the rank and dignity of Minor Basilica making it 3rd in Uganda (next to Lodonga and Namugongo) and 23rd in Africa.

Everyone who visits our Basilica today by the decree of Vatican can receive Plenary Indulgence.

Share with us what do you remember from the event of 29th July 2019 ?

Two years ago on 29th July 2019, during SECAM meeting, Pope Francis through Prefect of the Vatican Congregation of Divine Worship Cardinal Robert Sarah elevated our shrine to the rank and dignity of Minor Basilica making it 3rd in Uganda (next to Lodonga and Namugongo) and 23rd in Africa.

Everyone who visits our Basilica today by the decree of Vatican can receive Plenary Indulgence.

Share with us what do you remember from the event of 29th July 2019 ?

Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel on progress.
This year we plan to finish foundation and retaining walls. Next stage will be steel structure. Thank you for supporting this project! Jesus I Trust in You.

Scientific send-off of Fr. Martin Ssali who was in our Parish for the last 4 years and now has been transferred to Kakooge Parish in Nakasongola.

We thank Father for all the work and ministry at Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine, especially for always well prepared and inspiring Sunday homilies. Many blessings. Munyonyo will miss you 🙏👋

As we celebrate first International Day of Elderly, “Goods Samaritans of Munyonyo” shared small meat packages with dozen of them. Through the intercession of Saints Joachim and Anna (grandparents of Jesus) let’s pray for our grandparents and elders.

As we celebrate first International Day of Elderly, “Goods Samaritans of Munyonyo” shared small meat packages with dozen of them. Through the intercession of Saints Joachim and Anna (grandparents of Jesus) let’s pray for our grandparents and elders.

Despite lockdown and common prayers being banned in Uganda our gardens remain open for personal prayer and meditation. Let’s pray for God’s intervention.

Despite lockdown and common prayers being banned in Uganda our gardens remain open for personal prayer and meditation. Let’s pray for God’s intervention.

*THIRD LOCK DOWN FOOD GIVE AWAY* THIS TIME WE HAD SUGAR FOR EACH OF THE 74 families getting the posho and beans. If you can donate please contact our Good Samaritan Office open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm. God bless all who remember others in this dificult time… 🙏

Progress on Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel in Munyonyo and the Bell of Hope which is going to be blessed at Sanktuarium Bożego Miłosierdzia (Divine Mercy Shrine) on 22nd August 2021 by Archbishop of Krakow, Poland.

After 50 years we have designed new medal of Uganda Martyrs. We hope this will help in spread of the Martyrs Devotion.
aluminum made (@2k)
coated copper (@4k)
or even silver (@60k)

More information at Information Centre/canteen of our Basilica. (Open 9am - 6pm)Uganda Martyrs - pray for us.

Preparation of posho and beans packages to be distributed by Good Samaritan Ministry

Works on foundation for Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel.

Today, 7th June 2021, Archbishop John Baptist Odama handed over to our Basilica relics of Blessed Daudi Okelo and Jildo Irwa.

After reopening of churches, Relics will be displayed for public veneration on every Wednesday after morning mass.

Thanksgiving Mass for Ssabasomesa Vincent Zziwa as he retires after 50 years of committed service in the Church.

Catechist Zziwa was serving in parishes of Nsambya, Makindye and Munyonyo. Recently he was working in Kyamula Sub-Parish.

Martyrs Day at Uganda Martyrs Basilica Munyonyo.

“It is as if you are pouring water on me. Please repent and become a Christian like me.” (St. Charles Lwanga, said to the Guardian of the Flame as he—Charles—was being burnt.)

“It is as if you are pouring water on me. Please repent and become a Christian like me.” (St. Charles Lwanga, said to the Guardian of the Flame as he—Charles—was being burnt.)

Last day of Uganda Martyrs Novena with Fr. Martin Ssemanda and talk from Patrick Bitature.
Tomorrow Martyrs Day. Masses at 7am, 9am, 11am, 6pm. (Following SOPs only 200 people will be allowed inside the church for each Mass)

2nd June: Uganda Martyrs Vigil
Last day of Martyrs Novena. Join us at 5pm for prayers, talk and Holy Mass

Masses on 3rd June at the Basilica:
7am Luganda
9am Baptisms
11am English
6pm English

/Only 200 people will be allowed to attend each mass, follow SOPs

2nd June: Uganda Martyrs Vigil
Last day of Martyrs Novena. Join us at 5pm for prayers, talk and Holy Mass

Masses on 3rd June at the Basilica:
7am Luganda
9am Baptisms
11am English
6pm English

/Only 200 people will be allowed to attend each mass, follow SOPs