Martyrs Day @Uganda Martyrs Shrine, Namugongo, June 3, 2023

Solemnity of the Martyrs of Uganda 
St. Charles Lwanga and Companions

First Reading: 2 Mc 7:1-2.9-14;
Responsorial Psalm: 124: 2-3. 4-5. 7cd - 8;
Second Reading: Romans 8:31b - 39;
Gospel Matthew 5:1-12a.

LEADING DIOCESE: JINJA DIOCESE
Main Celebrant: His Lordship Bishop Charles Martin Wamika

Uganda Martyrs Day celebration 🙏🏽

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Jinja Catholic Diocese

After 20 years, the last time they led the Martyrs Day celebrations, this is their time again. The dioceses 600-strong joint choir committed to a resounding performance and they are already delivering'; angelic voices are coming out of the Catholic shrine.

From the Catholic side, the celebrations are being led by Jinja Catholic Dioeces which is under the  Archdiocese of Tororo. From the Anglican (Protestants) side, 10 dioceses of the Eastern cluster are leading the Celebrations; these are Bukedi, Mbale, Sebei, Soroti, Busoga, Central Busoga, Kumi, Karamoja, North Mbale and North Karamoja.

Photos by Mpalanyi Ssentongo

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