The Apostolic Nuncio Emeritus to Belgium and Luxembourg, the Most Rev. Archbishop Augustine Kasujja has asked Christians and all those who loved Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga to put into action the good things he always taught them instead of praising his marvellous works.

Archbishop Lwanga's relatives, assisted by the Orthodox Archimandrite, the Rt. Rev. Constantine Mbonabingi (right) laying a wreath on the prelate's tomb. This was during the prelate's memorial mass at Rubaga Cathedral on Monday, April 3, 2023. Photos by Mathias Mazinga

“Archbishop Lwanga gave a voice to the voiceless. He advocated and vehemently defended the poor, the oppressed, the repressed and the marginalized. He stood for truth and justice. He spoke out against immorality, corruption, and violence. He championed ecumenism, inter-religious collaboration and human solidarity. As we remember him, let’s not just praise him for the great projects he accomplished, such as redeveloping the Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine, Namugongo, or building the roadside markets. Let us instead put into action the Croatian values that he taught and stood for,” Kasujja said.

Archbishop Augustine Kasujja lays a wreath on the tomb of Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga during the prelate's memorial mass at Rubaga Cathedral on Monday, April 3, 2023.

He was delivering his homily during the memorial mass for the second anniversary of Archbishop Lwanga’s death at Rubaga Cathedral on Monday, April 3, 2023.

Kasujja praised Archbishop Lwanga for the great love he had for the people. 

L-R: Ambassador Matia Ssemakula Kiwanuka, Dr.Louis Kaseekende, Dr. Saturninus Kasozi Mulindwa, Prof. John Ddumba Ssentamu and other Christians praying for the repose of the soul of Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga during the prelate's memorial mass at Rubaga Cathedral on April 3, 2023.

He also paid tribute to him for his practical commitment to the poor, which became even more visible when in partnership with Caritas, he built houses for poor individuals.

The Chairman of Lubaga Cathedral National Foundation, Dr Saturnina Kasozi Mulindwa also praised Archbishop Lwanga’s commitment to ecclesial duties. 

A spectacle of the tomb of Archbishop Lwanga at Rubaga Cathedral.

The function was attended by dignitaries including Uganda’s former ambassador to the UN, Prof. Matia Ssemakula Kiwanuka, the former Central Bank Deputy Governor Dr Louis Kaseekende, the Executive Chairman of Centenary Group, Prof. John Ddumba Ssentamu and the Secretary General of the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC), the Orthodox Archimandrite Constantine Mbonabingi.