Welcome

Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine is the starting point of the last journey of young Christians for their execution in Namugongo on 3 June 1886. Having been sentenced to death in Munyonyo on 26th May (Wednesday), the condemned then began upon their own walk to Calvary – a two day journey to Namugongo, which they reached on 27th May (Thursday). Some had already been killed in Munyonyo, others were killed along the way, but the majority were burned alive in Namugongo on 3rd June.

Eucharist

Daily Mass: 7am and 6pm

SUNDAY MASS at the Basilica:
Saturday Vigil Evening 6pm, 7am (luganda),
9am, 11am, and 6pm (all english)

Infant baptism, every last Sunday of the month at 9am Mass

Adoration

24h Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament every Thursday starting after 7am morning Mass until Friday morning.

6.30pm-8.00pm Songs of Praise and Worship

Uganda Martyrs

devotions always after morning 7am Mass
Monday: procession to St. Andrew Tomb
Tuesday: procession to Martyrdom spot
Wednesday: Veneration of Relics of St. Charles and St. Matia

Community

Community

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 two churches (Munyonyo and Kyamula) and two chapels (St. Denis Chapel and Lugbara Community).

Our ministry

Youth Group
Youth Group
Abavubuka
Shrine Tours
Shrine Tours
Souvenir Shop
Souvenir Shop
Shrine Canteen
Sacraments
Sacraments
Music/Liturgy
Music/Liturgy
Choirs
Divine Mercy
Divine Mercy
Retreats
Catholic Devotions
Catholic Devotions
Veneration of
Veneration of
RELICS

Our Saints

Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine is compromise of three places located in Munyonyo-Mulungu and Salaama-Kyamula of Kampala City where three of Uganda Martyrs sacrificed their lives for the sake of Christ. Churches and Chapels were built in their respective places of martyrdom. Other Uganda Martyrs were condemned for death in Munyonyo and led for their execution to Namugongo.

Please join us on Facebook for latest updates and information

Latest news

  • Mar, 28

    Holy Week and Easter

    by

    Holy Week and Easter at Munyonyo Holy Thursday No Adoration during the day. 6pm – Mass of the Supper of the Lord 1 hour adoration after Good Friday (day of fasting) 2pm – The Way of the Cross in the Basilica 3pm – DM Novena, Liturgy of Good Friday Saturday 6pm – Easter Vigil Mass […]

    Read more Holy Week and Easter
    Dec, 31

    New Year

    by

    Join us for thanksgiving End of Year Mass on Thursday 31.12.2020 at 6pm (Praise&worship from 4pm). New Year (Solemnity of Mary Mother of God) on 1.1.2021 Mass at 8am Luganda and Mass 11am English. at 2pm Memoral Mass (late JD Ssemakula)

    Read more New Year
  • Dec, 20

    Christmas Program

    by

    Christmas program at Munyonyo: 24.12.2020 Vigil Christmas 6pm – English & Luganda 25.12.2020 Christmas 7am – Luganda 9am, 11am, 12.30 – English 10am – Latin (St Danis Chapel) 26.12.2020 St.Steven – Boxing Day 10am – Mass with Infant Baptism 27.12.2020 Holy Family Sunday 7am – Luganda 9am – English 11am – Luganda, Archdiocesan Marriage Couple […]

    Read more Christmas Program
    Nov, 21

    Sunday Mass Schedule

    by

    New Sunday Mass Schedule at Munyonyo: 7am, 9am, 11am, 12.30 & 6pm ———————————————- from 22nd November 2020 * 7am Mass in Luganda, all other Masses are in English ** 11am Mass – additional translation to sign language Daily Mass 7am & 6pm Thursday Adoration 7.30am to 8.30pm, Thursday Praise and Worship 4.30pm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: a. […]

    Read more Sunday Mass Schedule
  • Sep, 25

    Church Re-opening from 27.09.2020

    by

    CHURCH RE-OPENING Sunday Mass from 27.09.2020 Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine BASILICA 7am – Luganda (Marian Choir) no.1 8am – English (Marian Choir) no.2 9am – Luganda (San Damiano) no.3 10am – English (San Damiano) no.4 11am – English (St. Francis Ch) no.5 12pm – English (St. Francis Ch) no.6 6pm – English (St. Andrew Ch) no.7 […]

    Read more Church Re-opening from 27.09.2020
    May, 22

    UG Martyrs Novena

    by

    UGANDA MARTYRS NOVENA STARTS ON MONDAY! On Sunday 24th May we will start 9day Novena to Uganda Martyrs before 3rd June celebration of Uganda Martyrs. Please note that this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic we will not have common prayers at the Shrine and annual pilgrimage. We will post the novena on our social […]

    Read more UG Martyrs Novena
  • May, 3

    Basilica closed due to COVID-19

    by

    Dear Parishioners and Friends; following new directive from Kampala Archdiocese our Basilica will remain closed until further notice. All public Masses and church programs in our church are suspended until further notice. Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine grounds will remain open for private prayer. Follow us on facebook ( www.facebook.com/munyonyo ) and YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ-VrJBAc-n2AhfdTixYL2A ) Priests […]

    Read more Basilica closed due to COVID-19
    Nov, 19
    Christmas Join Concert’ 2019

    Christmas Join Concert’ 2019

    by

    Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine and St. Stephen Church of Uganda invites you for a joint Christmas Carols Concert scheduled for 22 Dec 2019 at Speke Resort. Tickets are at 10.000/= Children, 30.000/= Ordinary, 50.000/= VIP and 500.000 (table) available at both Churches.  

    Read more Christmas Join Concert’ 2019
  • Nov, 19

    A Homily is Best Listened to in Silence

    by

    Robert Cardinal Sarah, Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, was in Uganda to attend the SECAM Golden Jubilee celebrations and 18th Plenary Assembly that was held in Kampala from July 19-29, 2019. At the end of his visit he presided over the liturgy at Munyonyo where he commissioned […]

    Read more A Homily is Best Listened to in Silence
    Jul, 25

    Basilica announcement

    by

    VATICAN TO DECLARE MUNYONYO CHURCH AS BASILICA ON 29th JULY 2019.   Vatican has recently approved application presented to the Holy See by the Archbishop of Kampala, Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga to elevate Munyonyo Church to the status of Minor Basilica. The official announcement is going to be made during solemn Holy Mass on Monday, […]

    Read more Basilica announcement