Dr. Tshimba explained that, according to their research, the first time the Uganda Martyrs were photographed was through the imagination of one of the White Fathers, guided by available information. He added that at no point did the converts or future martyrs actually pose for a photo before a camera.
Rev. Fr. Anthony Musuubire, the Kampala Archdiocesan Archivist, said that the museum will be situated at Uganda Martyrs University in Nkozi, just a few kilometers from the Kayabwe equator. He emphasized that this museum will have a distinctly Catholic focus.
The sacred artefacts, including the bones of Saints Charles Lwanga and Matthias Mutumba, were taken to the Vatican in the 1940s during the Catholic Church's process of pursuing their canonization. They have been preserved there ever since.
Rev Fr. Grimes passed away on Wednesday at the age of 93 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. His legacy of nurturing talent, fostering intellect, and shaping character continue to resonate deeply with all who knew him.
Can Baalwa served in different capacities while a Priest in Kampala Diocese, including including at All Saints Cathdral, Kampala, being Vicar at St Stephens, Kisugu Church of Uganda, and previously, Chaplain Uganda Christian University, Mukono.
Archbishop also named three clergy Canons with different responsibilities, Rev. David Serwada Ssalongo in Charge of Pastoral Care Ministry, Rev Captain David Serunjogi Mission and Discipleship, and Rev Dr. Grace Rubale for Education and Training.
The Entebbe based Keddi, an Anglican, was speaking at a farewell luncheon he sponsored for about one hundred Muslims heading for Mecca today (Thursday) perform Hijra in fulfillment of the fifth pillar of Islam.
Thousands of pilgrims on Monday converged at the Church of Uganda Martyr's site to celebrate 45 young Christian converts who were burned alive at Namugongo, 138 years ago following orders of Ssekabaka Mwanga.
This year's Martyr's Day celebrations were held under the theme: "Conforming to the Truth of God's Word and not the patterns of the World," derived from Romans 12:1-2.
Under the leadership of former Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi, the Church of Uganda borrowed US Dollars 17 million (62 billion Shillings) from Equity Bank to construct the structure.
According to Lukwago, the clerics are focusing on marriage, distribution of property after death, and preaching against Riba or borrowing charges that are forbidden in Islam.
Prof Badru Kateregga, the Chairperson of the Development Committee of the martyrs' site, said the Muslim commemoration will not coincide with Uganda Martyrs Day.
The Fiqh Council is an authoritative body responsible for interpreting Islamic law (Sharia) and guiding on religious and legal matters. It consists of a group of scholars and experts in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh).
Archbishop Ssemogerere emphasized the need for individuals to avoid sinful behavior and embrace a life guided by principles of self-discipline and Christian values
Gathered in the gardens, which transformed into a makeshift theater, the youth adorned elaborate costumes reminiscent of Jesus' time, wielding props like spears for soldiers and robes for scribes and Pharisees.
