KABALE
Close to 300 pilgrims from the diocese of Kabale have today started their journey to Namugongo Shrine ahead of 3rd June Uganda Martyrs day Celebrations.
The christians from the districts of Kisoro, Rubanda, Kabale district, all under Kabale diocese gathered at St Mary’s Rushoroza the Kabale diocese headquarters on Saturday evening and later had a holy mass.
The Pilgrims were flagged off today morning at 5:00 am after a holy mass at Rushoroza Cathedral in Kabale according to Alphonse Biraho, a catechist at Christ the King Catholic church parish in Kabale town who doubles as the chairperson of Pilgrims in Kabale diocese.
Alphonse said Uganda Martyrs celebration is worth to be celebrated because it draws Christians nearer to God, renews and strengthens their christianity in him.
Alphonse says that walking to Namugongo shrine can always remind christians of the suffering which the Uganda Martyrs were subjected to. He is optimistic that the christians will use this chance to pray for unity and peace for their families.
ASP Abel Ruganza, the Kabale district police commander, asked pilgrims to have discipline and move as a team, cooperate with police to have a successful pilgrimage until they reach Namugongo for colorful celebrations.
Baguma Yahaya, the officer in charge of traffic at Kabale station asked the pilgrims to walk with discipline and respect traffic rules and regulations in order to avoid road accidents.
The theme for this year’s celebrations is from Luke 17:5, “Lord increase our Faith”.
