Tracing the works of Archbishop Lwanga
Wednesday April 07 2021
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The Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine at Namugongo has transformed over the years. Its expansion to accommodate thousands of pilgrims during celebrations, and provide a conducive atmosphere for prayer is remarkable.
Behind these works, and more that are ongoing is what the faithful remember about the late Archbishop of Kampala, Cyprian Kizito Lwanga.
They describe him as a hardworking servant of God who loved his calling and served humanity.
The Rev Fr Vincent Lubega, the Namugongo Catholic Parish priest, who worked closely with late Archbishop Lwanga in 2015, says the prelate spearheaded several projects that have transformed the shrine.
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Monday April 05 2021
Christians in prayer at Christ the King Church in Kampala on Easter Sunday, April 04, 2021. Several christians are mourning after the demise of Kampala Archbishop Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga. PHOTO/ISMAIL KEZAALA
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As bishop of Kasana–Luweero Diocese, Dr Lwanga secured of the birthplace of Uganda martyr St Kizito for preservation as a religious holy ground.
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Christians in Kasana-Luweero have described the late Archbishop of Kampala, Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, as a champion of development in the diocese where he first served.
They hailed Archbishop Kizito Lwanga for promoting development projects in health and education sectors shortly after his consecration as the pioneer bishop of Kasana-Luweero in 1997.