Africa

Uganda

Uganda is home to the Uganda Martyrs — 22 young men killed for their faith in 1886, whose canonization by Pope Paul VI in 1964 was the first for sub-Saharan Africa — and today the Church remains one of the most dynamic and youthful in the world.

Uganda

Notable Catholic Saints

St. Charles Lwanga and 21 Companions — the Uganda Martyrs, killed 1885–1886 by Kabaka Mwanga II; Bl. Daudi Okelo; Bl. Jildo Irwa

Uganda

Notable FEAST DAYs

Uganda Martyrs Day (Jun 3) — National Holiday drawing over 2 million pilgrims to Namugongo Shrine; Feast of All Saints (Nov 1); Assumption of Mary (Aug 15)

Catholic Population:

16 million

Percent Catholic:

40%

Church Status

Growing

Primary Diocese:

Archdiocese of Kampala

More Catholic Scripture, tradition, and spiritual guidance — delivered to your inbox every morning.

← All Articles

Daily Scripture for Every Catholic, Everywhere

Wherever your faith was formed, GlobalCatholic.ai delivers personalized Catholic Scripture every morning — with context, Church teaching, and reflection rooted in your tradition.

Start Free Today →← Back to All Countries