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SUMMARY:Kigungu commemorating the arrival of the missionaries
DESCRIPTION:In 1879\, a pair of French missionaries made their way across Lake Victoria and arrived at the Kigungu Peninsula\, marking the first Catholic missionary presence in Uganda. To this day\, an annual pilgrimage commemorates their landing. \nPresently\, Christianity holds sway as the predominant religion in Uganda\, with about 80 percent of the population adhering to it\, and nearly 40 percent identifying as Roman Catholic. This religious shift traces back to the historic moment when two French missionaries reached the northern shores of Lake Victoria. \nOn April 22\, 1878\, the inaugural caravan of a Roman Catholic society called the White Fathers embarked from Marseilles to Africa. After landing on Zanzibar on June 17\, the missionaries trekked on foot into the African hinterland. \nTheir journey was arduous\, especially as they traversed unfamiliar terrain. Upon reaching Lake Victoria\, only two members of the group resolved to continue onward across the lake. These individuals\, Father Simeon Lourdel and Brother Amans\, successfully crossed the lake and reached the vicinity of Entebbe on the Kigungu Peninsula on February 17\, 1879—an event now commemorated as the initiation of Catholicism in Uganda.
URL:https://tourism.ircu.or.ug/event/kigungu-commemorating-the-arrival-of-the-missionaries/
LOCATION:Uganda\, Kampala\, 0256\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:Archibishop Janani Luwum commemorations
DESCRIPTION:The life of Janani Luwum began on 6th January 1948 when he\, a young school teacher\, embraced charismatic Christianity during the East African Revival in his Acoli village in Uganda. This transformative experience led him to become an evangelist\, advocating against alcohol and tobacco while also challenging local authorities and their notions of peace. Despite facing official criticism\, Luwum remained steadfast in his mission to guide those he believed needed to change their ways before God. \nIn January 1949\, Luwum enrolled at a theological college in Buwalasi\, Eastern Uganda\, and returned a year later as a catechist. He pursued further training and was ordained as a deacon on 21st December 1955\, followed by priesthood a year after. His career progressed impressively\, including stints in England for study and eventually becoming the principal of Buwalasi. In September 1966\, he took on the role of Provincial Secretary for the Church of Uganda\, Rwanda\, Burundi\, and Boga-Zaire\, demonstrating his dynamic leadership qualities.
URL:https://tourism.ircu.or.ug/event/archibishop-janani-luwum-commemorations/
LOCATION:Uganda\, Kampala\, 0256\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240829
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SUMMARY:Bishop Hannington
DESCRIPTION:Following the passing of King Muteesa in 1884\, his son Mwanga took over the throne. Christians across Buganda celebrated upon hearing the news that Mwanga had succeeded his father. \nThere was hopeful anticipation among Christians that Mwanga\, who had shown interest in learning to read and had previously pledged support to the missionaries\, would grant them freedom of worship. Before becoming king\, Mwanga had stated\, “When I ascend to the throne\, I will love you\, I will treat you like my own people and I will give you any support you need.” \nHowever\, this optimism quickly turned to disappointment. Soon after assuming power\, Mwanga changed his stance towards Christians\, going back on his promises. This became evident when Ashe and O’Flaherty attempted to visit him but were denied entry and effectively ignored\, unlike in the past. \nBetween 1885 and 1887\, numerous Christians\, Muslims\, and others were killed by Mwanga in various locations such as Munyonyo\, Namanve\, Busega\, Namugongo\, Mpiineerebera\, Mityana\, among others. Mwanga’s actions were driven by his desire to eradicate Christianity from Buganda\, as he believed it posed a threat to his rule and the stability of his kingdom.
URL:https://tourism.ircu.or.ug/event/bishop-hannington/
LOCATION:Uganda\, Kampala\, 0256\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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