St. Mary’s Cathedral Lubaga, one of Uganda’s most iconic religious landmarks, is today marking 100 years since its consecration.
The centenary celebrations will begin with a thanksgiving mass starting at 10 a.m., led by Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere.
President Museveni is expected to grace the centenary celebrations as the guest of honour.
Several dignitaries, including representatives from the Uganda Episcopal Conference, government officials, cultural leaders, and politicians, are expected to attend the momentous event
Lubaga Cathedral, which serves as the seat of the Kampala Archdiocese, was officially consecrated in 1925 and has since stood as a symbol of Catholic heritage and resilience in Uganda.
It was constructed through the efforts of early missionaries and local Christians, who used bricks made from the very soil of Lubaga Hill.
Over the past century, the cathedral has been central to Uganda’s spiritual, educational, and social development witnessing ordinations, baptisms, weddings, and national thanksgiving services.
It has also played a key role in nurturing leadership within the Catholic Church, including producing Uganda’s first Cardinal, Emmanuel Nsubuga, and his successors, Cardinal Wamala among other priests.
