By; Our Reporter
Over 400 international pilgrims have registered for this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations held annually at Namugongo Martyrs shrines on June 3rd.
The Pilgrims Committee Chairperson Theresa Obbo says as of Wednesday, over 400 international pilgrims from Malawi, South Africa and Tanzania had registered and confirmed participation at Namugongo Catholic Shrine.
Obbo also reveals that foot pilgrims from Tororo Archdiocese, the animators of the 2018 celebrations, have also begun registration.
Tororo Archdiocese will animate the celebrations on behalf of Tororo Ecclesiastical Province which comprises of the Dioceses of Jinja, Kotido, Moroto, Soroti and Tororo.
Obbo made the disclosure during the third preparatory meeting of the Central Organising Committees at the Uganda Catholic Secretariat, at Nsambya on Wednesday.
She adds that pilgrims, especially those who intend to travel to Namugongo on foot, should go for thorough medical check-up before starting the journey to avoid injuries along the way or preventable deaths.
The Uganda Martyrs Day celebration usually attracts excited pilgrims from across the globe. International pilgrims usually come from East African countries, United States of America, Nigeria, Mexico, Malawi, Italy, Zambia, Australia, Singapore, South Africa, India, Ireland, United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada among others.
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