Catholic foot pilgrims expected in Kampala today
By Franklin Draku
Catholic foot pilgrims from Nebbi Catholic Diocese are expected to make their last stop-over at Naguru Catholic Church this evening.
They will then embark on the final stretch of journey to the Martyrs’ shrine in Namugongo, Wakiso District where they will animate this year’s Martyrs’ day celebrations on June 3rd
This will see the over 700 pilgrims end their 15-day journey that has drawn trekkers from various parishes across Nebbi Catholic Diocese including women, youth and the elderly.
These were flagged off by the Archbishop-designate of Gulu Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace Raphael Wokorach on May 6th.
Trekking a distance of 450km, the pilgrims were transported from Pakwack using trucks to Karuma to ensure safety amid concerns of wildlife encounters in the National Parks.
This morning, they set off from Matugga where they spent the night after walking several miles from Bombo along the Kampala- Gulu Highway.
