A total of 43 pilgrims have been flagged off for Namugongo trekking from Bundibugyo.
This, was at our lady of annunciation Bugombwa parish ahead of their initial journey which kicked off today at 4am.
The flagging off process was done by Rev. Fr Samuel Mugisa, who appealed to the pilgms to have faith in action as they trek to commemorate Uganda Martyrs come 3rd June.
Throughout their Journey, Fr Mugisa, requested the pilgrims emulate Jesus’ suffering on the cross with faith and hope reflecting on the Martyr’s day 2022 theme “Baptized and sent to witness Christ with hope and love.”
This he says, will lead them to success.
Bugombwa pilgrims on their way to Fort Portal
The Pilgrims, are expected to arrive in Fortportal in four days, where they will await general flagging off with other pilgrims at Virika to set off on Monday 23.
Before setting off
According to Fr Sam, before pilgrims set off from Bundibugyo, they recieved a sacrament of Penance and holy Mass, to prepare them for the real Sacrifice of trekking and surrendering fully to God.
Joas Bakatwika, the team leader Bundibugyo pilgrims says they are determined to trek, and the first day has been good so far, with support from their parish priests and the entire diocese at large.
Joas Bakatwika Team leader Bundibugyo pilgrims.
The Distance
Mean while the distance difference between Bundibugyo and Kampala being 284Kilometres, pilgrims are expected to walk a distance of over 377.8 road kilometers to reach Namugongo.
