ST. JOSEPH MUKAS BALIKUDDEMBE

He was a Muganda, born at Mawokota County in 1861; he started his service as a page of Kabaka Muteesa I and continued as a majordomo to Kabaka Mwanga II.

During the absence of the Catholic Missionaries, the Church booted with Joseph as its leader, he had a healthy look, bright, intelligent and tall for his age.

He was baptized in April 30, 1882 by Fr. Lourdel Simeon Mapeera, beheaded and his body burnt on Sunday, November 15th 1885 at Nakivubo at the age of approximately 26. He was the first Catholic Martyr in Uganda.

ST. JOSEPH MUKASA BALIKUDDEMBE IS THE PATRON OF POLITICIANS AND CHIEFS.