In 1909, a small church was built in the Ugandan village of Kituvo. Less than two decades later, the congregation had grown and Masaka Cathedral replaced the modest thatched building that has served the parish. This larger redbrick building was designed by Brother Flera Martin and was constructed exclusively from local materials, using bricks, timber, and iron sheets. (...)
In 1909, a small church was built in the Ugandan village of Kituvo. Less than two decades later, the congregation had grown and Masaka Cathedral replaced the modest thatched building that has served the parish. This larger redbrick building was designed by Brother Flera Martin and was constructed exclusively from local materials, using bricks, timber, and iron sheets. The major event in the building’s religious history occurred in 1939, when Joseph Kiwánuka arrived to preside over the Kituvo congregation. Born in central Uganda, Kiwánuka was the first sub-Saharan African Catholic bishop. He redefined the identity of the local church, arranging educational programs and spearheading development plans. He is revered by Ugandans for his wisdom and sense of justice, and is closely associated with the church where he presided. Today, Masaka Cathedral remains the spiritual hub for the Catholic community of Kituvo, which constitutes 70% of the overall population.
