Saint Charles Lwanga 

Saint Charles Lwanga (1860 to 1886), was a Ugandan convert to Christianity (Catholic Church), who was martyred for his faith. He was baptized by Pere Giraud on the 15th November 1885.

Charles Lwanga was the pillar of all the Christian Martyrs, both Catholic and Protestants serving in the palace as pages. In an effort to resist a Christianity that was perceived to undermine the authority of his office, King Mwanga II insisted that Christian converts abandon their new faith, and executed many of them including Lwanga, between 1885 and 1887. Lwanga secretly undertook to baptize those who were still only catechumens, like St. Kizito.

They were canonized on 18th October 1964. Pope Paul VI during the Second Vatican Council. By virtue of their sainthood, they have intercessory powers. This means that you can pray through them and get what you need or be delivered from a difficult case or situation.

The Basilica of the Catholic Uganda Martyrs stands on the site of the execution of St. Charles Lwanga. He is the patron of African Catholic Youth Action, converts and torture victims. He is also the patron saint of Namugongo Kyoto (Les Foyers de Charité).