Saint Joseph Mukasa Biography
Saint Joseph Mukasa Profile. Born: 1860 in Uganda, Africa. Worked in France. Died: 15 November 1885 in Nakivubo, Uganda. Feast Day is celebrated on November 15.
St. Joseph Mukasa Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 1860 |
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| Country of Birth | Uganda in Africa |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Not Married |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 15 November 1885 |
| Place of Death | Nakivubo, Uganda |
| Feast Day | November 15 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope Benedict XV on 6 June 1920 |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pope Paul VI on 18 October 1964 |
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St. Joseph Mukasa Biography
St. Joseph Mukasa was also known as Josef Mukasa Balikuddembe. Kayozi tribe. Servant to King Mwanga of Uganda, and skipper of the ruler’s pages. Convert, joining on 15 November 1885. Censured the multi-year-old ruler for his licentious way of life, his drinking, his advances to the male court pages, and the affliction of Anglican minister priest James Hannington. Not the main Christian murdered in Uganda, however the primary Catholic saint in the nation. One of the Martyrs of Uganda who kicked the bucket in the Mwanga oppressions.
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