Aloysius Ngobya
Aloysius Ngobya | |
|---|---|
| Monsignor (Deceased) | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Kampala |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1 June 1925 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1896 |
| Died | 9 January 1986 (aged 89–90) Rubaga Hospital, Uganda |
Aloysius Ngobya (born 1896) was a Ugandan Catholic priest honored with a title of Monsignor.[1][2]
Background
Ngobya was born in 1896 in Mulema Village, Kyannamukaaka Sub-county, Masaka District, Uganda.[2]
Priesthood
Ngobya was ordained as a Catholic priest on 1 June 1925. He served as the parish priest of Bukulula and Kitovu Parish in the Masaka Diocese and after a long and dedicated service, he was granted the title Monsignor. He also authored four books: Olitutumuka, Nyoko Wuuno, Wewonye Puligatoli, and Nkuluze in addition to his pastoral work.[3][2]
Death
Ngobya died on 9 January 1986, at Rubaga Hospital in Kampala during Uganda’s internal conflict, rebel blockades prevented immediate burial. Cardinal Emmanuel Nsubuga ordered for preservation of his body however the attempts were unsuccessful. His body was transported for burial to Kitovu Cathedral in Masaka on 20 February, 1986, fulfilling his request to be buried beside the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Chapel.[4][2]
Sainthood
Following his death in 1986, Ngobya was declared as a Servant of God by Vatican 18 February 2013, under Pope Benedict XVI.[5][6]
Pilgrimages and devotion
Monsignor Aloysius Ngobya is honored at Kitovu Cathedral, where the Father Aloysius Ngobya Memorial attracts pilgrims seeking healing and inspiration. For example, Eddie Makumbi from Kyengera received a job interview after his prayers, attributing it to Ngobya’s help. John Lubira testified that his business improved significantly, while Gertrude Namwanje credited her exam success to prayers offered at the site.
Between 1944 and 1949, His spiritual authority is seen when he cursed a mango tree at Bukulula Parish, making its fruit bitter to stop children from playing and missing Sunday services.[7][4][8][2]
See also
References
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- ^ a b c d e "The mystery of Monsignor Ngobya's life and death". Monitor. 5 January 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ "Lack of Scientific Proof Frustrates Msgr. Ngobya\'s Canonization". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Is Msgr.Ngobya really in heaven?". New Vision. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ "Medic Doubts Claims Over Remains of Dead Priest". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ "Mapeera miracle registered". New Vision. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ "Category:Father Ngobya Memorial - Wikimedia Commons". commons.wikimedia.org. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ "Believers camp at Ngobya grave to seek miracles". Monitor. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2025.