Saint Anderea Kaggwa
Also known as: Andreas Kaggwa; Andrew Kaggwa
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 26
Died
May 1, 26
Canonized
18 October 1964 by Pope Paul VI at Rome, Italy
Beatified
6 June 1920 by Pope Benedict XV
Biography
Saint Anderea Kaggwa, one of the Blessed Martyrs of Uganda, is remembered for her steadfast faith and sacrifice during the persecution under King Mwanga II. Born in the Kingdom of Buganda, her specific birth date and place remain unknown, though she embraced the Catholic faith in 1881, joining the growing Christian community in her homeland....