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Catholic Church in Kenya
Pauline Sisters Keeping “church on toes” Through Media: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya
The Catholic Archbishop of Kenya’s Mombasa Archdiocese has lauded members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) for keeping the people of God in Kenya “on toes” through media apostolate.
Proposed Family Protection Bill in Kenya “step in the right direction”: Catholic Activists
The African branch of CitizenGo, a movement of Catholic activists advocating for the promotion of family values on the continent, CitizenGo Africa, is rallying support for the Family Protection Bill that a Kenyan Legislature is proposing, in view of banning homosexuality, same-sex marriages, and all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) activities.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Caution Politicians against “seeking personal benefits” in Talks
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have challenged warring politicians in the East African country to front the interest of Kenyans as they work to resolve their conflicts.
Catholic Bookshops “our pulpit”: Kenyan Pauline Sisters ahead of Perpetual Profession
Not everyone who steps into a bookshop is interested in buying books. This is what three members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP) have observed while working at Catholic bookshops under the auspices of their Religious Order in various African countries.
Kenyan Catholic Diocese Launches Catechesis Year to Help Christians “deepen their faith”
The Year of Catechesis that the Catholic Diocese of Ngong in Kenya launched on April 4 is an opportunity for the deepening of Christian faith, the Local Ordinary of the Kenyan Diocese has said.
Religious Leaders in Kenya Laud Government, Opposition “for hearing the plea of Kenyans”
Religious leaders in Kenya have lauded efforts made by the Government and the Opposition in the East African nation to halt weekly demonstrations that had routinely been characterized by acts of lawlessness, including property destruction, looting, invasion of private property, and even loss of lives.
Catholic Mission Dispensary Serving Marginalized in Kenyan Diocese Wins National Award
Tangulbei Divisional Medical Programme (TDMP), a Catholic Mission health facility under the auspices of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Nakuru has been named the best Dispensary in the East African country.
“They call us criminals”: Catholic Pro-life Activists in Africa Decry Worldwide Arrests
Pro-lifers around the world are being arrested and detained unfairly for expressing their opinions on family values, activists in Africa under their umbrella organization, CitizenGO Africa, have said.
Kenya’s Religious Leaders “deeply pained” by Monday Violent Scenes, Demonstrations
Religious leaders in Kenya have condemned the increasing violent scenes amid the weekly anti-government protests.
Kenya’s Christian Professionals Vow to Restore Family Culture after Pro-Homosexual Ruling
Christian Professionals in Kenya have vowed to reinstate the “culture of life and family” in the East African nation following Kenya's Supreme Court ruling that gave Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ) persons the right to form associations.
Inside Paulines’ Book Bearing Imprint of Pope Francis' Third Visit to Sub-Saharan Africa
Members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP) in Nairobi, Kenya, have published a book, “Apostolic Journey of His Holiness Pope Francis to Africa”, that engraves the Holy Father's third pastoral visit to Sub-Saharan Africa in readers’ minds.
Use Formal Education, Job Creation to Address Decades of Banditry: Bishop-elect in Kenya
Empowering the people of God in Kenya’s North Rift region through formal education and the creation of “job opportunities” provide a long-term solution to the banditry menace that has been going on for decades, the Bishop-elect of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru has said.
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Caution Government, Opposition against “stand-off, defiance”
Resorting to a “stand-off and defiance” on the part of the government and opposition leaders in Kenya will not address the “myriad of problems and crises” ordinary citizens are grappling with, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have warned.
“The situation is bad”: AMECEA Leadership Appeals for Malawi Cyclone Survivors
The Bishop at the helm of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has described the situation of those who have survived the Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Malawi as “bad”.
Resource Team for Africa Proposes Synodality as Way to Heal Africa’s Deep-seated Wounds
Synodality, an invitation for the people of God to journey together irrespective of their differences, which the International Theological Commission defined as “the action of the Spirit in the communion of the Body of Christ and in the missionary journey of the People of God” can facilitate the healing of Africa’s deep wounds, member of the resource team that is working to deepen synodal engagements have said.
Joy as Kenyan Catholic Outstation Resumes Mass after Suspected Al Shabaab Attack
Inside a mud-walled church in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Malindi, Christians of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Kakathe, under St. Joseph Freinademetz Witu-Kipini Parish dance happily during Holy Mass.
Laity in Africa Cautioned against Fostering Clericalism, Elevating “the Clergy too much”
Clericalism is not just a problem of the Clergy, members of the newly constituted Synodality Resource Team (SRT) for Africa have said, and called on the Laity to play their role in de-clericalizing the Church.
Africa’s Synodality Resource Team to Develop Training Module for Deeper Engagement
The newly constituted Synodality Resource Team (SRT) for Africa has started developing a manual to be used in various training activities to deepen the understanding of “a Synodal Church”.
“Abstract topic”: Archbishop, Others on Initial Misconceptions about Synodality in Africa
When Catholic Bishops and Priests in Cameroon heard about the Synod on Synodality, which Pope Francis launched in October 2021, some of them flatly opposed it.
Religious Leaders in Sahel Africa Region to Discuss Security Situation with U.S Lawmakers
Religious leaders from five African nations in the Sahel region are expected to visit lawmakers in the United States (U.S.) to address the security situation in the region.
