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Catholic Church in Kenya

Bishop Emeritus Philip Sulumeti of Kenya's Kakamega Diocese during the procession. Credit: ACI Africa

Kenyan Catholic Bishop Marking Episcopal Golden Jubilee Hailed as “giant of faith”

Oct 31, 2022

On the occasion of his Episcopal Golden Jubilee celebration, the pioneer Bishop of Kakamega Diocese in Kenya, Bishop Philip Sulumeti, has been hailed as a “giant of faith”.

Bishop Joseph Mairura Okemwa of Kisii Diocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Unite Kenyans Regardless of Political, Ethnic Backgrounds: Kenyan Bishop to Politicians

Oct 31, 2022

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kisii in Kenya has called on politicians in the East African nation to come to terms with the fact that the general elections ended and to focus on uniting Kenyans regardless of their ethnic backgrounds.

Bishop Emeritus Philip Sulumeti of Kenya's Kakamega Diocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Pope Francis Lauds Kenyan Bishop Marking Episcopal Golden Jubilee as Diligent Servant

Oct 30, 2022

Pope Francis has acknowledged with appreciation the five-decade Episcopal Ministry of a Kenyan Catholic Bishop, lauding him as a diligent and zealous servant who preached “the gospel truth to the people.”

Graduands at the 41st graduation ceremony of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). Credit: CUEA

Graduands from Kenya-based Catholic University Urged to Champion the Care of Environment

Oct 30, 2022

A Catholic Bishop in Kenya has called upon graduands from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) to use their academic knowledge to champion the conservation of the environment.

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education, Ezekiel Machogu Ombaki. Credit: CUEA

Kenya-based Regional Catholic University Hailed for “tremendous contribution to education”

Oct 29, 2022

An official of the Kenyan government has, during the 41st graduation ceremony of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), hailed the regional institution of higher learning for contributing to “education growth and social welfare” in the East African country.

Graduands at the 41st graduation ceremony of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). Credit: CUEA

Prioritize Service, “then money comes as a reward”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Graduands

Oct 28, 2022

Graduands at a Kenya-based regional Catholic University have been challenged to prioritize service over financial gains, the latter coming “as a reward” after having served.

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Inside Pope Francis’ Envisioned Two-hour Dialogue with Catholic Youth in Africa

Oct 27, 2022

Everything is set for the November 1 dialogue between Pope Francis and young people drawn from various Catholic universities from African countries.

Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle. Credit: ACI Africa

Use Synodal Process to Address “pressing challenges”: Vatican Cardinal to Church in Africa

Oct 27, 2022

A Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization is calling upon the people of God in Africa to use the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, which Pope Francis has extended to 2024, to find solutions to the challenges they experience.

A poster announcing the Golden Jubilee celebration of theEpiscopal Ordination of Bishop Philip Sulumeti. Credit: Kakamega Diocese

Pioneer Bishop of Kakamega Diocese in Kenya Acclaimed for Laying Foundation of Faith

Oct 26, 2022

Ahead of the Golden Jubilee celebration of his Episcopal Ordination, Bishop Philip Sulumeti, the pioneer Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya, has been lauded for his efforts to lay the foundation of faith in the Western part of the country.

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African Students to Seek Solidarity with Pope Francis in Tackling Challenges of Youth

Oct 26, 2022

The envisioned dialogue between Pope Francis and young people from Catholic institutions of higher learning in Africa is not a moment to lament about the ills of the continent, but an opportunity to seek the Holy Father’s solidarity with the African youth in their daily struggles, an official at the planned Papal engagement has said.

Bishop Hieronymus Emusugut Joya of Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Maralal unveiling his coat of arms during his Episcopal ordination.  Credit: Catholic Information Service for Africa (CISA)

Newly Ordained Catholic Bishop in Kenya Commits to Fostering Peace in His Episcopal See

Oct 25, 2022

The newly Consecrated Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Maralal in Kenya has committed himself to fostering peace in his Episcopal See.

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen speaking during the Consecration of Mons. Hieronymus Joya as Bishop of Kenya's Maralal Diocese. Credit: KCCB

Be Mindful of Persons “struggling very much” amid Drought: Nuncio in Kenya at Ordination

Oct 24, 2022

The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has, during the Episcopal ordination of the Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Maralal Diocese, appealed for solidarity with those “struggling very much” amid drought in the Northeastern region of the East African country. 

Members of the Interfaith Council in Kenya. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Greatly honored” to Have Served: Kenya’s Interfaith Council as COVID-19-mandate Ends

Oct 18, 2022

Members of the Interfaith Council in Kenya who were mandated to guide the resumption of public worship during the COVID-19 pandemic have, as their tenure comes to an end, expressed gratitude to the Kenyan government and the people of God in the East African nation for giving them the opportunity to serve. 

Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega,  presiding over the official opening of the multipurpose hall at the Holy Family Lubao Parish. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Kenyan Bishop Urges New Government, Opposition to Unite in Addressing Citizen Issues

Oct 14, 2022

A Catholic Bishop in Kenya has urged the President William Ruto-led government that was inaugurated last month to “work together” with members of the opposition in addressing issues affecting citizens of the East African nation. 

Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe of Kakamega Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Research More on GMOs to Cushion Kenyans from Future “negative effects”: Catholic Bishop

Oct 13, 2022

There is need for more research on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in Kenya before allowing the cultivation of GM crops, a Catholic Bishop in the East African country has said. 

Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo during Confirmation Mass at St Ignatius of Loyola Kenya Prisons Chaplaincy of the Archdiocese of Nairobi on 7 October 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Kenyan Archbishop Urges Environmental Conservation, Says “bad” Nature Breeds Human Evils

Oct 8, 2022

There is an urgent need to conserve the environment by undertaking deliberate initiatives to “take care of nature”, the Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has said.

Fr. Andrew Kaufa (right) and Sr. Adelaide Felicitas Ndilu (left). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Newly Appointed African Consulters to Vatican Dicastery Highlight Gaps in Church Media Use

Oct 7, 2022

The newly appointed Consulters of the Vatican Dicastery for communication from Africa have highlighted limitations in efforts to engage digital media in the evangelization process on the continent.

Fr. Boniface Kariuki, Spiritual Director Legion of Mary Nairobi Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Nairobi

Legion of Mary Can Be “breeding ground” for Consecrated Life: Catholic Priest in Kenya

Oct 6, 2022

Making known the Legion of Mary across Kenya and having the people of God in the East African nation embrace the lay Catholic movement can foster vocations to Consecrated Life, the Spiritual Director of Marian movement has said. 

A section of participants at the ongoing training of tutors of 'Together for a New Africa' initiative of African youth. Credit: ACI Africa

Unemployment Pushing Angolans to Desperate Measures: “Together for a New Africa” Trainee

Oct 6, 2022

Faced with the challenge of unemployment amid worrying poverty levels in Angola, young people in the Southern African country are resorting to desperate measures to cope, including drug abuse, a trainee at  Together for a New Africa (T4NA) has said.

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Catholic Activists in Africa Decry Netflix “LGBT indoctrination” in New Children’s Film

Oct 5, 2022

The African branch of the International Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo,  has launched a boycott campaign against Netflix in a bid to force the company’s CEO “to back down on LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) indoctrination” following the release of a children’s film that shows two girls kissing.