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Catholic Church in Kenya
Curtains Fall on Italian Nun Who Made Pope Francis’ Vestments during His Visit to Kenya
Pope Francis donned a white chasuble that was embroidered with coloured beads when he visited Kenya in 2015. While celebrating Holy Mass during his visit, the Holy Father also wore an ankle-length Alb and a sleeveless chasuble.
Let’s “articulate our own views, voices”: Cameroonian Jesuit on Theological Reflections on Synodal Outcomes
Delegates representing the Church in Africa at the ongoing Synod on Synodality need to amplify their views and voices on issues relating to the growth of the Church on the continent, a Cameroonian member of the Society of Jesus (SJ) has said.
“Many people have lost the sense of sin”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya Laments, Urges Humility, Faith in Merciful God
There is a general disregard for moral and spiritual uprightness in contemporary society, a Kenyan Catholic Bishop has observed.
At CRS Strategic Plan Launch for East Africa, Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Lauds Entity’s Collaboration with Local Church
Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya has commended Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for facilitating the realization of initiatives in the East African region through partnerships at the grassroots.
“I feel fulfilled”: Kenyan Spiritan Priest on Priestly Ordination of Nine Confreres He Recruited as Vocations Promoter
The Priestly Ordination of nine new Kenyan-born members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers/CSSp.) was a source of fulfillment for Fr. Fredrick Musunji, who facilitated their intake as they started their Religious and Priestly formation in his role as Vocations Promoter in Kenya.
Reducing Priest Colleagues into “mere tenants” Failure to Proclaim God’s Kingdom: Bishop in Kenya at Ordination
Members of the Clergy have the duty and obligation to live the instructions of Jesus Christ, who wanted his disciples to be preoccupied with proclaiming to His people that the Kingdom of God is close to them, Bishop Mark Kadima Wamukoya of the Catholic Diocese of Bungoma in Kenya has said.
Launched Catholic Sisters’ Communication Network in Kenya Opportunity to Share Stories, Foster Unity: Pioneer Trainees
The newly launched Communication Network for Catholic Sisters (CNCS) in Kenya provides an opportunity for women Religious in the East African nation to share their experiences and accomplishments with the rest of the world, pioneer trainees of the initiative of the Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK) have said.
World Environment Day 2024: Catholic Nuns in Kenya Foster “environmental stewardship” in Youth Empowerment Initiative
Members of the Sisters’ Led Youth Empowerment Initiative (SLYI), a program of the Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK), have belatedly marked World Environment Day 2024 by engaging young people in the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in activities that foster “environmental stewardship”.
Newly Ordained Kenyan-born Spiritan Priests Look Back at “long journey” of Priestly Formation, Say Ready for Mission
The nine newly ordained Kenyan-born members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers/CSSp.) have recalled their “long journey” of formation to Priestly and Religious life, and expressed their readiness to report to the mission to which the Rome-based leadership of the 321-year-old Missionary Order has commissioned them.
Kenyan Pauline Sisters Celebrating Silver Jubilee of Religious Life Share Experience of Saying “Yes” to the Lord Daily
“Saying ‘Yes’ to the Lord is a response I must give every day,” says Sr. Rosemary Mwaiwa who is celebrating 25 years as a member of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP), popularly known as Pauline Sisters.
Kenya’s President Joins Pope Francis in Calling for “urgent end to violence” Globally, Highlights Sudan, DR Congo
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has expressed his support for Pope Francis’ call for an end to violence in all parts of the world, including the Northeastern African nation of Sudan, the Central African country of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the East-Central African nation of South Sudan.
“Understand your calling, live it to the full”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Kenyan-born Spiritan Priests
The nine newly ordained Kenyan-born members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/CSSp.) have been called upon to understand and embrace their calling to the Religious and Priestly ministry and strive to “live it to the full”.
“Let it be a community of love”: Kenyan Catholic Bishop Urges Mutuality among Pauline Sisters as Two Celebrate Jubilee
Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru of the Catholic Diocese of Wote in Kenya has urged members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP) to foster mutuality among themselves, and make their respective Religious communities places where everyone feels loved and accepted.
Catholic Nuns in Kenya Launch Communications Network to Boost Apostolate “media visibility, amplify Sisters’ voices”
Catholic sisters in Kenya under their umbrella body, the Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK), have officially launched a communications forum aimed at enhancing “media visibility” of their various apostolates in the East African nation.
Newly Ordained Sons of Divine Providence in Kenya Cautioned against “detesting” Academic Studies
Newly ordained Priests of the Congregation of the Sons of Divine Providence (Don Orione Fathers) in Kenya have been cautioned against fostering a negative attitude towards academic studies after many years of hard toil “with books”.
Kenya’s Christian Professionals Fault Proposed Finance Bill 2024 as “punitive”, Discouraging “economic activities”
The proposed Finance Bill 2024 in Kenya that seeks to increase taxation and introduce other taxes is “punitive” and will discourage economic activities in the East African nation, Christian Professionals in the country have said.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Ask Government to Pay Heed to Cries Over Contested Finance Bill
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have urged the government to establish a tax regime that is in favor of the country’s economic growth, cautioning against “punitive taxes” in the proposed Finance Bill 2024, which they say is oppressive to Kenyans.
Don’t Be Obstacles to Children’s Choice of Religious Life: Kenyan Bishop to Parents
The Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Nakuru has advised parents not to hinder their children’s choice of vocation to religious life, noting that while parents are caregivers, their role does not include preventing their children from serving God.
The "Lourdes of Africa"? Faithful Flock to "Healing Waters" of Kenya’s Marian Shrine
In a tranquil rural setting dedicated to the Virgin Mary, pilgrims immerse themselves in spring-fed waters believed by many to have miraculous healing properties.
Ahead of Centenary Celebrations Launch of Kenyan Catholic Archdiocese, Local Ordinary Emphasizes Christian “saltness”
The people of God in Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu are being called upon to reflect on their Christian “saltness” ahead of the launch of the centenary celebrations since the Kenyan Metropolitan See was created.
