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Catholic Church in Kenya
Jesuit Entity Recounts Impact of Addressing Gender Inequality, Nurturing Female Leaders at Kenyan Refugee Camp
Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), the international Catholic entity of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) with the mission to accompany, serve, and engage in advocacy “on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons” is addressing the challenge of inequality and nurturing female leaders at Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya.
Workshops for Nairobi-based Clergy, Religious among Initiatives for “spiritual journey of the Jubilee”: Local Ordinary
Plans are underway for training sessions targeting the Clergy and women and men Religious serving in the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) as part of the “spiritual journey” of the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the Local Ordinary of the Kenyan Metropolitan See has said.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Recall Late Irish Spiritan Priest as “effective” Administrator, “good disciplinarian”
Two Kenyan Catholic Bishops, who interacted with late Fr. Paddy Roe during their time in the Minor Seminary have eulogized him as an “effective” administrator, who had the best interests of students at heart.
Nairobi Catholic Archbishop Cautions against “Satan and his accomplices”, Emphasizes Reliance on Word of God
Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) is cautioning the people of God under his pastoral care against Satan, God’s chief adversary.
We Celebrate God’s Fidelity, “memorial, gratitude”: Catholic Bishop at Diamond Jubilee of Kenyan Pioneer Loreto Sisters
The marking of six decades since the first Kenyans joined the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM) is a testament to God’s fidelity to those He calls to His service, Bishop Rodrigo Mejía Saldarriaga has said.
“You do not need to start from scratch”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges New Bishop to Build on Foundation of Christ
The newly consecrated Coadjutor Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya has been urged to pay attention to the Word of God and to build his Episcopal Ministry upon the person of Jesus Christ, the foundation of the Catholic Church.
Late Irish Spiritan Educator in Kenya Eulogized as “a priest of exceptional dedication, father figure, helper of youths”
Fr. Paddy Roe, the Irish-born member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp./Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans), who started his Priestly ministry in Kenya over 50 years ago has passed on in his native country at the age of 82.
Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Kenya Prays for Pope Francis’ “complete healing”
The Coadjutor Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya has prayed for the speedy recovery and "complete healing" of Pope Francis, who has been undergoing treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since 14 February 2025.
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops “concerned about loudspeaker donations”, Maintain Stance against Church Grants “for publicity”
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have maintained their harsh stance against Church donations, noting that the Catholic Church will not accept money that individuals dish out for publicity.
Kenya’s Executive “must have checks and balances”: Catholic Bishop Faults Formalized “Broad-based” Government
The opposition has the important role of regulating the Executive arm of government, ensuring “checks and balances”, Bishop Dominic Kimengich of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Eldoret has said.
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Call for “health act review” amid National Insurer and Health Facilities Stalemate over Payment
Catholic Bishops in Kenya are calling on the government of the East African nation to review the country’s 2023 Social Health Insurance Fund Act (SHIF Act 2023), the newly established Kenyan parastatal that provides universal health coverage (UHC) to citizens through a medical insurance cover that is operationalized under the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Time to “return the love” as Catholics in Africa Gather Online to Pray for Pope Francis’ Recovery
Catholics from across Africa gathered online for one hour to pray for Pope Francis, who is being treated for double pneumonia since February 14. Latest reports on the health situation of the Holy Father indicate a “sudden worsening of the respiratory picture”.
In Get-Well-Soon Wishes, Theologians in Africa Pour their Hearts Out to Pope Francis
Members of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) are reflecting on Pope Francis’ simplicity, humility, servant leadership and sense of humour as they continue to pray for his recovery.
“Very encouraging”: Austrian Catholic Bishop Lauds Children’s Active Participation in Holy Mass in Lodwar Diocese, Kenya
The active participation of children in the Eucharistic celebration in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Lodwar is a source of encouragement, Bishop Stephan Turnovszky from Austria has said.
Nairobi Archdiocese Initiates “PMC role models” to Address “more grown -up” Challenge from New Education Curriculum
The leadership of the Pontifical Missionary Children (PMC) of Kenya’s Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has initiated a new PMC group dubbed “role models” in a bid to address the challenge of status brought about by the country’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
At Archdiocesan Lenten Campaign Launch in Kenya, Catholic Archbishop Urges Change in Corruption “conversation”
The discourse around the vice of corruption in Kenya needs to change, Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu has said.
Embrace Holy Spirit to Rekindle “glowing embers” of Christianity: Catholic Archbishop to Learners at Kenyan University
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has called on learners at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) to embrace the Holy Spirit as a source of renewal in their Christian life.
Hope in God, “He has a purpose for your trials”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya on Handling Pain During 2025 Jubilee Year
Challenging situations of life, when handled with God’s grace, can become opportunities for growth, bringing about good, Bishop James Maria Wainaina Kungu of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Murang’a has said.
Valueless Education Behind “small club of super-rich in a sea of poverty”: Catholic Bishop at School Launch in Kenya
The lack of value-based education in Kenyan institutions of learning is behind the widening gap between a small wealthy elite and the much larger impoverished population in the East African nation, Bishop Norman King'oo Wambua of the Catholic Diocese of Machakos in Kenya has said.
Catholic Church in Kenya Urged to Equip Grassroots Governments with Skills to Address Corruption
Amid rising corruption cases in Kenyan counties, which have contributed to the country's high global corruption index, the Catholic Church has been called upon to support county assemblies by providing resources and training to combat the issue.
