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Catholic Church in Kenya

Maria Jose Murcia, a member of the BeDoCare steering committee during an interview with ACI Africa. Credit: ACI Africa

Born in Rome, BeDoCare Conference Takes African Stage to Strengthen Resilience

Oct 1, 2025

Hundreds of social enterprises from over 20 countries are gathering in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, for the BeDoCare Conference, a movement started in Rome in September 2022 to create resilience in the social sector, and help countries to move “beyond aid and paternalism.”

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At 2025 Season of Creation Event in Kenya, Pauline Sisters’ Provincial Calls for Renewed Care for Planet Earth

Oct 1, 2025

The Provincial Superior of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in East Africa, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe (EAMZZ) has called for a renewed commitment in caring for creation amid climate change and the effects it has on vulnerable communities.    

Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi

Irresponsible Leaders Reflect Rot in Society, Kenyan Catholic Bishop on Choosing Good Leaders

Sep 30, 2025

Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe has called on the people of God in Kenya to exercise responsibility in electing leaders, warning that a country’s poor leadership reflects the rot among the electorate.

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“It wasn’t easy”: Catholic Archbishop of Kisumu in Kenya on Rededication of Cathedral after Major Renovation

Sep 29, 2025

The successful renovation and rededication of St. Theresa’s Kibuye Cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya, after years of planning and resource mobilization, was not a mean feat, the Local Ordinary has said.

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Kenyan Catholic Diocese, Caritas Finland Partner on Climate-Smart Farming to Boost Food Security

Sep 29, 2025

The Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has joined hands with Caritas Finland to tackle food insecurity with climate-smart farming.

Bishop Mark Kadima of Kenya’s Bungoma Catholic Diocese. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bungoma

At Matrimony Celebration for Over 50 Couples, Catholic Bishop Urges Spouses to Tackle Marital Challenges Together

Sep 27, 2025

Bishop Mark Kadima of Kenya’s Bungoma Catholic Diocese has reminded the over 50 couples that celebrated their Matrimony in his Episcopal See that marriage is a sacred calling rooted in love, forgiveness, and faithfulness.

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At Bicentenary Celebration, Missionaries of Africa Founder Remembered for “legacy of faith, human dignity”

Sep 23, 2025

Charles Cardinal Lavigerie, the founder of the Missionaries of Africa (MAfr/White Fathers) and the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa (MSOLA), has been remembered for “a legacy of faith and human dignity”.

Margaret Roche with Pauline Sisters in Nairobi, Kenya. Credit: Daughters of St. Paul

“He was definitely a very holy person”: Co-Author on Writing First Book about Kenya’s Cardinal Otunga

Sep 23, 2025

Many people who interacted with Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga in Kenya had a sense of the Servant of God’s sanctity.

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Interfaith Youths in Kenya End Convention with “pledge to reduce our Carbon footprint”

Sep 23, 2025

Young environmentalists in Kenya have concluded their two-day convention in Nairobi with a commitment to “reduce carbon footprint” and foster integral ecology in networking initiatives.

Bishop John Mbinda of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya. Credit: ACI Africa/ Catholic Diocese of Lodwar

“There is quite a lot of success”: Spiritan Bishop on Church-Led Peace Efforts in Kenya’s Conflict-Prone North Rift

Sep 22, 2025

Bishop John Mbinda of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has described as “successful” the Church-led initiatives towards sustainable peace in Kenya’s conflict-prone North Rift region and Dioceses in neighbouring Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.

Archbishop Antony Muheria of Kenya's Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri. Credit: KCCB

Catholic Archbishop Cautions Kenyans against False Prophets, Calls for True Faith in Christ

Sep 22, 2025

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya's Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has cautioned against the rising influence of self-proclaimed prophets who exploit people’s fears and hardships for personal gain, urging them to place their trust in God alone.

Bishop John Mbinda of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya. Credit: ACI Africa

Kenya’s Lodwar Diocese has “urgent needs that stretch from most basic necessities”, Bishop Says, Appeals for Solidarity

Sep 22, 2025

Bishop John Mbinda of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has appealed for solidarity in addressing the many needs of the people of God in his Episcopal See, which he says include the basic human needs. 

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At Diaconate Ordination of Spiritans, Redemptorists, Catholic Bishop in Kenya Calls for Dedication to “peripheries”

Sep 21, 2025

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has urged the newly ordained Deacons in Kenya to serve with dedication in all places, urging against the temptation to work only in well-established areas.  

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“God does provide… Give your life to Christ”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya to Newly Ordained Spiritan, Redemptorist Deacons

Sep 21, 2025

The 15 Deacons Ordained on Friday, September 19 at St. John the Evangelist Holy Ghost Karen Parish of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) have been encouraged to trust in God’s providence as they begin their life as members of the Clergy.

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Nyeri Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Nairobi

“First place belongs to God,” Kenyans urged to Seek Spiritual Joy over Earthly Comforts

Sep 18, 2025

Time spent with God must take a central place in a Christian’s life, the Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has said, and cautioned against worldly pursuits that do not satisfy the soul.

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Kenyan Catholic Bishop Lauds Mill Hill Members Choosing Hostile Missions for Evangelization

Sep 15, 2025

Members of the Mill Hill Missionaries (MHM) go to lands where they risk their own life for the kingdom of God, Bishop John Oballa Owaa of the Catholic Diocese of Ngong in Kenya has said. 

Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi

“We must be role models”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Catechists, Emphasizes Vocation

Sep 12, 2025

Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe has challenged Catechists to recognize the significance of their vocation as teachers of faith and servants of God, who are entrusted with a mission that requires that they are role models. 

Ann Kioko (left) and late Charlie Kirk (right). Credit: ACPF/Charlie Kirk

Slain Charlie Kirk Eulogized in Africa for Fearless Voice against Abortion, “cultural imperialism”

Sep 11, 2025

The CitizenGo Campaigns Director for Africa and the United Nations has paid tribute to Charlie Kirk, the American activist who was reportedly shot on Wednesday, September 10, noting that the slain activist spoke fearlessly against abortion and cultural imperialism.

Fr. Prof. Paul Béré. Credit: ACI Africa

Award-Winning African Scholar Calls for Mentorship, Positive Criticism between Men and Women Theologians

Sep 9, 2025

Male theologians in Africa can sometimes be very dismissive of the ideas of their female counterparts, Fr. Prof. Paul Béré has said, calling for respect, mentorship, and positive criticism of women theologians.

Archbishop Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN). Credit: ADN

Go Beyond Sacrament of Confirmation, Nurture Children’s Faith: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya to Parents, Guardians

Sep 9, 2025

Parents and guardians have the responsibility to nurture the faith of their respective children even after they have facilitated their receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, Archbishop Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has said.