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Bishops lay hands on Bishop-elect Joseph Mwongela during Episcopal Ordination Mass Saturday, August 29, 2020. / ACI Africa

Newly Ordained Bishop in Kenya Urges “humble service” in Maiden Speech

Aug 30, 2020

The newly ordained Bishop of Kenya’s Diocese of Kitui has, in his maiden speech, urged those overseeing various sectors in the East African nation to embrace humility in their line of duty.

Archbishop Anthony Muheria (right) and Bishop-elect Joseph Mwongela (left) in a video message for the postponed August 8 episcopal ordination. / Diocese of Kitui

Kenyan Diocese Postpones Episcopal Ordination of New Bishop, Eyes 1,000 Attendees

Jul 30, 2020

The episcopal ordination of the recently appointed Bishop of Kenya’s Kitui Diocese has been postponed from August 8 following new regulations that limit Church gatherings to 100 participants with a hope that the event, expected to be celebrated on a much later date, will attract up to 1,000 people.

Fr. Emmanuel Chimombo, Pastoral Coordinator for the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA). / Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA).

One-stop Virtual Counseling to Respond to COVID-19 Challenges in AMECEA Region

Jul 22, 2020

People weighed down by COVID-19 challenges in Kenya have, for the past three months, found solace by speaking to counsellors through an online virtual service launched by Archdiocese of Nyeri and the Diocese of Kitui in the East African country.

Newly Ordained Bishop in Kenya Urges “humble service” in Maiden Speech

Kenyan Diocese Postpones Episcopal Ordination of New Bishop, Eyes 1,000 Attendees

One-stop Virtual Counseling to Respond to COVID-19 Challenges in AMECEA Region

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