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Catholic Church in Kenya

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB

Catholic Bishops Condemn Brutality on “innocent Kenyans”, Urge Police to Target Criminals

Jul 19, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have condemned police brutality on “innocent Kenyans” in the latest round of opposition-led anti-government protests and called upon law enforcement officers to target criminals, who infiltrate groups of demonstrators.

A screengrab of Archbishop Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri during the July 16 interview with the Kenyan national broadcaster, Citizen Television. Credit: Citizen Television

Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Emphasizes “humane leadership” amid Political Tension

Jul 18, 2023

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri is calling on political leaders in Kenya to be humane amid political tensions characterized by opposition-led protests that have resulted in multiple deaths, and destruction of property.  

Bishop Mazzolari Memorial House that was inaugurated on 16 July 2023, the occasion of his 12th death anniversary. Credit: Fondazione CESAR

On Death Anniversary of Catholic Bishop in South Sudan, Successor Recalls Tireless “sower”

Jul 16, 2023

Bishop Christian Carlassare of Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan has remembered his predecessor, Bishop Caesar Mazzolari, as a tireless “sower”.

Participants in the EWTN Summer Academy pose for a photo after a tour of the St. Peter's basilica in Rome. Credit: EWTN

Pioneer EWTN Summer Academy: Participants Urged to Brave Challenging Times

Jul 16, 2023

Catholic journalism is facing turbulent times in the era of propaganda and “planted lies”, participants in the Summer Academy of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in Rome, Italy, have been told and encouraged to brave the challenging times as they cover Church events, defending the Truth.

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation President, Peter Laugharn, at Strathmore University. Credit: Magdalene Kahiu/ACI Africa

U.S.-based Foundation President Urges Catholic Nuns in Kenya to Foster Inclusivity

Jul 16, 2023

Catholic Nuns in Kenya can become “important agents” of inclusivity, facilitating the narrowing of the gap between the rich and the poor as the country becomes a middle-income economy, the President of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (CNHF) has said. 

MP Beatrice Elachi addressing attendees at the dinner event. Credit Magdalene Kahiu/ACI Africa

Kenyan Legislator Lauds Catholic Nuns for “carrying biggest burden” in Service Delivery

Jul 15, 2023

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dagoretti North Constituency in Kenya has lauded the apostolate of Catholic Nuns in the East African nation for doing much more in their collaboration with the government in the delivery of services.

Religious leaders in Kenya during a press conference in Nairobi. Credit: NCCK

Don’t Allow Kenya “to go down” the Insurrection Path: Religious Leaders to President

Jul 14, 2023

Religious leaders in Kenya have cautioned President William Samoei Ruto against allowing citizens of the East African nation to stage a violent revolt against his government amid economic hardships. 

Christian leaders during the meeting at ufungamano house in Nairobi,Kenya. Credit: NCCK

“Deeply concerned”: Kenya’s Church Leaders on Delayed Trial of Starvation Cult Suspects

Jul 13, 2023

Christian leaders in Kenya are "deeply concerned" about the delayed litigation of suspected criminals behind the Shakahola starvation cult that has reportedly claimed at least 360 lives since April 21 when the process of exhuming bodies from the Shakahola Forest in Kilifi County, Eastern Kenya, started.

Logo of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK). Credit: MCK

“Unprofessional”: Media Council of Kenya on Coverage of Catholic Priest’s Death

Jul 12, 2023

The mainstream and social media coverage of the death of Fr. Joseph Kariuki, the 43-year-old member of the Clergy of the Nairobi Archdiocese, was “unprofessional and unnecessarily intrusive”, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has said. 

Christian leaders during the meeting at ufungamano house in Nairobi,Kenya. Credit: CJPC

“False hope”: Christian Leaders in Kenya Fault Opposition’s Move to Collect Signatures

Jul 11, 2023

Christian leaders in Kenya have faulted the move that members of the opposition parties under the Azimio One Kenya Coalition have undertaken to collect millions of signatures aimed at ousting the current government and repealing Kenya’s Finance Act 2023.

The logos of the Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK) and the Hilton Foundation. Credit: AOSK/Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (CNHF)

Hundreds of Catholic Nuns in Africa “transformed” Thanks to a U.S. Foundation Partnership

Jul 11, 2023

Hundreds of Catholic Nuns from some 40 Religious Orders in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia are having their approach to Congregational initiatives “transformed” thanks to a partnership with Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (CNHF). 

Members of the Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK). Credit: AOSK

How U.S-based Foundation is Fostering “networking” of Catholic Sisters in Kenya

Jul 10, 2023

The facilitation of capacity building projects, and related empowerment initiatives under the helm of Catholic Sisters are some of the ways that the U.S-based Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (CNHF) is fostering the “networking” of the members of the Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK). 

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Synod on Synodality: Delegates Representing Africa

Jul 9, 2023

From the full list of some 364 participants in the October 4-29 Synod on Synodality in Rome, who include Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, women and men Religious, and Laity, 67 of them are from Africa.

A poster announcing the 150th anniversary of the Congregation of Brothers of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Kenya. Credit: Lodwar Diocese

“Let's pray for vocations”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya at Religious Order’s Jubilee

Jul 7, 2023

At Holy Mass to mark the 150th anniversary of the Congregation of Brothers of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Bishop John Mbinda of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has called for prayers for vocations to Religious Life. 

The seven Jesuit Deacons and a Deacon for the Missionaries of Africa ordained Priests on 2 July 2023. Credit: ACI Africa

At Priestly Ordination in Kenya, Catholic Bishop Highlights Priests’ “job description”

Jul 3, 2023

The role of a Catholic Priest as a prophet, a pastor, and a king defines his Priestly ministry among the people of God, Bishop Rodrigo Mejía Saldarriaga said in his Sunday, July 2 homily.

Members of the African Synod Digital Youth Faith Influencers (ASDYFI). Credit: PACTPAN

Meet Young Catholic Influencers from 50 African Countries Evangelizing Digital Peripheries

Jul 2, 2023

Sergent Gomez yearns to see his parish grow. The member of Blessed Sacrament parish of the Catholic Diocese of Banjul in the Gambia laments about the lack of vitality in the Catholic Church in the West African country owing to the absence of new “faces” among young people participating in church activities.

Screen grab of CS Susan Nakhumicha of Kenya's Ministry of Health during the Blessing and opening of St. John's Mission Hospital in the Catholic Diocese of Kitale. Credit: Capuchin TV

“Proud to be Catholic”: Kenyan Minister on Church-State Collaboration in Service Delivery

Jun 29, 2023

The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Kenya’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has lauded the consistency of the Catholic Church in Kenya in the delivery of services in collaboration with the government, describing the accomplishments in the education and health sectors as sources of her pride as a Catholic faithful.

A section of members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB/Catholic Justice and Peace Department Facebook

Bishops’ Peace Initiative Aim to Transform “underlying conflict drivers” in Kenyan Region

Jun 27, 2023

The peace initiative that members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) are to launch has an objective of facilitating the transformation of factors behind conflict and “curb the perennial violence” in the country’s North Rift region covered by six Catholic Dioceses.

Screen grab of Archbishop Philip Anyolo during the June 22 Eucharistic celebration and Awarding ceremony at Holy Innocent Tassia School. Credit: Capuchin TV

Nurture Children’s Talents for God’s Greater Glory: Kenyan Archbishop to Parents, Teachers

Jun 24, 2023

Children need to be nurtured to grow their variety talents, all for the greater Glory of own “and for our salvation”, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya has told parents and teachers. 

The Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, Don Bosco Upper Hill, Nairobi, venue for the Marian Congress. Credit:Salesian Missions

Planned Marian Congress to Make Salesian Shrine “heart of Marian devotion in East Africa"

Jun 23, 2023

The Marian Congress that members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the East Africa Province (AFP) are organizing is to culminate in having their Nairobi-based shrine “the heart of Marian devotion in East Africa," the Salesian Communication Delegate for the four-day has said.