ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CATHOLIC PARISH - KITISURU
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish, Kitisuru falls under the Archdiocese of Nairobi. Sometime prior to the year 2002 the family of the late Mr. Joseph Githinji (May he rest in peace) donated a five (5) acre parcel of land in Kitisuru, Nairobi to the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi. In 2002, the piece of land was placed under the stewardship of the Dominican Friars of Eastern Africa Vicariate with a Parish status by the then Archbishop Raphael Ndingi Mwana N’zeki (emeritus).
The Parish membership started with a handful of Christians which has grown to the current membership now numbering about 300 registered members with a potential to grow more. However, the population is quite dynamic in that some members come and leave in a rapid manner presumably associated with the demands of their work. This is because the parish is located near the United Nations Complex, International Organizations and Embassies among others in its neighborhood with employees who are always in constant movement.
The new church project
Since its inception to date, the parish community has been worshipping under a Makuti makeshift (makuti is the name given to coconut leaves). However, in 2011, the then Parish Priest, Fr. John Lenkaak, OP and the Parish Pastoral Council organized the Christians who began contributing some money through Harambees (generous contributions) for construction of a permanent church. Construction began immediately with the first amount of money contributed. The pace has been slow but in tandem with the inflow of funds which are solely raised by the small number of Christians within the parish. They have been very faithful and committed to this cause without getting tired. The intention of the Parish Council was to complete the building in a span of four years. This has been quite elusive due to unavailability of sufficient funds in time. The building is at an advanced stage although there is still a lot of work to be done which requires a substantial amount of money to compete it. We continue to request for generous contributions from well-wishers to complete the project.
Groups
The Parish has a membership that now numbers about 100 families who constitute Small Christian Communities, Ecclesial Groups, Associations and other groups. The following Ecclesial groups and associations are present in St. Catherine Parish: Pontifical Missionary Childhood (PMC), Youth, Catholic Women Association (CWA), the Choir, the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC), Self Help Group, and Welfare Group, etc.
Other committees and councils that assist the Parish priest in running the affairs of the parish include but not limited to the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), the Finance Council, the Liturgy Committee and the Fundraising Committee.
Mass Schedules at St. Catherine of Siena
Sundays:
Monday to Friday: Evening 6.30 pm
Saturdays: Morning 7.30 am
Holidays: 10.00 am
All masses are in English
Confessions are done in between the two masses on Sundays, that is, between 9.00 am and 10.00 am.
We wish to thank you All,
Most sincerely for your continuous support and collaboration, we appreciate the financial support that facilitates our pastoral work. We pray that God may continue to abundantly bless you and your family.
Yours sincerely in Christ,
Father Cleophas Tesha - Parish Priest
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St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Kitisuru
Announcements for Sunday, June 22 nd 2025
1. Today we have celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) . We have also witnessed the Dedication and Consecration of our church. We express our heartfelt gratitude to His Grace, Philip Anyolo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Nairobi; His Eminence, John Cardinal Njue, Archbishop Emeritus of Nairobi; the Pastoral Coordinator and the Liturgist of the Archdiocese of Nairobi; the Dominican Fraternity; all our guests, religious men and women, friends, and parishioners who have joined us for this solemn and joyous occasion.
2. Next Sunday will be the 13 th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C . We shall have a second collection for St. Peter’s Pence which is meant to assist the Holy Father in his ministry as Universal Pastor. The following groups will be on duty:
- 8.00a.m. Mass: St. Rose SCC
- 10.00a.m. Mass: St. Teresa SCC
- 12.00Noon Mass: St. Rita SCC
NB: St. Francis of Assis will be on duty at St. Martin de Porres Outstation Church.
3. There will be Mass in honor of St. Josemaria Escriva next Saturday, 28 th June 2025 at 2.00pm here at the Parish. All are invited.
4. St. Augustine SCC and St. Rita SCC shall meet next Sunday after the 10.00am Mass at the basement room and CMA tent respectively.
5. There will be infant baptism on Saturday, June 28th 2025 at 8.00am. Registration is on-going.
6. Marriage Banns: We announce for the first time the intended marriage between Ronald Simiyu, son of Richard Wafula and Faustine Namalwa, and Jackline Nelima daughter of Francis Wanjala and Everline Nafuna . The wedding is scheduled to take place on July 12th 2025. If anyone knows of any reason why this marriage should not proceed, please contact the Father in Charge.
7. Let’s now in the spirit of acknowledgement and recognition appreciate all our guests and visitors with the Maua clap!
THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPPING WITH US AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR CHURCH. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!
