St Catherine of siena Catholic Church-Kitisuru,Nairobi

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: 8.00am(English), 10.00am(English) and 12.00Noon(Swahili)

Monday to Friday: Evening 6.00 pm

Saturdays: Morning 8.00 am

Holidays: Morning 10.00 am

Adoration: Thursdays 5.00 pm

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,

Rev. Fr. Cleophas Tesha, OP, Parish Priest

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

2026 LENTEN CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

Announcements St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Announcements - September 28, 2025 St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Announcements

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CATHOLIC CHURCH, KITISURU

Announcements for Sunday, October 4^th, 2026

Today is the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We thank the following groups for their services:
- 8.00 a.m. Mass: CWA
- 10.00 a.m. Mass: CMA
- 12.00 Noon Mass: St. Dominic Choir
Next Sunday will be the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It will also be the second Sunday of the month and our Tithe Sunday. Kindly let us prepare to present our Tithe. The following groups will be on duty:
- 8.00 a.m. Mass: Sacred Heart Group
- 10.00 a.m. Mass: St. Catherine of Siena Choir
- 12.00 Noon Mass: St. Mark SCC
October is the month of the Holy Rosary. We are all encouraged to pray the Holy Rosary at home, in Small Christian Communities, and privately.
All Ecclesial Groups will have their monthly meeting today after the 10.00 a.m. Mass.
There will be a formation session for the CMA Group today after the 10.00 a.m. Mass at the Basement Room.
There will be Mass at St. Rose Small Christian Community on Wednesday, 7th October 2026, at 7.00 p.m. at Bernadette Nyiratunga’s house, Nyari Central.
Saturday, 10th October 2026, will be a Public Holiday. We shall have Mass at the Parish at 10.00 a.m.
The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) will have their October meeting next Sunday after the 10.00 a.m. Mass.
Infant Baptism for this month will take place on 31st October 2026. Parents and guardians are asked to register their children at the Parish Office.
Kabete Deanery Family Day will be held on Saturday, 17th October 2026, at Consolata Shrine grounds, from 9.00 a.m. As this is our Deanery, we are all encouraged to participate. Registration is ongoing in our different Small Christian Communities, Ecclesial Groups, and at the Parish Office. The deadline for registration is next Sunday, 11th October 2026.
We thank all the Pilgrims who attended and participated in the National Prayer Day at Subukia Shrine yesterday. Furthermore, we thank God for their journey mercies.
Marriage Banns: We announce for the third time the intended marriage between Pascal Arnold Wasonga Lalah, son of Prof. Joseph Owuor Lalah and Ann Apiyo Lalah, and Faith Inguyesi Wekesa, daughter of Dennis Khisa Wekesa and Mary Vilika Wekesa. The wedding will take place on October 31st, 2026 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish, Kitisuru. Anyone who knows of any impediment to this marriage is requested to contact the Father in Charge.
A book entitled A Shepherd Among Nations, authored by Dr. Alex Oketch, is on sale outside the Church after Mass. The book captures the inspiring journey of Archbishop Bert Van Megen, immediate former Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya, highlighting his legacy in faith, pastoral ministry, diplomacy, and servant leadership in Kenya and beyond. We recommend this book to all.
We warmly welcome all those visiting our Parish for the first time. Kindly stand or wave so that we may acknowledge and appreciate your presence with us.