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

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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, August 30th, 2026

Today is the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. We thank the following groups for their services:
- 8:00 a.m. Mass: St. Mark SCC
- 10:00 a.m. Mass: Lay Dominicans
- 12:00 Noon Mass: St. Matthew SCC
Next Sunday will be the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The following groups will be on duty:
- 8:00 a.m. Mass: C.M.A.
- 10:00 a.m. Mass: C.W.A.
- 12:00 Noon Mass: St. Dominic Choir
Catechism classes for both registered children and adults will commence today, immediately after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
- Children: Classes will be held behind the church veranda.
- Adults: Classes will be held at the CMA tent.
Members of St. Augustine SCC will meet today after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
All Ecclesial Groups shall meet next Sunday after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
There will be House Blessings for St. Mark Small Christian Community next Saturday, September 5th, 2026. Members are requested to prepare for the same.
There will be a Consecration of the members of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotional Group in our parish next Sunday, September 6th, 2026, during the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
National Prayer Day: This year's National Prayer Day will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at the Subukia National Shrine. We are encouraged to join the faithful from across Kenya in observing this special day of prayer. Those who wish to attend and participate are kindly requested to register through their Small Christian Communities and Ecclesial Groups, or at the Parish Office.
Funeral Announcement: It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Andrew Mwangi Karanja, beloved son of George and Philomena Jasho, who departed this life on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026.

Family and friends are gathering daily for Mass and prayers at House No. 69, Nyari Estate, from 6:30 p.m. Andrew will be laid to rest on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, at their family farm in Ruai.

Let us continue to pray for consolation and strength for the Jasho family, and for the eternal rest of Andrew's soul.
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.