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
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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St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Kitisuru
Announcements for Sunday, May 17th 2026
- Today is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. We extend our gratitude to all Christians who offered their tithes last Sunday. Those who were unable to do so may still present their tithes using the available tithe envelopes at the back of the church or through the Parish Pay Bill Number 997866.
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We thank the following groups for their services:
- 8.00a.m. Mass: St. Vincent de Paul SCC
- 10.00a.m. Mass: St. Gabriel SCC
- 12.00 noon Mass: YCA Group
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Next Sunday will be the Solemnity of Pentecost. The following groups will be on duty:
- 8.00a.m. Mass: St. Rose SCC
- 10.00a.m. Mass: St. Catherine of Siena Choir
- 12.00 noon Mass: St. Jude SCC
- All the 5 elected leaders from Small Christian Communities (Jumuias), Ecclesial Groups and Committees will have a Church Induction Seminar next Sunday after the 8 AM Mass at the Makuti Church.
- Members of St. Teresa, St. Jude, St. Raphael, & St. Gabriel SCCs are reminded that they shall meet today after the 10.00am Mass.
- St. Vincent de Paul Small Christian Community will meet next week, Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 7.00pm at the Upper Room Mezzanine Floor. (Kindly use outside steel staircase in front of the Adoration Chapel)
- The CMA Group is recruiting new members. All interested men are encouraged to register through the parish office after each of the three Masses. Deadline for registration is today. Formation sessions will begin next Sunday, 24th May 2026 after the 10.00am Mass at the CMA Tent.
- Marriage Banns: We announce for the third time the intended marriage between Muga Allan Deya, son of the late Peter Aneya Deya and Margaret Atieno Deya, and Sarah Kasoni Kaparo, daughter of Mohamed Kaparo Salee and Agnes Wanjugu Kaparo. The wedding will take place on May 30th, 2026 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish – Kitisuru. Anyone who knows of any impediment to this marriage is requested to contact the Father in Charge.
- The Baptism Cards for April 2026 Easter Catechumens & Infant Baptism are ready for collection. Parents and guardians are encouraged to collect them from the Parish Office.
- We warmly welcome any visitors worshipping with us today. Please stand or wave so that we may acknowledge and appreciate your presence.
THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPPING WITH US AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR CHURCH.
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!
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