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, 1^st November 2026

Today is the Solemnity of All Saints. We thank the following groups for their services:
- 8.00 a.m. Mass: CMA
- 10.00 a.m. Mass: CWA
- 12.00 Noon Mass: St. Dominic Choir
Next Sunday will be the 32nd 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 of Jesus Devotion Group
- 10.00 a.m. Mass: St. Augustine SCC & Youth Group
- 12.00 Noon Mass: St. Teresa SCC
Monday, 2^nd November 2026, shall be the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. Mass at the Parish shall be at the usual time of 6.00 p.m.
The month of November is dedicated to praying for the faithful departed. Please take an envelope at the church main entrance to enlist the names of your departed loved ones whom you would like to pray for, and drop it in the box together with your offertory.
All ecclesial groups will have their monthly meeting today after the 10.00 a.m. Mass.
There will be Mass at St. Rose Small Christian Community on Wednesday, 4^th November 2026, at 7.00 p.m. at Mr. & Mrs. Duncan Kabiru's house, Nyari.
The Parish Strategic Plan Development Committee will be launched today during the 10.00 a.m. Mass. We are all encouraged to collaborate with the committee in developing a strategic plan that will guide the future growth and development of our Parish.
Marriage Banns:
First Announcements
1. Christopher Mbithi King’oo, son of Joel King’oo Mbithi and Regina Nthekani Mbithi, intends to marry Winfred Wanjiru Kiarie, daughter of Michael Kiarie and Rose Nyambura Ngure, on 8^th December 2026 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Kitisuru.
2. Charles Muhia Kamau, son of Peter Kamau Karanja and Jane Wambui Muragu, intends to marry Caroline Wanjugu Gichuki, daughter of Joseph Gichuki Gakuo and Esther Warukira Wamutu, on 11^th December 2026 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Kitisuru.
3. Charles Kimani Chege, son of Joseph Chege and Kezia Waithera, intends to marry Lydia Wangui, daughter of Martha Waruguru Nyingi, on 12^th December 2026 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Kitisuru.
Second Announcements
1. David Njuguna Kang’ethe, son of Pius Kang’ethe Njuguna and Lucy Wanjiru Nderitu, intends to marry Pauline Njeri Mbugua, daughter of Erastus Mbugua Gikuru and Esther Nyambura Mbugua, on 4^th December 2026 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Kitisuru.
2. Paul Conrad Ogara Ojiambo, son of the late Prof. Joseph Bernard Ojiambo and Ursula Khamala Ojiambo, intends to marry Winfred Aluoch Onyango, daughter of William Okello Onyango and Pamela Akinyi Ojwando, on 5^th December 2026 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Kitisuru.
Notice: If anyone knows of any impediment to any of the above intended marriages, they are kindly requested to inform the Father-in-Charge.
We warmly welcome any visitors to our Parish today. Please stand or wave to allow us to acknowledge and appreciate your presence.