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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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, July 5th 2026

Today is the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We thank the following groups for their services:
- 8.00a.m. Mass: CMA
- 10.00a.m. Mass: CWA
- 12.00 Noon Mass: St. Dominic Choir
Next Sunday will be the 15th 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:
- 8.00a.m. Mass: St. Augustine SCC
- 10.00a.m. Mass: St. Mark SCC & St. Catherine of Siena Choir
- 12.00 Noon Mass: St. Elizabeth SCC
All Ecclesial Groups will have their monthly meeting today after the 10.00a.m. Mass. MYM (age 12–17) are encouraged to meet with their animator at the ground in front of the Church. Please parents and guardians, encourage them.
The Catholic Men Association invites all men of the Parish for a Men Talk under the theme: “Men Thriving through the Chaos of the Modern World” today after the 10.00a.m. Mass at the Makuti Church. Strong Men, Strong Families, Strong Church, and Strong Community. All men are welcome!
There will be Mass at St. Dominic Small Christian Community on Wednesday, 8th July 2026 at 7.00p.m. at Edward and Joan’s House, Mwimuto.
School Admissions: Admissions are now open at the following schools:
- Consolata School: Admissions for 2027 are open for Pre-School, Grade 1, Grade 10, the Cambridge Curriculum, Primary School, Junior School, and Senior School.
- Loreto Convent Msongari School: Applications are open for the September 2026/2027 intake.
Find more information on interview dates, application procedures, and other admission requirements on the Church Notice Board.
Infant Baptism for this month will take place on 25th July 2026. Parents and Guardians are kindly asked to register at the Parish Office.
The Youth Group is recruiting new members. All youths aged 18–25 years are encouraged to register through the Parish Office after each of the three Masses.
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.