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, 8^th November 2026

Today is the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is also our Tithing Sunday. I invite all to stand for Blessings and Presentation of the Tithes (Choir to lead us).
We thank the following groups for their services:
- 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
Next Sunday will be the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. We shall have a Second Collection to support the evangelizing programs of Radio Maria Station. The following groups will be on duty:
- 8.00 a.m. Mass: St. Rose SCC
- 10.00 a.m. Mass: St. Gabriel & St. Raphael SCCs
- 12.00 Noon Mass: St. Claire SCC
The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) shall meet today in the Basement Room after the 10.00 a.m. Mass.
There will be house Blessings for St. Teresa Small Christian Community next Saturday, 14^th November 2026. Members are requested to prepare for the same.
There will be Small Christian Communities Masses during the week as follows:
- St. Elizabeth SCC – Tuesday, 10^th November 2026 at 7.00 p.m., at the home of Elsa Mulisa, Kitisuru.
- St. Bakhita SCC – Tuesday, 10^th November 2026 at 7.00 p.m., at the home of Nancy Kago, New Kitisuru.
- St. Dominic SCC – Wednesday, 11^th November 2026 at 7.00 p.m., at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Mweki, Kitisuru Springs.
The Sacrament of Confirmation shall be administered in our Parish on Sunday, 29^th November 2026, during the 10.00 a.m. Mass. All candidates preparing to receive this Sacrament are hereby informed that a Written Assessment to ascertain their suitability and preparedness shall be conducted on Sunday, 15^th November 2026. All candidates are urged to prepare adequately and take note of these important dates.
The Daughters of St. Anne (Sisters), who own and run St. Anne Kids’ Palace, are welcoming parents and guardians to enroll their children in Play Group, PP1 and PP2 for the January 2027 intake. The facility is located off Kabarsiran Avenue, near Avenue 19 Furniture Palace. For more information, kindly refer to the notice board.
Marriage Banns:
Second Announcements
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Third Announcements
- 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.
- 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.
Infant Baptism for this month will take place on 28^th November 2026. Parents and Guardians are asked to register their children at the parish office.
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.