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 - June 8th 2025

    St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Kitisuru

    Announcements for Sunday, July 27th, 2025

    1. Today is the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We thank the following groups for their services:

      • 8.00a.m. Mass: St. Teresa SCC
      • 10.00a.m. Mass: St. Jude SCC
      • 12.00Noon Mass: St. Rose SCC
    2. Next Sunday will be the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The following groups will be on duty:

      • 8.00a.m. Mass: C.W.A
      • 10.00a.m. Mass: C.M.A, C.W.A & Youth
      • 12.00Noon Mass: St. Dominic Choir
    3. There will be Formation Two class for CWA today after the 10.00am Mass at the Basement room.
    4. St. Claire, St. Augustine, and St. Rita SCCs shall meet today after the 10.00am Mass.
    5. All Ecclesial groups will have their monthly meetings next Sunday after the 10.00am Mass.
    6. There will be infant baptism on Saturday, August 30th 2025. Parents are kindly asked to register at the parish office.
    7. St. Francis Community Hospital, Kasarani, is delighted to announce a General Surgical Camp taking place from 30th July to 1st August 2025, daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the hospital grounds. For more information, visit the church notice board.

    8. Marriage Banns:

      1. We announce for the third time the intended marriage between Cornelius Kisunza Muteti, son of Boniface Musyoki and Mary Ndumi, and Lynda Nduta Wainaina, daughter of Charles Wainaina and Florence Muchiri. The wedding is scheduled to take place on August 22nd 2025.
      2. We announce for the third time the intended marriage between Roy Oliver Oduor, son of David Morris Omogo and Jane Atieno, and Diana Mwikali Wambui Kiuluku, daughter of Peter Kiuluku and Sellestina Kiuluku. The wedding is scheduled to take place on August 30th 2025.

      If anyone knows of any reason why this marriage should not proceed, please contact the Father in Charge.

    9. We warmly welcome any visitors to our parish today. Please stand or wave to allow us to acknowledge and appreciate your presence.

    Find these announcements on our notice board.

    THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPPING WITH US AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR CHURCH. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!

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