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, August 24th, 2025
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Today is the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. We thank the following groups for their services:
- 8.00a.m. Mass: St. Jude SCC
- 10.00a.m. Mass: St. Elizabeth SCC
- 12.00Noon Mass: St. Teresa SCC
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Next Sunday will be the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The following groups will be on duty:
- 8.00a.m. Mass: St. Dominic SCC
- 10.00a.m. Mass: St. Rose SCC
- 12.00Noon Mass: St. Vincent de Paul SCC
- St. Claire, St. Augustine and St. Rita SCC’s shall meet today after the 10.00am Mass.
- There will be Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Small Christian Community on Friday, 29th August 2025 at 7.00pm at Mr. & Mrs. David Mungai’s House, Westlands.
- There will be infant baptism on Saturday, August 30th 2025 at 8.00am. Registration is on-going.
- There will a Deanery Proclaimers Seminar here at the parish next Saturday 8am-4pm.
- Marriage Banns: We announce for the first time the intended marriage between Wallace Museku Nzaui, son of Paul Nzaui Museku and Irene Wanjiru, and Selna Winfrey Mijide Begisen, daughter of Robert Jim Begisen and Ebby Musembi Begisen. The wedding is scheduled to take place here at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Kitisuru on 27th September 2025. If anyone knows of any reason why this marriage should not proceed, please contact the Father in Charge.
- The Sisters Servants of the Word are promoting the book Bible and Faith. They will visit our parish next Sunday with enough copies for those who would like to have a copy of their book at Ksh 100/=.
- Two of our youths, from St. Martin de Pores, Kibagare Church are admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital having been involved in a road accident while on their way to an Archdiocesan Youth event last week. Kindly let’s pray for their quick recovery. A request is hereby made for blood donations. If willing to donate, please register at the parish office.
- We warmly welcome any visitors to our parish today. Please stand or wave to allow us acknowledge and appreciate your presence.
- All children going back to school from tomorrow kindly come forward for prayers and blessings.
Find these announcements on our notice board and Website.
THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPPING WITH US AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR CHURCH. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!
