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:
Monday to Friday: Evening 6.30 pm
Saturdays: Morning 7.30 am
Holidays: 10.00 am
All masses are in English
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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St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Kitisuru
Announcements for Sunday, July 6th, 2025
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Today is the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We thank the following groups for their services:
- 8.00a.m. Mass: CWA
- 10.00a.m. Mass: CMA & CWA
- 12.00noon Mass: YCA
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Next Sunday will be the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It will also be 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. Claire SCC
- 12.00noon Mass: St. Dominic SCC
- All Ecclesial groups will have their monthly meetings today after the 10.00am Mass.
- The Parish Pastoral Council and the Finance Council will have a brief joint meeting today after the 10.00am Mass at the basement room.
- There will be Mass at St. Elizabeth Small Christian Community on Tuesday, 8th August 2025 at 7.00pm at Jane Maina’s House, Kitisuru.
- There will be Mass at St. Dominic Small Christian Community on Wednesday, 9th August 2025 at 7.00pm at Edward & Joan Nthiga’s House, Mwimuto.
- There will be commissioning of new members of the CMA next Sunday, 13th July 2025 during the 12.00noon Mass.
- The Archdiocese of Nairobi Family Day will be held next Saturday, 9th August 2025 from 9.00am at St. Mary's Msongari grounds. All parishioners are encouraged to join in the celebration.
- Couples celebrating 25 (Silver), 50 (Golden), or 75 (Diamond) years of marriage this year are invited to register at the parish office for a special blessing and certificate during the Family Day on August 9th.
- There will be Measles and Typhoid Vaccination for children aged 9 months to 5 years and 9 years to 14 years respectively today after each Mass.
- Consolata School Nairobi announces 2025/2026 interviews for Grade One, Senior School, and Cambridge Curriculum on Saturday, 19th July 2025. Interested parents and guardians are welcome. Please check the notice board for more information.
- Marriage Banns (Third Announcement): Ronald Simiyu, son of Richard Wafula and Faustine Namalwa, and Jackline Nelima, daughter of Francis Wanjala and Everline Nafuna. If anyone knows any reason why this marriage should not proceed, please contact the Father in Charge.
- Marriage Banns (First Announcement): Horeen Kinoti, son of John Peter Mugambi and Lilian Loise Mugito, and Linda Otieno, daughter of William Otieno and Lilian Auma. The wedding is scheduled for August 2nd, 2025. If anyone knows any reason why this marriage should not proceed, please contact the Father in Charge.
- We warmly welcome any visitors to our parish today. Please stand or wave so we can acknowledge and appreciate your presence.
THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPPING WITH US AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR CHURCH. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!
