Bishop John Mbua Mwandi Celebrates First Mass at Kitui Cathedral, Calls the Faithful to Trust in God
His Lordship Rt. Rev. John Mbua Mwandi has celebrated his first Holy Mass as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui at Our Lady of Africa Cathedral, Kitui, calling on the faithful to deepen their faith and remain steadfast in their journey with Christ amid the challenges of life. In his homily, Bishop John
BISHOP MWONGELA LEADS PASTORAL VISIT TO ST. JOSEPH’S JUNIOR SEMINARY, MWINGI
It has been a memorable day as the Catholic Diocese of Kitui, led by Rt. Rev. Bishop Joseph Mwongela, conducted a pastoral visit to St. Joseph’s Junior Seminary, Mwingi. The visit began with a tree-planting exercise, symbolizing the Diocese’s commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability. This was followed by the celebration of the Holy Eucharist
DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH, KAVALYANI OFFICIALLY OPENED AND CONSECRATED
His Lordship Rt. Rev. Joseph Mwongela, the Coadjutor Bishop of Machakos and Apostolic Administrator of Kitui, has officially opened and consecrated Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Kavalyani, in Migwani Parish. The newly consecrated church becomes the 19th outstation in Migwani Parish. Its construction traces back to the celebration of the 20th priestly anniversary of Rev. Fr.
BISHOP MWONGELA PRESIDES OVER CHRISM MASS AT THE CATHEDRAL
The Catholic Diocese of Kitui has celebrated the Chrism Mass at Our Lady of Africa Cathedral, presided over by Rt. Rev. Joseph Mwongela, Coadjutor Bishop of Machakos and Apostolic Administrator of Kitui. The Mass brought together clergy, religious, and lay faithful. The Chrism Mass, a central liturgy of Holy Week, was marked by the consecration
45 TEACHER CHAPLAINS COMMISSIONED AT KITUI CATHEDRAL
A total of 45 Teacher Chaplains were commissioned on 29th March 2026 during the third Mass at Our Lady of Africa Cathedral, presided over by Rt. Rev. Joseph Mwongela, Coadjutor Bishop of Machakos and Apostolic Administrator of Kitui. The Teacher Chaplains, drawn from different Catholic-sponsored schools in the diocese, underwent formation at Tangaza University through
RT. REV. JOSEPH MALUKI MWONGELA, RECEIVED AND INSTALLED COADJUTOR BISHOP OF MACHAKOS
Today, on the Feast of St. Joseph, the Spouse of Mary, the Catholic Church in Machakos celebrated the reception and installation of Rt. Rev. Joseph Maluki Mwongela as the Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Machakos. The Pontifical High Mass was presided over by Archbishop Bert van Megen, the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and