Catholic Diocese of Kitui

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 […]

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.

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

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

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

The Catholic Diocese of Kitui has joyfully celebrated the ordination of 4 new priests and 13 deacons today, marking a historic moment as it is the first time the diocese has ordained such a large number at once. The colourful ceremony, presided over by Bishop Joseph Mwongela, drew thousands of faithful from across the diocese.

His Lordship Rt. Rev. Joseph Mwongela has assigned the newly ordained to work in different parishes as follows PRIESTS 1. Rev. Fr. Julius Munyoki Ngali – Holy Family Parish, Mutomo 2. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Mwanzia – St. Patrick’s Parish, Mutune 3. Rev. Fr. Stephen Kivite – St. Joseph’s Seminary; Chaplain, Mwingi Boys and St. Gabriel

A total of 84 catechists have completed their two-week Phase II training at St. Patrick’s Parish, Mutune. The training began on 23rd November 2025 and has concluded this evening, 5th December 2025. This group began their formation with Phase I in August 2025, and the current session has further deepened their understanding of key areas

His Lordship Rt. Rev. Joseph Mwongela has announced the establishment of a new parish in Iiani, to be officially opened on 6th January 2026. The official communication has been made through a memorandum released from the Bishop’s Office addressed to the Priests, Religious Men and Women and the Christians of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui.