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Every CWA member has a role to play in strengthening the faith of the Church, Bishop John Mwandi has said, calling on women in the Diocese of Kitui to serve with love, humility and dedication. Speaking during the Annual Diocesan Catholic Women Association (CWA) Mass at Our Lady of Africa Cathedral, Kitui, Bishop Mwandi reminded […]

His Lordship Rt. Rev. John Mwandi has celebrated the Annual Diocesan Catholic Men Association (CMA) Mass at Holy Family Kabati Parish, where 59 CMA members have been commissioned into the St. Joseph Devotion. The 59 members include 40 from St. Patrick’s Mutune Parish, 18 from Queen of Apostles Mbondoni Parish, and one from Holy Family

His Lordship Rt. Rev. John Mwandi has officially opened and dedicated the new church of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish, Mathuki, during a Mass celebrated at the parish, calling on the faithful to make it a true house of prayer where they can deepen their faith and encounter God. In his homily, Bishop Mwandi

 The appointment has been shared through a memorandum dated 27th August 2026 addressed to all priests, religious men and women, and the Christians of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui.“Following my consecration as the Bishop of Kitui on 8th August 2026, I appoint Rev. Fr. Jefferson Mutinda as the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of

CWA members from Good Shepherd Parish, Mwingi, celebrated the Memorial of St. Monica with Holy Mass and a talk on building strong families.The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Peter Muvea, the parish priest, Good Shepherd Parish, Mwingi. He encouraged the women to love and care for their husbands and children and to support one another

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

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