Congratulations to the 10 seminarians from the Catholic Diocese of Kitui who have been instituted into various ministries on 24th October 2026 at Christ the King Major Seminary, and 1st November 2026, at St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary and St. Matthias Mulumba Seminary.
Congratulations to the 10 seminarians from the Catholic Diocese of Kitui who have been instituted into various ministries on 24th October 2026 at Christ the King Major Seminary, and 1st November 2026, at St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary and St. Matthias Mulumba Seminary.
ACOLYTES
Christ the King Major Seminary, Nyeri
Anari Vincent Obare – Boma Parish
Ndumi Jackson Sumaili – Kwa Vonza Parish
St. Matthias Mulumba Senior Seminary
Munyao Jeremiah Richard – Ikanga Parish
St. Thomas Aquinas Senior Seminary
Kyalo Antony Mutisya – Kabati Parish
LECTORS
Christ the King Major Seminary Nyeri
Fabian Kyenze Kitili – Mutune Parish
Jacob Mwenzwa Nicodemus – Boma Parish
St. Matthias Mulumba Senior Seminary
Joseph Jackson Musyoka – Museve Parish
St. Thomas Aquinas Senior Seminary
Kisau Mwangi Evans – Mutomo Parish
Kioko Denis Musau – Ikutha Parish
Stephen Sylvester Kimanzi- Mutune Parish
A Lector is an extraordinary minister of the Word, also called a reader, whose main roles include:
• Proclaiming the readings (except the Gospel) during liturgical celebrations.
• Instructing Christians before the reception of the sacraments.
• Carrying the Book of the Gospels in liturgical celebrations in the absence of a deacon.
• Preparing other faithful who temporarily proclaim the Word of God during Mass.
An Acolyte is an extraordinary minister of the Holy Communion whose main roles include:
• Assisting the priest and deacon in the preparation of the gifts on the altar during Mass.
• Distributing Holy Communion during Eucharistic celebrations.
• Bringing Holy Communion to the sick in extraordinary circumstances.
• Exposing the Blessed Sacrament for adoration (without imparting a blessing).
• Carrying the cross and candles during Mass and other liturgical processions.
These ministries are conferred on seminarians undertaking theological studies. The Ministry of Lector is conferred on those in their sixth year of formation, while the Ministry of Acolyte is conferred on those in their seventh year of priestly formation.
Before receiving these ministries, each candidate must obtain the approval of his Bishop by formally requesting admission to the respective ministry.
May these seminarians be inspired by the example of the saints, strengthened in their vocation, and guided by the Holy Spirit to lead lives of holiness and service.
