Our Lady of Assumption Kavoloi Catholic Church

31/12/2025

tumsifu yesu kristu karibuni cross over service at OLA kavoloi catholic church

31/07/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DEATH OF REV. FR. ROBERT KALIMA

With deep sorrow, the Catholic Diocese of Kitui announces the passing of Rev. Fr. Robert Kalima, who died on 30th July 2025 in the evening while receiving treatment at Mater Hospital.

Until his demise, Fr. Robert Kalima was serving as the Parish Priest of St. Jude, Mbitini Parish. He hailed from Mutomo Parish.

He was ordained a priest on 11th May 1991 and served in various parishes, including Kabati, Kimangao, Boma, Mutune, Miambani, and Nguutani, among others. Fr. Kalima also served as the Diocesan Vocations Director and a formator at both St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary and St. Matthias Mulumba Major Seminary, Tindinyo.

We pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family members and friends.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in eternal peace. Amen.

10/07/2025

Good News!

New Catholic Diocese in Kenya assigned a New Bishop

The Holy Father Pope Leo the XIV has created a new Catholic Diocese here in Kenya.

The Catholic Diocese of Kapsabet has been hived off from the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret.

The new Catholic Diocese of Kapsabet will take the parishes in the current administrative area of Nandi County.

At the same time, the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV had appointed Rt. Rev. John Kiplimo Lelei as the first bishop of the new Catholic Diocese of Kapsabet.

Until his appointment Bishop John Lelei was the auxiliary bishop of Eldoret.

This news was communicated from Vatican and announced today Thursday 10th July by the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya His Excellency Bert Van Megen.
Bishop John Kiplimo Lelei was born on 15/08/1958
Ordained as a priest on 26/10/1985
Consecrated as the auxiliary bishop of Eldoret on 25/05/2024

10/07/2025

Asa Mutheu Leo XIV niwaseuvya Diocese nzau kauntini ya Nandi ila ni Diocese ya Kapsabet.

Asa Mutheu Leo XIV niwamunyuva auxiliary bishop wa Diocese ya Eldoret mukumwa John Kiplimo Lelei tawe Bishop wa mbee wa Diocese ya Kapsabet.

08/07/2025

Metropolitan youth mass.
Are you ready??

25/03/2025

Greetings from Sr Mutwa

21/02/2025

Are You Still Participating In The Sacrament Of Reconciliation🙏.... Go To Confession For The Remission Of All Your Sins

13/01/2025

JANUARY 9, 2025
BISHOP MWONGELA OPENS ST. JOSEPH’S KANYAA, THE 36TH PARISH IN THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF KITUI

His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Joseph Mwongela has officially opened the 36th parish of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui, St. Joseph’s Parish, Kanyaa, placed under the Western Deanery. The event started with a symbolic tree-planting ceremony and the blessing of the Priests’ Mission House.

The parish, which has been curved from Migwani and Nguutani Parishes, comprises the following 13 outstations: St. Joseph’s Kanyaa, St. Mary’s Nzaini, St. Mary’s Kitulani, St. Christopher Dodoma, Our Lady of Assumption Kavoloi, Christ the King Masooni, St. Francis of Assisi Mathunzini, St. John the Baptist Makalani, St. Joseph’s Kwa Mwangi, St. Joseph’s Kilela, St. Peter’s Kaikungu, St. Benedict Ngong’u, and St. Patrick’s Kasanga.

The parish is under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Josephat Ndunda, as the Parish Priest, assisted by Rev. Fr. David Mwendwa.

In his message, Bishop Mwongela urged the faithful to pray for God’s Kingdom to manifest in homes, churches, and families. He encouraged family leaders to remain strong, face challenges responsibly, and foster peace and unity within their households.

The bishop expressed his joy at the remarkable growth of faith within the Diocese and called on the faithful to continue praying for families to embrace hope. “Everything is possible, and hope never disappoints,” he affirmed.

He emphasized the importance of building a lasting legacy, urging the faithful to dream big and work diligently to achieve their aspirations. He encouraged listening to one another, doing good, and following the example of St. Joseph in daily life.

The bishop also highlighted the critical role of parents in mentoring their children to take on leadership roles, celebrating their achievements as they grow. He stressed that self-reliance within families is the cornerstone of a sustainable and thriving church.

31/10/2024

A staunch catholic member of our lady of assumption kavoloi catholic church was called by God 😭😭💔💔Katendwa was one of CWA members a joyful member of choir, her ululations (nzilili) during mass will be missed by many 😭😭💔
She will be laid on Wednesday at her homestead kavoloi
REST IN PEACE KATENDWA

17/10/2024

28/02/2024

What Happens at Holy Communion?

In Holy Communion, we receive Jesus Christ, who gives Himself to us in His body, blood, soul, and divinity. This intimate union with Christ both signifies and strengthens our union with Him and His Church. Jesus speaks of the importance of Holy Communion when He states, “unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink His blood, you have no life in you.”1 Because Holy Communion unites us to Jesus, it also strengthens us against sin, helps us to live a Christian life, and prepares us for the heavenly banquet.

By receiving the Holy Eucharist, we remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us, and we grow in love for one another.🩷

04/01/2024

GLOBAL CATHOLIC STATISTICAL DATA 2023

The Vatican has released the global Catholic statistical report for 2023.

Here are 13 highlights:

1. The Catholic population worldwide increased from 1.358 billion to 1.375 billion, an increase of 16.2 million from 2022.

2. The continent of Africa experienced the biggest increase with 8.3 million embracing the Catholic faith between 2022 and 2023.

3. The total number of Bishops in the world decreased by 23 units to 5,340.

4. Worldwide the number of priests dropped by 2,347. Europe experienced the largest decline, while Africa and Asia experienced increase.

5. Africa had an increase of 1,518 priests.

6. Three countries with significant Mass attendance are Nigeria, Kenya, and Lebanon.

7. Nigeria tops the list. Percentage of Nigerian Catholics that attend Mass weekly is 94%.

8. The global count of permanent deacons increased slightly, but men and women religious experienced concerning decline, especially in Europe and Latin America.

9. Africa had an increase of 205 men religious and 2,275 female religious.

10. Africa shines in vocations to the priesthood. It is the only continent registering an increase in the number of both major and minor seminarians.

11. Africa experienced an increase of 205 major seminarians and 2,053 minor seminarians.

12. In Education, the Catholic Church has 74,000 kindergartens, 10,567 nursery schools, 101,000 primary schools, and 50,000 secondary schools serving the needs of over 65 million children in the world.

13. In Healthcare, the Catholic Church operates 5,405 hospitals, 14,205 dispensaries, 567 l***r hospitals, 15,276 homes for the elderly, 9,703 orphanages, 10,604 marriage counseling centers, 3,287 social rehabilitation centers, and 35,529 other kinds of institutes.

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