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25/04/2026

Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe as Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret. The appointment follows the formal welcome of Bishop Dominic Kimengich as Coadjutor Archbishop of Mombasa Archdiocese. Bishop Obanyi, who also serves as Bishop of Kakamega, will temporarily oversee Eldoret Diocese until a new bishop is appointed to succeed Bishop Kimengich.

10/04/2026

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Bert Van Megen as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Germany, ending his service as Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya which began in 2019.

26/03/2026

Pope Leo XIV emphasized that the Catholic Church's priestly ministry is reserved for men, citing apostolic succession as the foundation. He explained that Christ chose the Apostles, who handed down their ministry to men, making it a divine institution. The Pope urged priests to be "ardent with evangelical charity" and "courageous missionaries," serving the Church's unity, mission, and sanctification. He highlighted the distinction between the ministerial priesthood and the common priesthood of the faithful, emphasizing their interconnectedness ¹ ² ³.

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26/03/2026

The Passionists Missionaries Kenya announce with sorrow the passing of Fr. Paul Mbugua Garang', who passed away at Mater Misericordia Hospital. May he rest in peace 🙏

26/03/2026

𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐫. 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐢 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚, 𝐎𝐅𝐌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯., 𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐱𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢

𝐁𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭

The Holy Father has appointed Msgr. Obed Muriungi Karobia, OFM Conv., as the new Auxiliary Bishop of Nairobi. In an announcement made today by the Holy See Press Office, the member of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual (OFM Conv.) will, upon his episcopal ordination, assist Most Rev. Philip Anyolo, Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi, in the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese, alongside Auxiliary Bishop David Kamau.

Fr. Obed Muriungi Karobia was born in Meru, Kenya, on June 29, 1979. He made his simple profession on July 24, 2004, his solemn profession on October 10, 2010, and was ordained to the priesthood on July 28, 2012.

As a member of the Franciscan Conventuals, Msgr. Obed was elected the first Minister Provincial of the newly established Province of St. Francis of Assisi in Kenya in September 2019. Until his appointment, he has been serving as the Supreme Moderator of the Franciscan Servants of Mary Queen of Love Fraternity, a religious community of priests and brothers.

Prior to being appointed the first Superior of the Province in Kenya, the 46-year-old friar also served as the Vocations Promoter for the Conventual Franciscan Friars in Kenya.

He becomes the first Conventual Franciscan friar and missionary to be appointed a bishop in Kenya since the Order established its inaugural mission in the country in 1984, with its foundation in Ruiri, Meru.

05/02/2026

28/01/2026

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Dominic Kimengich of Eldoret as Coadjutor Archbishop of Mombasa, effective January 28, 2026. This marks a significant leadership transition in one of Kenya's key Catholic archdioceses. Bishop Kimengich will assist Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde and is set to succeed him, ensuring continuity in Mombasa's pastoral governance ¹

08/12/2025

Hearty congratulations to the newly ordained priests and deacons of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui! May their hearts be filled with joy, their spirits be renewed, and their hands be strengthened as they embark on their sacred journey of serving Christ and His people.
Congratulations 🎉 👏

08/12/2025

The Immaculate Conception is a dogma of the Catholic Church that asserts that the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin, through the power of God. This doctrine, defined by Pope Pius IX in 1854, affirms that Mary's conception was a singular privilege granted to her by God, in view of her role as the Mother of Jesus Christ. The Immaculate Conception is not the same as the Virgin Birth, which refers to the birth of Jesus Christ, but rather it refers to the conception of Mary herself, who was preserved from all stain of sin.

The Immaculate Conception is rooted in Scripture, particularly in the angel's greeting to Mary, "Hail, full of grace" (Luke 1:28), and in the words of the prophet Jeremiah, "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you" (Jeremiah 1:5). The Church teaches that Mary's Immaculate Conception was necessary for her to be a fitting Mother of God, and that it was a preparation for the coming of Christ, the Redeemer of humanity. The feast day of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8, is a holy day of obligation in many countries, and is a reminder of the importance of Mary's role in the history of salvation.

Happy Solemnity of Immaculate conception of Blessed Virgin Mary

08/12/2025

The Catholic Diocese of Kakamega is mourning the loss of Very Rev. Fr. Bede Herman Marandu, former Vicar General, who passed away at Mater Misericordia Hospital in Nairobi. Fr. Marandu served the diocese in various roles, including Vocational Director and Director of Bishop Stam Pastoral Center. He founded St. Philip's Parish Mukomari and contributed significantly to the diocese's growth, promoting vocations and assisting the late Bishop Emeritus Philip Sulumeti. May he rest in peace.

06/12/2025

Hearty congratulations to the newly ordained deacons of Murang'a Diocese: Deacon Harun Wagece, Deacon Haron Kang'ethe, Deacon Joel Muthee, Deacon Cyrus Gichira, and Deacon Francis Nyamu! May they be guided and empowered by God as they embark on their ministry, serving Christ and His people. Wacha wajitahidi sana!