ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CATHOLIC PARISH - KITISURU
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish, Kitisuru falls under the Archdiocese of Nairobi. Sometime prior to the year 2002 the family of the late Mr. Joseph Githinji (May he rest in peace) donated a five (5) acre parcel of land in Kitisuru, Nairobi to the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi. In 2002, the piece of land was placed under the stewardship of the Dominican Friars of Eastern Africa Vicariate with a Parish status by the then Archbishop Raphael Ndingi Mwana N’zeki (emeritus).
The Parish membership started with a handful of Christians which has grown to the current membership now numbering about 300 registered members with a potential to grow more. However, the population is quite dynamic in that some members come and leave in a rapid manner presumably associated with the demands of their work. This is because the parish is located near the United Nations Complex, International Organizations and Embassies among others in its neighborhood with employees who are always in constant movement.
The new church project
Since its inception to date, the parish community has been worshipping under a Makuti makeshift (makuti is the name given to coconut leaves). However, in 2011, the then Parish Priest, Fr. John Lenkaak, OP and the Parish Pastoral Council organized the Christians who began contributing some money through Harambees (generous contributions) for construction of a permanent church. Construction began immediately with the first amount of money contributed. The pace has been slow but in tandem with the inflow of funds which are solely raised by the small number of Christians within the parish. They have been very faithful and committed to this cause without getting tired. The intention of the Parish Council was to complete the building in a span of four years. This has been quite elusive due to unavailability of sufficient funds in time. The building is at an advanced stage although there is still a lot of work to be done which requires a substantial amount of money to compete it. We continue to request for generous contributions from well-wishers to complete the project.
Groups
The Parish has a membership that now numbers about 100 families who constitute Small Christian Communities, Ecclesial Groups, Associations and other groups. The following Ecclesial groups and associations are present in St. Catherine Parish: Pontifical Missionary Childhood (PMC), Youth, Catholic Women Association (CWA), the Choir, the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC), Self Help Group, and Welfare Group, etc.
Other committees and councils that assist the Parish priest in running the affairs of the parish include but not limited to the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), the Finance Council, the Liturgy Committee and the Fundraising Committee.
Mass Schedules at St. Catherine of Siena
We wish to thank you All,
Most sincerely for your continuous support and collaboration, we appreciate the financial support that facilitates our pastoral work. We pray that God may continue to abundantly bless you and your family.
Yours sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Fr. Cleophas Tesha, OP, Parish Priest
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St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Kitisuru
Announcements for Sunday, March 22nd 2026
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Today is the 5th Sunday of Lent. We thank the following groups for their services:
- 8:00 a.m. Mass: St. Elizabeth SCC
- 10:00 a.m. Mass: St. Dominic SCC
- 12:00 noon Mass: St. Bakhita SCC
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Next Sunday will be Palm Sunday. Palm leaves will be blessed and distributed at the beginning of all Masses. The following groups will be on duty:
- 8:00 a.m. Mass: St. Rita SCC
- 10:00 a.m. Mass: St. Raphael SCC
- 12:00 noon Mass: YCA Group
- We shall have the Way of the Cross on Friday, March 27th 2026 at 5:00 p.m. followed by Mass. Youth, Sacred Heart of Jesus and YCA Groups will lead the Stations of the Cross.
- The CWA and CMA will hold elections for their leaders today after the 10:00 a.m. Mass at the Makuti Church and the CMA Tent, respectively. There will be no other meetings during this time, except for the youth, who will resume their formation classes after the 10:00 a.m. Mass at the Basement Room. All youth aged 18–25 years are welcome.
- There will be PMC Deanery Level Music and Art Presentation at Consolata Shrine next Saturday, 28th March 2026. Parents are requested to register their children for planning purposes.
- The Sacraments of Initiation will be administered to adult catechumens during the Easter Vigil. First Holy Communion for all children enrolled in catechism classes will take place on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The date for Confirmation will be communicated in due course.
- We appeal for donations of dry foodstuffs and clothing to support the needy this Easter. You may drop your donation at the parish office or at the Father’s House. Parishioners are also encouraged to offer their Easter dues using the envelopes available at the back of the church or via Pay Bill No. 997866.
- We warmly welcome any visitors to our parish today. Please stand or wave to allow us to acknowledge and appreciate your presence.
- We now welcome Shania Njaaga to share with us a summary of the Lenten Campaign for the fifth week of Lent under the sub-theme “Response to the cry of the Earth”. This shall be followed by a Special Second Collection for the 2026 Lenten Campaign.
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THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPPING WITH US AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR CHURCH.
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!
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