Kisumu Archdiocese set to celebrate Centenary Jubilee
By Fr. Gerald Omunyin, CECC The Archdiocese of Kisumu is preparing to celebrate a historic milestone, marking 100 years of Catholic faith in the region. The Jubilee will be celebrated on October 10, 2025, commemorating a century since the creation of the Prefecture Apostolic of Kavirondo in 1925, which later grew into the Diocese of […]
Kenyan Faithful Mark Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly with Acts of Compassion and Prayer
By Rose Achiego Ande On Sunday, July 27, 2025, Catholics across Kenya joined the universal Church in commemorating the Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, a special observance instituted by Pope Francis in 2021. Rooted in the theme “Blessed are those who have not lost hope” (Sirach 14:2), this year’s celebration offered a poignant moment […]
AMECEA Launches New Book on Implementation of Synod
On 22nd July 2025, the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) brought together clergy, lay leaders, and church communicators from across the region to officially launch For a Synodal Church: Final Document Made Simple. This accessible 72-page guide, published in collaboration with Paulines Publications Africa, translates the Synod’s theological vision into practical steps for implementation within local Church contexts.
A Beacon of Hope: How Catholic Church is Restoring Hope in Kakuma Refugee Camp
In the vast, sun-scorched expanse of North-Western Kenya, where dust swirls endlessly and the dry air crackles with heat, lies Kakuma Refugee Camp – home to over 200,000 refugees fleeing war, persecution, and unimaginable suffering. Amid the rows of makeshift shelters and the ever-present tension of camp life, one institution stands as a steadfast source of solace and strength – the Catholic Church.
20th SECAM Assembly Opens in Kigali, Rallying Africa’s Church Leaders Around Hope, Reconciliation, and Peace
The 20th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) officially opened on July 30, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda, drawing together over 250 participants under the theme: “Christ, Source of Hope, Reconciliation and Peace.”
