Originally published by Rose Achiego Ande of The Mirror The Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) Commission for Youth Apostolate, Rt. Rev. Henry Juma, has challenged diocesan youth chaplains to strengthen spiritual formation and Eucharistic catechesis, warning that vibrant youth activities must translate into a deeper commitment
Bishop Henry Juma Odonya presided over the Funeral Mass for the late Mama Pauline Jeptoo LeLei, Mother to Father Josephat Kipngetich Busieney of St. Paul’s Centre, Waitaluk (Sirende Parish) within the Catholic Diocese of Kitale. The Mass was attended by Bishop Emeritus Maurice Anthony Crawley, Vicar General Father Peter Nyamache,
On the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Bishop Henry Juma Odonya of the Catholic Diocese of Kitale presided over the Holy Mass for the opening and blessing of the St. Thomas the Apostle Center within Sirende Parish, during which he also administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to the faithful. The
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has urged Kenyans to make peace a responsibility for both the individual and the nation as a whole, emphasizing the importance of rejecting division, selfishness, and violence, and instead embracing humility, dialogue, accountability and solidarity. This call was made during the KCCB’s 2026
Bishop Henry Juma Odonya presided over the Holy Mass celebrating the Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus for the first time at the Rafiki Centre of Christ the King Parish, assisted by the Parish Priest, Father Daniel Nakameti. In his homily, the Bishop invited the faithful of the
The Mass and celebration for World Teachers’ Day 2026 in the Catholic Diocese of Kitale took place on October 2nd at the Bishop’s official residence in Milimani. This day is celebrated annually on October 5th to recognize the contribution of teachers to society and the entire world; teachers are a
Bishop Henry Juma Odonya presided over Holy Mass and the official launch of the church construction project at the St. Henry Makindu Center, part of St. Joseph’s Parish. The St. Henry Makindu Center is one of the newest centers within St. Joseph’s Parish. It was established on January 2nd of
Bishop Henry Juma Odonya administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to seven hundred new faithful at Ortum Parish in the West Pokot Pastoral Area. In his homily, the Bishop urged those who received the sacrament, as well as all Christians, to embrace and properly utilize the seven gifts of the Holy
Bishop Henry Juma Odonya today presided over the annual Holy Mass for the Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK), Kitale Chapter. An event that brought together religious sisters from various congregations serving in the Catholic Diocese of Kitale. This annual diocesan Mass serves to unite religious sisters for prayer, collaboration
