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  Friday 19, Feb, 2010
10:19:15 AM
Catholic Diocese of Kitui launches Lenten Campaign 2010

After a tiresome preparation, finally, the Catholic Diocese of Kitui has launched
this Year’s Lenten Campaign at our Lady of Africa Cathedral – Kitui, the theme
being "Towards Healing and Transformation."

The launching began with a procession from Kitui Pastoral Centre to Cathedral
grounds then after that His Grace, Rt. Rev. Boniface Lele presided the Mass
being helped by Very. Rev. Fr. Robert Mutui and Fr. Gabriel Manzi.


In His homily, Fr. Robert Mutui gave Four things which should be emphasized more

during this period of Lent namely: help for the needy, prayer, fasting  and forgiveness.

"This is a journey of prayer, and therefore as Christians, we should put in mind/prayer the life of everyone," he said.

The Catholic church started a period of 40 days of lent when all Christians and people of God will reflect on the life of Christ in the World. Jesus Mission was on Healing and Transformation and all are called to live this Mission inWord and deed.

The campaign calls for people to focus on food security, constitution and governance, environmental protection, healing and reconciliation and fighting  insecurity. A progress review meeting of the campaign for the final evaluation will be held on 20th April 2010





 

Monday, January 18, 2010 10:12:12 AM


Catholic Diocese of Kitui Justice and Peace Commission to launch Lenten Campaign 2010.

The catholic Diocese of Kitui Justice and Peace commission is expected to launch this year’s Lenten campaign at Diocesan level on Friday, 19th February 2010 at Kitui Cathedral church commencing  at 10.00am.

The Launch at the parish level will kick off the following day after the diocesan launch whereby each parish will strategize on their best way to make the launch achieve the desired output. A planning committee of sixteen members has been appointed of which it will meet twice before the material review and the launch.

The Diocesan material review will be held on Thursday 18th February 2010 at Kitui Pastoral centre.  The Diocesan thematic group that will carry out the review will be communicated immediately after the first planning committee meeting. 

All the Diocesan CJPC coordinators met in Bungoma Diocese for the Lenten Campaign material review as well as planning for the National launch and 2010 thematic areas of focus. The National launch will be held on 14th February 2010 at Garissa Diocese.



  His lordship Rt. Rev. Anthony Muheria Sends a Christmas message to all christians as follows

 

Monday 12th Oct. 2009

Lord loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor 9:7)

That was the spirit on Saturday 10th Oct. 2009

Despite the hardships being faced in the entire Nation, the faithful from the Catholic Diocese of Kitui devoted themselves and responded to the call of His Lordship Rt. Rev. Anthony Muheria in the Activity of the Diocesan Collection. (“muvothi”)

This activity took place on Saturday 10th  October 2009 at our Lady of Africa Cathedral – Kitui. All the Parishes in the diocese were represented with every parish being able to bring a portion of the levy which was allocated to it.

Some of the Parishes tried their level best to achieve the target which was set to them by the diocese. So “when you give you should give generously from the heart...” (Rom 12:8)

The Diocesan Collection is done annually and it is through the collection that the Diocese is placed at a better position of fulfilling its mission which states; “ The Catholic diocese of Kitui exists to witness Christ through evangelization to all and service to all people in need bringing in about the Kingdom of God.”







 

Monday, September 21, 2009 2:42:15 PM

Catholic Diocese of Kitui Visits the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis

A delegation of 9 people from the Catholic Diocese of Kitui is being hosted by the Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis this month in the State of Minnesota. The Delegation left the country on 16th September 2009 for a partnership Visit to Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis.

The delegation is led by Rev. Fr. Robert Mutui who is the Vicar General/Pastoral Coordinator (Catholic Diocese of Kitui) Nine people out of ten got their Visa (In exception of Christine Syungo, Youth representative, Kitui, who did not make it after two attempts.)

Other delegates include; Fr. Emmanuel Ngui (Parish Priest – Nuu), Sr. Jacinta Nzele (Women Coordinator), Vivianne Mulonzya (Home Based Care Coordinator), Patrick Kutu (Mulutu Parish), Japheth Kithuka (Chairperson C.M.A – Catholic diocese of Kitui), Peter Kimeu (CRS),  Monica Kalia (Catechist), Acothy Ndoo (Kyuso Parish). Fr. Peter Muvea (Vocations Director – Diocese of Kitui) will also join the delegation to be part of them.

This qualifies to be the third visit from the Catholic Diocese of Kitui to St. Paul & Minneapolis since the two Diocese partnered in August 14th 2004. The first visit was in 2004 while the other one took place in 2006.

Armed with Smart Objectives, the delegation is expected to strengthen the global solidarity partnership initiative between the two dioceses. This partnership has been mediated by Catholic Relief Service (CRS)

Through this partnership, Kitui and St. Paul/Minneapolis have been journeying together to strengthen Faith, Build closer relationships and even share their “Fullness and nothingness”

As a result of sharing with each other, St Paul & Minneapolis is supporting a Food Resource Bank project in Nuu Parish that is aimed at making water available to the locals, while moving towards food Sustainability in the area. There is a target of 5 dams in Nuu Parish of which four dams are already complete. For now soil & water conservation is in progress in around the sites of 3 dams which were constructed this year. The other dam will commence next year in June.

There are other initiatives apart from dam construction which include sharing of Faith and culture. There is also school to school partnership which is being spearheaded by Deacon Mickey in liaison with Fr. Julius Muthamba (the Education Secretary in the Diocese of Kitui.) In the course of their visit, the delegates will embark on strengthening the relationship between the two partners.

 

 

 

 



Music Festivals 09
 

              “Go out and evangelize to all”

 

His Lordship Rt. Rev. Anthony Muheria has requested all the youths to get out and evangelize to all through singing since they possess the talent of singing.

 

He gave out these words during the Diocesan music Festivals which were held at our Lady of Africa Cathedral grounds on 28th August whereby 95 percent of the Parishes in the diocese were represented.

 

During this colourful occasion the Diocesan Youth chaplain, Rev. Fr. Mark Musyoka challenged the youths to be active in every church activity but only during the Music festivals. The Nationals will be held at Nakuru in November.

 

The results for the festivals were as follows in different Classes:

 

                 

ADVANCED CLASS

 

Position

Station

Parish

Set piece

Composition

Adaptation

Total

1.

Kabati

Kabati

86

86

86

258

2.

 

Mulutu

82

84

82

248

3.

Muthale

Muthale

83

80

83

246

4.

 

Kanyangi

80

82

81

243

5.

Township

Boma

 

85

84

169

6.

Muumbuni

Mwingi

 

 

80

80

7.

Kisovo

Migwani

79

 

 

79

 

 

A  SPECIAL

 

Position

Station

Parish

Set piece

Composition

Adaptation

Total

1.

Township

Boma

86

83

85

258

2.

Kavalo

Muthale

85

81.5

86

252.5

3.

Winzeeyi

Nguutani

82

84

85.5

251.5

4.

Mwingi

Mwingi

83

82.5

84

249.5

5.

Katheka

Kabati

84

80.5

84

249

5.

Matinyani

Mutune

82.5

82

84.5

249

7.

Miambani

Miambani

79

81

84

244

8.

 

Kanyangi

81

79

83

243

8.

Kitulani

Migwani

80

80

83

243

10.

 

Kiio

76

75

82

233

11.

 

Mulutu

75

 

 

75

 

 

A PLAIN

 

Position

Station

Parish

Set piece

Composition

Adaptation

Total

1.

Kimangao

Kimangao

87

85

87

259

2.

Usiani

Muthale

84.5

88

84

256.5

3.

Kwa nyingi

Kabati

83

87

85.5

255.5

4.

Kitoo

Mutomo

83

86

86

255

5.

Nzawa

Nguutani

86

84

84.5

254.5

6.

Kanyaa

Migwani

85.5

84

84.5

254

7.

Maseki

Mutune

85

85

83.5

253.5

8.

 

Mulutu

84

83

85

252

9.

Ngomeni

Kyuso

82

83

85

250

9.

Kwamunyanzu

Kiio

84

83

83

250

11.

Mutulu

Miambani

82

83

82

247

12.

Kamutei

Ikutha

81

82

83

246

12.

 

Kanyangi

80

85

81

246

14.

Kyaangwa

Mbitini

82

80

83

245

15.

Makele

Ikanga

83

79

80

242

 

CLASS B

 

Position

Station

Parish

Set piece

Composition

Folksong

Total

1.

Kaliluni

Migwani

85

86

86

257

2.

Mutini

Mutomo

80

85

88

253

2.

Kombu

Kabati

87

83

83

253

4.

Kavuti

Muthale

84

82

85

251

5.

 

Kanyangi

82

87

81

250

5.

Kauma

Mutune

81

88

81

250

7.

Miwani

Kyuso

86

81

81

248

8.

Kairungu

Kiio

83

80

84

247

9.

Matulani

Ikutha

80

84

81

245

9.

Mutito

Mutito

76

82

87

245

11.

Katuala

Mbitini

79

80

84

243

12.

 

Mulutu

79

81

82

242

13.

Mbondoni

Mwingi

76

81

83

240

13.

Mutulu

Miambani

78

80

82

240

15.

Nzeve

Kavisuni

77

79

83

239

15.

Thimu

Nguutani

78

80

81

239

17.

Mosa

Ikanga

77

79

82

238

 

CLASS C

 

Position

Station

Parish

Set Piece

Composition

Folksong

Total

1.

Wii

boma

87

87

85

259

2.

Kaluasi

Mutomo

81

84

87

252

3.

Katoteni

Nguutani

85

85

81

251

4.

Kea

Migwani

83

84

83

250

5.

Kithumula

Kabati

80

81

88

249

5.

Wikivuvw’a

Kiio

82

83

84

249

7.

Mesilya

Ikanga

84

81

82

247

8.

Mutonya

Ikutha

79

81

86

246

9.

Muvukoni

Kyuso

81

82

81

244

9.

Kiviu

Miambani

79

82

83

244

11.

Maiyuni

Mwingi

78

79

80

237

11.

 

Kanyangi

78

80

79

237

13.

Kathome

Kavisuni

80

80

75

235

 

 

 

 

 

CLASS D

 

Position

Station

Parish

Set piece

Composition

Folksong

Total

1.

Kalindilo

Kabati

87

86

88

261

2.

Tulima tuthei

Nguutani

83

80

85

248

3.

Tangai

Ikutha

82

83

80

245

4.

Kangungi

Migwani

80

78

82

240

 

 

 

Dramatized Traditional Dance

 

Position

Station

Parish

Marks

1.

Muthale

Muthale

83%

2.

Kavumbu

Mutune

82%

3.

Katutu

Kabati

81%

 

 

DRAMATIZED CHORAL VERSE

 

Position

Station

Parish

Marks

1.

Tulia

Muthale

84%

2.

Kavumbu

Mutune

80%

 

 

 



Ordination
 

Monday, June 15, 2009

5 priests, 2 Deacons ordained

 

It was joy as faithful filled Kitui Cathedral to capacity on 30th May 2009 to witness the ordination of five priests and two deacons.

This colourful occasion which kicked off with a procession from St. Augustine Secretariat to the Our Lady of Africa Cathedral Kitui few metres away was presided by His Lordship Rt. Rev. Anthony Muheria, Bishop of Kitui with a

 

The priests to be ordained included Rev. Mark Musyoka ( Mulutu Parish), Rev. Japheth Mwove ( Muthale Parish), Rev. Michael Ngunia ( Nguutani parish), Rev. Jonathan Malusi ( Mutito parish) and Rev. Dominic munene ( Nuu Parish). The Deacons are: Cyprian Kaleve ( Kabati Parish) and Edward Mulwa ( Mutune Parish).

 

While addressing the congregation, the Bishop requested all the parents to give out there childrens to God whenever they are called. “When your child is called, give him/her permission to go and serve the Lord.” the Bishop said.

 

 

ordained priests and deacons as our children and whenever they encounter as sort of problem its our responsibility as the church to help them come out the problem. “Incase of any mistake, we should advice them the same way in which we advice our children.” said the CWA chairperson. (Ann Mwanza)

 

All the Christians were requested by youth vice chairperson, Michael Kyenze to pray for one another, bishop, clergy and the entire church to embrace faith and maintain Catholic identity.

 

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Justice and Peace
   

 

Catholic Diocese of Kitui Launches School based Justice and Peace Formation Clubs (JPCs).

  Towards the fulfillment of its mandate, The Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC) conducted principals’ & Patrons’ training on Justice, Peace, Human rights, accountability and Transparency which took place on 20th to  22nd  May 2009 at Kitui Pastoral Centre.

   This training was aimed at equipping the participants with a resource that enables them to initiate and manage the activities of JPCs in Schools. Fourteen Participants representing seven (7) Schools successfully completed the training. This is a pilot exercise comprising Kimangao Girls’ Sec. School, Mutomo Girls’ Sec. School, Muthale Girls’ Sec. School, Mutini Mixed Sec. School, Usiani Mixed Sec. School, Kyangunga Mixed Sec. School and Kwa-Tundu Mixed Sec School.                                             

    Initiation of school – based Justice and Peace Formation Clubs (JPCs) seeks to mentor holistic growth and development for high school youth as they approach the transition period to become young Adults.

There are two manuals that the learners will base their activities for better part of term namelly: “Give peace a chance” and “Citizenship-Child rights” Other manuals will be provided within the course of other terms.

  It is hoped that the Clubs shall be avenues through which Schools can promote and enhance a culture of human Rights and justice, where the dignity of human person is respected and upheld. Strategic objectives of such Clubs include;

·          To inculcate ethics/morals among the school youth;

·          To promote a sense of duty and responsibility in the lives of young people;

·          To enhance realization of Human Rights and access to justice.

During the training, Fr. Paul Mathenge emphasized there exists no difference between evangelization and human development; and that “the church relentlessly promotes social, economic and political structures that practice justice and equity”The principal of mbitini Secondary school, Mr DanielMunguti indicated that “prayer of St. Francis on peace to be put in class/ school notice boards to transform the schools as institutions of prayer and formation”incipal of Mutini secondary, Mr. Daniel

The plenary did not fail to note the complexity of the right to privacy in shool set up. The following issues were debated unconclusively: should students Boxes be arbitrary searched? What about opening and reading students’ mails?

The power of love and charity!

On reciting the resource pack, the justice and peace Coordinator, Mr. Joel Ndingi gave the action of providing scholarship in school. The Coordinator posed, “suppose the principal of  Muthale Girls’ which has  a population of over 500 students asked each to contribute Kshs 50.00 in a year. This would Sum to Kshs. 25,000.00- enough to pay school fees of one needy, bright student per year”. This is an action leading to the promotion of ‘the right to education’. Does this read practical? How resourceful we can be if we are committed to promotion of a just order.

 



 

Saturday, April 04, 2009

Diocese gets 5 more priests, two new deacons this May

 

On 30th May 2009 (the eve of the Pentecost) will be a day of its own kind for the Bishop and our five deacons who will be ordained as priests.     

   They are:

  1. Rev. Mark Musyoka (Mulutu Parish) currently working in Kimangao Parish.
  2. Rev. Japheth Kimanzi (Muthale Parish) currently working at Our Lady of Africa Cathedral.
  3. Rev. Michael Ngunia (Nguutani Parish) currently working in Ikutha Parish.
  4. Rev. Jonathan Malusi (Mutito Parish) currently working in Nuu Parish
  5. Rev. Dominic Nzamuli (Nuu Parish) currently working in Miambani Parish.

The above will be elevated to priesthood while two Seminarians, who are now serving as acolytes, will be ordained to diaconate. These are:

  1. Cyprian Kaleve from Kabati Parish
  2. Edward Mulwa from Mutune Paris

It will be the first ordination of Rt. Rev. Anthony Muheria since he became the bishop of Kitui in August 2008.

 

Before the ordination day, the Catholic Women Association together with the other arms of the Catholic Church (ie CMA and Youth) will visit the deacons’ families (Nthoki). They will do so to thank the Parents of those to be ordained for giving their sons to serve as priests in the church.

 

As we witness the ordination of seven men into different orders (diaconate and priesthood), our three seminarians, who are in fourth year in Theologicum will have graduated on 8th May 2009.

 

 It’s also joy for the vocations director (Fr. Peter Muvea) who has been journeying with them for quite a number of years to see them as deacons and priests.

 

              

                          

 



 

Saturday, February 07, 2009

Hunger situation in Kitui

 

According to the recently released statistics, 10 million people in Kenya face imminent starvation. The most affected areas include the arid and semi arid zones in rural areas and the slum population in urban areas.

 

Catholic Diocese of Kitui is within the Arid and Semi arid Zone

 

This prompted the Kenya government to declare the current famine and food crisis in the country a national disaster, with President Mwai Kibaki appealing for an urgent aid of Kshs. 37 Billion from the international and internal well-wishers.

 

According to an assessment undertaken by Caritas-Kenya, Cafod and Trocaire EARO in several Dioceses in Kenya, including Kitui, Garissa, Machakos, Embu, Meru,Isiolo, Maralal, Nakuru and Lodwar diocese Malindi and Mombasa, the assessors recommend that urgent food intervention programmes are needed on the ground.

 

Also needed are enhanced selective/ targeted feeding programmes for children especially in marginal areas.

 

In addition, is urgent need for providing livestock disease control initiatives, as well as rehabilitating water sources to enhance water harvesting.

 

Also required is investment in long term interventions to equip the affected communities with livelihood assets, physical and intellectual know-how that will prepare them for shocks and uncertainties in future.

 

The reports from meteorological department indicate that the country should be prepared for a longer dry spell. This means more food crisis at the back drop of the failed December rains.

 

This comes at a time when government has revealed that there may be not enough strategic emergency food reserves (Read: Maize (corn) the staple food in Kenya) to feed the nation.

 

More worrisome are alleged corruption scandals in the media that some cartels within the government/ private sector are exporting available maize stocks.

 

Also there are media reports that farmers in the north rift, a zone in Kenya which produces most of the grains consumed in the country have with held their stocks out of fear for losses as the price government is offering is quite low.

 

As a result the situation is expected to worsen.

 

Within this diocese, much fear goes to the populace that requires special diet as a therapeutic measure, including the under fives, persons living with HIV/AIDS, the aged and the expectant mums.

 

 



 

  

  

  

 

 

 

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