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Blessed Palm Sunday from OLF Studio Production

As we prepare to remember the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem — a moment of hope, humility, and victory.
Myay our hearts be filled with peace, joy, and renewed faith. Let this day mark the beginning of a blessed Holy Week in our lives.

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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.

FOR UPDATES:
Bishop Jackson Murugara of the Catholic Diocese of Meru has made the following appointments in the pastoral offices:

1. Fr. Patrick Mwirigi - YCS Chaplain
2. Fr. John P. Mung'atia-Vocations Director
3. Fr. Jonah Mwika - Bishop's Office PA
4. Fr. Lawrence Murega-Chaplain SCC
5. Fr. Silas Meme-CMA Chaplain
6. Fr. James Mung'u - Youth Chaplain
7. Fr. Greffin Kathurima-PMC Chaplain
8. Fr. Edwin Mutethia-Choir Chaplain
9. Sr. Mary E. Wagithi-Health Coordinator
10. Fr. Moses Muriira - CWA Chaplain
11. Fr. Harison Gichunge-Charismatic Chaplain
12. Fr. Nicholas Mukembu-Catechist Chaplain
13. Fr. John Muriungi - CJPD Coordinator
14. Fr. Joachim Baariu-Pastoral Coordinator

Congratulations

Lenten Campaign 2026 – Week 3: Sanctity and Dignity of Human Life

Human life is sacred and must always be protected and respected.

This week’s Lenten reflection reminds us that economic hardship, exploitation, violence and injustice can threaten the dignity and sanctity of human life. From human trafficking and organ trade to extrajudicial killings and gender-based violence, many lives today are at risk of being treated as commodities rather than gifts from God.

The Constitution of Kenya affirms the right to life and the inherent dignity of every person and Catholic Social Teaching reminds us that every human being is created in the image and likeness of God.

As Christians and citizens, we are called to build a culture that protects life and upholds human dignity, especially for the poor, vulnerable and marginalised.

During this Lenten season, we are invited to:

• Pray for greater respect for the sanctity of life
• Support vulnerable families and communities
• Speak out against violence, exploitation, and injustice
• Promote systems that protect and uphold human dignity

Together, let us work towards a society where every human life is valued, protected and treated with dignity.





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Blessed Thomas Maria Fusco was an Italian Catholic priest and the founder of the Poor Servants of Divine Providence (a religious congregation devoted to serving the poor, especially abandoned children). He lived in the 19th century, was known for his deep compassion, prayer life, and care for those in need (Feast day 24th February)

It is Written!!

Mwanzo Jumapili ya 1 ya Kwaresima

Ndugu zangu wapendwa katika Kristo,
Leo Kanisa lote linaanza safari takatifu ya Kwaresima katika siku hii ya Jumatano ya Majivu.
Kupitia Neno la Mungu katika Kitabu cha nabii Yoeli tunasikia mwaliko wa dhati:
“Rarueni mioyo yenu, wala si mavazi yenu.”
Huu ni mwito wa toba ya kweli — si ya juu juu, bali ya ndani kabisa.

𝗜𝗙𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗨 𝗝𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗢 𝗬𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗜𝗩𝗨

Jumatano ya majivu ni mwanzo wa kipindi cha kwaresima katika kanisa. Ni ishara ya kuanza kwa siku arobaini za kutafakari kwa undani fumbo kuu la upendo wa Mungu linalofunuliwa kwa kujitoa kwake na kufa msalabani, kifo cha aibu ili kuichukua aibu yetu.

𝗞𝗪𝗔 𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗜 𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗞𝗪𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗜𝗩𝗨?

Majivu ni ishara ya majuto, nayo hufanywa visakramenti kwa kubarikiwa na kanisa. Tunapopakwa majivu katika paji la uso hutusaidia kutafakari na kutukumbusha kuwa wanadamu sisi tu mavumbi na mavumbini tutarudi. Hutukumbusha zaidi kuwa maisha ya hapa duniani tunapita na safari yetu itakamilika pale tutakapoungana na Bwana na mwokozi wetu katika ufalme wako.
Angalia; Isaya 61:3, Ester 4:1-3, Yeremia 6:26, Ezekieli 27:30, Mathayo 11:21 na Luka 10:13

𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗜𝗩𝗨 𝗛𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗞𝗔 𝗪𝗔𝗣𝗜?

Majivu tunayopakwa hutoka katika matawi yaliyotumika katika jumapili ya matawi ya mwaka jana. Majivu haya hubarikiwa na kuwa visakramenti, yanaashiria toba na majuto

𝗞𝗪𝗔 𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗜 𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗠𝗜𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗪𝗜 𝗬𝗔 𝗝𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗜 𝗬𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗪𝗜?

Matawi haya yalimkaribisha Yesu Yerusalemu akiwa tayari kufa kwa ajili ya dhambi zetu, yalimpokea mfalme kwa furaha na shangwe kuu. Matawi haya yanapochomwa na sisi kupakwa majivu yetu yanatukumbusha kuwa ni kwa ajili ya dhambi zetu Mungu alimtoa mwanae wa pekee kufa msalabani kwa ajili ya dhambi zetu sisi wanaadamu. Hivyo hututafakarisha kuacha dhambi