A new milestone has been reached in the Archdiocese of Nairobi as St. John the Baptist Parish, Katua, was officially inaugurated today by Bishop David Kamau. The joyful celebration saw over 100 catechumens receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, and the new parish house was blessed.
In his homily, Bishop Kamau called the faithful to embrace the call to holiness by following the example of the saints. “Today we remember men and women who followed Christ everywhere,” he said.
“The Church is where we are strengthened in prayer to carry our crosses and to become saints.” The Bishop reminded the congregation that perseverance in faith is only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit, urging all to live the Gospel with courage.
The event also marked the commissioning of 25 men into the Catholic Men Association (CMA) and 24 women into the Catholic Women Association (CWA), a testament to the parish’s growing commitment to service and community life.
The journey of St. John the Baptist Parish began on 20 February 2000, when the St. Lucia Jumuiya from Buruburu Farm envisioned a nearby place of worship.
The late Mr. Katua made that dream possible by donating three-quarters of an acre of land—an act later confirmed by Mrs. Katua on 26 March 2000.
Fr. Justus Morogo Rotuk blessed the land on 13 August the same year, and with just KSh 10,000 and the dedication of parishioners, a small green-roofed mabati chapel rose from humble beginnings.
From that modest start, the vision has blossomed into a full parish community—a living testament to faith, generosity, and perseverance.
