A Fresh Start: Settling into A New Home with an 8-Day Retreat By Linus Tigiti, SJ On October 29, 2024, we gathered, our bags packed and hearts full of eager anticipation. The move from the bishop’s house to our new Community House wasn’t merely a change of address—it was a
Catholic Child Care Leaders Showcase Photography Skills to Elevate Visual Storytelling By Ms. Teresia Muia In a virtual showcase on October 31, 2024, fourteen delegates from CCC institutions across Malawi, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Kenya showcased their talents in photography under the session arranged by LCMC. The initiative has shown the
Empowering Leaders: The Servant Leadership Vision at the Proposed Hekima University By Francis Ogutu The Proposed Hekima University (PHU) envisions a transformative leadership development program that will elevate leadership standards across corporate, non-profit, educational, and public sectors throughout Eastern Africa. Grounded in the powerful principles of Servant Leadership introduced by
A Look Back By Fr. Silas Kemboi, SJ As mentioned in last week’s update, this week I reflect on my experience in Malindi. But this week’s reflection will mainly highlight some positive observations. First, a parish is a carrefour. A place where people of diverse backgrounds come together. This was
A Glimpse into the Future of Innovation: First AI and Data Science Webinar at PHU By Francis Ogutu This week, the Proposed Hekima University (PHU) took a major step forward by hosting a highly anticipated two-day webinar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science. Held on October 22nd and 23rd,
Diaconum Habemus By Greg Okumu, SJ Saturday October 19, 2024 was a remarkable day for the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. Seven Jesuits were set to be ordained as Deacons and admitted into the rank of Roman Catholic clergy. The West Coast province of the Society of Jesus in
Workshop at St. Charles Lwanga Parish, Malindi By Fr. Silas Kemboi, SJ Last weekend, the province’s safeguarding office had the privilege of conducting a three-day workshop for 79 members of St. Charles Lwanga-Muyeye Parish in Malindi, Kenya. The focus was on safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.This week, we
Sacramental accompaniment and testimonies - Renewed Hope through Pastoral Accompaniment of refugees in Adjumani Refugee Settlements By Fr. Victor Awiti, SJ The goal of mission in the Society of Jesus is to save souls. The JRS pastoral activities has been one of the many ways JRS serves and accompanies our
By Beda Muthoka, nSJ Our parish was privileged to hold the mass during the peak of “Mwenge wa uhuru” as Tanzania celebrated 25 years since the demise of the first president Julius Kambarage Nyerere. The event was graced by the presence of the president of the united republic of Tanzania
A Week of Celebration and Reflection at Saint Joseph Development Programmes(SJDP) By Eugene Nyakundi This week, SJDP has been alive with activities, each event marking a milestone, celebrating growth, and bringing the community together.In one of the week’s joyful highlights, Pre-Primary 2 students from Upendo Unit marked their transition with
