Bishop Mwongela, Nicholas Mulila Lead Catholic Diocese of Kitui in Celebrating 60 Years of Evangelization, Raising 61 Million for Pastoral Projects

The Catholic Diocese of Kitui marked a significant milestone on October 12, 2024, celebrating 60 years of evangelization during its annual Family Day at St. John Paul II Institute School. Themed “Walking Together as a Eucharistic Community,” the event drew from the ongoing Diocesan Jubilee theme, emphasizing unity and shared faith.

Leading the celebration was Rt. Rev. Joseph Mwongela, the Bishop of Kitui, who presided over the Mass. He focused his homily on the diocese’s core pillars of self-reliance, vocation, and evangelization. He urged the faithful to harness their God-given talents for the benefit of the community, stating, “Each one of us has a talent, and we must use it well.”

The event saw participation from various leaders, including Mr. Nicholas Mulila, Safaricom’s corporate chief security officer, who was among the honored guests. The celebration provided an opportunity for the diocese to raise funds for its pastoral projects, with a total of Ksh 61 million contributed by the faithful.

Bishop Mwongela highlighted the importance of collaboration and unity, encouraging the faithful to communicate positively and to avoid divisiveness. “Use your mouth well. Don’t use it to cause division; let us come together and present ourselves as one,” he advised.

Several parishes were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the diocese’s fundraising efforts. Awards included desktop computers for top-performing parishes and a filing cabinet for the most improved parish.

The parishes awarded were:

Class E: Mathuki Parish

Class D: Zombe Parish

Class C: Miambani Parish

Class B: Museve Parish

Class A: Kabati Parish

Class A Special: Boma Parish

Kabati Parish was also acknowledged as the most improved parish alongside the Pontifical Missionary Childhood (PMC).

The event drew clergy, religious members, representatives from Meru Diocese, and laity, all contributing to the joyful atmosphere that characterized this momentous day of thanksgiving and celebration.