More than 200 children gathered in Marereni, an outstation of Gongoni Parish in Kenya’s Diocese of Malindi, to launch the month of the Holy Rosary. The children, all under 14, are part of the Pontifical Missionary Childhood, or PMC, an active organization that promotes early faith formation through structured activities.

The October event was held in Marafa Deanery, where Sisters of Charity of Nazareth reside and minister. Sister Catherine Ndanu, PMC coordinator for the deanery, and Sister Reema Tigga, SCN, the PMC coordinator for Gongoni Parish, guided the children during the day. Volunteers from each parish and PMC coordinators also supported the event.

Father Dominic Adhiambo, the diocesan chaplain for PMC, co-celebrated the Mass with several priests from the deanery. After the Eucharist, children processed to the altar, carrying a statue of Mary, a rosary, candles, flowers, and the PMC flag. Sister Catherine explained the significance of each item while Sister Reema helped children place them at the designated spots.

Members of Wanamaria, a devotional group for girls, participated under the guidance of Sister Phelomena Hembrom, who serves as their coordinator at the parish and deanery level. Together, the children prayed the Rosary.

The statue of Mary will travel from parish to parish in the deanery throughout May. The celebration ended with a shared meal, marking a joyful start to the month.

Story by Sister Phelomena Hembrom