The Central Leadership Team’s time with Sisters in Kenya was a privileged and sacred time of varied experiences. SCNs Sangeeta Ayithamattam, Jackulin Jesu, and Adeline Fehribach are currently experiencing the Africa Mission and had previously traveled to...
The Central Leadership Team of Sisters Sangeeta Ayithamattam, Jackulin Jesu, and Adeline Fehribach arrived in Kenya. They were met by Sisters Vinaya Chalil and Cornelia Ekka at Malindi Airport. They will be with these Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, including Sisters...
In a special way, the Congregation at Nazareth blessed Central Leadership as they embark on their journey to Botswana and Kenya, the Africa Mission of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Sister Barbara Flores, who led the service, spoke of the ancient proverb,...
I wish and pray that more of our Sisters will have these types of experiences, which are life-giving, memorable, and one of a kind Amrita Manjaly, SCN, recently traveled abroad to experience the Africa Mission in Botswana and Kenya. There, she was greeted...
On behalf of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kenya, please pray for safe upcoming elections. General elections are scheduled to be held in Kenya on Aug. 9, 2022. Voters will elect the President, members of the National Assembly and Senate, county governors of...
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kenya were overjoyed to welcome Amrita Manjaly, SCN, to Kenya recently. Sister Amrita is the first SCN to visit the mission since its beginning in February 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic had deprived the Sisters in the mission of having...
At the Mumbai airport along with Sisters from the Dockyard community, Helan Sathiya, SCN, flew out last night for the Kenya Mission accompanied by Vinaya Chalil,...
In Kenya, a prolonged drought has taken a heavy toll on the country. Since September, much of Kenya’s north has received less than 30 percent of normal rainfall – the worst short-rain season recorded in decades. The lack of rainfall has wiped out pastures and...
Sister Cornelia Ekka has recently started her new mission in Kenya. Sister Cornelia is being introduced to the Catholic Community in St. Paul’s parish and its outstations. She has met Bishop Willybard Lagho, the Bishop of Malindi Diocese. Along with Sisters...
After a long wait, the travel restrictions between India and Kenya were lifted and Sister Cornelia Ekka was able to travel to her mission in Kenya. She joined Sisters Vinaya and Philo on Oct. 8. The community of three is overjoyed! Sister Cornelia is grateful to all...
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are involved in developing a long-term pastoral plan for Gongoni Parish where before they did not have a pastoral plan with regard to ongoing Catechism. During family visits to all the Catholic families in the parish and its outstations,...
Sisters Vinaya and Philomina attended the annual commissioning of Southern Denary of Malindi Diocese: Catholic Women Association (CWA), the only group the Catholic women are affiliated to in the Diocese of Malindi. They meet every year for a retreat where new members...
Sister Philomena Kottoor stated, “Cornelia as you enter Kenya, remember that it is a Holy Ground and that the people are Holy and beloved by God. God is there present, even before you arrive. You are pioneer to a new mission. We believe that “God has called you,...
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kenya received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Sisters Philomina Hembrom and Vinaya Chalil were eager to receive their first dose this morning. The country is currently rolling out the AstraZeneca vaccine. With the rising...
SCNs had the opportunity to attend the first Catholic wedding since their arrival in the country. Before the church band played, the bride and groom were welcomed in the church. There was a big celebration with a festive meal for all. On the eve of the wedding, the...
Sister Vinaya Chalil and Sister Philomina Hembrom are pictured here with members of the Association of Sisterhood in Kenya. The Association of Sisterhood in Kenya is well organized at the national level. The National AOSK organizes various programs for the Sisters...
Bishop’s maiden visit to the residence of the SCNs- Kenya. Bishop Willybard Kitogho Lagho of Malindi Diocese paid his first visit to the residence of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth on July 03, 2021. Bishop Lagho was installed as the new Bishop of Malindi...
Sisters Vinaya and Philo have been visiting Catholic families in outstations as they begin this new chapter for the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and enter into pastoral ministry in the Kenya mission. The parish has five outstations and they have completed visiting...
Today we visited some of the Catholic families in one of the outstations of our parish. This outstation has a brother who belongs to the Society of Martin de Paul in Uganda. He just finished his vows and had come home for holidays. We spent some time with his family...
Last week, one of the SCCs (Small Christian Communities) of our outstation parish had their weekly prayer in our house. After prayer, they gifted us with a tea table for the sitting room, provision items, and some cash. The SCCs in this diocese are very active and...
