Fr. Harrison Yaa - Parish Priest
Fr. Onesmus Mwamburi - Associate Priest
Fr. Stephen Anjeru - Associate Priest
Contacts
Infant Jesus Catholic Parish, Mtwapa.
P.O. Box 150
Mtwapa
Brief information about the Parish
Parish was started by the late Fr. Ernest Mutua in the year 2005. The following priests have so far worked and resided in the same parish at different times.
- The late Rev. Fr. Ernest Mutua.
- Rev. Fr. Nathaniel Karisa.
- Rev. Fr. Daniel Miyanah.
- Rev. Fr. Marsalius Okello.
- Rev. Fr. Moses Erute
- Rev. Fr. Joram Mlekenyi.
- Rev. Fr. Adam Chilumo worked in this parish as a Deacon.
Location
Infant Jesus parish, Mtwapa, is found in Kilifi County, Kilifi Deanery. Mtwapa parish is in Kilifi South Constituency, Shimo La Tewa ward. The neighbouring parishes are Mtomondoni, Shanzu and Kikambala.
Population
Infant Jesus Catholic Parish has a total population of approximately 1000 Christians spread as follows:-
- Marina with about 700
- Maweni with about 100
- St. Dorcas with about 200.
CHURCH STATIONS
- 1. Infant Jesus, Marina..
- 2. St. Mary's, Maweni.
- 3. St. Dorcas', Barani Kwa Jefwa
Parish Pastoral Council Executive Members
- 1. Lucy Nyambura, Chairperson.
- 2. George Kalume, Ass. Chairman.
- 3. Mercy Taura, Secretary.
- 4. Bertha Adhiambo, Ass. Secretary.
- 5. Stephen Kariuki, Treasurer
- 6. Benard Ngugi.
CHURCH SODALITIES
- Catholic Men Association, Chairman, William Kenga.
- Catholic Women Association, Chairperson: Juliet Muswii.
- Young Catholic Adults, Chairperson: Nancy Ndanu.
- CLiMAK Choir, Chairman, Vincent Tunzo.
- Alter Servers, Chairman: Emmanuel Chengo.
- Wanamaria, Chairperson: Lainata Kabibi.
- PARISH MOVEMENTS.
- Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Chairperson: Irene Kitawa.
- Neo- Catechumenato, Responsible: Jacinta Komu.
Mass Schedules
Sunday
Main Centre
- 1st Mass: 6:30 a.m. Swahili
- 2nd Mass: 8:00 a.m. English
- 3rd Mass: 9:30 a.m. Swahili
St. Mary's, Maweni
- 1st Mass: 6:30 a.m. Swahili
St. Dorcas', Barani
- 1st Mass: 8:30 a.m. Swahili
Adoration
- Monday- Saturday from 5.45 a.m. - 6.25 a.m.
Benediction
- Every third Sunday of the month after the third mass in Marina.
Confessions
Saturdays at 3:00 p.m.
Catechesis
- We have tentative programs for catechesis when pupils and students are at home for their holidays. •
- Saturdays: Catechesis at 2pm.
- Adult catechesis on arrangements with Catechists.
Other Pastoral Programs
Visits to the sick, old, and physically challenged: Wednesday's from 9:00 am.
School Masses: St. Patrick Academy every Friday at 9:00am
Office Days
Tuesday - Friday:
- Morning: 9:00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
- Afternoon: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.