02/07/2026
Eight deacons were today ordained to the priesthood at the Holy Family Minor Basilica in a solemn celebration led by Archbishop Philip Anyolo and concelebrated by Bishop David Kamau, Bishop Obed Muriungi, His Eminence John Cardinal Njue, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Nairobi, and scores of priests.
In the homily, Bishop Obed Karobia reminded the deacons that priesthood is a call to be united with Christ in service to the people of God through preaching, administering the sacraments, and especially the Eucharist, by which the faithful are nourished with the Word of God and the Body of Christ.
He emphasized that priesthood is not about status, but about the growth of the Church, calling the new priests to be true signs of Christ, to preach with courage, and to live lives worthy of their calling.
At the end of the celebration, Archbishop Philip Anyolo urged the newly ordained priests to preach the doctrine with firmness and joy as they begin their ministry in the service of God’s people. They were then assigned to their respective areas of mission across the Archdiocese and beyond.
Fr. Levis Kamamo was appointed to Our Lady of Fatima Parish Kiriko, Fr. Eliud Kinyanjui to St. Teresa Parish Ngenya, Fr. Francis Ngunjiri to Christ the King Parish Githurai, Fr. Stephen Muhia to Holy Rosary Parish Kamwangi, Fr. Michael Esafu to Our Lady of Assumption Parish Kambaa, Fr. Joseph Ngugi to St. Anne Parish Mataara, and Fr. Victor Wasike to Holy Spirit Parish Miguta, while Fr. Victor Mureithi, SJ, returns to continue his licentiate studies. Among the eight newly ordained priests, one is a Jesuit and the seven others are diocesan priests.
Cc: of Nairobi