Advertisement The Margaret Beaufort Institute of TheologyThe Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology Would you like to advertise on ICN? Click to learn more.

Kenya: ten seminarians ordained to the diaconate


Ten Jesuit seminarians from the Hekima School of Theology, were ordained to the diaconate on Saturday at Guadalupe Catholic Church in Nairobi. The Right Reverend Rodrigo Mejia Sadariaga, the Titular Bishop of Vulturia and Vicar Apostolic of Soddo-Hosanna, South Ethiopia, recalled that the religious life of a clergyman called for commitment, readiness and preparedness to serve in the Lord's Kingdom. The ten new deacons, who have spent seven years undertaking both philosophy and theology were: Brian Banda from Zambia; Fidele Ingiyimbere from Burundi; David Masikini from Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC; Loic Mben from Cameroon; Godwin Mulenga from Zambia; Hasiniaina Rakotoarisoa from Madagascar; Jacques Randrianary from Madagascar; Pascal Rumb from DRC; Richard Tambwe from DRC and Desire Yamuremye from Burundi. Bishop Rodrigo Mejia, who was formerly the Provincial for Jesuits Society in Eastern Africa region and one time rector at Hekima School of Theology, Nairobi said he was happy to be back at Hekima as the institute marked 25 years on its foundation. The colorful diaconate ordination ceremony was followed by a grand reception held at the Hekima School of Theology, where the newly ordained deacons mingled with lecturers, and invited guests and friends. The current Provincial for Eastern African region (Jesuits Society), Rev Valerian Shirima was represented by Fr Gaspar Sunhwa

Adverts

Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network

We offer publicity space for Catholic groups/organisations. See our advertising page if you would like more information.

We Need Your Support

ICN aims to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community. As our audience increases - so do our costs. We need your help to continue this work.

You can support our journalism by advertising with us or donating to ICN.

Mobile Menu Toggle Icon