CDM 2026

CDM Celebrating the year of
The Blessed Virgin Mary

Education & Church

Forming
Character & Faith

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6

Evangelization

Inauguration of new Parish
Baptism of the Lord – Greystone Catholic Parish

Rev. Fr. Paul Kariuki (Fr. P.K.) was officially installed as the first Parish Priest,

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Our Mission
To unify God's people through Evangelization and holistic human development.
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Our Vision
To be a sustainable organisation effectively addressing the spiritual and socio-economic MISSION needs of God’s people
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March 1983 Event
Pope John Paul II erected the Catholic Diocese of Murang'a on on 17th March 1983 during 15th year of his pontificate.
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Total Parishes
The Catholic Diocese of Murang'a is made up of 56 Parishes located in 8 Deaneries
Who are we?

We are on a Mission

The Catholic Diocese of Murang’a (CDM) is situated in Central Kenya and covers Murang’a and Kirinyaga counties. CDM was erected on 17th March 1983 by Pope John Paul II during 15th year of this pontificate.

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    Christians

Year of jubilee

Year of the Blessed Virgin Mary - 2026

Theme

Do whatever he tells you (John 2:5)

Rallyng Call

V/. I am the handmaid of the Lord
R/. Let it be done to me according to your word

Motto

To Christ through mother Mary

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United to unify God's people through Evangelization

Catholic Diocese of Murang'a comprises of several Departments all working on a common goal

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Pastoral Office
Social Communication
Child Protection Desk
Financial Administration
Chancery
Caritas
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Latest Events

Church News
𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐨 𝐗𝐈𝐕 𝐄𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭, 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐢 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

On July 10, 2025, Pope Leo XIV officially erected the Catholic Diocese of Kapsabet, making it the 28th Diocese in the country. The new ecclesiastical jurisdiction has been carved out…

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