Historic conference on Consecrated Life in Kenya attracts over 1500 consecrated men and women

1. Kenya Conference of
Catholic Bishops –
Commission for the
Clergy and Religious
Tangaza University
College
Association of
Sisterhoods of Kenya
Religious Superiors’
Conference of Kenya
c

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Mass and Interaction between
João Cardinal Bráz de Aviz,
Prefect of the Congregation for
Institutes of Consecrated Life
and Societies of Apostolic Life,
and the Cloistered Nuns of Kenya
(lunch follows)
Meeting between
João Cardinal Bráz de Aviz,
and the Bishops
and Major Superiors of Kenya
(cocktails and dinner follow)

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FACILITATORS:
Dr. Edel Beatrice Churu
Bro. Thomas Kearney, CFC
Sr. Patricia Lanigan, MMM

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Wednesday, 23rd September 2015
CONSECRATED LIFE: YESTERDAY
8.00 a.m. Arrival and Registration
9.00 a.m.
Opening Prayer
Welcome Remarks:
1. Rt. Rev. JOHN OBALLA OWAA, Vice-Chairman,
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB)
2. His Eminence JOHN CARDINAL NJUE,
Archbishop of Nairobi
3. Rt. Rev. ANTHONY IRERI MUKOBO, IMC,
Chairman, KCCB – Commission for Clergy and
Religious
4. Rev. Fr. STEVEN PAYNE, OCD, Principal,
Tangaza University College
9.50 a.m.
Introduction of Convocation Speaker:
His Excellency Archbishop CHARLES DANIEL BALVO,
Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya
Convocation Address:
His Eminence JOÃO CARDINAL BRÁZ DE AVIZ,
Prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of
Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life
10.20 a.m.
Thematic Introduction:
Rev. Fr. PATRICK MWANIA MUSAU, CSSp, Dean,
School of Theology, Tangaza University College
10.45 a.m. Tea Break
11.15 a.m.
1st Presentation:
LIVING THE EVANGELICAL COUNSELS IN
EAST AFRICA
Sr. ELIZABETH NGOZI OKPALAENWE, MSHR
12.00 p.m.
Reaction 1: Fr. CHRISTOPHER OWCZAREK, SDB
Reaction 2: Sr. MARY MARTIN KAWIRA, OP
12.30 p.m. Open Forum
1.00 p.m. Lunch Break

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2.00 p.m.
2nd Presentation:
“CHARISMATIC MATURITY”: A PERSISTENT
CHALLENGE FOR CONSECRATED LIFE IN
AFRICA
Br. REGINALD CRUZ, CFX
2.45 p.m.
Reaction 1: Sr. MARY ISAAC WATHIRA, SMI
Reaction 2: TBA
3.15 p.m. Open Forum
3.45 p.m.
1st Exposition:
THE STATE OF CONSECRATED LIFE IN
AFRICA: SURVEY ANALYSIS
Br. JONAS DZINEKOU, MCCJ
4.15 p.m.
Reaction 1: Fr. FELIX PHIRI, MAfr
Reaction 2: Sr. MICHAEL MARIE ROTTINGHAUS, OSB
4.45 p.m. Open Forum
5.00 p.m. Closing Prayer
Thursday, 24th September 2015
CONSECRATED LIFE: TODAY
8.00 a.m. Arrival and Registration
9.00 a.m. Opening Prayer
9.05 a.m.
3rd Presentation:
JURIDICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN THE
DISMISSAL OF RELIGIOUS IN THE AFRICAN
CONTEXT
Fr. ROBERT LEŻOHUPSKI, OFMConv
9.50 a.m.
Reaction 1: Sr. NOELINA NAKATO, DM
Reaction 2: Fr. JOACHIM ZOUNDI, SJ
10.20 a.m. Open Forum
10.45 a.m. Tea Break

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11.15 a.m.
4th Presentation:
DOING FORMATION IN EAST AFRICA:
CONTEXTS, STRUGGLES, POSSIBILITIES
Sr. MARY GITAU, IBVM
12.00 p.m.
Reaction 1: Fr. INNOCENT MAGANYA, MAfr
Reaction 2: Sr. JACQUELINE GITHIRE, IHM
12.30 p.m. Open Forum
1.00 p.m. Lunch Break
2.00 p.m.
5th Presentation:
MUTUAE RELATIONES : ON THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BISHOPS AND
RELIGIOUS
Rt. Rev. EMMANUEL BARBARA, OFMCap
2.45 p.m.
Reaction 1: Sr. TERESIA MUTHONI, LSOSF
Reaction 2: Fr. GERARD NNAMUNGA, CSSp
3.15 p.m. Open Forum
3.45 p.m.
2nd Exposition:
REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND
VULNERABLE ADULTS IN KENYA
Ms. Augusta Muthigani
National Executive Secretary, KCCB Commission
for Education and Religious Education
4.15 p.m.
Reaction 1: Sr. TECLA CHEPNG’ENO, FMSJ
Reaction 2: Fr. SEAN BARRY, SPS
4.45 p.m. Open Forum
5.00 p.m. Closing Prayer

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Friday, 25th September 2015
CONSECRATED LIFE: TOMORROW
8.00 a.m. Arrival and Registration
9.00 a.m. Opening Prayer
9.05 a.m.
6th Presentation:
RELIGIOUS LIFE IN THE VERNACULAR:
CHALLENGE, REVELATION
Sr. JOAN BURKE, SND
9.50 a.m.
Reaction 1: Sr. MARIANNA BARZAGHI, MPBS
Reaction 2: Br. CHRISTIAN GISAMONYO, FMS
10.20 a.m. Open Forum
10.45 a.m. Tea Break
11.15 a.m.
7th Presentation:
THE PROPHETIC CHARACTER OF THE
CONSECRATED LIFE
Rt. Rev. RODRIGO MEJIA SALDARRIAGA, SJ
12.00 p.m.
Reaction 1: Sr. MARIA FELIX MWIKALI, ASN
Reaction 2: Fr. PATRICK ROE, CSSp
12.30 p.m. Open Forum
1.00 p.m. Lunch Break
2.00 p.m.
Assessment:
CONSECRATED LIFE IN AFRICA:
YESTERDAY, TODAY & TOMORROW
Rev. Fr. PATRICK MWANIA MUSAU, CSSp
2.45 p.m.
CLOSING ADDRESS
His Eminence JOÃO CARDINAL BRÁZ DE AVIZ
3.30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Presentation of Gifts
Vote of Thanks
4.00 p.m. Closing Prayer

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PRAYER SERVICE:
Commemoration of the « Saints »
and « Martyrs » among Consecrated
Persons in the Church of Kenya
CONCLUDING MASS
presided by
João Cardinal Bráz de Aviz