MSC Worldwide, new foundation in Nairobi, Kenya.

Report by Peter Antony MSC

The humble inception of the Missionaries of the Sacred Herat in Nairobi Kenya began in 16th July 2023. After a little bit of wandering experience now we are settled at a place called Karen. Ka- ren is well known for the religious communities. If you turn to any side, you may find at least one religious community. Some say  it’s a mini-Vatican.

Cross-section of some of the seminarians in Nairobi (not ours!)

Our community consists of five members. Frs. Peter Ng’ang’a, Lucien BehEvina, Peter Antony and two postulants namely Christopher and Augustine. Though they are postulants, they are doing their philosophy at Consolata Philosophicum around 20 min from our community. Our two students are completing the 1st semester of their second year this December.

Consolata Philosophicum poster

We are, for now living in a leased house where we undertake our regular community activities. Being in its early stages, our community strives to build a fraternal and fulfilling framework not only for ourselves MSC, but also for the students. In this, we rely on Emmaus document which specifies the objectives of this stage of formation in our congregation. A schedule focused on studies, community and fraternal life, and prayer accompanies us daily. At present our prime focus is on the formation so we are not very much into the pastoral activities. We are expecting few more candidates from January for the internal Aspirancy. Recently, the Superior General and Provincial paid us a visit and we are very happy for that. We are in contact with different groups of religious networks: House Animators, Formators, Religious of Kenya, Vocations Animators etc.

We are grateful to God for all the blessings and all the members for their prayers, support, and encouragement on this journey. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be everywhere Loved”.

And our men in Nairobi