Welcome to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Parish – Ridgeways
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Parish, Ridgeways, was elevated to the status of a parish under the Central Deanery on January 13th, 2019, by His Eminence John Cardinal Njue. The parish serves three outstations namely: Muringa, Huruma, and Karura under the guidance of the Father in Charge, Fr. George Mungai.It stands as a beacon of faith in Ridgeways. We are a place of prayer, peace and joy to all who join us. Our community is richly diverse, with people of different ages and backgrounds coming together to worship and serve together. We welcome all individuals seeking God’s love and our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus into their heart.To the North, the Parish covers Fourways, Thindigua, Muthithi, Kugeria, and Edenville; extending up to Kenya Institute of Science and Technology’s entrance, on your way to Kiambu Town. To the South, the Parish covers Karura Forest, including Old Muthaiga Area. To the East, the Parish covers Ridgeways Area, Garden Estate, and Muthaiga North Area. To the West, the Parish covers Runda Estate, Runda Evergreen, Huruma Village, and Muringa/Githogoro Village.
It was established by the Holy Ghost Missionaries (now also known as the Spiritan Fathers). This first church was built under the administration of Brother Josaphat, C.S.S.P (Holy Ghost Missionary) who had been entrusted with the building of the church.
It was first stone building in Nairobi. It had a sitting capacity of 300-400 people. At that time, it was a gigantic building compared to the shacks in the surrounding. It had a green corrugated iron roofing spire.
The idea to construct the current Church was driven by two main needs; first to build a church that could cater for the increasing number of worshipers. And second, to build a cathedral for the Archdiocese of Nairobi to serve as the Archbishop’s seat. Remember on 25 March 1953 the Archdiocese of Nairobi was promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Nairobi.
The foundation stone for the current church as it stands was officially laid on 29 June 1960 by the First Archbishop of Archdiocese of Nairobi, John Joseph ‘J. J’. McCarthy, during the Feast of Saints Peter & Paul. The construction was completed in 1963. The new church was blessed and officially opened on Saturday 6 July 1963. Construction of phase one, which comprised of the concrete shell and the roof commenced in July 1960 and cost £75,000. The initial phase one cost had been estimated to be £60,000 and was completed in October 1961.
A Parish and a Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Nairobi. Located in the heart of CBD Nairobi near GPO, City Hall, KICC, Parliament, Intercontinental Hotel.
Parking, Adoration Chapel, Catholic Bookshop, Office Blocks, School
Readings
Sunday Mass
7:00 AM – Kiswahili Mass
8:30 AM – English Mass
10:15 AM – English Mass
12:00 AM – English Mass
5:00 PM – Evening Mass
CHILDRENs MASS
10:15 AM
Weekdays
MoNDAY - FRIDAY
7:00 AM – Morning Mass
6:00 PM – Evening Mass
Saturday
7:30 AM – Mass
Confession
Saturday 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Adoration
Saturday 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Contacts and Location
Phone Number
+254 718 416 910
Location
Timetable Calendar
Sunday
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Holy Family Minor Basilica
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Swahili Mass
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Holy Family Minor Basilica
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English Mass
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Holy Family Minor Basilica
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Kiswahili Mass
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Holy Family Minor Basilica
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Children Mass (at the Large Hall)
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Holy Family Minor Basilica
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English Mass
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Holy Family Minor Basilica
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English Mass
Monday
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Holy Family Minor Basilica
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Swahili Mass
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Holy Family Minor Basilica
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English Mass
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Holy Family Minor Basilica
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Lunch Hour Mass Midday Mass
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Holy Family Minor Basilica
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Evening Mass
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Announcements and Groups
Holy Thursday Mass – (Ubi caritus)
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