The Catholic Diocese of Embu is hosting the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) Plenary Assembly for the first time in its 40-year history, as Catholic Bishops from across the country begin their deliberations.
The Bishops arrived in Embu on Monday, led by KCCB Chairman and Archbishop of Kisumu, Most Rev. Maurice Muhatia Makumba, for the gathering expected to focus on various issues affecting the Church and the country.
Key areas of discussion will include the pastoral life of the faithful, the affairs of the Catholic Church and the social, economic and political wellbeing of Kenyans.
The assembly will also give the Bishops an opportunity to deliberate on national concerns, with a press briefing expected during their stay to outline the Church’s position on matters of national importance, particularly those touching on the lives and dignity of ordinary Kenyans.
Bishop of Embu Rt. Rev. Peter Kimani Ndung’u welcomed the Bishops to the Diocese, describing the opportunity to host the assembly as a great grace and blessing to the local Church.
He observed that the gathering was a significant moment for the Diocese, having never hosted the Bishops’ Plenary Assembly since its establishment four decades ago.
According to Bishop Kimani, the plenary serves as a consultative platform where Bishops come together to reflect on and discuss issues affecting their respective dioceses, the universal Church and the country.
He urged the faithful to keep the Bishops in their prayers as they undertake the deliberations, noting the importance of spiritual support for the Church’s leadership.
The Bishop also invited Christians and people of goodwill to attend a solemn Eucharistic celebration scheduled for Thursday at St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Karurina, Embu.
The Mass, which will be concelebrated by the Bishops, will offer an opportunity for the faithful to pray for the Church, its members and the nation.
