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Father Maurice Makumba Muhatia of Kakamega Diocese has been appointed the new Bishop of Nakuru.

Fr. Muhatia's appointment was communicated to the Apostolic Nunciature of Kenya from Pope Benedict the 16th Saturday afternoon.

Until his elevation to Bishop, father Muhatia was serving in Kakamega as a priest and was also rector of St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary in Nairobi.

The 41 year old priest has had a chequered career in the Catholic Church having graduated with a licentiate and doctorate Degree in Philosophy at Pontifical Holy Cross University in Rome Italy in 2002.

Muhatia attended Propaedeutic Seminary in Molo and later joined St. Austin Major Seminary in Mabanga where he graduated with a Diploma in Philosophy in 1992.

In 1994 he graduated in theology at Urbaniana University. Father Muhatia has served at St. Joseph Cathedral church in Kakamega as assistant priest in 1994, Vice Rector and teacher at St. Peter Minor Seminary in Mukumu between 1995 and 1998.

He is also currently the executive secretary of the Episcopal commission for the catholic doctrine. Meanwhile, Pope Benedict XVI has moved Pope John Paul II one step closer to possible beatification, the milestone before sainthood.

Pope Benedict XVI approved a decree attesting to John Paul’s heroic virtues. The Pope must sign off on a miracle attributed to John Paul's intercession before the late pope can be beatified. He has put the Polish pontiff on the fast track for sainthood just weeks after his April 2, 2005 death, waiving the customary five-year waiting period and allowing the investigation into John Paul's virtues to begin immediately.

Pope Benedict XVI has also approved a decree on the heroic virtues of Pope Pius XII, despite opposition from Jews who say the World War II-era pope didn't do enough to stop the Holocaust.

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It was joy as faithful filled Christ the King Cathedral to capacity on 30^th January 2010 to witness the ordination of four deacons. This colourful occasion which was presided by His Lordship Rt. Rev. Philip Anyolo, Bishop of Homabay and Apostolic Administrator Nakuru Diocese. The Deacons ordained were Simon Wambugu, David Ngigi, James Kamau and Francis Mureiithi.

While addressing the congregation, the Bishop requested all the Christians to pray for the newly ordained deacons, and for one another. The bishop also urged the clergy and the entire church to embrace faith and maintain Catholic identity.

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Deacons Simon Wambugu, David Ngigi, James Kamau & Francis Mureiithi

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Bishop Philip Anyolo addresses the congregation during the ceremony

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Newly ordained Deacons: From left Simon Wambugu, David Ngigi James Kamau & Francis Mureithi

The catholic Diocese of Nakuru Justice and Peace commission launched this year’s Lenten campaign at Diocesan and Parish level on Thursday, 4^th February 2010 at St. Mary’s Pastoral Centre.

The Diocesan material review will be held in June 2010 at St Mary’s Pastoral centre. The Diocesan thematic group that will carry out the review will be communicated immediately after the first planning committee meeting.

All the Diocesan CJPC coordinators met in Bungoma Diocese for the Lenten Campaign material review as well as planning for the National launch and 2010 thematic areas of focus. The National launch will be held on 14^th February 2010 at Garissa Diocese.