About Our Parish
A welcoming community of faith, hope, and love
Our Mission
To Serve the Lord with humility and obedience, surrending ourselves fully to His will, trusting the wisdom of the Gospel, and making ourelves available as instruments of His purpose for the salvation and service of others.
"Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word." - Luke 1:38
Our History
Founded in 1963
St. Mary's Catholic Parish Changamwe started as Makupa's outstation in 1956. The few Christians used to congregate under a baobab tree for Masses.Later, through the assistance of Fr. James Delaney a small structure was erected, which gave way to the current structure.It was inaugrated and blessed as a Parish on 16th September 1963 by Bishop Eugene Butler. Fr. Michael J.O'Conner was appointed as the First Parish Priest.
This Parish is located in the Western side of Mombasa Island and it is the mother church of Chaani, Mikindani, Bomu, Miritini and Bangladesh Parishes. Over the years, our parish has grown and evolved, but our commitment to faith, family, and community has remained constant.
Today's Parish
Today, St. Mary's Catholic Parish Changamwe is a vibrant, multicultural parish serving over 2,000 families. We continue to welcome newcomers and provide spiritual nourishment to all who seek it.
Our beautiful church, built in 1963, stands as a testament to the faith and dedication of generations of parishioners.
Celebrating Our Sons & Daughters
Honoring the priests, religious sisters, and ordained ministers who dedicate their lives to serving God and our parish community
| Name & Title | Ordination | Jumuiya |
|---|---|---|
Fr. Rev. Fr. Joseph Bantega Priest | Priest May 19, 1976 | Mt. Raymond Kanau |
Fr. Rev. Fr. John Kamau Priest | Priest July 24, 1999 | Mt. Stephano |
Fr. Rev. Fr. Xavier Nyashigadi Priest | Priest June 15, 2005 | Mt. Teresia Mtoto Yesu |
Fr. Rev. Fr. Moses Mangi Erute Priest | Priest March 17, 2007 | Mt. Stephano |
Fr. Rev. Fr. Ronald Wafula Priest | Priest November 17, 2012 | Mt. Mathayo |
Fr. Rev. Fr. Ken Ogot Priest | Priest June 23, 2018 | Mt. Gotna Mama |
Fr. Rev. Fr. Onesmus Kithi Charo Priest | Priest September 29, 2018 | Mt. Yosefu Tudor |
Fr. Rev. Fr. Peter Kalungu Priest | Priest May 15, 2021 | Mt. Yohana Mbatizaji |
Fr. Rev. Fr. Joseph Mbaru Bongo Priest | Priest February 26, 2022 | Mt. Yohana Mbatizaji |
Fr. Rev. Fr. Moses Aloise Otieno Priest | Priest February 24, 2024 | Mt. Mathayo |
Sr. Rev. Sr. Domitila Akama Religious Sister | Religious Sister November 1996 | Mt. Endelea Akama |
Sr. Rev. Sr. Gertrude Malya Religious Sister | Religious Sister August 26, 2000 | Mt. Mashanguli Zote Za Loreto |
Sr. Rev. Sr. Mary Wanjiku Religious Sister | Religious Sister September 12, 2015 | Mt. Maria Goretti |
Sr. Rev. Sr. Catherine Mwende Religious Sister | Religious Sister August 18, 2019 | Mt. Teresia Mtoto Yesu |
Sr. Rev. Sr. Esther Nyanjau Muiga Religious Sister | Religious Sister March 3, 2022 | Mt. Wanjau Muiga |
Sem. Mseminari Denis Kusama Seminarian | Seminarian In Formation | Mt. Maria Goretti |
Sem. Mseminari Clinton Otieno Seminarian | Seminarian In Formation | Mt. Mathias Mulumba |
Sem. Mseminari Dominic Peter Seminarian | Seminarian In Formation | Mt. Come and See |
🙏 We Give Thanks 🙏
"For the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable." - Romans 11:29
We are blessed to have these dedicated servants of God in our parish. Their commitment to spreading the Gospel and serving our community is a testament to their faith and dedication to Christ's mission.
Our Parish Priests Through History
Honoring the dedicated priests who have served St. Mary's Catholic Parish since its establishment in 1963
| No. | Parish Priest Name | Year In | Year Out | Years Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Fr. M.J O'CONOR | 1963 | 1965 | 2 years |
2 | Fr. W. CROWLEY | 1965 | 1967 | 2 years |
3 | Fr. E. RYAN | 1965 | 1968 | 3 years |
4 | Fr. J. DELANEY | 1967 | 1968 | 1 years |
5 | Fr. E. RYAN | 1968 | 1969 | 1 years |
6 | Fr. J. DELANEY | 1968 | 1969 | 1 years |
7 | Fr. E. RYAN | 1969 | 1971 | 2 years |
8 | Fr. J. POWER | 1971 | 1971 | 0 years |
9 | Fr. J. C. MONTERO | 1971 | 1973 | 2 years |
10 | Fr. E. RYAN | 1973 | 1975 | 2 years |
11 | Fr. W. CROWLEY | 1975 | 1976 | 1 years |
12 | Fr. M. KEANE | 1976 | 1977 | 1 years |
13 | Fr. F. O'SULLIVAN | 1977 | 1979 | 2 years |
14 | Fr. M. KEANE | 1979 | 1979 | 0 years |
15 | Fr. B. LYONS | 1979 | 1989 | 10 years |
16 | Fr. P. NG'IELA | 1989 | 1990 | 1 years |
17 | Fr. H. KATANA | 1990 | 1992 | 2 years |
18 | Fr. J. OMOGA | 1992 | 1996 | 4 years |
19 | Fr. J. MALASI | 1996 | 2000 | 4 years |
20 | Fr. M. OKELO | 2000 | 2004 | 4 years |
21 | Fr. A. MDAWIDA | 2004 | 2011 | 7 years |
22 | Fr. P. MIYAM | 2011 | 2013 | 2 years |
23 | Fr. N. HENNITY | 2013 | 2017 | 4 years |
24 | Fr. D. K. KALUAH | 2017 | 2024 | 7 years |
25 | Fr. A. MUIGAI Current Parish Priest | 2024 | Present | 2 years |
📚 Our Rich Heritage 📚
"The Parish has given birth to 10 Priests, 5 Sisters and 3 Seminarians."
Since the Parish was erected in 1963, 24 Priests have served as Parish Priests, each contributing to the spiritual growth and development of our faith community. We are grateful for their dedicated service and pastoral care.
Our Ministries
Get involved in our parish community
Youth Ministry
Groups:
- Mt. Don Bosco (Senior Youth)
- Mt. Augostino (YCA)
- Youth Service Group
- Altar Servers
Catechitical Instructions
Groups:
- RCIA
- Bible Study
- Bible School/Sunday School
- Catechism
Choir
Groups:
- St. Michael
- Moyo Safi
- Mt. Cecilia
- St. Aloysius Gozanga
Social Justice
Groups:
- Child Protection
- CJPD(Catholic Justice Peace Department)
- Enviroment Commission
- People with Special Needs
Family Life
Groups:
- Marriage Encounter
- Mt. Yosefu
- Mt. Anna
- Mt. Rita
Prayer Group/Associations
Groups:
- CMA (Catholic Men's Association)
- CWA (Catholic Women's Association)
- Catholic Charismatic
- Neo-Catechumenal Community
- CTA (Catholic Teachers Association)
Visit Us
We'd love to welcome you to our parish family
Address
Next To Changamwe Police Station, Mombasa Road
Hamisi, Mombasa,
Kenya