KCCB Commission for Social Communications

"....Let us respect one another as we respect our brothers and sisters. You can disagree with people without insulting them..."#voiceofthebishop

“The verbal indiscipline we are witnessing is indicative of something even more troubling.” #voiceofthebishops

"...Let us respect one another as we respect our brothers and sisters. You can disagree with people without insulting them. Disagreement is acceptable, but public insults are a disgrace...."#voiceofthebishop

"....We are deeply concerned about what is going on in the country. We want to call for restraint and decorum in public speaking. I appeal to leaders, especially political leaders, to exercise restraint...." #voicethebishops

𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲: St. Stanislaus of Szczepanów (1030–1079), Bishop of Kraków, bravely defended Church teachings, challenged the immoral King Bolesław II, and was martyred while celebrating Mass, inspiring courage and faithfulness to God.

Today’s readings remind us that God values a humble heart and grants mercy to those who seek it. Lent calls us to forgive others and return to God with humility, opening ourselves to His healing and peace.

St. John Ogilvie (1579–1615), a Jesuit martyr from Scotland, courageously remained faithful to Catholicism despite persecution, inspiring all who face trials for their faith.

The Catholic Church, sponsoring about 31% of Kenya’s learning institutions, remains a key stakeholder in shaping quality and value-driven education. Bishop Mark Kadima recently met the Education PS to discuss equitable transitions, school protections, and policies.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲 is marked every 13 February to celebrate radio. The KCCB supports this mission through 15 Catholic radio stations across 28 dioceses, continuing to promote truth, faith, and human dignity.@radiovaticana @RadioWaumini

𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐨 𝐗𝐈𝐕 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐜𝐤 On World Day of the Sick, Pope Leo XIV met and prayed with sick pilgrims at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens. He asked God to bless all who suffer and to strengthen caregivers.

11/2/2026 Saint Bernadette of Lourdes, born poor and often ill, humbly witnessed the 1858 apparitions of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes, later becoming a nun and saint remembered for her deep faith, suffering, and trust in God.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐤 Celebrated every 11th February, this day was established by Pope Saint John Paul II to pray for and support the sick; the 2026 theme is “The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another’s pain.”

Today we celebrate the Memorial of St. Scholastica (480–547), twin sister of St. Benedict and founder of a community of nuns near Monte Cassino. She devoted her life to God and is invoked as the patron saint during storms.

International Epilepsy Day 2026 | Feb 9 A global call led by IBE & ILAE to raise awareness, end stigma, and support over 50M people living with epilepsy. Awareness leads to empathy, inclusion, and action. 💜

Pope Leo XIV mourns the deadly attacks in Nigeria, calling for prayers and protection for all citizens. Father Nathaniel Asuwaye and others were abducted in Kaduna amid rising violence.

Lent 2026: “𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭, 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚: 𝐔𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.” Launch: 21 Feb, Catholic Diocese of Lodwar

The 34th World Day of the Sick is on 11 Feb 2026. Pope Leo XIV calls us to follow the Good Samaritan, showing love through care and compassion. The theme: “The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another’s pain.” Pray for the sick, caregivers, and ourselves.

𝐔𝐣𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞 𝐰𝐚 𝐌𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐮 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐮 𝐌𝐤𝐮𝐮 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐮 𝐰𝐚 𝐉𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐊𝐮𝐮 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐢 𝐥𝐚 𝐍𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐢. 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚: 𝐓𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐮𝐨𝐯𝐮 𝐧𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐦𝐚

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 | 𝟐 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 Today we celebrate those who have dedicated their lives fully to God. As Pope Leo XIV said, “Your small lights become a luminous trail in God’s plan of peace and salvation.”

At the General Audience on January 28, 2026, Pope Leo XIV told pilgrims that the Word of God remains the Church’s compass through every chapter of history.@VaticanNews