The Episcopal Ordination (Consecration) and Installation of the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui
Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Bishop-elect John Mbua Mwandi will take place on:
- Date: Saturday, 8 August 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Venue: St. Charles Lwanga Senior School, Kitui
About Bishop-elect John Mbua Mwandi
John Mbua Mwandi was appointed Bishop of Kitui by Pope Leo XIV on 27 May 2026. Before his appointment, he served in various pastoral and administrative roles within the Diocese of Kitui, including Vicar General and Parish Priest of Mulutu Parish.
Expected Structure of the Celebration
While the full official programme has not been widely published online, a typical Catholic episcopal ordination and installation includes:
- Arrival and reception of bishops, clergy, religious, and guests.
- Entrance procession.
- Holy Mass.
- Reading of the Apostolic Letter (Papal Bull).
- Examination of the Bishop-elect.
- Litany of the Saints.
- Laying on of Hands by the principal consecrator and bishops.
- Prayer of Ordination.
- Anointing of the new bishop’s head with Sacred Chrism.
- Presentation of the Ring, Mitre, and Crosier.
- Seating of the new bishop on the Cathedra (symbolizing taking possession of the Diocese).
- Messages from Church and civil leaders.
- Final Blessing and celebration.
Historical Note
Bishop-elect Mwandi becomes the fifth Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui, succeeding the period in which Joseph Mwongela served as Bishop of Kitui before his appointment as Coadjutor Bishop of Machakos.