Parish News & Blog
Welcome to the News & Blog section of St. Charles Lwanga Parish! This vibrant space captures the heartbeat of our community through stories, reflections, and updates that showcase our faith in action. Our posts chronicle the diverse activities, celebrations, and outreach efforts that define our parish life in Muyeye, fostering connection and inspiration for all. From liturgical feasts to grassroots initiatives, these articles reflect our Jesuit-inspired mission of unity, service, and spiritual growth, inviting readers to engage with our journey.
[{"id":42,"link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/safeguarding-workshop-empowers-parish-leaders-oct-20-22-2024\/","name":"safeguarding-workshop-empowers-parish-leaders-oct-20-22-2024","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Safeguarding_session.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Safeguarding Workshop Empowers Parish Leaders (Oct 20\u201322, 2024)","excerpt":"","content":"In an era where the Church is deeply committed to protecting children and vulnerable persons, St. Charles Lwanga Parish took a proactive step by hosting","author":{"name":"charleslwangaadmin","link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/author\/charleslwangaadmin\/"},"date":"Sep 8, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-09-08 17:29:38","modifiedDate":"2025-09-16 14:09:02","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-09-16 14:09:02","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/events\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Events<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/events\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Events<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":31},"status":"publish"},{"id":40,"link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/80-women-commissioned-into-catholic-women-association-sept-8-2024\/","name":"80-women-commissioned-into-catholic-women-association-sept-8-2024","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/80_women_commissioned_into_catholic_woman_association.jpg","alt":""},"title":"80 Women Commissioned into Catholic Women Association (Sept 8, 2024)","excerpt":"","content":"The date September 8, 2024 \u2013 the Feast of the Nativity of Mary \u2013 shone brightly for our parish and deanery as it witnessed a","author":{"name":"charleslwangaadmin","link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/author\/charleslwangaadmin\/"},"date":"Sep 8, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-09-08 17:29:08","modifiedDate":"2025-09-16 14:09:26","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-09-16 14:09:26","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/parish-highlights\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Parish Highlights<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/parish-highlights\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Parish Highlights<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":6,"sec":3},"status":"publish"},{"id":38,"link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/feast-of-st-ignatius-brings-jesuit-spirit-to-muyeye-july-31-2024\/","name":"feast-of-st-ignatius-brings-jesuit-spirit-to-muyeye-july-31-2024","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/feast_of_st_ignatius.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Feast of St. Ignatius Brings Jesuit Spirit to Muyeye (July 31, 2024)","excerpt":"","content":"Every year on July 31, Jesuits worldwide celebrate their founder, St. Ignatius of Loyola. In 2024, for the first time, St. Charles Lwanga Parish marked","author":{"name":"charleslwangaadmin","link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/author\/charleslwangaadmin\/"},"date":"Sep 8, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-09-08 17:28:31","modifiedDate":"2025-09-16 14:08:41","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-09-16 14:08:41","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/feast-days\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Feast Days<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/feast-days\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Feast Days<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":31},"status":"publish"},{"id":36,"link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/first-christmas-vigils-and-baptism-light-up-msoloni-outstation-dec-2022-jan-2023\/","name":"first-christmas-vigils-and-baptism-light-up-msoloni-outstation-dec-2022-jan-2023","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/christmas_vigil_prayers_3.jpg","alt":""},"title":"First Christmas Vigils and Baptism Light Up Msoloni Outstation (Dec 2022 \u2013 Jan 2023)","excerpt":"","content":"In a remote village like Msoloni, many people had never experienced a Christmas Eve Midnight Mass or New Year\u2019s vigil Mass \u2013 until this past","author":{"name":"charleslwangaadmin","link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/author\/charleslwangaadmin\/"},"date":"Sep 8, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-09-08 17:27:29","modifiedDate":"2025-09-16 14:18:24","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-09-16 14:18:24","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/pastoral-life\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Pastoral Life<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/pastoral-life\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Pastoral Life<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":2},"status":"publish"},{"id":34,"link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/parish-launches-strategic-plan-2023-2028-a-vision-for-the-future-jan-15-2023\/","name":"parish-launches-strategic-plan-2023-2028-a-vision-for-the-future-jan-15-2023","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/parish_strategic_plans.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Parish Launches Strategic Plan 2023\u20132028: A Vision for the Future (Jan 15, 2023)","excerpt":"","content":"January 15, 2023 \u2013 In a clear demonstration of forward-thinking leadership, St. Charles Lwanga Parish officially launched its Strategic Plan 2023\u20132028 during a colorful ceremony","author":{"name":"charleslwangaadmin","link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/author\/charleslwangaadmin\/"},"date":"Sep 8, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-09-08 17:26:27","modifiedDate":"2025-09-16 14:22:36","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-09-16 14:22:36","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/projects-development\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Projects & Development<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/projects-development\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Projects & Development<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":9},"status":"publish"},{"id":32,"link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/youth-outreach-visiting-childrens-home-brings-joy-may-5-2024\/","name":"youth-outreach-visiting-childrens-home-brings-joy-may-5-2024","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/youth_outreach_mission_visit.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Youth Outreach: Visiting Children\u2019s Home Brings Joy (May 5, 2024)","excerpt":"","content":"May 5, 2024 \u2013 It was a Sunday afternoon well spent for our parish Youth Group, who organized an outreach visit to the Malindi Children\u2019s","author":{"name":"charleslwangaadmin","link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/author\/charleslwangaadmin\/"},"date":"Sep 8, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-09-08 17:25:49","modifiedDate":"2025-09-16 14:27:23","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-09-16 14:27:23","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/scc-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">SCC News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/scc-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">SCC News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":9},"status":"publish"},{"id":30,"link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/50-youth-receive-confirmation-in-joyful-ceremony-nov-20-2024\/","name":"50-youth-receive-confirmation-in-joyful-ceremony-nov-20-2024","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/joyful_celebration.jpg","alt":""},"title":"50 Youth Receive Confirmation in Joyful Ceremony (Nov 20, 2024)","excerpt":"","content":"November 20, 2024 \u2013 Dressed in red gowns symbolizing the fire of the Holy Spirit, 50 young men and women of our parish received the","author":{"name":"charleslwangaadmin","link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/author\/charleslwangaadmin\/"},"date":"Sep 8, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-09-08 17:25:28","modifiedDate":"2025-09-16 14:35:16","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-09-16 14:35:16","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/youth-ministry\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Youth Ministry<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/youth-ministry\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Youth Ministry<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":52},"status":"publish"},{"id":28,"link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/parish-youth-tree-planting-drive-caring-for-creation-sept-17-2025\/","name":"parish-youth-tree-planting-drive-caring-for-creation-sept-17-2025","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/care_for_creation3.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Parish Youth Tree-Planting Drive \u2013 Caring for Creation (Sept 17, 2025)","excerpt":"","content":"September 17, 2025 \u2013 Armed with hoes, watering cans, and saplings, the Youth and Justice & Peace groups of our parish teamed up for an","author":{"name":"charleslwangaadmin","link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/author\/charleslwangaadmin\/"},"date":"Sep 8, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-09-08 17:25:03","modifiedDate":"2025-09-16 14:42:15","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-09-16 14:42:15","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/events\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Events<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/events\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Events<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":27},"status":"publish"},{"id":26,"link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/lenten-recollection-brings-spiritual-renewal-march-12-2024\/","name":"lenten-recollection-brings-spiritual-renewal-march-12-2024","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lenten_recollection.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Lenten Recollection Brings Spiritual Renewal (March 12, 2024)","excerpt":"","content":"March 12, 2024 \u2013 Midway through Lent, the faithful of St. Charles Lwanga Parish took a pause from the bustle of life to refocus on","author":{"name":"charleslwangaadmin","link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/author\/charleslwangaadmin\/"},"date":"Sep 8, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-09-08 17:24:31","modifiedDate":"2025-09-16 14:46:27","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-09-16 14:46:27","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/spiritual-reflections\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Spiritual Reflections<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/spiritual-reflections\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Spiritual Reflections<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":39},"status":"publish"},{"id":24,"link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/5th-anniversary-parish-marks-five-years-of-faith-and-growth-june-3-2023\/","name":"5th-anniversary-parish-marks-five-years-of-faith-and-growth-june-3-2023","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/parish_anniversary.jpg","alt":""},"title":"5th Anniversary: Parish Marks Five Years of Faith and Growth (June 3, 2023)","excerpt":"","content":"June 3, 2023 \u2013 \u201cLook what the Lord has done in five short years!\u201d This sentiment was on every lip as St. Charles Lwanga Parish","author":{"name":"charleslwangaadmin","link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/author\/charleslwangaadmin\/"},"date":"Sep 8, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-09-08 17:24:07","modifiedDate":"2025-09-16 14:49:38","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-09-16 14:49:38","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/events\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Events<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Uncategorized<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/events\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Events<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Uncategorized<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":6},"status":"publish"},{"id":22,"link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/parish-school-concludes-term-with-joyous-celebration-august-2-2024\/","name":"parish-school-concludes-term-with-joyous-celebration-august-2-2024","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/parish_jesuit_school.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Parish School Concludes Term with Joyous Celebration (August 2, 2024)","excerpt":"","content":"August 2, 2024 \u2013 Laughter, songs, and the proud smiles of parents filled the air as Aquiline Tarimo Jesuit School (ATJS) \u2013 our parish kindergarten","author":{"name":"charleslwangaadmin","link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/author\/charleslwangaadmin\/"},"date":"Sep 8, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-09-08 17:23:46","modifiedDate":"2025-09-16 14:54:58","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-09-16 14:54:58","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/parish-highlights\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Parish Highlights<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/parish-highlights\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Parish Highlights<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":55},"status":"publish"},{"id":1,"link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/feast-of-bakhita\/","name":"feast-of-bakhita","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bakhita_8February.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Celebrating the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita at Mayungu Outstation (Feb 9, 2025)","excerpt":"","content":"February 9, 2025 \u2013 The Jumuiya of St. Josephine Bakhita at Mayungu Outstation, under St. Charles Lwanga Parish, joyfully celebrated their patron saint\u2019s feast day","author":{"name":"charleslwangaadmin","link":"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/author\/charleslwangaadmin\/"},"date":"Sep 5, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-09-05 16:45:54","modifiedDate":"2025-09-16 15:11:48","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-09-16 15:11:48","commentCount":"1","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/feast-days\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Feast Days<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/charleslwanga.org\/category\/feast-days\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Feast Days<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":25},"status":"publish"}]
For real-time updates, our Facebook page offers photos and brief notices, while the weekly bulletin provides schedules. This blog, however, dives deeper, weaving narratives that preserve our parish’s legacy and invite participation. Whether it’s a youth skit, a CWA charity project, or a quiet moment at the Marian Grotto, these stories aim to inspire and connect our community, near and far.
We welcome your voices—share your testimony or ideas with the Communications Committee. Together, as one family in Christ, we chronicle our journey for God’s greater glory, living out St. Charles Lwanga’s legacy of courage and faith. Stay tuned for more stories that celebrate our vibrant parish life!