February 21, 2024 - St. John Paul II Sabbatical Centre

21st Session in Progress

21st Session in Progress 21st Session participants with the Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Murang’a, Rt. Rev. James Maria Wainaina and facilitators during the opening Mass The 21st session of the St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program commenced on August 7 with 30 participants-23 Priests, 2 Brothers, and 5 Sisters. The participants are drawn from 10 […]

“Reading Your Own Book”: Inside the St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program

“Reading Your Own Book”: Inside the St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program In a fast-paced world where the demands of daily life can drain one’s physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual reserves, a sanctuary of respite and self-discovery beckons. The St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program isn’t just a program; it’s an invitation to embark on a journey […]

St John Paul II Sabbatical Centre is a retreat centre in a serene environment, situated at Maragua, Muran’ga County.

It was founded by Rt. Rev. James Maria Wainaina, the Bishop Catholic Diocese of Murang’a.

It offers a peaceful atmosphere for priests and the religious, aiming integrate their physical, spiritual and emotional lives with the apostolate.

First Session: August to December

Second Session: Jan to May

Program Director

Fr. Gatamu: +254-713-457-522

Program Administrator

Fr. Stephen: +254-720-724-337

Physical Address

P.O. Box 734 – 10200 Murang’a