Brief History about the Centre
St. John Paul II Sabbatical Centre was started by the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a as a centre for priests and religious men and women from all over the world.
The founder, Rt.Rev James Maria Wainaina was inspired to begin a centre where priests could reside, to integrate their physical, spiritual and emotional lives with their Apostolate. Together with the Diocese and support from well wishers,the centre was opened in August 2013.
The centre has grown to be an oasis of peace and serenity, as well as a centre for personal growth and rejuvenation for priests and those seeking a quality time spent with one self, away from distractions
Rt. Rev. James Maria Wainaina
Bishop,
The Catholic Diocese of Murang'a
&
Founder
St. John Paul II Sabbatical Centre
Fr. Stephen Kinuthia
Administrator
St. John Paul II Sabbatical Centre
Sr. Mary Wambui
Deputy Director
St. John Paul II Sabbatical Centre
Fr. Joseph Gatamu
Director
St. John Paul II Sabbatical Centre
Sr. Clotilde Kulola
Staff
St. John Paul II Sabbatical Centre
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.
- St. John Paul II Sabbatical Centre
- P.O. Box 2391-01000, Thika
- +254-713-457-522
- +254-713-457-522
- info@stjohnpaul2sabbaticalcenter.com
- jp2sabbaticalcentre2014@gmail.com