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Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Construction of St. John Paul II Sabbatical Centre

Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Construction of St. John Paul II Sabbatical Centre

ByMercy Maina September 9, 2025
The Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Murang’a, Rt. Rev. James Maria Wainaina, on Monday...
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25th Session in Progress

25th Session in Progress

ByMercy Maina August 6, 2025
The 25th Session of the St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program, which began on August 4, 2025, is now...
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From Burnout to Renewal: Reflections of St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program’s 20th Session Participants

From Burnout to Renewal: Reflections of St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program’s 20th Session Participants

ByMercy Maina May 20, 2023
22nd Sabbatical Session in Progress

22nd Sabbatical Session in Progress

ByMercy Maina January 9, 2024
“Reading Your Own Book”: Inside the St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program

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

ByMercy Maina February 21, 2024
21st Session in Progress

21st Session in Progress

ByMercy Maina February 21, 2024
23rd Session Concludes with Graduation Ceremony

23rd Session Concludes with Graduation Ceremony

ByMercy Maina December 6, 2024
Fr.Chrispine Oduor Okello: A Missionary Journey Rooted in Faith and Resilience

Fr.Chrispine Oduor Okello: A Missionary Journey Rooted in Faith and Resilience

ByMercy Maina December 12, 2024
Fr. James Righa: Embracing Healing After Loss

Fr. James Righa: Embracing Healing After Loss

ByMercy Maina December 15, 2024
Sr. Regina Achan Aniceto: 50 Years of Faithful Service, Graceful Ageing, and Renewal

Sr. Regina Achan Aniceto: 50 Years of Faithful Service, Graceful Ageing, and Renewal

ByMercy Maina December 17, 2024
Fr. Cletus Tita: From Skepticism to Program’s Vocal Advocate

Fr. Cletus Tita: From Skepticism to Program’s Vocal Advocate

ByMercy Maina December 18, 2024
Fr. Lucas Yuh: Self-Awareness and Challenging Misconceptions About Sabbaticals

Fr. Lucas Yuh: Self-Awareness and Challenging Misconceptions About Sabbaticals

ByMercy Maina December 21, 2024

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Construction of St. John Paul II Sabbatical Centre

Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Construction of St. John Paul II Sabbatical Centre

September 9, 2025
25th Session in Progress

25th Session in Progress

August 6, 2025
Sr. Agnes Mwongela, ASN: A Calling Shaped by Persistence, Renewed by Rest

Sr. Agnes Mwongela, ASN: A Calling Shaped by Persistence, Renewed by Rest

July 7, 2025
Fr. Michael Waswa: A Vocation Nurtured at Home, Renewed in Sabbatical

Fr. Michael Waswa: A Vocation Nurtured at Home, Renewed in Sabbatical

June 23, 2025
Sr. Cordelia Ogene, OLA: A Grace-Filled Mission Across Continents

Sr. Cordelia Ogene, OLA: A Grace-Filled Mission Across Continents

June 4, 2025
Fr. Maurice Kigame Lugutu: An unexpected start to a vocation

Fr. Maurice Kigame Lugutu: An unexpected start to a vocation

May 30, 2025
24th Session Participants Graduate

24th Session Participants Graduate

May 9, 2025
24th Session in Progress

24th Session in Progress

January 17, 2025
Fr. Lucas Yuh: Self-Awareness and Challenging Misconceptions About Sabbaticals

Fr. Lucas Yuh: Self-Awareness and Challenging Misconceptions About Sabbaticals

December 21, 2024
Fr. Cletus Tita: From Skepticism to Program’s Vocal Advocate

Fr. Cletus Tita: From Skepticism to Program’s Vocal Advocate

December 18, 2024
Sr. Regina Achan Aniceto: 50 Years of Faithful Service, Graceful Ageing, and Renewal

Sr. Regina Achan Aniceto: 50 Years of Faithful Service, Graceful Ageing, and Renewal

December 17, 2024
Fr. James Righa: Embracing Healing After Loss

Fr. James Righa: Embracing Healing After Loss

December 15, 2024
Fr.Chrispine Oduor Okello: A Missionary Journey Rooted in Faith and Resilience

Fr.Chrispine Oduor Okello: A Missionary Journey Rooted in Faith and Resilience

December 12, 2024
23rd Session Concludes with Graduation Ceremony

23rd Session Concludes with Graduation Ceremony

December 6, 2024
21st Session in Progress

21st Session in Progress

February 21, 2024
“Reading Your Own Book”: Inside the St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program

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

February 21, 2024
22nd Sabbatical Session in Progress

22nd Sabbatical Session in Progress

January 9, 2024
From Burnout to Renewal: Reflections of St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program’s 20th Session Participants

From Burnout to Renewal: Reflections of St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program’s 20th Session Participants

May 20, 2023
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About us

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.

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First Session: August to December

Second Session: Jan to May

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Program Director

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

Program Administrator

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

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P.O. Box 734 – 10200 Murang’a

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