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27th Session in Progress

27th Session in Progress

August 10, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that the 27th Session of the St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program , which...
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“As We Step Out of This Program, I Feel Refreshed and Renewed”

“As We Step Out of This Program, I Feel Refreshed and Renewed”

June 10, 2026
“As We Step Out of This Program, I Feel Refreshed and Renewed” Fr. Nyakundi receives his...
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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

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22nd Sabbatical Session in Progress

22nd Sabbatical Session in Progress

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“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
21st Session in Progress

21st Session in Progress

February 21, 2024
23rd Session Concludes with Graduation Ceremony

23rd Session Concludes with Graduation Ceremony

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

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

Fr. James Righa: Embracing Healing After Loss

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

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

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

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

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

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27th Session in Progress

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“As We Step Out of This Program, I Feel Refreshed and Renewed”

“As We Step Out of This Program, I Feel Refreshed and Renewed”

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“The Big Word for This Program Is Listening”

“The Big Word for This Program Is Listening”

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Rising Above Challenges: 26th Session Reflections

Rising Above Challenges: 26th Session Reflections

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26th Session in Progress

26th Session in Progress

February 1, 2026
Director of St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program Laid to Rest

Director of St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program Laid to Rest

January 20, 2026
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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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Sessions

First Session: August to December

Second Session: Jan to May

Physical Address

P.O. Box 734 – 10200 Murang’a

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Program Director

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

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info@stjohnpaul2sabbaticalcentre.com

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