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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

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25th Session in Progress

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

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

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25th Session in Progress

25th Session in Progress

ByMercy Maina August 6, 2025
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Construction of St. John Paul II Sabbatical Centre

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

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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

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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

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