Holy Orders

Men are ordained to serve the Church as deacons, priests, or bishops.

Newly ordained deacons process outside the church behind clergy

Through Holy Orders, the mission Christ entrusted to his apostles continues in the Church today. Ordained ministers serve at three distinct degrees — bishop, priest, and deacon — each with its own ministry to God's people and its own rite of ordination.

The Three Degrees of Holy Orders

Bishops — successors of the apostles, who receive the fullness of the priesthood and govern a diocese in communion with the Pope.

Priests — co-workers with their bishop, who celebrate the sacraments, preach the Gospel, and shepherd parish communities such as ours.

Deacons — ordained for service, assisting at the altar, proclaiming the Gospel, and carrying out works of charity.

Who Can Be Ordained

Only baptized men whose suitability for ministry has been discerned by the Church may be ordained. In the Latin Church, candidates for the priesthood freely and publicly embrace celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom of God.

Discerning a Vocation

If you sense a possible call to the priesthood or diaconate, the first step is to speak with one of our parish priests. The Archdiocese of Nairobi's Vocations Office also walks with men discerning a call, offering personal accompaniment, formation, and ongoing support through seminary.

Contact the Parish Office for guidance.

Parish office

P.O. Box 30059-00100, Nairobi, Kenya

To speak with a priest about a possible vocation, visit our parish office.

Call +254 712 328325 olqpsouthbsecretary@gmail.com

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