ST. MARTIN DE TOURS WIYUMIRIRIE CATHOLIC PARISH

Basic Parish Information

Parish Name: St. Martin de Tours Wiyumiririe Catholic Parish

Patron Saint: St. Martin de Tours

Date Established: 2014

About the Parish

Brief History

St. Martin de Tours Wiyumiririe Catholic Parish is located in Laikipia East Sub-County, Laikipia County, along the Nyeri–Nyahururu Road, northwest of Nyeri Town. The parish is one of the constituent parishes of Gatarakwa Deanery within the Archdiocese of Nyeri.

The Catholic community in Wiyumiririe traces its origins to around 1977, when it was established as a local church. As migration into the area increased and new settlement schemes developed, the Catholic population within both Nyahururu Catholic Parish and the neighbouring Gatarakwa Catholic Parish grew significantly. This growth created the need for a feasibility study to establish a new parish that would better serve the expanding Christian community.

Following the establishment of Ndaragwa Catholic Parish, Wiyumiririe became one of its local churches. Later, after the creation of the Diocese of Nyahururu, St. Martin de Tours Wiyumiririe was transferred to Mugunda Catholic Parish under the Archdiocese of Nyeri.

In 2014, Wiyumiririe was officially carved out of Mugunda Catholic Parish and elevated to the status of a parish. At its inception, the new parish comprised five local churches:

  • St. Martin de Tours Wiyumiririe (Parish Centre)
  • St. Mother Teresa Makutano
  • St. Joseph Kaniki
  • St. Monica South Imenti
  • St. Peter Nyakinyua

Since then, the parish has continued to grow through evangelization and pastoral outreach. Today, it comprises eight local churches, following the establishment of:

  • Blessed Irene Mwihoko
  • St. John Paul II Metha
  • St. Patrick Ihigaini

The parish continues to strengthen the faith of its members through vibrant liturgical celebrations, catechesis, pastoral care, and active participation in Small Christian Communities. Guided by the spirit of synodality, St. Martin de Tours Wiyumiririe Catholic Parish remains committed to proclaiming the Gospel and serving the spiritual and pastoral needs of God’s people.

Vision

To be an exemplary parish in offering pastoral services to Christians and all people of goodwill in the spirit of synodality.

Mission

To proclaim the Kingdom of God through evangelization and pastoral care, guided by the values of the Gospel.

Core Values

  • Compassion
  • Kindness
  • Honesty
  • Self-reliance
  • Gratitude
  • Teamwork

Notable Milestones and Achievements

Since its establishment, St. Martin de Tours Wiyumiririe Catholic Parish has continued to witness steady growth in both its spiritual and pastoral life. Some of its notable milestones and achievements include:

  • Growth in the administration of the Sacraments, particularly Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Matrimony.
  • Strengthening of spiritual life through active pious groups, Bible reading and Bible study programmes, Sunday Adoration, and other devotional activities.
  • Development of parish infrastructure, including the Parish Office, Front Gate, Bookshop, Parish Missionary Council (PMC) Hall, Garage, and improved church environment.
  • Consistent compliance with Archdiocesan pastoral programmes and observances, including Family Day and other diocesan initiatives.
  • Continued growth in parish membership through evangelization, increased participation in piety groups, and the reception of new members into the Catholic faith.

Worship & Sacraments

Mass Schedule (Parish Centre)

Monday – Saturday

  • 7:00 a.m.

Sunday

  • 7:30 a.m. – Kiswahili Mass
  • 9:30 a.m. – Kikuyu Mass

Confession

  • Every Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Eucharistic Adoration

  • Every Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Holy Hour: 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.

Outstations

  1. St. Martin de Tours Wiyumiririe (Parish Centre)
  2. St. John Paul II Metha
  3. Blessed Irene Mwihoko
  4. St. Patrick Ihigaini
  5. St. Mother Teresa Makutano
  6. St. Joseph Kaniki
  7. St. Monica Imenti
  8. St. Peter Nyakinyua

Small Christian Communities (45)

St. Martin de Tours Wiyumiririe Local Church

  1. St. Agatha
  2. St. Agnes
  3. Blessed Irene
  4. St. Benedict
  5. St. Francis of Assisi
  6. St. Gregory the Great
  7. St. Joseph
  8. St. Lucy
  9. St. Monica
  10. St. Martin de Tours
  11. Mary Mother of God
  12. Our Lady of Fatima
  13. St. Stephen
  14. St. Veronica

St. John Paul II Metha Local Church

  1. St. Charles Lwanga
  2. St. Dominic
  3. Mary Immaculate
  4. St. Peter

Blessed Irene Mwihoko Local Church

  1. St. Augustine
  2. St. Charles Lwanga
  3. St. James
  4. St. John
  5. St. Peter
  6. St. Paul
  7. St. Teresa

St. Patrick Ihigaini Local Church

  1. St. Catherine of Siena
  2. St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Mother Teresa Makutano Local Church

  1. St. Andrew
  2. St. Francis of Assisi
  3. St. John the Baptist
  4. St. Joseph
  5. St. Maria Goretti
  6. Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
  7. St. Teresa

St. Joseph Kaniki Local Church

  1. St. Joseph
  2. St. Lucy
  3. St. Paul
  4. St. Peter

St. Monica Imenti Local Church

  1. St. Anne
  2. St. Anthony
  3. St. Augustine
  4. St. Catherine of Siena

St. Peter Nyakinyua Local Church

  1. St. Charles Lwanga
  2. St. Peter
  3. St. Teresa

Institutions Under the Parish

At present, St. Martin de Tours Wiyumiririe Catholic Parish does not have any institutions under its administration.

  • Schools: None
  • Hospitals: None
  • Children’s Homes: None
  • Religious Houses: None
  • Training Centres: None
  • Other Church Institutions: None