Local news .4.8.13.By Mary Tioko. Be careful not to worship Material possessions: Christians told.

Christians at St. Augustine's Cathedral parish today have been warned against elevating material things or possessions in their lives above God thereby reducing themselves to worthless vessels that are enslaved by earthly possessions.

The Diocesan Vicar general Fr. Joseph Ekalimon in his Sunday sermon told the congregation that their life attains meaning only when they recognize that God is the source of true happiness in life and not material things. Fr. Ekalimon told the faithfuls to plan and work hard to acquire wealth but warned them that their work or business should not take over God's place in their lives. Referring to St. Paul's letter to the colossians, Fr. Ekalimon said that God created men to be masters of all that is on the earth and it was not his intention that man should be enslaved by material things.

The Rt. Rev, Ekalimon urged Christians to find time to connect with God in their busy everyday undertakings so that they can become enriched both spiritually and physically. He advised Christians that in order to derive happiness in their daily lives, they should invest in uplifting the lives of others. commenting on the gospel on the story of the rich man ,the priest advised the Christians that their real store of treasures will be secured in heaven at the end of their earthly lives if they leave behind a legacy of adding value to the lives of their fellow human beings.

Fr. Ekalimon also took the opportunity of welcoming the catholic women from St. Mary's Kalokol parish who joined others from St. Augustine's in animating todays mass at St. Augustine's cathedral parish. He encouraged them to keep up encouraging each other in their faith and bring up their families in catholic faith. They were also joined with St. leo's small Christian community.

Church News -28.7.2013 - Christians were told not to be self sufficient, Priest says - By ken simiyu -

Last Sunday marked the 17^th Sunday on the calender of catholic church and parishioners of St. Augustine Cathedral church have been told to Pray persistently and not to be self sufficient. In his Homily Fr. Nakutan told the Christians that in the reading of today Abraham was between God and the people of Sodom and Gomora which was a sinful country but Abraham prayed and through His prayers God did not destroy every body. Fr. Nakutan called upon Christians to follow the foot steps of Abraham through praying without giving up. He added that there are two things that Christians should know and these were the weapons which Abraham used to face God with, Christians should lean how to ask for forgiveness and repentance. Fr. Nakutan added that Christians should not be self sufficient, satisfy and also self righteous, but they should be social conscious and follow the example of good Samaritan with their neighbors and take them as one family. He warned those with little faith to pray persistently in oder to receive his blessings since God's time and hour is always the best. Fr. Nakutan thanked our lady's Girls secondary for animating mass and also bid farewell to The seminarian Imo Bassols who had been assisting in the parish but now goes back to the seminary. We wish him God's blessings as he prepares to be the minister of the word of God.

Local News – 12.05.2013- By Ken Simiyu - Be Firm in your Faith, Bishop tells Christians.

Parishioners of St. Augustine Cathedral and those in the outstations have been asked to stand firm in their faith and not allow themselves be shaken by the events of the previous week. Lodwar Diocese Bishop Rt. Rev. Dominic Kimengich told the faithful that they should seek refuge in God during this difficult moments and their faith in the risen Christ is all they need to overcome the evil plans of the devil. Bishop Kimengich advised the Christians to avoid exchanging accusations and looking for individuals to blame for the sad events that occurred but instead leave everything to God who is merciful, mighty and the true shepherd of our lives. Rt. Rev. Kimengich reminded the congregation during Mass on Ascension Sunday that as Christians they cannot avoid temptations and persecutions in their every day lives and when faced with challenges they should not despair but ask God for direction on what should be the next course of action. He asked the faithful to especially pray for priests and bishops who are more targeted by the devil in attempts to break their faith and steadfastness in God. “The devil is not asleep and he knows that once he succeeds in making a priest fall then he will manage to lead Christians astray” said Rev Kimengich.

Local news- 10.2.13 - By Evangeline Munyi- Ground-breaking at St. Michael Napetet.

Bishop Dominic Kimengich joined the Christians of St. Michael Napetet for the Eucharistic celebration where plans are underway to make the outstation of St. Augustine cathedral Parish a parish. In his homily the bishop emphasized on the importance of the sacrament of penance. He noted that only a few people go for confessions and it is an important step in our Catholic faith. “it does not mean you only go for confession when you have committed big sins, even if its just thoughts you are welcome to confession.” He said. After the Mass he lead the Christians in the Ground breaking at the site where the house of the future parish priest will be constructed and planted a tree. He was accompanied by his executive secretary Fr. John Manzi who has been posted to be in charge of the St. Michael Napetet church before its elevation to a parish level. The Christians of St. Michael also held a fundraising yesterday to help in the construction of the Parish house.

Local news - 6.2.13 - By ken Simiyu - Administration block and Amenity Ward at Kakuma Mission Hospital Officially opened .

His lordship Bishop Dominic kimengich blessed and opened the Administration block and Amenity ward at Kakuma Mission Hospital today. His lordship celebrated mass whereby he urged all those who funded the project to continue supporting the Hospital so as to help the community. Bishop however thanked the staff of kakuma mission hospital for their good work recognizing the medical coordinator of Diocese of Lodwar Mr. Zachary Otieno for his hard working and said that his big task is to equip the Hospital on the side of facilities and drugs at the same time, the hospital administrator Sr. Rael Mwendwa said that she is happy of the completion of the building because all kinds of people will receive quality services and also because of the capacity which will ease congestion of the patients. They will also have better nurses and doctors to assist the Community.

Turkana community leaders urged to embrace child registration.

Community workers in Turkana county, today have been asked to embrace children registration immediately after birth. Addressing the community workers from Turkana east at Golden guest house, the district civil registrar Mr. Joseph Orata said that it was important for all stake holders to be involved in protect children rights which registration is among. Mr. said that the workshop is held amid the concerns of the community leaders on the child abuse and early marriages in the county. The registrar noted that the registration of births and deaths in the region is still low compared to other regions. He urged community workers to sensitize the community on the importance of registration both to the family and the government. The workshop brought together teachers, church leaders and community workers and facilitated by the district civil registrar Mr. Joseph Orata and the Turkana child protection net work chairperson Seline Locham.