A community of faith and service, dedicated to sharing the Gospel and uplifting the lives of the people in Meru, Kenya.
Our Guiding Principles
A Parish that is united, committed, and has the capacity to propagate the Gospel and human values.
To work for the salvation of humanity through diversified quality and sound management of Pastoral and Social Development with special emphasis on the poor, marginalized and the oppressed.
St. Michael Charanga Parish was founded in 2011, carved from St. Mary Immaculate Limbine Parish to serve the growing pastoral needs of our community. We are located in Tigania West, an Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) in Meru County, Kenya. Our region is characterized by very adverse weather, including strong winds and hot, dry conditions, which present daily challenges to our parishioners. In this expansive area of over 223 square kilometers, we serve a Catholic population of around 6,000 people across twelve outstations.
Learn More About Us
A summary of our commitment to faith, community development, education, and partnership.
Our spiritual life is the heart of our community. We celebrate daily Mass, bring the Sacraments to the faithful, and engage in direct evangelization by visiting Small Christian Communities in the villages throughout the week.
Explore Our FaithWe are committed to integral human development by tackling our community's most critical needs. Our projects focus on providing sustainable access to clean water, building safe classrooms for our children, and ensuring secure infrastructure for our clergy.
View Our ProjectsWe champion education as a path to a brighter future, sponsoring local schools and creating programs to protect and empower marginalized girls and women in our community.
See Our ImpactMost of our community members are pastoralists who live below the poverty line, making it difficult to fund these vital projects alone. Your partnership and support can help us achieve our vision and create lasting change.
Get InvolvedOur parish is committed to projects that create lasting change by tackling critical needs in water, education, and pastoral support. For a detailed look at these vital initiatives, please click the button below.
Learn MoreSt. Michael Charanga Parish
St. Michael Charanga Catholic Parish
Appointed Pastor of St. Michael Charanga Parish on September 19, 2021, Fr. John shepherds 6,000 Catholics across 12 outstations in Kenya's arid Tigania West. Under his guidance, the parish:
Celebrates daily Mass at the parish center and Sunday liturgies across several surrounding communities.
Administers Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing in remote villages.
Leads catechetical programs through 12 outstations.
Learn moreWe are located in Tigania West Sub-County, Meru County, Kenya.
