PACEM INTERRIS
“Pacem interris” is a Latin statement which means ‘’Peace on Earth.” ’The aspect of peace is a desire for every human heart and mind hence this becomes a home for all.
- The idea was conceptualized by Rev Fr. Jonas Kiplimo the current Diocesan youth chaplain for the youth to have a place where they can do workshops, seminars, and trainings on different areas irrespective of their backgrounds.
- The main aim of the retreat centre is to help the youth in the Diocese grow spiritually, emotionally, psychologically, economically and even socially.
- We will be having trainings, workshops and seminars which basically help the youth to be whole round.
- It will be a retreat centre for the Diocese. Youth office currently sustain their activities throughout the year from the local contribution by the young people however this contribution might not take long due to the economy and that is why the idea of a Retreat centre came in so as to generate income for the youth activities and programmes in the Diocese. This centre also will be a rehabilitation centre.
The idea was shared with the late Bishop Korir and he gave his blessings and Bishop Mourice Anthony Crowley did the ground breaking on 18th December 2019. Our current Bishop Rt Rev Dominic Kimengich is in full support of the same.
- The project is located at the beautiful scenery of the Kerio Valley, Biretwo, along Tambach Kabarnet road. It is a cool place, silent and away from the interruptions creating tranquility and stability
- The centre comprises 2 conference halls –of capacity 350 people and 100 people
- 30 self-contained rooms
- Chapel capacity of 400 people seated
- 3 offices
- Spacious kitchen.
- Ample parking.
- Self-contained Dormitory 210 capacity
- Fields for team building.
- Sites for reflection and mediation
- Way of the cross
PACEM IN TERRIS PRAYER
Merciful Father, we thank you for calling us to share in the
fullness of your Son Jesus Christ, In the footsteps of the
beloved Disciples. Challenged by the multiple winds of sins
and division, we find in your word an answer to our
purpose in life.
Peaceful Father, bless and protect those who out of their
generosity, help with prayers, advice and financial
contribution in building our Youth Center” PACEM in Terris
(PEACE ON EARTH).
May this centre be an oasis of hope, light for Spiritual
Journey for your people in this Diocese and beyond where
the joy of the Gospel prevails to restore the human dignity.
Jesus, Master, you came to the earth to bring Peace enable
us to make Peace so as to be called children of the Father.
Give us a discerning heart that treasures the praising by the
Angels at the birth of JESUS the Prince of Peace: “Glory to
God in the highest and peace on earth among people on whom his favor rests.
Maria Regina Pacis, ora pro nobis
(Mary Queen of peace, pray for us)
