Dandora Travel Journal

Dandora Travel Journal | June 23

Created on Monday, 23 June 2025

As our journey winds down, today was about stepping back, taking stock, and beginning to breathe it all in. We started the day with a visit to the Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family in Nairobi—a towering symbol of faith in the heart of Kenya’s ca...

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Dandora Travel Journal | June 22

Created on Sunday, 22 June 2025

Today, we gathered at Holy Cross Parish Dandora for Mass on the Feast of Corpus Christi—and the spirit of the Church was impossible to miss. From the very first song to the final blessing, the entire parish radiated joy, reverence, and deep communit...

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Dandora Travel Journal | June 21

Created on Saturday, 21 June 2025

This morning we joined the Missionaries of Charity for Mass, surrounded by a spirit of vibrancy and love. The sisters radiated joy in their ministry, and their welcome was full of warmth. Their work and presence in the Dandora community left many of...

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Dandora Travel Journal | June 20

Created on Friday, 20 June 2025

Our day began in service through the Race 4 Veronika’s Place—a long-running initiative of St. Monica Catholic Community that supports individuals and families living with HIV and AIDS in Dandora. As a community, we helped distribute food and essenti...

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Dandora Travel Journal | June 19

Created on Thursday, 19 June 2025

This morning began with Mass alongside the students of St. James—a celebration full of spirit, song, and sincerity. To sit among these young people, to hear their songs, was a moving reminder that faith is a living, growing force in Dandora. Their p...

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Dandora Travel Jourmal | June 18

Created on Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Today we visited St. André Bessette Church – Phase 1, the church that once stood at the heart of our early partnership with Dandora. For many in our group, it was a return to familiar ground. For others, it was a first encounter with a place filled ...

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Dandora Travel Journal | June 17

Created on Tuesday, 17 June 2025

This morning, we were greeted with open arms and wide smiles at St. James School. The students lined the pathways to welcome us with music, laughter, and excitement. Their energy was contagious, and their stories powerful. We sat in on classroom les...

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Dandora Travel Journal | June 16

Created on Monday, 16 June 2025

Before beginning our week of mission and ministry, we took a day to slow down, observe, and open our hearts to the story of this land. We started at the Sheldrick Elephant Nursery, where we encountered some of God’s most majestic and vulnerable crea...

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Dandora Travel Journal | Sunday, June 15

Created on Sunday, 15 June 2025

As we arrived in Kenya late last night, we were greeted by friends old and new at the airport: the Holy Cross Dandora parish greeted the travelers with flowers, hugs, and kind words. Our first day today was a soft landing...but a powerful one. After...

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