KENYA: Digital Mission: Every Baptized Catholic is Called to Evangelize, Says Catholic Nun Ahead of Mission Sunday

Sister Jecinter Antoinette Okoth has called on Catholics to use social media and digital platforms to spread the Gospel ahead of the 100th World Mission Sunday on October 18, 2026.

Speaking in an interview with Capuchin TV, Sister Okoth, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Anna, said missionary work is not limited to those traveling to distant countries. She stated that every baptized person can act as a missionary by proclaiming Christ and transforming lives through digital spaces. Sister Okoth, who works in the communications office of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), also encouraged the responsible use of artificial intelligence to share the faith.

Sister Okoth noted that websites, Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp groups allow the Church to reach the elderly, the sick, and young people who spend significant time online. She suggested that Catholics use these tools to share Scripture, prayers, and Church teachings to help people stay connected to their faith.