The leadership of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph (Asumbi Sisters) in the Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay has apologized after a video showing a nun assaulting a junior colleague went viral, sparking public outrage.
The incident reportedly took place on September 5 at St. John’s Rakwaro Minor Seminary in the Diocese of Homa Bay.
In the widely shared clip, a senior nun dressed in a brown gown, white veil, and rosary confronts a younger colleague at the doorway of a room. She appears to question the younger nun over a mistake before suddenly slapping her.
“Don’t you realise your mistakes? You are my junior, yet the things you are doing to me… What do you think they mean?” the senior nun says in the video.
The younger nun, who seems to be recording the encounter, pleads for clarity. “What have I done? Why are you beating me in front of workers?” she asks, as the older nun threatens to strike her again.
The senior nun then demands, “Don’t come downstairs before giving out the oil! This young girl is very foolish. Call Asumbi.”
The footage has since drawn sharp criticism online, with many questioning the conduct of religious leaders.
In a statement dated September 8, Superior General Mary Goretty Ochieng condemned the incident, describing it as “unfortunate” and inconsistent with the values of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph.
“This action is a personal failing and does not represent the values of the Franciscan Sisters of St Joseph. We deeply regret the harm caused to the Sister involved, as well as the scandal and pain this incident has caused to our congregation, the church and the public,” Superior General Mary said.
She emphasized that the Church promotes sympathy, love, and joy, and therefore disapproves of violence, confirming the action was one of personal failure.
Mary also confirmed that the congregation is handling the matter internally.
“We are addressing this matter according to Church and Congregational procedures, with the aim of ensuring the dignity and well-being of all our members. We ask for prayers for those directly affected and for our congregation as a whole as we seek healing and reconciliation,” she added.
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