Wine for Mass in Kenya to Bear Catholic Bishops' 'Coat of Arms'
The Catholic faithful in Kenya have welcomed the news that wine used for Mass must now bear the "coat of arms" of the country's bishops.
According to Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba, chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), bottles containing the altar wine must bear the coat of arms of the bishops, as well as an official signature, to certify their authenticity.
The wine previously used "had lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the Church."
The decision was announced at the 2025 National Prayer Day at the Subukia National Marian Shrine in Kenya's Nakuru Diocese. The move is seen as a way to restore the sanctity of the wine, which was previously widely sold in liquor stores, bars, and supermarkets.
The Catholic faithful believe this change will help maintain the sacred nature of the wine used in Mass.
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