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Originally published by Citizen DigitalOctober 10, 2025
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Kenyan Catholic Church drops altar wine after it became too common in bars

Kenyan Catholic Church drops altar wine after it became too common in bars..
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The Kenyan Catholic Church has introduced a new, exclusive brand of altar wine for Holy Mass, replacing a previous version that had become widely available in commercial outlets. This decision aims to restore the sacredness and reverence of the sacramental wine, which is now imported and distributed solely by the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB).
- The new sacramental wine, labeled ‘Mass Wine’, features the KCCB coat of arms and is produced by Lutzville Vineyards in South Africa.
- Archbishop Anthony Muheria confirmed the new wine is not for sale in any business outlets and is distributed directly to dioceses.
- The move follows complaints from faithful that the old altar wine, due to its widespread commercial availability, had lost its sacred meaning, impacting the communion experience for Kenya’s approximately 10 million Catholic faithful.
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