REV. FR. MINA FRANCIS VACCARI, IMC “Icon of Missionary and Religious Life”

August 28; 1930 – August 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and in humble acceptance of God’s will, that the Consolata Missionaries announce the passing into eternal glory of Rev. Fr. Mino Francis Vaccari, IMC, on August 30, 2025, at Consolata Fathers Regional House, Westlands — Nairobi. He was 95 years old, having faithfully lived 71 years of Religious Profession and 66 years of Priesthood.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Consolata Shrine Auditorium, Nairobi.

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the body will leave MP Shah Hospital for a second Requiem Mass at Rumuruti Parish at 11:00 a.m., followed by an overnight vigil.

The Funeral Mass and burial will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Consolata Cemetery, Mathari — Nyeri, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Fr.Vaccari will be fondly remembered for his tireless pastoral service in Rumuruti, where he became a steadfast advocate for the poor and families displaced by ethnic violence and land conflicts, offering relief, accompaniment, and a prophetic voice of hope. Until his health declined, he lived and ministered at Rumuruti Parish, later residing at the Consolata Fathers Regional House.

Throughout his priestly ministry, he served in various capacities, including: Kicangunyi Parish, Education Secretary at Thomson’s Falls, Parish Priest, Tetu, Diocesan Administrator of Nyeri, Regional Superior, Kenya—Uganda Region, and Local Superior and pastoral work, Rumuruti Parish.

May the Lord grant him eternal rest and reward him for his faithful service to the Church and the people of God.