The CMM Brothers are a Catholic religious congregation of lay men committed to living in community and serving with mercy.
They devote their lives to education, compassion, and justice, walking alongside the poor, the young, and the forgotten.
Founded in 1844 in the Netherlands, the CMM Brothers have served in Kenya and Tanzania since the 1950s. Building lives through education, healthcare, and pastoral care.
To live as brothers in faith and action, witnessing God’s mercy by serving those in need through learning, healing, and acts of love.
Inspired by Mary, Mother of Mercy, our spiritual life is rooted in prayer, simplicity, and community. Guiding all we do with compassion.
For decades, the CMM Brothers have walked alongside Kenyan communities, responding to pain with presence and need with action.
Their mission bridges classrooms, clinics, and prisons, bringing faith to life through compassionate service.
The Pilgrims of Hope Programme (POH) is a transformative pastoral initiative coordinated by Brother Andrea Sifuna, CMM (Kenya), a dedicated member of the Brothers CMM, a Catholic religious institute committed since 1844 to the holistic formation of youth and the
On February 15, 2025, several brothers went to the Community of Our Lady, Queen of Peace in Molo (Kenya) to assess the situation and explore the possibilities for re-establishing their presence. This visit marked the beginning of necessary preparations for
At Brothers CMM St. Justino Mixed Secondary School, located in the heart of the Soweto Slums in Nairobi, we are committed to providing life-changing educational opportunities to children who would otherwise have little or no access to secondary education. Our
Since 1998, brothers have been working in prison ministry in Kenya, in Fr Grol’s Welfare Project (formerly known as Fr Grol’s Welfare Trust). The team mobilises funds and resources that enable them to provide training to a number of prisoners,
Answer the Call – Walk With Us in Mercy
No matter your journey, there’s a meaningful way to be part of our mission.
Whether you’re discerning a religious vocation, offering your time and talents,
or supporting us through giving, you are welcome in this family of mercy.
Respond to the call of brotherhood and a life of service.
Partner with us in action. Share your gifts, time, or professional support.
Help sustain our ministries through financial giving and prayerful support.
In brotherhood, we find strength.
In service, we find purpose.
In mercy, we find Christ.
The Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy (CMM)
Community of Our Lady, Mother of God,
Brothers CMM Rhapta Road.
P.O. Box 14916 – 00800, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
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