The Basilica in brief….

Established: 1904

Establishing congregation: Holy Ghost Fathers

First Administrator: Brother Josaphat, C.S.S.P (Holy Ghost Missionary)

Current Administrator: Rev. Fr. Peter Kamau Kamomoe (Diocesan Priest)

First Archbishop: His Grace John Joseph (J.J) McCarthy, C.S.S. P- (1953-1971)

Current Archbishop: His Grace Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo (Appointed 28 Oct 2021, Installed 20 November 2021-to date)

Location of the first stone church structure within the compound: near the corner next to City Hall Way-Parliament Road junction (built in 1904)

First PPC chairman-Gatimu, father to Rev. Fr. Kinuthia who was the first black/African Priest to be posted to Basilica 

• The first baptism: Sunday 13 January 1907 (Janvalio Pinto Cyrillo)
• The first marriage: Monday 1 June 1908 (Joannis Mattery and Margarittam Cheresary)
• First confirmation: 1923

Mass attendance: In 1960, there were seven masses every Sunday

Today;

• Monday to Saturday: 2000-3500 Christians
• Sunday: 4000-10,000 Christians

When was it designated a Basilica: 15 February 1982