Roman Catholic Diocese of Kisii
| Diocese of Kisii Dioecesis Kisiianus | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Metropolitan | Kisumu |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 2,196 km2 (848 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 1,800,000 399,624 (22.2%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Joseph Mairura Okemwa |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kisii (Latin: Kisiian(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Kisii in the Ecclesiastical province of Kisumu in Kenya.
History
- May 21, 1960: Established as Diocese of Kisii from the Diocese of Kisumu
Leadership
- Bishops of Kisii (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph Mairura Okemwa (since 1994.12.19)
- Bishop Tiberius Charles Mugendi (1969.11.15 – 1993.12.17)
- Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga (1960.05.21 – 1969.11.15)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 0°41′07″S 34°46′29″E / 0.6853°S 34.7748°E
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