Roman Catholic Diocese of Kisii
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Country: | Kenya |
Metropolitan: | Kisumu |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 2,196 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,800,000 (2004) 399,624 (22.2%) |
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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.
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[edit] History
- May 21, 1960: Established as Diocese of Kisii from the Diocese of Kisumu
[edit] 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)