Roman Catholic Diocese of Kisii

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Diocese of Kisii
Dioecesis Kisiianus
Statistics
Country: Kenya
Metropolitan: Kisumu
Rite: Latin Rite
Area: 2,196 km²
Population:
  Total:
  Catholics:
1,800,000 (2004)
399,624 (22.2%)
Ordinaries
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)

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