Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu

Roman Catholic diocese in Kenya
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Diocese of Embu

Dioecesis Embuensis
Location
Country Kenya
MetropolitanNyeri
Statistics
Area2,714 km2 (1,048 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2004)
542,000
328,000 (60.5%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralSts. Peter and Paul Cathedral
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopPaul Kariuki Njiru

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu (Latin: Dioecesis Embuensis) is a diocese located in the city of Embu in the ecclesiastical province of Nyeri in Kenya.

History

  • June 9, 1986: Established as Diocese of Embu from the Diocese of Meru

Leadership

  • Bishops of Embu (Roman rite)
    • Bishop John Njue (9 Jun 1986 – 9 Mar 2002), appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Nyeri; future Cardinal
    • Bishop Anthony Muheria (30 Oct 2003 to 2008), appointed Bishop of Kitui
    • Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru (Since 2009 to 22 July 2023)

See also

Sources

  • GCatholic.org
  • Catholic Hierarchy

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