Roman Catholic Diocese of Garissa
| Diocese of Garissa Dioecesis Garissaënsis Jimbo la Garissa | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Ecclesiastical province | Mombasa |
| Metropolitan | Mombasa |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 140,000 km2 (54,000 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 729,000 6,690 (0.9%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Our Lady of Consolation Cathedral in Garissa |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Joseph Alessandro, O.F.M. Cap. |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Martin Kivuva Musonde |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Garissa (Latin: Garissaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Garissa. It is administered under the Ecclesiastical province of Mombasa in Kenya.
History
- December 9, 1976: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Garissa from the Diocese of Mombasa and Diocese of Meru
- February 3, 1984: Promoted as Diocese of Garissa
Leadership
- Bishops of Garissa (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph Alessandro, O.F.M. Cap. (2015.12.9 - Present)
- Bishop Paul Darmanin, O.F.M. Cap. (February 3, 1984 - 2015.12.9)
- Prefects Apostolic of Garissa (Roman rite)
- Fr. Leo White, O.F.M. Cap. (December 9, 1976 – 1984)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 0°27′07″S 39°38′42″E / 0.4519°S 39.6449°E
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