Roman Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay
| Diocese of Homa Bay Dioecesis Homa Bayensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Metropolitan | Kisumu |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 7,778 km2 (3,003 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
1,970,000 368,136 (18.7%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay (Latin: Homa Bayen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Homa Bay in the Ecclesiastical province of Kisumu in Kenya.
History
- October 18, 1993: Established as Diocese of Homa Bay from the Diocese of Kisii
Leadership
- Bishops of Homa Bay (Roman rite)
- Bishop Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo (since 2003.03.22)
- Bishop Linus Okok Okwach (1993.10.18 – 2002.02.20)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 0°31′31″S 34°27′51″E / 0.5252°S 34.4642°E
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