Roman Catholic Diocese of Kericho
| Diocese of Kericho Dioecesis Kerichoensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Metropolitan | Nairobi |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 4,800 km2 (1,900 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 1,554,850 223,856 (14.4%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Emmanuel Okombo |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kericho (Latin: Kerichoën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kericho in the Ecclesiastical province of Nairobi in Kenya.
History
- December 6, 1995: Established as Diocese of Kericho from the Diocese of Nakuru. When the diocese was founded, it had two deaneries; Kericho and Bomet, and 10 parishes. Bishop Anyolo established 6 more parishes and since Bishop Okombo took over on 23 May 2003, he has created more parishes making them twenty six in number. There are now four deaneries; i.e. Kericho,Kipkelion, Bureti and Bomet.
Leadership
- Bishops of Kericho (Roman rite)
- Bishop Emmanuel Okombo (since March 22, 2003)
- Bishop Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo (December 6, 1995 – March 22, 2003)
Staff
- Vicar General: Samuel Karanja
- Vocation Director: David K. Cheruiyot
- Youth Coordinator: Jonah Sigei
- Liturgical Coordinator: Patrick Koech
- Procurator: Ibrahim Nyang'ate
- Education Secretary: James Etiyat
- Catechetical Coordinator: Simon Rono
- Technical Advisor (polytechnic): Vacant
- CJPC Coordinator (Volunteer): Henry Koech
- Caritas Director/Development Coordinator(Volunteer): James A. Barno
- Health Coordinator: Vacant