Roman Catholic Diocese of Kakamega
Diocese of Kakamega Dioecesis Kakamegaensis | |
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Location | |
Country | Kenya |
Metropolitan | Kisumu |
Statistics | |
Area | 3,517 km2 (1,358 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics |
1,988,123 342,123 (17.2%) |
Information | |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | Joseph Obanyi |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kakamega (Latin: Kakamegaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kakamega in the Ecclesiastical province of Kisumu in Kenya.
History
- February 27, 1978: Established as Diocese of Kakamega from the Diocese of Kisumu
Leadership
- Bishops of Kakamega (Roman rite)
- Bishop Philip Sulumeti (since February 27, 1978)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 0°17′14″N 34°45′43″E / 0.2872°N 34.7619°E
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