Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu (Latin: Embuen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Embu in the Ecclesiastical province of Nyeri in Kenya.

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

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)

See also
  • Roman Catholicism in Kenya

Sources



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