Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Garissa

Roman Catholic Diocese of Garissa

Roman Catholic Diocese of Garissa

Roman Catholic diocese in Kenya

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.

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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

Bishops

  • Prefects Apostolic of Garissa (Roman rite)
    • Fr. Leo White, OFMCap (December 9, 1976 – 1984)
  • Bishops of Garissa (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Paul Darmanin, OFMCap (February 3, 1984 - 9 Dec 2015)
    • Bishop Joseph Alessandro, OFMCap (9 Dec 2015 - 17 Feb 2022)
    • Bishop George Muthaka, OFMCap (17 Feb 2022–present)

Coadjutor Bishop

See also

Sources

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