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. The Diocese has 31 parishes with various religious institutions, congregations, schools, hospitals, health centers, projects and programmes.
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: Father Samuel Karanja
- Vocation Director: Father David K. Cheruiyot
- Youth Coordinator: Father Leonard K. Bett
- Liturgical Coordinator: Father Patrick Koech
- Procurator: Father Ibrahim Nyang'ate
- Education Secretary: Father James Etiyat
- Catechetical Coordinator: Father Simon Rono
- Technical Advisor (polytechnic): Vacant
- CJPC Coordinator (Volunteer): Kipkorir Tesot
- Caritas Director/Development Coordinator(Volunteer): James A. Barno
- Health Coordinator: Vacant
- PMC Coordinator: Father Daniel Kiprono Cheruiyot
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 0°21′52″S 35°17′23″E / 0.3645°S 35.2898°E
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