Roman Catholic Diocese of Murang'a explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Muranga |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Murangaensis |
| Country: | Kenya |
| Metropolitan: | Nyeri |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral: | Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus |
| Area Km2: | 4,016 |
| Population: | 1,441,116 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 695,830 |
| Catholics Percent: | 48.3 |
| Bishop: | James Maria Wainaina |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Murang'a (Latin: Dioecesis Murangaënsis) is a diocese located in the city of Murang'a in the ecclesiastical province of Nyeri in Kenya.
History
- March 17, 1983: Established as Diocese of Murang’a from Diocese of Nyeri
Leadership
- Bishops of Murang'a (Roman rite)
- Bishop Peter J. Kairo (17 Mar 1983 – 21 Apr 1997), appointed Bishop of Nakuru
- Bishop Peter Kihara Kariuki, I.M.C. (3 Jun 1999 – 25 Nov 2006), appointed Bishop of Marsabit
- Archbishop John Njue (Apostolic Administrator starting 2006.11) (Cardinal in 2007)
- Bishop James Maria Wainaina [27 Jun 2009 to present]
See also
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