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Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu

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Metropolitan
  
Nyeri

Pope
  
Francis

Country
  
Kenya

Rite
  
Latin Rite

Area
  
2,714 km²

Bishop
  
Paul Kariuki Njiru

Population - Total - Catholics
  
(as of 2004) 542,000 328,000 (60.5%)

Cathedral
  
Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral

Ecclesiastical province
  
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri

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.

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History

  • June 9, 1986: Established as Diocese of Embu from the Diocese of Meru

    • Leadership

  • Bishops of Embu (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru ( Since 2009)
  • Bishop Anthony Muheria (2003.10.30 to 2008) Now Bishop of Kitui
  • Cardinal John Njue (1986.06.09 – 2002.03.09)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu Wikipedia
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