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Roman Catholic Diocese of Garissa

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Rite
  
Latin Rite

Area
  
140,000 km²

Bishop
  
Joseph Alessandro

Pope
  
Francis

Country
  
Kenya

Metropolitan archbishop
  
Martin Kivuva Musonde

Population - Total - Catholics
  
(as of 2006) 729,000 6,690 (0.9%)

Cathedral
  
Our Lady of Consolation Cathedral in Garissa

Ecclesiastical province
  
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa

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

    • Leadership

  • Bishops of Garissa (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Joseph Alessandro, O.F.M. Cap. (2015.12.9 - Present)
  • Bishop Paul Darmanin, O.F.M. Cap. (February 3, 1984 - 2015.12.9)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Garissa (Roman rite)
  • Fr. Leo White, O.F.M. Cap. (December 9, 1976 – 1984)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Garissa Wikipedia
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