Diocese of Wote
| Diocese of Wote Dioecesis Votensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Ecclesiastical province | Province of Nairobi |
| Metropolitan | Nairobi |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 8,009 km2 (3,092 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
987,653 388,946 (39.38%) |
| Parishes | 31 |
| Schools | 200 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | July 22, 2023 |
| Cathedral | Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral in Wote |
| Secular priests | 90 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Simon Peter Kamomoe |
| Bishops emeritus | Paul Kariuki Njiru |
Diocese of Wote — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wote (Latin: Dioecesis Votensis) is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Kenya.[1][2]
History
On 22 July 2023 the diocese was established from the diocesan territories of Machakos and was made a suffragan diocese of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi.[1]
Bishops
- Bishops of Wote (Roman rite)
- Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe (since 13 May 2026)
- Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru, (22 July 2023 to 25 March 2026, resigned)[3]
Auxiliary Bishops
- Simon Peter Kamomoe (5 July 2025 to 13 May 2026, appointed Local Ordinary)[3]
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Wote is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[4]
- Part of: Ecclesiastical Province of Nairobi
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 "Resignations and Appointments, 22.07.2023". Holy See Press Office. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- Back to citation "Pope Francis erects new Diocese of Wote, appoints first Bishop". Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- Back to citation occurrence 3.0 Back to citation occurrence 3.1 ACI Africa (5 April 2025). "Bishop Kamomoe, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Kenya's Wote Catholic Diocese". ACI Africa. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q120799716