Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu
| Diocese of Embu Dioecesis Embuensis | |
|---|---|
| |
| Location | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Metropolitan | Nyeri |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 2,714 km2 (1,048 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2004) 542,000 328,000 (60.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Peter Kimani Ndung'u |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu (Latin: Dioecesis Embuensis) is a diocese located in the city of Embu in the ecclesiastical province of Nyeri in Kenya.
History
- June 9, 1986: Established as Diocese of Embu from the Diocese of Meru
Leadership
- Bishops of Embu (Roman rite)
- Bishop John Njue (9 Jun 1986 – 9 Mar 2002), appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Nyeri; future Cardinal
- Bishop Anthony Muheria (30 October 2003 to 2008), appointed Bishop of Kitui
- Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru (2009 to 22 July 2023), appointed Bishop of Wote
- Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung'u (Since 16 November 2024)[1]
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[2]
External links
References
- Back to citation David M. Cheney (16 November 2024). "MicroData Summary for Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung'u (born 11 Nov 1966) Bishop of Embu". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Kansas City. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- Back to citation Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu, official website