Roman Catholic Diocese of Maralal
| Diocese of Maralal Dioecesis Maralalensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Metropolitan | Nyeri |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 20,809 km2 (8,034 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2004) 160,000 12 (20.3%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop elect | Hieronymus Emusugut Joya |
| Bishops emeritus | Virgilio Pante |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Maralal (Latin: Dioecesis Maralalensis) is a diocese located in the city of Maralal in the ecclesiastical province of Nyeri in Kenya.
History
- 15 June 2001: Established as Diocese of Maralal from Diocese of Marsabit
Leadership
- Bishops of Maralal
- Virgilio Pante, I.M.C. (15 June 2001 – 20 July 2022)
- Hieronymus Emusugut Joya (20 July 2022 – present)
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Maralal is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[1]