Roman Catholic Diocese of Marsabit
| Diocese of Marsabit Dioecesis Marsabitensis | |
|---|---|
Consolata Cathedral in Marsabit
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| Location | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Metropolitan | Nyeri |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 78,078 km2 (30,146 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2004) 201,266 22,100 (11.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Pro-Cathedral of Our Lady of Consolata |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Peter Kihara Kariuki, I.M.C. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Marsabit (Latin: Dioecesis Marsabitensis) is a diocese located in the city of Marsabit in the ecclesiastical province of Nyeri in Kenya. The diocese operates Caritas Marsabit as its development agency.[1]
History
- November 25, 1964: Established as Diocese of Marsabit from the Diocese of Nyeri
List of bishops
- Bishops of Marsabit (Roman rite):
- Bishop Carlo Maria Cavallera, I.M.C. (25 November 1964 – 1981)
- Bishop Ambrogio Ravasi, I.M.C. (19 June 1981 – 25 November 2006)
- Bishop Peter Kihara Kariuki, I.M.C. (since 25 November 2006)
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Kenya
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Marsabit is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[2]
References
- Back to citation Caritas Marsabit, accessed on 13 April 2025
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q872036