Roman Catholic Diocese of Muranga

Diocese of Muranga
Dioecesis Murangaensis
Location
Country Kenya
Metropolitan Nyeri
Statistics
Area 4,016 km2 (1,551 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		 (as of 2004)
1,441,116
695,830 (48.3%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Cathedral Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop vacant

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Muranga (Latin: Murangaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Muranga in the Ecclesiastical province of Nyeri in Kenya.

History

  • March 17, 1983: Established as Diocese of Murang’a from Diocese of Nyeri

Leadership

  • Bishops of Muranga (Roman rite)
    • Bishop James Maria Wainaina [2009.06.27 to present]
    • Cardinal John Njue (Apostolic Administrator since 2006.11)
    • Bishop Peter Kihara Kariuki, I.M.C. (1999.06.03 – 2006.11.25)
    • Bishop Peter J. Kairo (1983.03.17 – 1997.04.21)

See also

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