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 | Francis |
| Bishop | Paul Kariuki Njiru |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu (Latin: Embuen(sis)) 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)
See also
Source
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