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词条 Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu
释义

  1. History

  2. Leadership

  3. See also

  4. Sources

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|jurisdiction = Diocese
|name = Embu
|latin = Dioecesis Embuensis
|country = {{flag|Kenya}}
|metropolitan = Nyeri
|rite = Latin Rite
|cathedral = Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral
|cocathedral =
|area_km2 = 2,714
|population = 542,000
|population_as_of = 2004
|catholics = 328,000
|catholics_percent= 60.5
|pope = {{Incumbent pope}}
|bishop = Paul Kariuki Njiru
|coadjutor =
|auxiliary_bishops=
}}

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu ({{lang-la|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)
    • Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru ( Since 2009)
    • Bishop Anthony Muheria (2003.10.30 to 2008) Now Bishop of Kitui
    • Cardinal John Njue (1986.06.09 – 2002.03.09)

See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Kenya

Sources

  • GCatholic.org
  • Catholic Hierarchy
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5 : Embu County|Roman Catholic dioceses in Kenya|Religious organizations established in 1986|Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century|1986 establishments in Kenya

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