- Source: Roman Catholic Diocese of Garissa
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Garissa (Latin: Garissaën[sis]) is a diocese located in the city of Garissa. It is administered under the ecclesiastical province of Mombasa in Kenya.
History
December 9, 1976: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Garissa from the Diocese of Mombasa and Diocese of Meru
February 3, 1984: Promoted as Diocese of Garissa
Bishops
Prefects Apostolic of Garissa (Roman rite)
Fr. Leo White, OFMCap (December 9, 1976 – 1984)
Bishops of Garissa (Roman rite)
Bishop Paul Darmanin, OFMCap (February 3, 1984 - 9 Dec 2015)
Bishop Joseph Alessandro, OFMCap (9 Dec 2015 - 17 Feb 2022)
Bishop George Muthaka, OFMCap (17 Feb 2022–present)
= Coadjutor Bishop
=Joseph Alessandro, OFMCap (2012-2015)
See also
Roman Catholicism in Kenya
Sources
GCatholic.org
Catholic Hierarchy
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops [1]
Archdiocese of Mombasa [2]