• Source: Roman Catholic Diocese of Kisii

    • The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kisii (Latin: Kisiian(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Kisii in the ecclesiastical province of Kisumu in Kenya.


    History


    May 21, 1960: Established as Diocese of Kisii from the Diocese of Kisumu


    Bishops


    Bishops of Kisii (Roman rite)
    Bishop Maurice Michael Otunga (21 May 1960 – 15 Nov 1969), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Nairobi; future Cardinal
    Bishop Tiberius Charles Mugendi (15 Nov 1969 – 17 Dec 1993)
    Bishop Joseph Mairura Okemwa (since 19 Dec 1994)


    = Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

    =
    Joseph Obanyi Sagwe, appointed Bishop of Kakamega in 2014


    See also


    Roman Catholicism in Kenya
    Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops [1]


    Sources


    GCatholic.org
    Catholic Hierarchy

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