Roman Catholic Diocese of Eldoret

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Eldoret (Latin: Eldoreten(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Eldoret in the ecclesiastical province of Kisumu in Kenya.

Diocese of Eldoret

Dioecesis Eldoretensis
Location
Country Kenya
MetropolitanKisumu
Statistics
Area9,254 km2 (3,573 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
1,623,648
401,703 (24.7%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralSacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopRev. Dominic Kimengich

History

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  • June 29, 1953: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Eldoret from the Diocese of Kisumu
  • October 13, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Eldoret

Bishops

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Ordinaries

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bishop Dominic Kimengich".

Sources

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