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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]

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