Roman Catholic Diocese of Bungoma
| Diocese of Bungoma Dioecesis Bungomaensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Metropolitan | Kisumu |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 4,840 km2 (1,870 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 1,529,817 543,715 (35.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Norman King’oo Wambua |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bungoma (Latin: Bungomaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bungoma in the Ecclesiastical province of Kisumu in Kenya.
History
- April 27, 1987: Established as Diocese of Bungoma from the Diocese of Kakamega
Leadership
- Bishops of Bungoma (Roman rite)
- Bishop Norman King’oo Wambua (since 1998.06.27)
- Bishop Longinus Atundo (1987.04.27 – 1996.11.15)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 0°33′57″N 34°33′46″E / 0.5659°N 34.5628°E
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