The Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu () is a diocese located in the city of Embu in the Ecclesiastical province of Nyeri in Kenya.

History

June 9, 1986: Established as Diocese of Embu from the Diocese of Meru

Leadership

Bishops of Embu (Roman rite) Bishop John Njue (9 Jun 1986 – 9 Mar 2002), appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Nyeri; future Cardinal Bishop Anthony Muheria (30 Oct 2003 to 2008), appointed Bishop of Kitui Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru (Since 2009 to 22 July 2023)

Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu

See also

Roman Catholicism in Kenya

Sources

GCatholic.org

Catholic Hierarchy

Embu County

Roman Catholic dioceses in Kenya

Christian organizations established in 1986

Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century

1986 establishments in Kenya

Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Nyeri

Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu