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Who We Are ...

Welcome to the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit, a faith-driven community committed to transforming society through Gospel values, fostering spiritual growth, and empowering lives across Marsabit County and beyond.

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Our Mission

To transform society through Gospel values by strengthening family life, faith, a sense of belonging, and living with dignity.

Our Vision

A vibrant local Church united in Christ, transforming society.

 

Our History

The Catholic Diocese of Marsabit (Dioecesis Marsabitensis) was erected on November 25, 1964, and falls under the Archdiocese of Nyeri. It follows the Latin Rite and covers an area of 78,078 km² in Kenya. The Diocese’s current bishop is Peter Kihara Kariuki, I.M.C., who has been serving since 2006. Previous bishops include Charles Maria Cavallera (1964-1981) and Ambrogio Ravasi (1981-2006). The Diocese currently serves a population of 62,440 Catholics out of 471,740 residents as of 2021.

Our Leadership

The Diocese of Marsabit has been blessed with visionary leadership, including past bishops

Bishop Cavallera was born on January 8, 1909, and was ordained a priest of the Consolata Missionaries in 1931. He served as Vicar Apostolic of Nyeri before being appointed as the first Bishop of Marsabit in 1964. After 17 years of dedicated service, he resigned in 1981 and continued as Bishop Emeritus until his passing on September 22, 1990. His work greatly shaped the foundation of the Diocese, contributing to both its spiritual growth and community development.

Bishop Cavallera
Bishop Charles (Carlo) Maria Cavallera, I.M.C. (1909-1990)
Born in Bellusco, Italy on February 7, 1929, Bishop Ambrogio Ravasi became a member of the Consolata Missionaries in 1951 and was ordained a priest in 1957. He was appointed Bishop of Marsabit in 1981 and served for over 25 years, making significant contributions to the spiritual and social development of the Diocese. After retiring in 2006, he continued as Bishop Emeritus until his passing on October 30, 2020, in Nairobi, Kenya.


Bishop Ravasi
Bishop Ambrogio Ravasi, I.M.C. (1929-2020)
Born on February 6, 1954, in Thunguri, Bishop Peter Kihara Kariuki was ordained a priest of the Consolata Missionaries on December 16, 1983. He was appointed Bishop of Murang'a on June 3, 1999, and ordained on September 11, 1999. After serving the Murang'a Diocese, he was appointed as Bishop of Marsabit on November 25, 2006, and officially installed on January 25, 2007. Under his leadership, the Diocese continues to thrive and expand its spiritual and community missions.

Bishop Peter Kihara
Bishop Peter Kihara Kariuki (Current)
Rt. Rev. Bishop Peter Kihara Kariuki

Bishop Diocese of Marsabit

Vicar. Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Racho

Vicar General

DIOCESAN STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP​

Welcome to our interactive organizational chart! This chart provides a clear and hierarchical view of our structure, from the Bishop to the Small Christian Communities (SCC) Each level of the chart represents a specific team or role in the organization. Click on any label (e.g., “Bishop,” “Vicar General,” etc.) to expand and reveal the next level beneath it. Click again to collapse the section if you wish to hide it.

 

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Where we are

Illeret Parish

North Horr Parish

Dukana Parish

Kalacha Parish

Maikona Parish

Kargi Parish

Korr Parish

Karare Parish

Logo-Logo Parish

Marsabit Cathedral

Dirib Gombo Parish

Laisamis Parish

Turbi Parish

Sololo Parish

Loiyangalani Parish

Moyale Parish

Huri Hills Parish