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Cathedral – St. Eusebius
Parish Priest: Fr. Thuranira
Assistant: Fr. Muchui
Residence: Fr. Simon – Lay Apostolate Co-ordinator
Residence: Fr. Chris Principal Bishop Luigi Locati Technical Training Institute
The Diocese Cathedral, dedicated to St. Eusebius, is a hub for various institutions such as the Catholic Dispensary, Pastoral Centre, Secretariat offices, Radio Shahid, Bishop Locati Nursery & Day Care, Hekima Primary, and St. Mary’s Girls Secondary.
Kambi Garba – St. Antioco
Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph
Assistant: Fr. Otieno
Residence: Fr. Mazucchi
This parish hosts Nomads Primary School, Kambi Garba Nursery School, Kambi Garba Dispensary, Workshop Joinery Carpentry & Mechanics, and Tailoring & Garment Making Institution. Positioned between the Samburu and Turkana communities, it promotes peace and unity in a volatile land
Kambi Ya Juu – Our Lady of Assumption
Parish Priest: Fr. Jerremy
Assistant: Fr. Bosco
Residence: Fr. Robyn – Vicar Isiolo Diocese (Sacred Heart)
Residence: Rev. Fr. Dan – Rector Minor Seminary (Sacred Heart)
At the heart of the Turkana culture, Kambi Ya Juu serves communities with Kambi Juu Nursery School, Sacred Heart Secondary School, Mater Care Hospital/St. John Paul II, and Ekadeli Primary School.
Garbatulla – The Good Shepherd
Parish Priest: Fr. Kiura
Within Garbatulla town, it hosts the Diocesan Caritas Offices, World Vision Offices, and IEBC Offices
Chechelesi – St. Peter & Paul
Parish Priest: Fr. Munene
Residence: (Kiwanjani Parish)
A rapidly growing town on the outskirts of Isiolo, Chechelesi serves as a Chaplaincy for the students of KMTC Isiolo. It is also home to Loreto Primary School and Loreto Nursery School,
Kinna – St. John Paul II
Parish Priest: Fr. Angelo
Positioned between the Meru and Borana cultures within the fertile lands of Isiolo County, Kinna is home to Adreana Mansa Primary School and Kinna Dispensary.
Kipsing – St. Paul the Apostle
Parish Priest: Fr. Muriithi
Located in the heart of the Nilotic culture of the Samburu, Kipsing is home to Kipsing Primary School and Kipsing Nursery School.
Kiwanjani – St. Charles Lwanga
Parish Priest: Fr. Samal
Assistant: Fr. Murage
Residence: Fr. Munene (P.P Chechelesi)
Situated within Isiolo town, Kiwanjani Church serves faithful’s from the lavish estates of Isiolo township. It includes Kiwanjani Nursery School
Leparua – Bl. Irene Nyaatha
Parish Priest: Fr. Mathenge
Located in the periphery of the Samburu community
Merti – St. Paul
Parish Priest: Fr. Githaiga
Assistant: Fr. Opiyo
The parish is within Cherab, predominantly inhabited by the Borana community along the meanders of River Ewasonyiro. Institutions within the parish include Macci Boys Secondary School, Macci Girls Secondary School, Merti Catholic Dispensary, and Diocesan Caritas Offices.
Modogashe – St. Francis Xavier
Parish Priest: Fr. Denis
At the furthest border of Isiolo, Modogashe provides solace to Christian faith. It serves personnel working in the vast town and spans a considerable area
Ngaremara – St. John the Evangelist
Parish Priest: Fr. Bascal FMS
Assistant: Fr. Basililiol FMS
Located in the heart of the Turkana culture, Ngaremara is home to Ngaremara Dispensary, Alankara Children’s Home, and Consolata Teachers College.
Oldonyiro – St. Francis
Parish Priest: Fr. Wario
Assistant: Fr. Peter
Found in the heart of the Samburu culture, the parish touches three counties that neighbor Isiolo into the plains. It is home to Oldonyiro Children’s Village, Oldonyiro Rescue Centre, and Diocesan Caritas Offices
Bulesa
Parish Priest: Fr. Miriti
Location: Chari Ward, Bulesa, situated in the heart of Merti among the Cushite culture of the Borana.
Chumviere – Our Lady Consolata
Parish Priest: Fr. Muraya
Located in the heart of the Nilotic Turkana community, Chumviere is a newly established parish within the diocese.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Elevation of the Apostolic Vicariate of Isiolo - 15.02.2023
Pope Francis elevates Isiolo Vicariate to a Diocese By KCCB Communications Team The Holy Father Pope Francis has elevated the Apostolic Vicariate of Isiolo into a fully-fledged Diocese. At the same time, the Pope has appointed Rt. Rev. Anthony Ireri Mukobo, IMC, as the first Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Isiolo. The news of the elevation of the Apostolic Vicariate of Isiolo into the Catholic Diocese of Isiolo was officially published in L’Osservatore Romano in Rome on 15th February 2023 at 12.00pm Rome time and 2.00pm Kenyan time. The Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan, His Excellency Archbishop Bert van Megen, also sent an official communication to the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) communicating about the elevation. The Nuncio’s letter reads in part, “I have the honour and pleasure to inform you that His Holiness Pope Francis has elevated the Apostolic Vicariate of Isiolo to Diocese and appointed Right Reverend Anthony Ireri Mukobo, IMC, Apostolic Vicar, as the first Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Isiolo.” The Apostolic Vicariate of Isiolo was spilt from the Catholic Diocese of Meru on 15th December 1995. Pope John Paul II then appointed the late Bishop Luigi Locati, IMC, as the first Apostolic Vicar. The current Apostolic Vicar, Rt. Rev. Anthony Ireri Mukobo, IMC, was appointed on 25th January 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI following the death of Bishop Luigi Locati on 14th July 2005. The new Catholic Diocese of Isiolo covers an area of 25,605 square kilometers. The year 2020 statistics indicate the Vicariate had a total of 64,320 Catholics out of a population of 165,380. Speaking earlier in June 2021 while touring Isiolo, the Apostolic Nuncio said he was on a fact-finding mission to assess the growth of faith in the Vicariate to report to Pope Francis and propose what needed to be done to enhance continued evangelization in the area. His task was also to assess how the Vicariate could be improved or even elevated into a fully-fledged diocese.