KENYA: Archbishop Boniface Lele of the Archdiocese of Mombasa Resigns
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| Most Rev Boniface Lele. |
The
Holy Father Pope Francis on 1st November, 2013, accepted the resignation
from the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Mombasa, Kenya, presented by Archbishop
Boniface Lele in accordance with Canon Law Can. 401 paragraph two.
Holy Father Pope Francis on 1st November, 2013, accepted the resignation
from the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Mombasa, Kenya, presented by Archbishop
Boniface Lele in accordance with Canon Law Can. 401 paragraph two.
Meanwhile
the Holy Father has appointed Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Barbara, OFM Cap. Bishop of
Malindi as Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Mombasa.
the Holy Father has appointed Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Barbara, OFM Cap. Bishop of
Malindi as Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Mombasa.
Archbishop
Lele was born on 14th April 1947 in Kitui Diocese and ordained a
priest on 8th December, 1974. He was appointed Bishop of Kitui on 2nd
November, 1995 and later on ordained a Bishop of the same diocese on 2nd
February 1996. He was appointed Archbishop of Mombasa on 1st April
2005.
Lele was born on 14th April 1947 in Kitui Diocese and ordained a
priest on 8th December, 1974. He was appointed Bishop of Kitui on 2nd
November, 1995 and later on ordained a Bishop of the same diocese on 2nd
February 1996. He was appointed Archbishop of Mombasa on 1st April
2005.
Source: AMECEA Social Communications
