KENYA: The appointed Bishop of Machakos to visit his new diocese

Rt. Rev. Norman King’oo Wambua formerly of Bungoma Diocese where he has served for the past 20 years is scheduled to visit his new diocese of Machakos to meet the Clergy, Religious and Representatives of the Laity on 9th, July, 2018.

In a letter signed on 4th, July, 2018, by the Archbishop of Nyeri and the Apostolic Administrator of Machakos, Most Rev. Anthony Muheria, Bishop King’oo will be presented to the congregation by the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan, His Excellency Charles D. Balvo or his representative.

Archbishop Muheria expressed gratitude to God and to the Holy Father for appointing the New Shepherd for the Diocese. “We are all grateful to God for the news of the New Shepherd for our Diocese. On 23rd, June, 2018, the Holy Father appointed Bishop Norman King’oo Wambua as our Bishop of Machakos,” the letter reads in part.

The Archbishop revealed that the people of Machakos had been praying for long for a Bishop to lead them. “We have been praying for long, and finally the lord has heard our prayer. We now enter into a period of preparation, both spiritual and planning for the installation of the new Bishop,” he said.

He added that after due consultation, it was Bishop Wambua’s wish to meet his people for the first encounter urging all to pray for the New Prelate, so that God may grant him abundant graces to take good care of the flock entrusted to him.

Archbishop Muheria invited all the Priests and Religious of Machakos Diocese, the Deanery Executives, and Diocesan Executives of the Association to attend the celebration which will be held on 9th, July, 2018 from 11.00am at St. Joseph’s Pastoral Centre, Katoloni.

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By Rose Achiego, Waumini Communications-KCCB