Pope Leo announces changes after resignation of Kenyan bishop
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru from his role as the first Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wote.
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru from his role as the first Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wote.
Following this decision, Pope Leo has moved to ensure continuity by appointing the current Auxiliary Bishop of Wote, Rt. Rev. Simon Peter Kamomoe, as Apostolic Administrator.
In this capacity, Bishop Kamomoe will temporarily oversee both the spiritual guidance and administrative responsibilities of the diocese during the transition period.
The development was announced in Rome on Wednesday, March 25 and subsequently communicated to members of the Kenyan episcopate through the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya, Archbishop Bert Van Megen.
Bishop Kariuki, who was born on March 11, 1963, in Kathunguri, Embu County, has had a long and steady journey in priestly formation and service.
He undertook his philosophical studies at St. Joseph Seminary in Meru before proceeding to St. Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary in Nairobi for theological training.
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Bishop Kariuki was ordained to the priesthood on March 1, 1993.
Prior to his assignment in Wote, he served as the Bishop of Embu from 2009 until 2023, having been appointed by Pope Benedict XVI.
During his tenure, Bishop Kariuki became known for strengthening pastoral programs and expanding church institutions, particularly through his leadership as Chairman of the Catholic Health Commission of Kenya, where he supervised numerous Church-affiliated health facilities.
As the pioneer Bishop of Wote, he was tasked with establishing and nurturing the diocese from its inception.
Bishop Kariuki’s resignation comes after a period during which he has been managing health-related challenges.
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