AFRICA/KENYA - Archbishop Silas Silvius Njiru of Meru resigns, he is succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop Salesius Mugambi

Thursday, 18 March 2004

Vatican City (Fides Service) - The Holy Father, Pope John Paul II has (March 18, 2004) accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the diocese of Meru (Kenya), presented by Archbishop Silas Silvius Njiru, in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, canon 401 § 1. He is succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop Salesius Mugambi. (S.L.) (Fides Service 18/3/2004; Righe 4; Parole 60)


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