Philip Anyolo installed as the new Archbishop of Nairobi Diocese
Philip Anyolo was on Saturday morning officially
installed as the fifth Archbishop of the Diocese of Nairobi at
This came a day after Nairobi Catholic
Archdiocese faithful welcomed him, their new shepherd, in a day marked with
colorful processions, song, dance and prayers.
Anyolo on Friday expressed his readiness to
work with all Christians and the vast population of the capital city.
Anyolo’s journey on Friday to Holy Family
Basilica in the heart of the capital city detouring to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Catholic Parish, in Ngarariga, Limuru and Saints Peter and Paul Kiambu Parish
where the faithful welcomed him.
While expressing his excitement and eagerness
to serve as the new archbishop of the Nairobi, Anyolo acknowledged the
challenges ahead, as he takes over from John Cardinal Njue who retired last year, after attaining the age of 75, the
mandatory retirement age for Catholic bishops.
“I’m very much encouraged, from the faces of
the people whom I’ve met and from the welcome. I’m very much encouraged to work
with the people of God in this diocese,” he said.
Holy Family Basilica, the seat of power in
Nairobi Archdiocese was the day's climax.
In line with the Catholic Liturgical
procedures, Anyolo led special evening prayers known as the Vespers, on the eve
of his installation.
The Pope's representative in Kenya,
Archbishop Bert van Megen, who was the principal installer in Saturday's event
at St Mary's, Msongari was present.
Prior to his appointment, Anyolo has been the
Archbishop of Kisumu since November 15, 2018.
He previously served as Bishop in Kericho and Homa Bay Dioceses. He hails from Tongaren, Bungoma and was ordained a priest on October 15, 1983.
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