APPOINTMENT OF PRIESTS AND DEACONS ANNOUNCED AFTER DIACONATE MASS.

Appointment of Priests and Deacons Announced After Diaconate Mass.
Maralal, June 29, 2024 – Following the sacred diaconate ordination of Seminarians Michael Loisiae Lekasuyian and Naftali Lowoi Lotukoi, Rt. Rev. Hieronymus Emusugut Joya, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Maralal, announced the appointment of several priests and deacons to new duties and areas of service within the diocese.
The appointments are as follows:
1. Rev. Fr. Samuel Lopeka Simile – Assistant Fr. in charge of Our Lady Consolata, Suguta Marmar Parish.
2. Rev. Fr. Cornelio Lomatukae – Finance Administrator of Cathedral Parish Schools and Assistant Fr. in charge of St. Peter and Paul Cathedral.
3. Rev. Fr. Julius Lelesit – Assistant Fr. in charge of St. Joseph, South Horr Parish.
4. Rev.Fr. John Koech – 1st Assistant Fr. in charge of St. Francis Xavier Baragoi Parish.
5. Rev. Fr. Paul Maina – 2nd Assistant Fr. in charge of St. Francis Xavier Baragoi Parish.
6. Rev. Fr. Solomon Ebei – Finance Administrator of St. Francis and Clare Schools and Assistant Fr. in charge of St. Mathew, Lodokejek Parish.
7. Rev. Fr. Jonathan Namoni – Assistant Fr. in charge of Mary Immaculate, Archer’s Post Parish.
8. Rev. Fr. John Kemboi – Assistant Rector of Good Shepherd Seminary and Finance Administrator of Good Shepherd Minor Seminary and Irene Girls Secondary School.
9. Rev. Fr. Albert Letaon – Administrative Director of Diocesan Health Facilities and Assistant Fr. in charge of St. Teresa of Calcutta Quasi, Milimani Parish.
10. Rev. Deacon Michael Lekasunyan – Pastoral work in Christ the Risen Lord, Morijo Parish.
11. Rev. Deacon Naphtali Lowoi – Pastoral work in Our Lady of Annunciation, Porto Parish.
12. Rev. Fr. John Dida – Director of Radio Mchungaji, domiciled in Allamano Pastoral Centre, in addition to being the pastoral coordinator.
13. Rev. Fr. Denis Ofwono – Procurator of the diocesan secretariat, in addition to his current position as systems administrator.
14. Rev. Fr. Ambrose Lepartingat – Fr. in charge of St. Teresa of Calcutta, Milimani Quasi Parish, moves to Allamano Pastoral Centre as his residence as he fast tracks the construction of the church in his parish center.
We extends our prayers and best wishes to all those appointed, trusting in God’s guidance as they embark on their new journeys of service.