By ELIZABETH OJINAMore by this AuthorLocated in Kisumu Town, on the Kisumu-Kakamega road, stands St Theresa’s Catholic Cathedral Church, close to the famous Kibuye Market. The first church still stands in the compound of St Teresa Girls Secondary School and currently serves as the Kisumu Archdiocese’s printing press. AdvertisementIn 1953, the Kibuye church was elevated to a cathedral and under the patronage of St Therese of The Child Jesus. Fathers Pascal Olal, Dominic Owuor and John Mark Opiyo were some of the first African priests ordained and served at Kibuye Cathedral church. Kibuye Cathedral has three outstations, namely Magadi Parish, St Theresa’s of Avilla in Flamingo, and St Stephen’s Kirembe, Nyawita Parish.

Source: Daily Nation December 23, 2019 06:56 UTC