Mgr Joseph Alessandro OFM has been appointed Bishop of Garissa, Kenya, succeeding Bishop Paul Darmanin OFM, who has stepped down.

Mgr Alessando had been coadjutor bishop of Garissa for several years, the Holy See said. 

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