Maralal Bishop Suspends Seven Priests, Rolls Out Strict Clergy Rules

Kenya bishop suspends 7 priests, announces new clergy accountability measures

In a recent pastoral letter, Bishop Hieronymus Emusugut Joya of the Diocese of Maralal in northern Kenya, says he conducted assessments and financial before making his decisions. [...]

Kenya: Seven Priests Suspended As Maralal Diocese Moves to Restore Accountability

Nairobi -- Bishop Hieronymus Joya of the Catholic Diocese of Maralal has suspended seven priests and introduced sweeping disciplinary reforms following investigations into allegations of financial mismanagement, administrative negligence and violations of clerical conduct within the Samburu-based diocese.

Maralal bishop suspends seven priests, rolls out strict clergy rules

Under the new directives, priests are required to be in their presbyteries before 7 pm for evening prayers

Maralal Bishop suspends seven priests over misconduct claims – BishopAccountability.org

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Maralal, Hieronymus Joya, has suspended seven priests over alleged violations of Church law. In a major shake-up, the first of its kind in the diocese, the priests have been relieved of their priestly and pastoral duties pending investigations into allegations of abuse of ecclesiastical power, negligence of administration, and financial mismanagement. As Emily Chebet reports, the Diocese of Maralal has also …

Kenya bishop suspends 7 priests, announces new clergy accountability measures - Biweekly Newspaper for the Diocese of Richmond %

MARALAL, Kenya — Bishop Hieronymus Emusugut Joya of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Maralal announced in a pastoral letter a series of clergy accountability measures and suspended seven priests, saying the decisions follow an assessment of the diocese and “credible information” concerning clergy conduct and the administration of Church property. In the letter, Joya reflected on his nearly four years of episcopal ministry since taking charge of the M…