Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala
Roman Catholic diocese in Nigeria
7°10′0″N 9°17′0″E / 7.16667°N 9.28333°E / 7.16667; 9.28333
- Total
- Catholics
676,000
338,497 (50.1%)
Katsina-Ala is located in Benue State which is shown in red.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala (Latin: Katsinen(sis)- Alen(sis) is a diocese located in the city of Katsina-Ala in the ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.
Its cathedral is the church of St. Gerald of Majella in Katsina-Ala.
Territory
The Diocese is located in a portion of Benue State and includes the districts of Katsina-Ala, Logo, and Ukum.
Leadership
- Peter Iornzuul Adoboh (29 December 2012 – 14 February 2020)[1]
- Isaac Bunde Dugu (9 April 2022[2] – present)
History
The diocese was established on 29 December 2012 from the Diocese of Makurdi.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Bishop Peter Adoboh of Catholic Diocese, Benue is Dead". Anaedo Online. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Rinunce e nomine, 09.04.2022" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 29.12.2012" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 29 December 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
External links
- "Diocese of Katsina-Ala". GCatholic.
- "Diocese of Katsina-Ala". Catholic Hierarchy. [self-published]
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