Roman Catholic Diocese of Umuahia
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Umuahia
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Diocese of Umuahia
Dioecesis Umuahianus |
| Location |
| Country |
Nigeria |
| Metropolitan |
Onitsha |
| Statistics |
| Area |
2,460 km2 (950 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
884,209
199,000 (22.5%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Umuahia (Latin: Umuahian(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Umuahia in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.
History
- June 23, 1958: Established as Diocese of Umuahia from the Diocese of Owerri
Special churches
The Cathedral is Mater Dei Cathedral in Umuahia.
Leadership
- Bishops of Umuahia (Roman rite)
- Bishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji (since April 2, 1990)
- Bishop Anthony Gogo Nwedo, C.S.Sp. (February 19, 1959 – April 2, 1990)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Nigeria
- Religious organizations established in 1958
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Nigeria stubs
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