Diocese of Wukari
Diocese of Wukari Dioecesis Vucariensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Ecclesiastical province | Province of Jos |
| Metropolitan | Jos |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 32,135 km2 (12,407 sq mi) |
Population
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| Parishes | 25 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | December 14, 2022 |
| Cathedral | Saint Mary Cathedral in Wukari |
| Secular priests | 53 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Mark Maigida Nzukwein |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wukari (Latin: Vukarien(sis)) is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Nigeria.[1][2]
History
- 14 December 2022: the diocese was established from the Diocese of Jalingo.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Resignations and Appointments, 14.12.2022". Holy See Press Office. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ↑ "Pope Francis Creates New Catholic Diocese in Nigeria, Appoints Pioneer Bishop". Association for Catholic Information in Africa. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.