Roman Catholic Diocese of Kano
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| Country: | Nigeria |
| Metropolitan: | Kaduna |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 48,400 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
8,688,604 (2004) 123,984 (1.4%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Patrick Francis Sheehan |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kano (Latin: Kanen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kano in the Ecclesiastical province of Kaduna in Nigeria.
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[edit] History
- March 22, 1991: Established as Mission “sui iuris” of Kano from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kaduna
- December 15, 1995: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Kano
- April 22, 1999: Promoted as Diocese of Kano
[edit] Special churches
The Cathedral is Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima in Kano.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Kano (Roman rite)
- Bishop Patrick Francis Sheehan, O.S.A. (since 1999.06.22)
- Vicars Apostolic of Kano (Roman rite)
- Bishop Patrick Francis Sheehan, O.S.A. (1996.07.05 – 1999.06.22)
- Ecclesiastical Superiors of Kano (Roman rite)
- Fr. John Francis Brown, S.M.A. (1991 – 1995)
[edit] See also
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