Roman Catholic Diocese of Lokoja
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| Country: | Nigeria |
| Metropolitan: | Abuja |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 24,750 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,465,530 (2004) 36,507 (2.5%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Martin Dada Abejide Olorunmolu |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lokoja (Latin: Lokoian(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Lokoja in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.
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[edit] History
- February 21, 1955: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Kabba from the Diocese of Benin City, Diocese of Kaduna and Apostolic Prefecture of Oturkpo
- July 6, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Kabba
- May 5, 1965: Renamed as Diocese of Lokoja
[edit] Special churches
The Cathedral is Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Lokoja.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Lokoja (Roman rite)
- Bishop Martin Dada Abejide Olorunmolu (since 2005.11.11)
- Bishop Joseph Sunday Ajomo (1992.03.06 – 2004.06.21)
- Bishop Alexius Obabu Makozi (1972.07.30 – 1991.08.31)
- Bishop Auguste Delisle, C.S.Sp. (1965.05.05 – 1972.07.30)
- Bishops of Kabba (Roman rite)
- Bishop Auguste Delisle, C.S.Sp. (1964.07.06 – 1965.05.05)
- Prefects Apostolic of Kabba (Roman rite)
- Bishop Auguste Delisle, C.S.Sp. (1955.05.27 – 1964.07.06)
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