Roman Catholic Diocese of Okigwe
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| Country: | Nigeria |
| Metropolitan: | Onitsha |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 1,824 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
2,001,838 (2004) 823,483 (41.1%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Solomon Amanchukwu Amatu |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Okigwe (Latin: Okigven(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Okigwe in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.
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[edit] History
- January 24, 1981: Established as Diocese of Okigwe from the Diocese of Umuahia
[edit] Special churches
The Cathedral is St. Mary’s Cathedral in Okigwe.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Okigwe (Roman rite)
- Bishop Solomon Amanchukwu Amatu (since April 22, 2006)
- Bishop Anthony Ekezia Ilonu (January 24, 1981 – April 22, 2006)
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