Matthew Ishaya Audu
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Archbishop of Jos Matthew Ishaya | |
|---|---|
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 23rd June 1984 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew Ishaya Audu 7 June 1959 nassarawa state, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Denomination | Catholic (Roman Rite) |
| Residence | Jos archdiocese |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Lafia |
| Motto | Ikon Allah |
Matthew Ishaya Audu (born 1959 in Rafin Pa) is a Nigerian prelate of the Catholic Church who has served as Archbishop of Jos since 2020.[1] He was appointed Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafia in 2000.[2]
Biography
Born in 1959, Matthew Ishaya was ordained a Catholic priest of Makurdi diocese in June, 1984. On 5 December 2000, Pope John Paul II appointed him, bishop elect of the newly created Lafia diocese. On 31 March 2001, he was ordained as bishop of Lafia.
On 6 January 2020, Pope Francis appointed him as archbishop of Jos, succeeding Ignatius Kaigama.
References
- ^ "Archbishop Matthew Ishaya Audu [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "Lafia (Diocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
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