Roman Catholic Diocese of Enugu
Diocese of Enugu Dioecesis Enuguensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Territory | a portion of Enugu State |
| Ecclesiastical province | Onitsha |
| Metropolitan | Archbishop of Onitsha |
| Coordinates | 6°27′9.60″N 7°30′37.20″E / 6.4526667°N 7.5103333°E |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 2,738 km2 (1,057 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2006) 2,118,298 1,270,979 (60%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | November 12, 1962 |
| Co-cathedral | Holy Ghost Cathedral in Enugu |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Most Rev. Callistus Valentine Onaga |
| Auxiliary Bishops | Ernest Anaezichukwu Obodo |
| Bishops emeritus | Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji |
| Map | |
 The city of Enugu is located in Enugu State which is shown here in red. | |
| Website | |
| www.catholicdioceseEnugu.org | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Enugu (Template:Lang-la) is a diocese located in the city of Enugu in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.
History
On November 12, 1962, the Diocese of Enugu was erected from ecclesiastical territory gained from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Onitsha.[1] On July 8, 2005, Enugu lost territory to the new Diocese of Awgu.[2]
Special churches
The Cathedral is Holy Ghost Cathedral in Enugu.
Bishops
- Bishops of Enugu (Roman rite):
- Bishop John of the Cross Anyogu (1962.11.12 – 1967.07.05)
- Bishop Godfrey Okoye, C.S.Sp. (1970.03.07 – 1977.03.17)
- Bishop Michael Ugwu Eneja (1977.11.10 – 1996.11.08)
- Bishop Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji (1996.11.08 - 2009-09-05)[3]
- Bishop Callistus Valentine Onaga[4][5]
Auxiliary Bishop
- Ernest Anaezichukwu Obodo (2018-)
Other priests of this diocese who became bishops
- Francis Emmanuel Ogbonna Okobo, appointed Bishop of Nsukka in 1990
- John Ifeanyichukwu Okoye, appointed Bishop of Awgu in 2005
- Godfrey Igwebuike Onah (priest here, 1984–1990), appointed Bishop of Nsukka in 2013
See also
References
- ^ "Diocese of Enugu Dioecesis Enuguensis". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. May 5, 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
- ^ "Diocese of Awgu Dioecesis Auguensis". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. October 26, 2008. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
- ^ "Bishop Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. February 10, 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
- ^ "Archbishop Renzo Fratini". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. February 10, 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
- ^ "BISHOP ONAGA, ORDAINED 5TH BISHOP OF ENUGU, BISHOP ETOKUDOR, APPOINTED BISHOP OF PORT-HARCOURT". Diocese of Ahiara. 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
Sources
- Official website of the Diocese of Enugu
- GCatholic.org Information
- The Hierarchy of the Catholic Church www.catholic-hierarchy.org Retrieved 2010-04-24.