Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu

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Diocese of Orlu

Dioecesis Orluana
Location
Country Nigeria
TerritoryImo State
Ecclesiastical provinceRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri
MetropolitanArchbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri
Coordinates5°47′47″N 7°02′20″E / 5.79639°N 7.03889°E / 5.79639; 7.03889
Statistics
Area929 km2 (359 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2004)
881,385
562,837 (63.9%)
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
EstablishedNovember 29, 1980
CathedralHoly Trinity Cathedral in Orlu
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopMost Rev. A.T. Ukwuoma
Bishops emeritusGregory O. Ochiagha
Map
Orlu is located in Imo State shown in red.
Orlu is located in Imo State shown in red.
Website
www.orludiocese.org

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu (Latin: Orluan(a)) is a diocese located in the city of Orlu in the Ecclesiastical province of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri in Nigeria.

History

  • November 29, 1980: Established as Diocese of Orlu from the Diocese of Owerri

Special churches

The Cathedral is Holy Trinity Cathedral in Orlu.

Bishops

  • Bishops of Orlu (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Emeritus Gregory O. Ochiagha (1980-2008)
    • Bishop Augustine T. Ukwuoma (since June, 2008)

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

See also

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