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Roman Catholic Diocese of Bauchi

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Diocese of Bauchi

Dioecesis Bauchianus
Location
Country Nigeria
TerritoryBauchi State
Ecclesiastical provinceJos
MetropolitanArchbishop of Jos
Coordinates10°18′57″N 09°50′39″E / 10.31583°N 9.84417°E / 10.31583; 9.84417
Statistics
Area64,605 km2 (24,944 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
5,406,530
68,699 (1.3%)
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
EstablishedDecember 31, 2003
CathedralCathedral of Saint John Evangelist in Bauchi
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopVacant
Map
Bauchi State is shown in red.
Bauchi State is shown in red.
Website
www.bauchidiocese.org

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bauchi (Latin: Bauchian(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Bauchi in Bauchi State in the Ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria.

History

  • July 5, 1996: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Bauchi from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Jos
  • December 31, 2003: Promoted as Diocese of Bauchi

Special churches

The Cathedral is Cathedral of St. John Evangelist in Bauchi.

Leadership

  • Bishops of Bauchi
  • Vicars Apostolic of Bauchi (Roman rite)
    • Bishop John Moore, S.M.A. (July 5, 1996 – December 31, 2003)

See also

Sources