Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo

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Diocese of Otukpo

Dioecesis Otukpoenus
Location
Country Nigeria
Territorya portion of Benue State
Ecclesiastical provinceAbuja
MetropolitanCardinal of Abuja
Coordinates07°13′00″N 08°09′00″E / 7.21667°N 8.15000°E / 7.21667; 8.15000
Statistics
Area24,461 km2 (9,444 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
2,843,105
502,437 (17.7%)
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
EstablishedJuly 10, 1995
CathedralSaint Francis Cathedral in Otukpo
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopMost Rev. Michael Ekwoy Apochi
Map
The Diocese of Otukpo is located in a portion of Benue State which is shown here in red.
The Diocese of Otukpo is located in a portion of Benue State which is shown here in red.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo (Latin: Otukpoën(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Otukpo in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.

History

  • July 10, 1995: Established as Diocese of Otukpo from the Diocese of Makurdi. The first bishop of the diocese is Late Most Revd. Fidelis Ogah Orgah.

Special churches

The Cathedral is St Francis’ Cathedral in Otukpo.

Leadership

  • Bishops of Makurdi (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Michael Ekwoy Apochi (since December 17, 2002)
    • Bishop Fidelis Uga Orgah (July 10, 1995 – December 7, 2000)

See also

Sources