Roman Catholic Diocese of Pankshin
Diocese of Pankshin Dioecesis Pankshinensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Ecclesiastical province | Jos |
| Metropolitan | Archbishop of Jos |
| Statistics | |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2014) 1,100,000 168,606 (15.3%) |
| Parishes | 22 |
| Information | |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | March 18, 2014 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Michael Gobal Gokum |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pankshin (Latin: Pankshinen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Pankshin in the Ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria.
History
On 18 March 18 2014 the Diocese of Pankshin was established from territory of the Archdiocese of Jos and the Diocese of Shendam.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ "Erection of the Diocese of Pankshin and appointment of the first Bishop". The Holy See News Portal (News.va). Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ "Diocese of Pankshin". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
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