Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala (Latin: Katsinen(sis)- Alen(sis) is a diocese located in the city of Katsina-Ala in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria. Created on 29 December 2012 when it was split from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi.
Diocese of Katsina-Ala Dioecesis Katsinensis-Alensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Territory | a portion of Benue State |
| Ecclesiastical province | Abuja |
| Metropolitan | Archbishop of Abuja |
| Coordinates | 7°10′0″N 9°17′0″E |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 6,465 km2 (2,496 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | 676,000 338,497 (50.1%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 29 December 2012 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St. Gerard Majella, in Katsina-Ala |
| Patron saint | Saint Gerard Majella |
| Secular priests | 32 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Vacant |
| Map | |
 Katsina-Ala is located in Benue State which is shown in red. | |
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Territory
The Diocese is located in a portion of Benue State.
Chronology of Bishops
- Bishop Peter Iornzuul Adoboh (29 December 2012 – 14 February 2020)[2]
History
The diocese was established on 29 December 2012 from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi.
See also
References
- Catholic-Hierarchy.org data
- GCatholic.org information page
External links
- GCatholic.org information page
- Catholic-Hierarchy.org information page [self-published]
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