How many parishes are in Gboko diocese?
How many parishes are in Gboko diocese?
34
Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko
| Diocese of Gboko Dioecesis Gbokensis | |
|---|---|
| Parishes | 34 |
| Schools | 23 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
When was Gboko diocese created?
n 29th December, 2012, the Holy See announced the creation of Gboko Diocese by the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI. The territory of the diocese covers 10,692 square kilometres, with a total population of 1,594,282. Catholics in the diocese are 708,641, representing 53.1% of the total population.
How many PRIEST are in the Gboko diocese?
One Hundred and Sixty-six indigenous
Currently, the diocese has One Hundred and Sixty-six indigenous priests, including the Bishop, Eight deacons, One Hundred and Thirty-two Senior Seminarians, and Three Hundred and Eighty Junior Seminarians.
Who is Bishop William Avenya?
William Amove Avenya (born 21 June 1955) from Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State is the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko in the ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria. Avenya is the first bishop of the diocese since its creation on 29 December 2012.
How many parishes are in Katsina Ala diocese?
fourteen large
The territory of Katsina-Ala today comprises Katsina-Ala, Ukum, Logo and some parts of Buruku, Guma and Awe Local Government Areas with fourteen large parishes, some with over two hundred outstations and twenty priests, currently working here.
Who is the youngest Catholic bishop in Nigeria?
Francis Arinze
Francis Arinze became the youngest Roman Catholic bishop in the world when he was consecrated on 29 August 1965, at the age of 32. He was appointed titular bishop of Fissiana and named Coadjutor to the Archbishop of Onitsha, Nigeria.
Who is the head of Catholic Church in Nigeria?
Augustine Obiora Akubeze
| Catholic Church in Nigeria | |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pope Francis |
| President | Augustine Obiora Akubeze |
| Region | Nigeria |
| Language | English, Latin |
How many priests are in Katsina-Ala diocese?
Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala
| Diocese of Katsina-Ala Dioecesis Katsinensis-Alensis | |
|---|---|
| Established | 29 December 2012 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St. Gerard Majella, in Katsina-Ala |
| Patron saint | Saint Gerard Majella |
| Secular priests | 32 |
Who is the present bishop of Katsina-Ala diocese?
Reverend Father Isaac Bunde Dugu
The Most Reverend Father Isaac Bunde Dugu has been appointment Bishop-Elect of Katsina – Ala Catholic Diocese, Benue state by the Holy Father, Pope Francis.