Corpus Christi Cathedral (Port Harcourt) Explained

Denomination:Roman Catholic
Corpus Christi Cathedral
Fullname:Corpus et Sanguis Christi Cathedral
Coordinates:4.7975°N 7.0039°W
Country:Nigeria
Location:D-line, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Website:www.corpuschristicathedralph.org
Founded Date:1982
Dedication:Bishop Edmund Fitzgibbon
Functional Status:Active
Architectural Type:Church building
Completed Date:1991
Diocese:Port Harcourt
Bishop:Most Rev. Dr. Camillus Archibong Etokudoh
Priestincharge:Rev. Fr. Bartholomew Onyekachi Uzoma

The Corpus Christi Cathedral (or its full name Corpus et Sanguis Christi Cathedral) is a Roman Catholiccathedral in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. It is the seat of the Bishop of Port Harcourt and serves as the headquarters of the Diocese of Port Harcourt.[1] The cathedral church is dedicated to Bishop Edmund Fitzgibbon. It is located in D-line, a mixed-use neighbourhood of Port Harcourt.

History

Construction on the cathedral began in 1982 and was completed in 1991. Upon completion, Rev Fr. Joseph Kabari was posted from St. Mary’s parish to actas the cathedral's first administrator. The first mass was celebrated on Sunday 11 October 1991. The formal dedication ceremony was held on 8 December 1991.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Corpus Christi Cathedral. 14 April 2016. 2 May 2016 . GCatholic.org.
  2. Web site: About us. 2 May 2016. Corpuschristicathedralph.org.