Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Ilorin
Latin:Dioecesis Ilorinensis
Country: Nigeria
Territory:Kwara State
Province:Ibadan
Metropolitan:Archbishop of Ibadan
Coordinates:8.5°N 4.55°W
Area Km2:32,500
Population:1,260,000
Population As Of:2004
Catholics:25,500
Catholics Percent:2.0
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Rite:Latin Rite
Established:May 29, 1969
Cathedral:Saint Joseph Cathedral in Ilorin
Bishop:Anselm Pendo Lawani
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Archdeacon:for one-->
Emeritus Bishops:Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, OP
Map:Nigeria Kwara State map.png
Website:http://www.catholicdioceseofilorin.org/

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin (Latin: Ilorinen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ilorin in the ecclesiastical province of Ibadan in Nigeria.

History

Special churches

The Cathedral is Saint Joseph Cathedral in Ilorin, Kwara State.

Bishops

Coadjutor Bishop

Auxiliary Bishop

Other priests of this diocese who became bishops

See also

Sources