Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Katsina
Latin:Dioecesis Katsinensis
Country: Nigeria
Territory:Katsina
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Metropolitan:Archbishop of Kaduna
Parishes:20
Rite:Latin Rite
Established:16 October 2023
Cathedral:St. Martin De Porres Cathedral, Katsina
Bishop:Rev. Gerald Mamman Musa
Province:Kaduna
Coordinates:12.7175°N 7.985°W
Area Km2:29,000
Population:9,669,439
Population As Of:2023
Bishop Title:Bishop
Website:https://www.katsinadiocese.org
Catholics:19000
Catholics Percent:0.19
Priests:15

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina (Latin: Katsinen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Katsina in the ecclesiastical province of Kaduna in Nigeria. Its territory is made up of the state of Katsina. It was established by Pope Francis in 2023.[1] [2]

History

Special churches

The Cathedral is St. Martin De Porres Cathedral in Katsina city.

Bishops

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pope erects new diocese in Nigeria. Aciafrica. 16 October 2023. 2 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Pope Francis appoints new bishop for Nigeria's new diocese, Katsina. Vatican News. 16 October 2023.