Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi explained

Jurisdiction:	Diocese
Nebbi
Latin:	Dioecesis Nebbensis
Country:	Uganda
Metropolitan:	Gulu
Rite:	Latin Rite
Area Km2:	5,098
Population:	473,104
Population As Of:	2004
Catholics:	403,104
Catholics Percent:	85.2
Bishop:	Sede Vacante

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi (Latin: Nebbensis) is a diocese located in the city of Nebbi in the ecclesiastical province of Gulu in Uganda.

History

• 12 July 1968: Established as Diocese of Lira from Diocese of Gulu

Nebbi was created in 1996 from the Diocese of Arua in northwestern Uganda, popularly known as West Nile.

Leadership

• John Baptist Odama (1996.02.23 – 1999.01.02), appointed Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese
• Martin Luluga (1999.01.02 – 2011.04.30)
• Sanctus Lino Wanok (2011.04.30 – 2018.11.23), appointed Bishop of Lira^[1]
• Raphael p'Mony Wokorach, M.C.C.I. (2021.03.31 – ...),^[2] appointed Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese

See also

• Catholic Church in Uganda
• Nebbi

External links

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy

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Notes and References

1. Resignations and Assignments, 23.11.2018 . 23 November 2018 . 23 November 2018 . Holy See Press Office.
2. Web site: Resignations and Appointments. 2021-03-31. press.vatican.va.