Roman Catholic Diocese of Warri explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Warri |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Varriensis |
| Country: |  Nigeria |
| Territory: | southern portion of Delta State |
| Province: | Benin City |
| Metropolitan: | Archbishop of Benin City |
| Coordinates: | 5.5167°N 5.75°W |
| Area Km2: | 15,000 |
| Population: | 2,614,857 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 186,298 |
| Catholics Percent: | 7.1 |
| Denomination: | Roman Catholic |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Established: | March 10, 1964 |
| Cathedral: | Sacred Heart Cathedral in Warri |
| Bishop: | Anthony Ovayero Ewherido |
| Suffragan: | for one --> |
| Archdeacon: | for one--> |
| Emeritus Bishops: | John Okeoghene Afareha |
| Map: | Nigeria Delta State map.png |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Warri (Latin: Varrien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Warri in the ecclesiastical province of Benin City in Nigeria.
History
- March 10, 1964: Established as Diocese of Warri from the Diocese of Benin City
Special churches
The Cathedral is Sacred Heart Cathedral in Warri.
Bishops
- Bishops of Warri
- Lucas Olu Chukwuka Nwaezeapu (1964.03.10 – 1983.09.10)
- Edmund Joseph Fitzgibbon, S.P.S. (1991.08.31 – 1997.03.03)
- Richard Anthony Burke, S.P.S. (1997.03.03 - 2007.12.24), appointed Archbishop of Benin City
- John Okeoghene Afareha (29 March 2010 – 18 April 2022)
- Coadjutor Bishop
- Auxiliary Bishop
- John ’Oke Afareha (1997-2010), appointed Bishop here
- Other priests of this diocese who became bishops
- Joseph O. Egerega, appointed Vicar Apostolic of Bomadi in 1997
Deaneries
Warri Deanery
- Sacred Heart, Cathedral.
- St. Paul, Odion.
- Annunciation, Ogunu.
- Holy Family, Edjeba.
- Assumption, Idama.
- Escravos Catholic Community.
- St. Theresa's, Ubeji.
- ANNUNCIATION Parish Bazunu
- Our Lady Queen of Nigeria, Apala
Effurun Deanery
- Mother of the Redeemer, Effurun.
- Corpus Christi, Japka Road.
- St. Jude, G.R.A.
- Seat of wisdom, P.T.I.
- St. Anthony, Ugborikoko.
- St. Ambrose, Ekpan.
- Blessed Tansi, Ugboroke.
- St. John Vianney, New Layout.
- pope John 11, Army Barracks.
- Our Lady Queen of Peace, Navy Barracks.
- Nativity, Alegbo.
- Holy Trinity, Ugbomro.
- Our Lady of the Rosary, Ebrumede.
- St. Cyprian, Agaga oil field Road, Effurun.
Udu Deanery
- St. Michael's, DSC.
- St. Paul's, Enerhen.
- St. Mary's, Ovwian.
- St. Anthony's Ogbe-Ijoh.
- St. Benedict's Oruhwhorun.
- St. Peter's, Ekete Inland.
- St. Thomas, Otokutu
- st. Mathew, aladja
Sapele Deanery
- St. Bridget, Amuogodo, Sapele.
- St. Patick's, Sapele.
- St. Martin's, Gana - Sapele.
- St. Mary, Koko.
- st. Felix, Oghara.
- Sacred Heart, Abraka.
- St. Paul's Chaplaincy, Abraka.
- Holy Trinity, Oria-Abraka.
- St Williams, Orerokpe.
- St Partick’S Eku.
- St. Mary Amukpe.
- St. Peter's Okuokoko.
- St. Theresa, Ovu Inland.
- St. Theresa, Osubi.
Ole Deanery
- St. John the Baptist, Oleh.
- Holy Trinity, Ozoro.
- St. Matthias, Uzere.
- St. Gregory's, Olomoro.
- St. Anthony, Oro-Owhe.
- Annunciation Chaplaincy, Ozoro.
- St. Peter's Chaplaincy, Oleh.
- St. Monica's Aviara
- St. Mary's Irri
Kwale Deanery
- St. John's, Abbi.
- St. Peter's, Aboh.
- St. Leo, Ashaka.
- Holy Rosary, Utagha-Ogbe.
- St. Michael Umutu.
- Our Lady of Lourdes, Ndemili.
- Christ the King, Obiaruku.
- St. Theresa's, Obinomba.
- St. Joseph's Aragba Orogun.
- corpus christi, Obiaruku
Ughelli Deanery
- SS Peter & Paul Ughelli.
- St. Michael's Otorvwodo.
- St. John's Ewreni.
- St.Peter’s Eghwu.
- St. Patrick's Okwagbe.
- Assumption Ekuigbo.
- Christ the king Okpara-inland.
- HolySpirit, Ighrekpokpo.
- St. Joseph's Okpare Olomu.
- St. Joseph ‘s Oviri – Olomu.
- St. Gregory's Agbarho.
- Descent of the Holy Spirit, Agbarho.
- St. Theresa's, Otoroh-Agbon
- St. James, Kokori Inland.
- St. Joseph's, Aragba Orogun.
- Immaculate Conception, Usiefurun.
- St. Theresa's Oloho Avenue.
See also
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