Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Katsina-Ala
Latin:Dioecesis Katsinensis-Alensis
Country: Nigeria
Territory:a portion of Benue State
Province:Abuja
Metropolitan:Archbishop of Abuja
Coordinates:7.1667°N 9.2833°W
Area Km2:6,465
Population:676,000
Catholics:338,497
Catholics Percent:50.1
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Established:29 December 2012
Cathedral:Cathedral of St. Gerard Majella, in Katsina-Ala
Patron:Saint Gerard Majella
Priests:32
Bishop:Isaac Bunde Dugu
Bishop Title:Bishop elect
Suffragan:for one -->
Archdeacon:for one-->
Map:Nigeria Benue State map.png

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala (Latin: Katsinen(sis)- Alen(sis) is a diocese located in the city of Katsina-Ala in the ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.

Its cathedral is the church of St. Gerald of Majella in Katsina-Ala.

Territory

The Diocese is located in a portion of Benue State and includes the districts of Katsina-Ala, Logo, and Ukum.

Leadership

History

The diocese was established on 29 December 2012 from the Diocese of Makurdi.[3]

See also

External links

7.1667°N 9.2833°W

Notes and References

  1. News: 11 April 2022 . Bishop Peter Adoboh of Catholic Diocese, Benue is Dead . Anaedo Online .
  2. 9 April 2022 . Rinunce e nomine, 09.04.2022 . 11 April 2022 . it . Holy See Press Office .
  3. 11 April 2022 . 29 December 2012 . Holy See Press Office . it . Rinunce e Nomine, 29.12.2012 .