Roman Catholic diocese in Nigeria
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
- Prefects Apostolic of Ilorin (Roman rite)
- Fr. William Mahony, S.M.A. (1960.12.06 – 1969.05.29 see below)
- Bishops of Ilorin (Roman rite)
- Paul Adegboyega Olawoore (2019.06.11 – 2022.01.01)
- Anselm Pendo Lawani (2024.02.02 – present)
Coadjutor Bishop
Auxiliary Bishop
Other priests of this diocese who became bishops
- Martin Igwe Uzoukwu, appointed Bishop of Minna in 1996
- Bulus Dauwa Yohanna (priest here, 1998-2002), appointed Vicar Apostolic of Kontagora in 2012
See also
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