Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala

Roman Catholic diocese in Nigeria

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

• Peter Iornzuul Adoboh (29 December 2012 – 14 February 2020)^[1]
• Isaac Bunde Dugu (9 April 2022^[2] – present)

History

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

See also

• Catholic Church in Nigeria

References

1. "Bishop Peter Adoboh of Catholic Diocese, Benue is Dead". Anaedo Online. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
2. "Rinunce e nomine, 09.04.2022" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
3. "Rinunce e Nomine, 29.12.2012" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 29 December 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2022.

External links

• "Diocese of Katsina-Ala". GCatholic.
• "Diocese of Katsina-Ala". Catholic Hierarchy. ^{[self-published]}

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