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Corpus Christi Cathedral (Port Harcourt)

Coordinates: 4°47′51″N 7°0′14″E / 4.79750°N 7.00389°E / 4.79750; 7.00389
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Corpus Christi Cathedral
Corpus et Sanguis Christi Cathedral
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4°47′51″N 7°0′14″E / 4.79750°N 7.00389°E / 4.79750; 7.00389
LocationD-line, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
CountryNigeria
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitewww.corpuschristicathedralph.org
History
StatusCathedral
Founded1982
DedicationBishop Edmund Fitzgibbon
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeChurch building
Completed1991
Administration
DiocesePort Harcourt
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. Dr. Camillus Archibong Etokudoh
Priest in chargeRev. Fr. Martin Azubuike Amadi

The Corpus Christi Cathedral (or its full name Corpus et Sanguis Christi Cathedral) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. It is the seat of the Bishop of Port Harcourt and serves as the headquarters of the Diocese of Port Harcourt.[1] The cathedral church is dedicated to Bishop Edmund Fitzgibbon. It is located in D-line, a mixed-use neighbourhood of Port Harcourt.

History

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Construction on the cathedral began in 1982 and was completed in 1991. Upon completion, Rev Fr. Joseph Kabari was posted from St. Mary’s parish to act as the cathedral's first administrator. The first mass was celebrated on Sunday 11 October 1991. The formal dedication ceremony was held on 8 December 1991.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Corpus Christi Cathedral". GCatholic.org. 14 April 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  2. ^ "About us". Corpuschristicathedralph.org. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
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