Roman Catholic Diocese of Wukari
Appearance
Diocese of Wukari | |
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Location | |
Country | Nigeria |
Ecclesiastical province | Province of Jos |
Metropolitan | Matthew Ishaya Audu |
Information | |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Rite | Roman Rite |
Established | December 14, 2022 |
Cathedral | Saint Mary Cathedral in Wukari |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | Mark Maigida Nzukwein |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wukari is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Nigeria.[1][2]
History
[edit]- 14 December 2022: the diocese was established from the Diocese of Jalingo.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Resignations and Appointments, 14.12.2022". Holy See Press Office. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ "Pope Francis Creates New Catholic Diocese in Nigeria, Appoints Pioneer Bishop". Association for Catholic Information in Africa. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.