Roman Catholic Diocese of Warri
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Warri
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Diocese of Warri
Dioecesis Varriensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Nigeria |
| Metropolitan |
Benin City |
| Statistics |
| Area |
15,000 km2 (5,800 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
2,614,857
186,298 (7.1%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Richard Anthony Burke, S.P.S. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Warri (Latin: Varrien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Warri in the Ecclesiastical province of Benin City in Nigeria.
History
- March 10, 1964: Established as Diocese of Warri from the Diocese of Benin City
Special churches
The Cathedral is Sacred Heart Cathedral in Warri.
Leadership
- Bishops of Warri (Roman rite)
- Bishop Richard Anthony Burke, S.P.S. (since 1997.03.03)
- Bishop Edmund Joseph Fitzgibbon, S.P.S. (1991.08.31 – 1997.03.03)
- Bishop Lucas Olu Chukwuka Nwaezeapu (1964.03.10 – 1983.09.10)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Nigeria
- Religious organizations established in 1964
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Nigeria stubs
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