Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogoja
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogoja
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Diocese of Ogoja
Dioecesis Ogogiaensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Nigeria |
| Metropolitan |
Calabar |
| Statistics |
| Area |
12,557 km2 (4,848 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
1,536,294
332,373 (21.6%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
John Ebebe Ayah |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogoja (Latin: Ogogiaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ogoja in the Ecclesiastical province of Calabar in Nigeria.
History
- March 13, 1938: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ogoja from the Apostolic Prefecture of Calabar
- 1955.01.01: Promoted as Diocese of Ogoja
Special churches
The Cathedral is St. Benedicts Cathedral in Ogoja
Leadership
- Bishops of Ogoja (Roman rite)
- Bishop John Ebebe Ayah (since 2006.10.14)
- Archbishop Joseph Edra Ukpo (1973.03.01 – 2003.12.17)
- Bishop Thomas McGettrick, S.P.S. (1955.01.01 – 1973.03.01)
- Prefects Apostolic of Ogoja (Roman rite)
- Bishop Thomas McGettrick, S.P.S. (1939.11.10 – 1955.01.01)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Nigeria
- Religious organizations established in 1938
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Nigeria stubs
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