Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyo
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyo
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Diocese of Oyo
Dioecesis Oyoensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Nigeria |
| Metropolitan |
Ibadan |
| Statistics |
| Area |
25,269 km2 (9,756 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
2,031,660
30,200 (1.5%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Julius Babatunde Adelakun |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyo (Latin: Oyoën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Oyo in the Ecclesiastical province of Ibadan in Nigeria.
History
- March 3, 1949: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Oyo from the Apostolic Vicariate of Lagos
- January 18, 1963: Promoted as Diocese of Oyo
Special churches
The Cathedral is Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral in Oyo.
Leadership
- Bishops of Oyo (Roman rite)
- Bishop Julius Babatunde Adelakun (since 1973.04.13)
- Bishop Owen McCoy, M. Afr. (1963.01.18 – 1973.04.13)
- Prefects Apostolic of Oyo (Roman rite)
- Bishop Owen McCoy, M. Afr. (1949.04.01 – 1963.01.18)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Nigeria
- Religious organizations established in 1949
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Nigeria stubs
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