Roman Catholic Diocese of Bauchi
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Bauchi
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Diocese of Bauchi
Dioecesis Bauchianus |
| Location |
| Country |
Nigeria |
| Metropolitan |
Jos |
| Statistics |
| Area |
64,605 km2 (24,944 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
5,406,530
68,699 (1.3%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Malachy John Goltok |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bauchi (Latin: Bauchian(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Bauchi in the Ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria.
History
- July 5, 1996: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Bauchi from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Jos
- December 31, 2003: Promoted as Diocese of Bauchi
Special churches
The Cathedral is Cathedral of St. John Evangelist in Bauchi.
Leadership
- Bishops of Bauchi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Malachy John Goltok (since 18 March 2011)
- Bishop John Moore, S.M.A. (December 31, 2003 — 20 January 2010)
- Vicars Apostolic of Bauchi (Roman rite)
- Bishop John Moore, S.M.A. (July 5, 1996 – December 31, 2003)
See also
Source
Categories: - Roman Catholic dioceses in Nigeria
- Religious organizations established in 1996
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Nigeria stubs
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