Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin
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Diocese of Ilorin
Dioecesis Ilorinensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Nigeria |
| Metropolitan |
Kwara |
| Statistics |
| Area |
32,500 km2 (12,500 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
1,260,000
25,500 (2.0%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Ayo-Maria Atoyebi |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin (Latin: Ilorinen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ilorin in the Ecclesiastical province of Kwara in Nigeria.
History
- January 20, 1960: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ilorin from the Diocese of Ondo
- May 29, 1969: Promoted as Diocese of Ilorin
Special churches
The Cathedral is St Joseph's Cathedral in Ilorin.
Leadership
- Bishops of Ilorin (Roman rite)
- Bishop Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, O.P. (since 1992.03.06)
- Archbishop John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan (1984.10.20 – 1990.07.07)
- Bishop William Mahony, S.M.A. (1969.05.29 – 1984.10.20)
- Prefects Apostolic of Ilorin (Roman rite)
- Bishop William Mahony, S.M.A. (1960.12.06 – 1969.05.29)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Nigeria
- Religious organizations established in 1960
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Nigeria stubs
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