Roman Catholic Diocese of Minna
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Minna
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Diocese of Minna
Dioecesis Minnaensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Nigeria |
| Metropolitan |
Kaduna |
| Statistics |
| Area |
56,229 km2 (21,710 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
2,267,107
65,858 (2.9%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Martin Igwe Uzoukwu |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Minna (Latin: Minnaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Minna in the Ecclesiastical province of Kaduna in Nigeria.
History
- November 9, 1964: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Minna from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kaduna
- September 17, 1973: Promoted as Diocese of Minna
Special churches
The Cathedral is St. Michael’s Cathedral in Minna.
Leadership
- Bishops of Minna (Roman rite)
- Prefects Apostolic of Minna (Roman rite)
- Bishop Edmund Joseph Fitzgibbon, S.P.S. (1964.11.25 – 1973.09.17)
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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