Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto
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Diocese of Sokoto
Dioecesis Sokotoensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Nigeria |
| Metropolitan |
Kaduna |
| Statistics |
| Area |
109,507 km2 (42,281 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
12,251,910
60,554 (.5%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Matthew Hassan Kukah |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto (Latin: Sokotoën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Sokoto in the Ecclesiastical province of Kaduna in Nigeria.
History
- June 29, 1953: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Sokoto from the Apostolic Prefecture of Kaduna
- June 16, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Sokoto
Special churches
The Cathedral is Holy Family Cathedral in Sokoto.
Leadership
- Bishops of Sokoto (Roman rite)
- Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah (since 2011.06.10)
- Bishop Kevin J. Aje (1984.12.03 – 2011.06.10)
- Bishop Michael James Dempsey, O.P. (1967.07.13 – 1984.12.03)
- Bishop Edward Thaddeus Lawton, O.P. (1964.06.16 – 1966.12.19)
- Prefects Apostolic of Sokoto (Roman rite)
- Bishop Edward Thaddeus Lawton, O.P. (1954.01.15 – 1964.06.16)
See also
Source
Categories: - Roman Catholic dioceses in Nigeria
- Religious organizations established in 1953
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Nigeria stubs
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