Roman Catholic Diocese of Ahiara
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Ahiara
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Diocese of Ahiara
Dioecesis Ahiaranus |
| Location |
| Country |
Nigeria |
| Metropolitan |
Owerri |
| Statistics |
| Area |
425 km2 (164 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
510,623
401,506 (78.6%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Vacant |
Administrator = Monsignor Theophilus Nwalor
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ahiara (Latin: Ahiaran(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Ahiara in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.
History
- November 18, 1987: Established as Diocese of Ahiara from the Diocese of Owerri
Special churches
- The Cathedral is Mater Ecclesiae Cathedral in Ahiara.
Leadership
- Bishops of Ahiara (Roman rite)
- Bishop Victor Adibe Chikwe (1987-2010)
- vacant
- Administrator: Msgr. Theo Nwalor
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Nigeria
- Religious organizations established in 1987
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Nigeria stubs
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