Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko
| Diocese of Gboko Dioecesis Gbokensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |
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| Territory | a portion of Benue State |
| Ecclesiastical province | Abuja |
| Metropolitan | Cardinal of Abuja |
| Coordinates | 7°19′30″N 9°0′18″E / 7.32500°N 9.00500°E |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 10,692 km2 (4,128 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
1,690,00 896,860 (53%) |
| Parishes | 34 |
| Schools | 23 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 29 December 2012 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Gboko |
| Secular priests | 80 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Most Rev. William Amove Avenya |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Cardinal Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan |
| Map | |
 Gboko is located in Benue State which is shown in red. | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko (Latin: Gbokensis(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Gboko, Benue State in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.
Territory
The Diocese of Gboko is located in a portion of Benue State.
Chronology of Bishops
- Bishop William Amove Avenya (29 December 2012 – present)
History
The diocese was established 29 December 2012 from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi.
See also
References
Sources
Official Announcement of establishment of new diocese by Vatican News
External links
Coordinates: 7°19′30″N 9°0′18″E / 7.32500°N 9.00500°E
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