Roman Catholic Diocese of Pankshin
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pankshin (Latin: Pankshinen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Pankshin in the Ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria.
Diocese of Pankshin Dioecesis Pankshinensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |  |
| Ecclesiastical province | Jos |
| Metropolitan | Archbishop of Jos |
| Statistics | |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2014) 1,100,000 168,606 (15.3%) |
| Parishes | 22 |
| Information | |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | March 18, 2014 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Michael Gobal Gokum |
History
On March 18, 2014 the Diocese of Pankshin was established from territory of the Archdiocese of Jos and the Diocese of Shendam.[1][2]
Ordinaries
- Michael Gobal Gokum (consecrated 12 Jun 2014–present)
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Nigeria
References
- "Erection of the Diocese of Pankshin and appointment of the first Bishop". The Holy See News Portal (News.va). Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- "Diocese of Pankshin". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
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