Roman Catholic Diocese of Nnewi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nnewi (Latin: Nnevien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Nnewi in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.

Diocese of Nnewi

Dioecesis Nneviensis
Location
Country Nigeria
Territorynorthern portion of Anambra State including these local government areas: Nnewi North and Nnewi South, Ekwusigo and Ihiala (minus Uli and Amorka)
Ecclesiastical provinceOnitsha
MetropolitanArchbishop of Onitsha
Coordinates6°01′11″N 6°54′53″E
Statistics
Area662 km2 (256 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
687,453
458,302 (66.7%)
Parishes100
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
Established28 November 2001
CathedralCathedral of Our Lady of Assumption in Nnewi
Secular priests205
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopMost Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke
Map

The Diocese of Nnewi is a portion of Anambra State which is shown in red.
Website
www.nnewidiocese.org
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History

  • November 28, 2001: Established as Diocese of Nnewi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Onitsha[2]

Special churches

The Cathedral is Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption in Nnewi.

Bishops

  • Bishops of Nnewi (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Hilary Paul Odili Okeke (since November 9, 2001)

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

See also

References

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