Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo (Latin: Otukpoën(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Otukpo in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.

Diocese of Otukpo

Dioecesis Otukpoenus
Location
Country Nigeria
Territorya portion of Benue State
Ecclesiastical provinceAbuja
MetropolitanArchbishop of Abuja
Coordinates07°13′00″N 08°09′00″E
Statistics
Area24,461 km2 (9,444 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
2,843,105
502,437 (17.7%)
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
EstablishedJuly 10, 1995
CathedralSaint Francis Cathedral in Otukpo
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopMost Rev. Michael Ekwoy Apochi
Map

The Diocese of Otukpo is located in a portion of Benue State which is shown here in red.

History

  • July 10, 1995: Established as Diocese of Otukpo from the Diocese of Makurdi. The first bishop of the diocese is Late Most Revd. Fidelis Oga Orgah.

Special churches

The Cathedral is St Francis’ Cathedral in Otukpo.

Leadership

  • Bishops of Otupko (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Fidelis oga Orgah (July 10, 1995 – December 7, 2000)
    • Bishop Michael Ekwoyi Apochi (since December 17, 2002)

See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Nigeria

Sources


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