Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto (Latin: Sokotoën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Sokoto in the Ecclesiastical province of Kaduna in Nigeria. Its territory includes the geo-political states of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi and Katsina.

Diocese of Sokoto

Dioecesis Sokotoensis
Location
Country Nigeria
TerritoryNigerian states of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi and Katsina
Ecclesiastical provinceKaduna
MetropolitanArchbishop of Kaduna
Coordinates13°03′39″N 5°14′20″E
Statistics
Area109,507 km2 (42,281 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
12,251,910
60,554 (0.5%)
Parishes17
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
Established16 June 1964
CathedralHoly Family Cathedral, Sokoto
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopMost Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah
Map

The Diocese of Sokoto includes all of Sokoto State (shown here in red) as well as portions of neighboring states of Zamfara, Kebbi and Katsina.
Website

History

  • June 29, 1953: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Sokoto from the Apostolic Prefecture of Kaduna
  • June 16, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Sokoto

Special churches

The Cathedral is Holy Family Cathedral in Sokoto.

Bishops

Coadjutor Bishop

See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Nigeria

Sources


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