Roman Catholic Diocese of Uyo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Uyo (Latin: Uyoën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Uyo in the Ecclesiastical province of Calabar in Nigeria.

Diocese of Uyo

Dioecesis Uyoensis
Location
Country Nigeria
Territorya portion of Akwa Ibom State
Ecclesiastical provinceCalabar
MetropolitanArchbishop of Calabar
Coordinates5°1′23.63″N 7°55′26″E
Statistics
Area5,969 km2 (2,305 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
1,779,856
598,028 (33.6%)
Parishes72
Congregations5 female; 3 male
Schools5 secondary schools
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
EstablishedJuly 4, 1989
CathedralChrist the King Cathedral in Uyo
Secular priests75
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopBishop John Ebebe Ayah
Metropolitan ArchbishopArchbishop Joseph Effiong Ekuwem
Map

Uyo is located in Akwa Ibom State which is shown in red.
Website
www.CatholicDioceseofUyo.org

History

  • July 4, 1989: Established as Diocese of Uyo from the Diocese of Calabar

Special churches

The Cathedral is Christ the King Cathedral in Uyo

Leadership

See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Nigeria

References


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