Roman Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta
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Country: | Nigeria |
Metropolitan: | Lagos |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 9,636 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,983,000 (2005) 54,000 (2.7%) |
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Bishop: | Alfred Adewale Martins |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta {Latin: Abeokutan(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Abeokuta in the Ecclesiastical province of Lagos in Nigeria.
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[edit] History
- October 24, 1997: Established as Diocese of Abeokuta from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lagos
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul in Abeokuta.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Abeokuta(Roman rite)
- Bishop Alfred Adewale Martins (since October 24, 1997)