Roman Catholic Diocese of Bauchi

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Diocese of Bauchi
Dioecesis Bauchianus
Statistics
Country: Nigeria
Metropolitan: Jos
Rite: Latin Rite
Area: 64,605 km²
Population:
  Total:
  Catholics:
5,406,530 (2004)
68,699 (1.3%)
Ordinaries
Bishop: John Moore, S.M.A.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bauchi {Latin: Bauchian(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Bauchi in the Ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria.

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[edit] History

  • July 5, 1996: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Bauchi from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Jos
  • December 31, 2003: Promoted as Diocese of Bauchi

[edit] Special Churches

The Cathedral is Cathedral of St. John Evangelist in Bauchi.

[edit] Leadership

  • Bishops of Bauchi (Roman rite)
    • Bishop John Moore, S.M.A. (since December 31, 2003)
  • Vicars Apostolic of Bauchi (Roman rite)
    • Bishop John Moore, S.M.A. (July 5, 1996 – December 31, 2003)

[edit] See also

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