Roman Catholic Diocese of Enugu

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Diocese of Enugu
Dioecesis Enuguensis
Statistics
Country: Nigeria
Metropolitan: Onitsha
Rite: Latin Rite
Area: 2,738 km²
Population:
  Total:
  Catholics:
2,118,298 (2006)
1,270,979 (60.0%)
Ordinaries
Bishop: Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Enugu {Latin: Enuguen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Enugu in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.

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[edit] History

  • November 12, 1962: Established as Diocese of Enugu from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Onitsha

[edit] Special Churches

The Cathedral is Holy Ghost Cathedral in Enugu.

[edit] Leadership

  • Bishops of Enugu (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji (since 1996.11.08)
    • Bishop Michael Ugwu Eneja (1977.11.10 – 1996.11.08)
    • Bishop Godfrey Okoye, C.S.Sp. (1970.03.07 – 1977.03.17)
    • Bishop John of the Cross Anyogu (1962.11.12 – 1967.07.05)

[edit] See also

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