Roman Catholic Diocese of Idah
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| Country: | Nigeria |
| Metropolitan: | Abuja |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 12,898 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,409,000 (2006) 188,617 (13.4%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Ephraim Silas Obot |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Idah {Latin: Idahin(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Idah in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.
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[edit] History
- September 26, 1968: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Idah from the Diocese of Lokoja
- December 17, 1977: Promoted as Diocese of Idah
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is St. Boniface Cathedral in Idah.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Idah (Roman rite)
- Bishop Ephraim Silas Obot (since December 17, 1977)
- Prefects Apostolic of Idah (Roman rite)
- Fr. Leopold Grimard, C.S.Sp. (October 4, 1968 – 1977)
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