Roman Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode
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Country: | Nigeria |
Metropolitan: | Lagos |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 5,000 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
2,290,344 (2004) 67,383 (2.9%) |
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Bishop: | Albert Ayinde Fasina |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode {Latin: Iiebuoden(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Ijebu-Ode in the Ecclesiastical province of Lagos in Nigeria.
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[edit] History
- May 29, 1969: Established as Diocese of Ijebu-Ode from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lagos
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is St Sebastian’s Cathedral in Ijebu-Ode.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Ijebu-Ode (Roman rite)
- Bishop Albert Ayinde Fasina (since 1990.08.14)
- Bishop Anthony Saliu Sanusi (1969.05.29 – 1990.08.14)