Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi
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This article is about the Roman Catholic diocese. For the Anglican diocese, see Diocese of Makurdi.
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| Country: | Nigeria |
| Metropolitan: | Abuja |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 24,461 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
3,005,568 (2004) 1,380,790 (45.9%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Athanasius Atule Usuh |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi {Latin: Makurden(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Makurdi in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.
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[edit] History
- July 9, 1934: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Benue from the Apostolic Vicariate of Western Nigeria
- April 18, 1950: Renamed as the Apostolic Prefecture of Oturkpo
- April 2, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Oturkpo
- June 28, 1960: Renamed as Diocese of Makurdi
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral in Makurdi.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Makurdi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Athanasius Atule Usuh (since 1989.06.02)
- Bishop Donal Joseph Murray, C.S.Sp. (1968.01.11 – 1989.06.02)
- Bishop James Hagan, C.S.Sp. (1960.03.08 – 1966.03.29)
- Bishops of Oturkpo (Roman rite)
- Bishop James Hagan, C.S.Sp. (1948.03.20 – 1960.03.08)
- Prefects Apostolic of Benue (Roman rite)
- Fr. Giuseppe Kirsten, C.S.Sp. (1937.02.26 – 1947)
[edit] See also
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