Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogoja
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Country: | Nigeria |
Metropolitan: | Calabar |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 12,557 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,536,294 (2004) 332,373 (21.6%) |
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Bishop: | John Ebebe Ayah |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogoja {Latin: Ogogiaën(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Ogoja in the Ecclesiastical province of Calabar in Nigeria.
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[edit] History
- March 13, 1938: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ogoja from the Apostolic Prefecture of Calabar
- 1955.01.01: Promoted as Diocese of Ogoja
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is St. Benedicts Cathedral in Ogoja
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Ogoja (Roman rite)
- Bishop John Ebebe Ayah (since 2006.10.14)
- Archbishop Joseph Edra Ukpo (1973.03.01 – 2003.12.17)
- Bishop Thomas McGettrick, S.P.S. (1955.01.01 – 1973.03.01)
- Prefects Apostolic of Ogoja (Roman rite)
- Bishop Thomas McGettrick, S.P.S. (1939.11.10 – 1955.01.01)