Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto
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| Statistics | |
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| Country: | Nigeria |
| Metropolitan: | Kaduna |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 109,507 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
12,251,910 (2004) 60,554 (.5%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Kevin J. Aje |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto {Latin: Sokotoën(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Sokoto in the Ecclesiastical province of Kaduna in Nigeria.
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[edit] History
- June 29, 1953: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Sokoto from the Apostolic Prefecture of Kaduna
- June 16, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Sokoto
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is Holy Family Cathedral in Sokoto.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Sokoto (Roman rite)
- Bishop Kevin J. Aje (since 1984.12.03)
- Bishop Michael James Dempsey, O.P. (1967.07.13 – 1984.12.03)
- Bishop Edward Thaddeus Lawton, O.P. (1964.06.16 – 1966.12.19)
- Prefects Apostolic of Sokoto (Roman rite)
- Bishop Edward Thaddeus Lawton, O.P. (1954.01.15 – 1964.06.16)
[edit] See also
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