Roman Catholic Diocese of Yola
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This article is about the Roman Catholic Diocese. For the Anglican Diocese, see Diocese of Yola.
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|---|---|
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Metropolitan: | Jos |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 32,296 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
2,135,240 (2004) 156,890 (7.3%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Christopher Shaman Abba |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Yola {Latin: Yolaën(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Yola in the Ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria.
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[edit] History
- July 14, 1950: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Yola from the Diocese of Buéa in Cameroon, the Apostolic Prefecture of Jos and the Apostolic Prefecture of Oturkpo
- July 2, 1962: Promoted as Diocese of Yola
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is St Theresa’s Cathedral in Yola.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Yola (Roman rite)
- Bishop Christopher Shaman Abba (since 1996.07.05)
- Bishop Patrick Francis Sheehan, O.S.A. (1970.09.21 – 1996.07.05)
- Bishop Patrick Joseph Dalton, O.S.A. (1962.07.02 – 1969.11.29)
- Prefects Apostolic of Yola (Roman rite)
- Bishop Patrick Joseph Dalton, O.S.A. (1950.10.27 – 1962.07.02)
[edit] See also
[edit] Source
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