Roman Catholic Diocese of Zaria
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Country: | Nigeria |
Metropolitan: | Kaduna |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 18,000 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,839,927 (2004) 68,950 (3.7%) |
Ordinaries | |
Bishop: | George Dodo |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Zaria {Latin: Zarien(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Zaria in the Ecclesiastical province of Kaduna in Nigeria.
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[edit] History
On December 5, 2000, the Diocese of Zaria was established from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kaduna
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is Cathedral of Christ the King in Zaria.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Zaria (Roman rite)
- Bishop George Dodo (since December 5, 2000)