Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi
| Diocese of Nebbi Dioecesis Nebbensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Metropolitan | Gulu |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 5,098 km2 (1,968 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 473,104 403,104 (85.2%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Sanctus Lino Wanock |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi (Latin: Nebben(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Nebbi in the Ecclesiastical province of Gulu in Uganda.
History
- 12 July 1968: Established as Diocese of Lira from Diocese of Gulu
Leadership
- Bishops of Nebbi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Sanctus Lino Wanok (since 2011.04.30)
- Bishop Martin Luluga (1999.01.02 - 2011.04.30)[1]
- Archbishop John Baptist Odama (1996.02.23 – 1999.01.02)
Nebbi was created in 1996 from the Diocese of Arua in northwesten Uganda, popularly known as West Nile.
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