Roman Catholic Diocese of Nsukka
| Diocese of Nsukka Dioecesis Nsukkanus | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |
 Nigeria |
| Territory | a portion of Enugu State |
| Ecclesiastical province | Onitsha |
| Metropolitan | Archbishop of Onitsha |
| Coordinates | 6°51′24″N 7°23′45″E / 6.85667°N 7.39583°E |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 3,792 km2 (1,464 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 857,974 732,503 (85.4%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 19 November 1990 |
| Cathedral | Saint Theresa Cathedral in Nsukka |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Most Rev Prof . Godfrey Igwebuike Onah |
| Vicar General | Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thaddeo Onoyima |
| Map | |
 Nsukka is located in Enugu State which is shown here in red. | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nsukka (Latin: Nsukkan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Nsukka in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has partnered with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago's Office of Catholic Schools in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States, in order to provide further training and formation and improved organization to the Diocese of Nsukka's schools staff.[1]
History
- 19 November 1990: Established as Diocese of Nsukka from the Diocese of Enugu
Special churches
The Cathedral is Saint Theresa Cathedral in Nsukka.
Leadership
- Bishops of Nsukka (Roman rite)
- Bishop GODFREY IGWEBUIKE ONAH (since 4 July 2013)
- Emeritus Bishop Francis Emmanuel Ogbonna Okobo
- Bishop GODFREY IGWEBUIKE ONAH (since 4 July 2013)
References
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