Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi

Diocese of Makurdi
Dioecesis Makurdensis
Location
Country  Nigeria
Territory Benue State
Ecclesiastical province Abuja
Metropolitan Cardinal of Abuja
Coordinates 7°43′50″N 8°32′10″E / 7.73056°N 8.53611°E / 7.73056; 8.53611
Statistics
Area 24,461 km2 (9,444 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
3,005,568
1,580,790 (53.9%)
Information
Denomination Roman Catholic
Rite Latin Rite
Established April 2, 1959
Cathedral Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral in Makurdi
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Most Rev. Athanasius Atule Usuh
Auxiliary Bishops Most Rev. William Avenya
Map

Makurdi is located in Benue State which is shown in red.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi (Latin: Makurden(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Makurdi, Benue State in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.

History

Special churches

The Cathedral is Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral in Makurdi.

Leadership

See also

Sources


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