Roman Catholic Diocese of Enugu

For the Diocese of Enugu in the Church of Nigeria, see Anglican Province of Enugu.
Diocese of Enugu

Dioecesis Enuguensis
Location
Country Nigeria
Territorya portion of Enugu State
Ecclesiastical provinceOnitsha
MetropolitanArchbishop of Onitsha
Coordinates6°27′9.60″N 7°30′37.20″E / 6.4526667°N 7.5103333°E / 6.4526667; 7.5103333
Statistics
Area2,738 km2 (1,057 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2006)
2,118,298
1,270,979 (60%)
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
EstablishedNovember 12, 1962
Co-cathedralHoly Ghost Cathedral in Enugu
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopMost Rev. Callistus Valentine Onaga
Auxiliary BishopsErnest Anaezichukwu Obodo
Bishops emeritusAnthony Okonkwo Gbuji
Map
The city of Enugu is located in Enugu State which is shown here in red.
The city of Enugu is located in Enugu State which is shown here in red.
Website
www.catholicdioceseEnugu.org

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Enugu (Latin: Enuguen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Enugu in the ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.

History

On November 12, 1962, the Diocese of Enugu was erected from ecclesiastical territory gained from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Onitsha.[1] On July 8, 2005, Enugu lost territory to the new Diocese of Awgu.[2]

Special churches

The Cathedral is Holy Ghost Cathedral in Enugu.

Bishops

Auxiliary Bishop

Other priests of this diocese who became bishops

See also

References

  1. ^ "Diocese of Enugu Dioecesis Enuguensis". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. May 5, 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
  2. ^ "Diocese of Awgu Dioecesis Auguensis". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. October 26, 2008. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
  3. ^ "Bishop Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. February 10, 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
  4. ^ "Archbishop Renzo Fratini". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. February 10, 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
  5. ^ "BISHOP ONAGA, ORDAINED 5TH BISHOP OF ENUGU, BISHOP ETOKUDOR, APPOINTED BISHOP OF PORT-HARCOURT". Diocese of Ahiara. 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-24.

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