Roman Catholic Diocese of Aguleri

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Diocese of Aguleri

Dioecesis Aguleriensis
Location
Country Nigeria
Territory(Northern Anambra State) Anambra West, Anambra East, Oyi and Ayamelum [1]
Ecclesiastical province Province of Onitsha
Metropolitan Valerian Okeke
Deaneries

Iwene Tansi Aguleri

Lwanga Oyi

Kizito Anam

Mulumba Ayamelum

Bakhita Nkwelle

Bakanja Olumba

Statistics
Area1,388 km2 (536 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics

1,857,060
357,965 (19.28%)
Parishes63
Schools162
Information
Denomination Roman Catholic
Rite Roman Rite
EstablishedFebruary 12, 2023;13 months ago (2023-02-12)
CathedralSaint Joseph Cathedral Aguleri
Secular priests 60
Current leadership
Pope Francis
His Lordship Denis Chidi Isizoh
Vicar GeneralVery Rev Prof. Akwanya Nicholas
Map
Diocese of Aguleri NG.svg
Website

http://aguleridiocese.org.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Aguleri (Latin : Dioecesis Aguleriensis) is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Nigeria. [1] [2]

Contents

History

On 12 February 2023 the diocese was established from the archdiocesan territories of Onitsha to which it was made a suffragan diocese. [1]

Ordinaries

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Resignations and Appointments, 12.02.2023". Holy See Press Office. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  2. "BREAKING: Pope Francis creates Aguleri Diocese, appoints Bishop Isizoh pioneer Bishop". The Sun (Nigeria) . 12 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.