Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi

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Diocese of Nebbi

Dioecesis Nebbensis
Location
CountryUganda
Metropolitan Gulu
Statistics
Area5,098 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 Sede Vacante

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi (Latin : Nebbensis) is a diocese located in the city of Nebbi in the ecclesiastical province of Gulu in Uganda.

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History

Nebbi was created in 1996 from the Diocese of Arua in northwestern Uganda, popularly known as West Nile.

Leadership


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References

  1. "Resignations and Assignments, 23.11.2018" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  2. "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 31 March 2021.

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