Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu

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Diocese of Orlu

Dioecesis Orluana
Location
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Territory Imo State
Coordinates 5°47′47″N7°02′20″E / 5.79639°N 7.03889°E / 5.79639; 7.03889
Statistics
Area929 km2 (359 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
881,385
562,837 (63.9%)
Information
Denomination Roman Catholic
Rite Latin Rite
EstablishedNovember 29, 1980
CathedralHoly Trinity Cathedral in Orlu
Current leadership
Pope Francis
BishopMost Rev. A.T. Ukwuoma
Auxiliary BishopsMost. Rev. Thomas Ifeanyichukwu Obiatuegwu
Map
Nigeria Imo State map.png
Orlu is located in Imo State shown in red.
Website
www.orludiocese.org

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu (Latin : Orluan(a)) is a diocese located in the city of Orlu.

Contents

History

Special churches

The Cathedral is Holy Trinity Cathedral in Orlu.

Bishops

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

See also


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