Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalingo

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalingo (Template:Langx) is a diocese located in the city of Jalingo, which is in Taraba State and in the ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria.

History

February 3, 1995: Established as Diocese of Jalingo from the Diocese of Yola

Special churches

The Cathedral is Our Lady Queen of Peace Shavou-Mile Six, Jalingo.

Leadership

Bishops of Jalingo
- Bishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama (1995.02.03 – 2000.04.14), appointed Archbishop of Jos
- Bishop James Naanman Daman, O.S.A. (2000.12.05 – 2007.06.02), appointed Bishop of Shendam
- Bishop Charles Hammawa, since 16 April 2008

See also

Roman Catholicism in Nigeria

Sources

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