Roman Catholic Diocese of Okigwe
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Okigwe (Template:Langx) is a diocese located in the city of Okigwe, Imo State in the ecclesiastical province of Owerri in Nigeria.
As at 2016, the diocese has 43 missions, 219 lay religious (33 brothers, 186 sisters), and 198 seminarians.[1]
History
- January 24, 1981: Established as Diocese of Okigwe from the Diocese of Umuahia
Special churches
The Cathedral is St. Mary's Cathedral in Okigwe.
Leadership
- Bishops of Okigwe
- Bishop Anthony Ekezia Ilonu (January 24, 1981 – April 22, 2006)
- Bishop Solomon Amanchukwu Amatu (since April 22, 2006)
See also
References
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