Roman Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia is a diocese located in Anambra State in the ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.

Diocese of Ekwulobia

Dioecesis Ekvulobianus
Coat of arms
Location
Country Nigeria
TerritoryAnambra State
Ecclesiastical provinceOnitsha
MetropolitanArchbishop of Onitsha
Statistics
Area675.8 km2 (260.9 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2020)
984,415
602,115
Parishes82
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
Established5 March 2020
CathedralSt. Joseph's Catholic Church
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopPeter Ebere Okpaleke

The first Bishop of Ekwulobia, Peter Ebere Okpaleke, was installed on 29 April 2020.[1]

History

  • The cathedral is St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Leadership

  • Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke (29 April 2020[1] – present)
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See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Nigeria

References

  1. Egwu, Patrick (2 May 2020). "Nigerian bishop, rejected by former diocese, installed at new diocese". National Catholic Reporter. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  2. "Resignations and Appointments, 05.03.2020" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2020.

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