Roman Catholic Diocese of Bauchi

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Territory Bauchi State Metropolitan Archbishop of Jos Rite Latin Rite Country Nigeria		Ecclesiastical province Jos Denomination Roman Catholic Area 64,605 km²

Population- Total- Catholics (as of 2004)5,406,53068,699 (1.3%)

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bauchi (Latin: Bauchian(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Bauchi in Bauchi State in the Ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria.

History

July 5, 1996: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Bauchi from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Jos

December 31, 2003: Promoted as Diocese of Bauchi

The Cathedral is Cathedral of St. John Evangelist in Bauchi.

Bishops of Bauchi

Bishop Malachy John Goltok (18 March 2011 – 21 March 2015)

Bishop John Moore, S.M.A. (December 31, 2003 — 20 January 2010)

Vicars Apostolic of Bauchi (Roman rite)

Bishop John Moore, S.M.A. (July 5, 1996 – December 31, 2003)

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