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Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko

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Ecclesiastical province
  
Abuja

Population - Total - Catholics
  
1,690,00 896,860 (53%)

Denomination
  
Roman Catholic

Country
  
Nigeria

Secular priests
  
80

Metropolitan
  
Cardinal of Abuja

Parishes
  
34

Area
  
10,692 km²

Schools
  
23

Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko

Territory
  
a portion of Benue State

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko (Latin: Gbokensis(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Gboko, Benue State in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.

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Territory

The Diocese of Gboko is located in a portion of Benue State.

Chronology of Bishops

  • Bishop William Amove Avenya (29 December 2012 – present)
  • History

    The diocese was established 29 December 2012 from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi.

    References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko Wikipedia