Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalingo

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Territory Taraba State Metropolitan Archbishop of Jos Rite Latin Rite Country Nigeria		Ecclesiastical province Jos Denomination Roman Catholic Area 61,368 km²

Population- Total- Catholics (as of 2004)2,832,299252,653 (8.9%)

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalingo (Latin: Ialingoën(sis)) 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

The Cathedral is St Augustine’s Cathedral in Jalingo.

Bishops of Jalingo

Bishop Charles Hammawa, since 16 April 2008

Bishop James Naanman Daman, O.S.A. (2000.12.05 – 2007.06.02)

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama (1995.02.03 – 2000.04.14)

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