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Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu

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Territory
  
Imo State

Rite
  
Latin Rite

Country
  
Nigeria

Denomination
  
Roman Catholic

Area
  
929 km²


Ecclesiastical province
  
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, Owerri

Metropolitan
  
Archbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, Owerri

Population - Total - Catholics
  
(as of 2004) 881,385 562,837 (63.9%)

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu (Latin: Orluan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Orlu in the Ecclesiastical province of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri in Nigeria.

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History

  • November 29, 1980: Established as Diocese of Orlu from the Diocese of Owerri

    • Special churches

    The Cathedral is Holy Trinity Cathedral in Orlu.

    Leadership

  • Bishops of Orlu (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Augustine T. Ukwuoma(since June, 2008)
  • Bishop Emeritus Gregory O. Ochiagha (since June, 2008)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu Wikipedia
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