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Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo

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Ecclesiastical province
  
Abuja

Denomination
  
Roman Catholic

Area
  
24,461 km²

Metropolitan
  
Cardinal of Abuja

Rite
  
Latin Rite

Country
  
Nigeria

Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo

Territory
  
a portion of Benue State

Population - Total - Catholics
  
(as of 2004) 2,843,105 502,437 (17.7%)

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo (Latin: Otukpoën(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Otukpo in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.

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History

  • July 10, 1995: Established as Diocese of Otukpo from the Diocese of Makurdi. The first bishop of the diocese is Late Most Revd. Fidelis Ogah Orgah.

    • Special churches

    The Cathedral is St Francis’ Cathedral in Otukpo.

    Leadership

  • Bishops of Makurdi (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Michael Ekwoy Apochi (since December 17, 2002)
  • Bishop Fidelis Uga Orgah (July 10, 1995 – December 7, 2000)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo Wikipedia
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