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

Territory a portion of Benue State Population- Total- Catholics (as of 2004)2,843,105502,437 (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.

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.

The Cathedral is St Francis’ Cathedral in Otukpo.

Bishops of Makurdi (Roman rite)

Bishop Michael Ekwoy Apochi (since December 17, 2002)

Bishop Fidelis Uga Orgah (July 10, 1995 – December 7, 2000)

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