Corpus Christi Cathedral
| Corpus Christi Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Corpus et Sanguis Christi Cathedral | |
| 4°47′51″N 7°0′14″E / 4.79750°N 7.00389°ECoordinates: 4°47′51″N 7°0′14″E / 4.79750°N 7.00389°E | |
| Location | D-line, Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | www.corpuschristicathedralph.org |
| History | |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Dedication | Bishop Edmund Fitzgibbon |
| Architecture | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Completed | 1991 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Port Harcourt |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Camillus Archibong Etokudoh |
The Corpus Christi Cathedral (or its full name Corpus et Sanguis Christi Cathedral) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. It is the seat of the Bishop of Port Harcourt and serves as the headquarters of the Diocese of Port Harcourt.[1] The cathedral church is dedicated to Bishop Edmund Fitzgibbon. It is located in D-line, a mixed-use neighbourhood of Port Harcourt.
History
Construction on the cathedral began in 1982 and was completed in 1991. Upon completion, Rev Fr. Joseph Kabari was posted from St. Mary’s parish to act as the cathedral's first administrator. The first mass was celebrated on Sunday 11 October 1991. The formal dedication ceremony was held on 8 December 1991.[2]
See also
- List of Roman Catholic churches in Port Harcourt
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt
- Port Harcourt portal
- Nigeria portal
References
- ↑ "Corpus Christi Cathedral". GCatholic.org. 14 April 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ↑ "About us". Corpuschristicathedralph.org. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
External links
- Official website with history of Corpus Christi
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