Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko
| Diocese of Gboko Dioecesis Gbokensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |
 Nigeria |
| Territory | a portion of Benue State |
| Ecclesiastical province | Abuja |
| Metropolitan | Cardinal of Abuja |
| Coordinates | 7°19′30″N 9°0′18″E / 7.32500°N 9.00500°E |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 10,692 km2 (4,128 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
1,690,00 896,860 (53%) |
| Parishes | 34 |
| Schools | 23 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 29 December 2012 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Gboko |
| Secular priests | 80 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Most Rev. William Amove Avenya |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Cardinal Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan |
| Map | |
 Gboko is located in Benue State which is shown in red. | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko (Latin: Gbokensis(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Gboko, Benue State in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.
Territory
The Diocese of Gboko is located in a portion of Benue State.
Chronology of Bishops
- Bishop William Amove Avenya (29 December 2012 – present)
History
The diocese was established 29 December 2012 from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi.
References
Sources
Official Announcement of establishment of new diocese by Vatican News
External links
Coordinates: 7°19′30″N 9°0′18″E / 7.32500°N 9.00500°E
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