Roman Catholic Diocese of Nsukka

Diocese of Nsukka
Dioecesis Nsukkanus
Location
Country  Nigeria
Territory a portion of Enugu State
Ecclesiastical province Onitsha
Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha
Coordinates 6°51′24″N 7°23′45″E / 6.85667°N 7.39583°E / 6.85667; 7.39583
Statistics
Area 3,792 km2 (1,464 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
857,974
732,503 (85.4%)
Information
Denomination Roman Catholic
Rite Latin Rite
Established 19 November 1990
Cathedral Saint Theresa Cathedral in Nsukka
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Most Rev Prof . Godfrey Igwebuike Onah
Vicar General Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thaddeo Onoyima
Map

Nsukka is located in Enugu State which is shown here in red.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nsukka (Latin: Nsukkan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Nsukka in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has partnered with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago's Office of Catholic Schools in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States, in order to provide further training and formation and improved organization to the Diocese of Nsukka's schools staff.[1]

History

Special churches

The Cathedral is Saint Theresa Cathedral in Nsukka.

Leadership

References

See also

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