Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo

Diocese of Otukpo
Dioecesis Otukpoenus
Location
Country  Nigeria
Territory a portion of Benue State
Ecclesiastical province Abuja
Metropolitan Cardinal of Abuja
Coordinates 07°13′00″N 08°09′00″E / 7.21667°N 8.15000°E / 7.21667; 8.15000
Statistics
Area 24,461 km2 (9,444 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
2,843,105
502,437 (17.7%)
Information
Denomination Roman Catholic
Rite Latin Rite
Established July 10, 1995
Cathedral Saint Francis Cathedral in Otukpo
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Most Rev. Michael Ekwoy Apochi
Map

The Diocese of Otukpo is located in a portion of Benue State which is shown here in red.


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

Special churches

The Cathedral is St Francis’ Cathedral in Otukpo.

Leadership

See also

Source



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