Roman Catholic Diocese of Aguleri explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Aguleri
Latin:Dioecesis Aguleriensis
Country:Nigeria
Metropolitan:Valerian Okeke
Territory:(Northern Anambra State) Anambra West, Anambra East, Oyi and Ayamelum
Province:Province of Onitsha
Area Km2:1,388
Population:1,857,060
Catholics:357,965
Catholics Percent:19.28
Parishes:63
Schools:162
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Rite:Roman Rite
Cathedral:Saint Joseph Cathedral Aguleri
Priests:60
Bishop Title:His Lordship
Bishop:Denis Chidi Isizoh
Vicar General:Very Rev Professor Akwanya Nicholas
Map:Diocese of Aguleri NG.svg
Website:

http://aguleridiocese.org.

Deaneries:

Iwene Tansi Aguleri

Lwanga Oyi

Kizito Anam

Mulumba Ayamelum

Bakhita Nkwelle

Bakanja Olumba

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Aguleri (Latin: Dioecesis Aguleriensis) is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Nigeria.[1] [2]

History

On 12 February 2023 the diocese was established from the archdiocesan territories of Onitsha to which it was made a suffragan diocese.

Ordinaries

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Resignations and Appointments, 12.02.2023 . 13 February 2023 . Holy See Press Office . 12 February 2023.
  2. News: BREAKING: Pope Francis creates Aguleri Diocese, appoints Bishop Isizoh pioneer Bishop . 13 February 2023 . . 12 February 2023.