There is also a Bishop and Diocese of Umuahia in the Church of Nigeria Province of Aba.
Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
Umuahia | |
Latin: | Dioecesis Umuahiana |
Country: | Nigeria |
Metropolitan: | Onitsha |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area Km2: | 2,460 |
Population: | 884,209 |
Population As Of: | 2004 |
Catholics: | 199,000 |
Catholics Percent: | 22.5 |
Bishop: | Michael Kalu Ukpong |
Auxiliary Bishops: | Michael Kalu Ukpong |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Umuahia (Latin: Umuahian(a)) is a diocese located in the city of Umuahia. It was part of the Old Ecclesiastical Province of Onitsha, but presently, it belongs to the ecclesiastical province of Owerri, in Nigeria, which was erected on March 26, 1994 .
The Cathedral is Mater Dei Cathedral in Umuahia. This elegant edifice which has helped to beautify the ancient city of Umuahia was dedicated on December 8, 2000.