Roman Catholic Diocese of Awka
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| Statistics | |
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| Country: | Nigeria |
| Metropolitan: | Onitsha |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 1,551 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,277,990 (2006) 635,595 (49.7%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Simon Akwali Okafor |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Awka {Latin: Avkaën(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Awka in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.
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[edit] History
- November 10, 1977: Established as Diocese of Awka from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Onitsha
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Awka.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Awka (Roman rite)
- Bishop Simon Akwali Okafor (since 1994.09.09)
- Archbishop Albert Kanene Obiefuna (1977.11.10 – 1994.09.09)
[edit] See also
[edit] Source
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