Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin
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| Statistics | |
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| Country: | Nigeria |
| Metropolitan: | Kaduna |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 32,500 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,260,000 (2004) 25,500 (2.0%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Ayo-Maria Atoyebi |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin {Latin: Ilorinen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Ilorin in the Ecclesiastical province of Kaduna in Nigeria.
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[edit] History
- January 20, 1960: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ilorin from the Diocese of Ondo
- May 29, 1969: Promoted as Diocese of Ilorin
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is St Joseph's Cathedral in Ilorin.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Ilorin (Roman rite)
- Bishop Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, O.P. (since 1992.03.06)
- Archbishop John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan (1984.10.20 – 1990.07.07)
- Bishop William Mahony, S.M.A. (1969.05.29 – 1984.10.20)
- Prefects Apostolic of Ilorin (Roman rite)
- Bishop William Mahony, S.M.A. (1960.12.06 – 1969.05.29)
[edit] See also
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