Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafia
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| Country: | Nigeria |
| Metropolitan: | Abuja |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 28,500 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,867,241 (2004) 189,686 (10.2%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Matthew Ishaya Audu |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafia {Latin: Lafien(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Lafia in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.
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[edit] History
- December 5, 2000: Established as Diocese of Lafia from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Jos and the Diocese of Makurdi
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is St. William’s Cathedral in Lafia.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Lafia (Roman rite)
- Bishop Matthew Ishaya Audu (since December 5, 2000)
[edit] See also
[edit] Source
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