Roman Catholic Diocese of Okigwe
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Diocese of Okigwe
Dioecesis Okigwensis
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| Location | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Territory | a portion of Imo State |
| Ecclesiastical province | Owerri |
| Metropolitan | Archbishop of Owerri |
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| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 2,001,838 823,483 (41.1%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | January 24, 1981 |
| Cathedral | Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Okigwe |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Most Rev. Solomon Amanchukwu Amatu |
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 Okigwe is located in Imo State shown in red. |
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| Website | |
| www.okigwediocese.org | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Okigwe (Latin: Okigwen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Okigwe, Imo State in the Ecclesiastical province of Owerri in Nigeria.
History
- January 24, 1981: Established as Diocese of Okigwe from the Diocese of Umuahia
Special churches
The Cathedral is St. Mary’s Cathedral in Okigwe.
Leadership
- Bishops of Okigwe
- Bishop Solomon Amanchukwu Amatu (since April 22, 2006)
- Bishop Anthony Ekezia Ilonu (January 24, 1981 – April 22, 2006)
See also
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