The Roman Catholic Diocese of Awka (Latin: Avkaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Awka, Anambra State in the ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.
History
- 10 November 1977: Established as Diocese of Awka from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Onitsha
- 5 March 2020: Lost territory to the newly created Diocese of Ekwulobia[1]
Universities
- Peter University, Achina-Onneh
Special churches
The Cathedral is St. Patrick's Cathedral in Awka.
Bishops
- Bishops of Awka (Roman rite)
Auxiliary Bishops
- Solomon Amanchukwu Amatu (2000-2005), appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Okigwe
- Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor (2007-2011), appointed Bishop here
- Simon Akwali Okafor (1992-1994), appointed Bishop here
- Jonas Benson Okoye (2014-2021)
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
- Peter Ebere Okpaleke, appointed Bishop of Ahara in 2012
References
- 1."Resignations and Appointments, 05.03.2020" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2020.