The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kano (Latin: Kanen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kano in the ecclesiastical province of Kaduna in Nigeria.
History
- March 22, 1991: Established as Mission “sui iuris” of Kano from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kaduna
- December 15, 1995: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Kano
- April 22, 1999: Promoted as Diocese of Kano
Special churches
The Cathedral is Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima in Kano.
Leadership
- Ecclesiastical Superior of Kano (Roman rite)
- Vicar Apostolic of Kano (Roman rite) Bishop Patrick Francis Sheehan, O.S.A. (1996.07.05 – 1999.06.22 see below)
- Bishops of Kano (Roman rite) Bishop Patrick Francis Sheehan, O.S.A. (see above 1999-2008); Bishop John Namawzah Niyiring, O.S.A., since 20 March 2008