Diocese of Enugu
| Diocese of Enugu Dioecesis Enuguensis | |
|---|---|
Holy Ghost Cathedral
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| Location | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Territory | a portion of Enugu State |
| Ecclesiastical province | Onitsha |
| Metropolitan | Onitsha |
| Coordinates | 6°27′9.60″N 7°30′37.20″E / 6.4526667°N 7.5103333°E |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 2,738 km2 (1,057 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2022) 2,203,375 1,396,970 (63.4%) |
| Parishes | 210 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | November 12, 1962 |
| Co-cathedral | Holy Ghost Cathedral in Enugu |
| Secular priests | 540 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Most Rev. Callistus Valentine Onaga |
| Auxiliary Bishops | Ernest Anaezichukwu Obodo |
| Bishops emeritus | Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji |
| Map | |
| The city of Enugu is located in Enugu State which is shown here in red. | |
| Website | |
| www.catholicdioceseenugu.org.ng | |
Diocese of Enugu — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Enugu (Latin: Enuguen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Enugu in the ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.
History
On November 12, 1962, the Diocese of Enugu was erected from ecclesiastical territory gained from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Onitsha.[1] On July 8, 2005, Enugu lost territory to the new Diocese of Awgu.[2]
Special churches
The cathedral is Holy Ghost Cathedral in Enugu.
Bishops
- Bishops of Enugu (Roman Rite):
- Bishop John Cross Anyogu (1962.11.12 – 1967.07.05)
- Bishop Godfrey Okoye, C.S.Sp. (1970.03.07 – 1977.03.17)
- Bishop Michael Ugwu Eneja (1977.11.10 – 1996.11.08)
- Bishop Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji (1996.11.08 - 2009-09-05)[3]
- Bishop Callistus Valentine Onaga[4][5]
Auxiliary Bishop
- Ernest Anaezichukwu Obodo (2018-)
Other priests of this diocese who became bishops
- Francis Emmanuel Ogbonna Okobo, appointed Bishop of Nsukka in 1990
- John Ifeanyichukwu Okoye, appointed Bishop of Awgu in 2005
- Godfrey Igwebuike Onah (priest here, 1984–1990), appointed Bishop of Nsukka in 2013
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Enugu is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[6]
External links
References
- Back to citation "Diocese of Enugu Dioecesis Enuguensis". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. May 5, 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
- Back to citation "Diocese of Awgu Dioecesis Auguensis". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. October 26, 2008. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
- Back to citation "Bishop Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. February 10, 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
- Back to citation "Archbishop Renzo Fratini". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. February 10, 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
- Back to citation "BISHOP ONAGA, ORDAINED 5TH BISHOP OF ENUGU, BISHOP ETOKUDOR, APPOINTED BISHOP OF PORT-HARCOURT". Diocese of Ahiara. 2009. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
- Back to citation Roman Catholic Diocese of Enugu, official website