Diocese of Orlu
| Diocese of Orlu Dioecesis Orluana | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Territory | Imo State |
| Coordinates | 5°47′47″N 7°02′20″E / 5.79639°N 7.03889°E |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 929 km2 (359 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2022) 1,852,175 1,268,950 (68.5%) |
| Parishes | 195 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | November 29, 1980 |
| Cathedral | Holy Trinity Cathedral in Orlu |
| Secular priests | 305 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Most Rev. A.T. Ukwuoma |
| Auxiliary Bishops | Most. Rev. Thomas Ifeanyichukwu Obiatuegwu |
| Map | |
| Orlu is located in Imo State shown in red. | |
| Website | |
| www.orludiocese.org | |
Diocese of Orlu — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu (Latin: Orluan(a)) is a diocese located in the city of Orlu.
History
- November 29, 1980: Established as Diocese of Orlu from the Diocese of Owerri
Special churches
The Cathedral is Holy Trinity Cathedral in Orlu.
Bishops
- Bishops of Orlu (Roman rite)
- Bishop Gregory Ochiagha (1980-2008)
- Bishop Augustine T. Ukwuoma (since June, 2008)
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
- Brian Udaigwe, appointed nuncio and titular archbishop in 2013
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[1]