Roman Catholic Diocese of Pankshin
| Diocese of Pankshin Dioecesis Pankshinensis | |
|---|---|
| File:HOLY CROSS CATHEDERAL IN PANKSHIN cut.jpg | |
| Location | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Ecclesiastical province | Jos |
| Metropolitan | Jos |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 8,486 km2 (3,276 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2022) 1,233,590 222,530 (18.0%) |
| Parishes | 36 |
| Information | |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | March 18, 2014 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of the Holy Cross |
| Secular priests | 49 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Michael Gobal Gokum |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pankshin (Latin: Pankshinen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Pankshin in the ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria.
History
On March 18, 2014 the Diocese of Pankshin was established from territory of the Archdiocese of Jos and the Diocese of Shendam.[1][2]
Ordinaries
- Michael Gobal Gokum (consecrated 12 Jun 2014–present)
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Pankshin is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[3]
References
- Back to citation "Erection of the Diocese of Pankshin and appointment of the first Bishop". The Holy See News Portal (News.va). Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- Back to citation "Diocese of Pankshin". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q15963795