Who is Bishop Godfrey ONAH?
Professor (Dr) Godfrey Igwebuike Onah is the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, located in southeastern Nigeria. He is an Emeritus Professor of philosophy and former Vice-Rector of the Pontifical Urbaniana University (Universitas Urbaniana), Rome.
How many parishes in Catholic Diocese of Nsukka?
157
Number of Parishes: 157 Catholic Population: 397,935 approx.
How many parishes are in ekwulobia diocese?
82
Roman Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia
| Diocese of Ekwulobia Dioecesis Ekvulobianus | |
|---|---|
| Area | 675.8 km2 (260.9 sq mi) |
| Population – Total – Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2020) 984,415 602,115 |
| Parishes | 82 |
| Information |
When was Nsukka diocese created?
19 November 1990
Roman Catholic Diocese of Nsukka
| Diocese of Nsukka Dioecesis Nsukkana | |
|---|---|
| Established | 19 November 1990 |
| Cathedral | Saint Theresa Cathedral in Nsukka |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
Who is the first Catholic bishop in Nigeria?
John Cross Anyogu (11 March 1898 – 5 July 1967) was a Nigerian clergyman who, on 9 June 1957, became the first member of his Igbo community to be consecrated a Roman Catholic bishop.
How many parishes are in Awka Diocese?
137
Roman Catholic Diocese of Awka
| Diocese of Awka Dioecesis Avkaensis | |
|---|---|
| Parishes | 137 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
Who is the first cardinal in Nigeria?
Francis Arinze
Francis Arinze
| His Eminence Francis Arinze | |
|---|---|
| Rank | Cardinal-Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 November 1932 Onitsha, Colony of Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
Who is the oldest priest in Nigeria?
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. John Cross Anyogu (11 March 1898 – 5 July 1967) was a Nigerian clergyman who, on 9 June 1957, became the first member of his Igbo community to be consecrated a Roman Catholic bishop.
What is the name of the Bishop of Awka Diocese?
Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor
Roman Catholic Diocese of Awka
| Diocese of Awka Dioecesis Avkaensis | |
|---|---|
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Most Rev. Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor |
| Auxiliary Bishops | Bishop Jonas Benson Okoye |
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Who is the youngest cardinal now?
Francis Arinze
| His Eminence Francis Arinze | |
|---|---|
| Ordination | 23 November 1958 by Gregorio Pietro Agagianian |
| Consecration | 29 August 1965 by Charles Heerey |
| Created cardinal | 25 May 1985 by Pope John Paul II |
| Rank | Cardinal-Bishop |
How many cardinal are in Nigeria?
three cardinals
Since independence, Nigeria has had three cardinals. Dominic Ekandem, who died in 1995; Francis Arinze, an expert on Christian/Muslim dialogue who spent most of his professional life in Rome, and is now retired; and Anthony Okogie, also retired, who was the Archbishop of Lagos.
Who is the first Catholic cardinal in Nigeria?
Francis Arinze
| His Eminence Francis Arinze | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 November 1932 Onitsha, Colony of Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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