Diocese of Otukpo
Roman Catholic diocese in Nigeria
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo (Latin: Otukpoën(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Otukpo in the ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.
Diocese of Otukpo Dioecesis Otukpoenus | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Territory | a portion of Benue State |
| Ecclesiastical province | Abuja |
| Metropolitan | Abuja |
| Coordinates | 07°13′00″N 08°09′00″E |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 13,015 km2 (5,025 sq mi) |
Population
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| Parishes | 63 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | July 10, 1995 |
| Cathedral | Saint Francis Cathedral in Otukpo |
| Secular priests | 119 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Most Rev. Michael Ekwoyi Apochi |
| Map | |
The Diocese of Otukpo is located in a portion of Benue State which is shown here in red. | |
History
- July 10, 1995: Established as Diocese of Otukpo from the Diocese of Makurdi. The first bishop of the diocese is Late Most Revd. Fidelis Oga Orgah.
Special churches
The Cathedral is St Francis’ Cathedral in Otukpo.
Leadership
- Bishops of Otupko (Roman rite)
- Bishop Fidelis oga Orgah (July 10, 1995 – December 7, 2000)
- Bishop Michael Ekwoyi Apochi (since December 17, 2002)
See also
Sources
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