Diocese of Katsina-Ala
Roman Catholic diocese in Nigeria
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala (Latin: Katsinen(sis)- Alen(sis) is a diocese located in the city of Katsina-Ala in the ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.
Diocese of Katsina-Ala Dioecesis Katsinensis-Alensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Territory | Sankera geopolitical zone, Benue State |
| Ecclesiastical province | Abuja |
| Metropolitan | Abuja |
| Headquarters | Katsina-Ala |
| Coordinates | 7°10′0″N 9°17′0″E |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 6,465 km2 (2,496 sq mi) |
Population
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| Parishes | 40 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 29 December 2012 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St. Gerard Majella, in Katsina-Ala |
| Patron saint | Saint Gerard Majella |
| Secular priests | 36 |
| Language | Tiv, English |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Isaac Bundepuun Dugu |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Ignatius Kaigama |
| Vicar General | Fr Godwin Bagu |
| Map | |
Katsina-Ala is located in Benue State which is shown in red. | |
Its cathedral is the church of St. Gerald of Majella in Katsina-Ala.
Territory
The Diocese is located in a portion of Benue State and includes the districts of Katsina-Ala, Logo, and Ukum and portions of Guma, Taraba and Buruku.
Leadership
- Peter Iornzuul Adoboh (29 December 2012 – 14 February 2020)[1]
- Isaac Bunde Dugu (9 April 2022[2] – present)
History
The diocese was established on 29 December 2012 from the Diocese of Makurdi.[3]
