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Roman Catholic diocese in Nigeria Not to be confused with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala in Benue State, Nigeria.
Diocese of Katsina
Dioecesis Katsinensis
Location
Country Nigeria
TerritoryKatsina
Ecclesiastical provinceKaduna
MetropolitanArchbishop of Kaduna
Coordinates12°43′03″N 7°59′06″E / 12.71750°N 7.98500°E / 12.71750; 7.98500
Statistics
Area29,000 km (11,000 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2023)
9,669,439
19000 (0.19%)
Parishes20
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
Established16 October 2023
CathedralSt. Martin De Porres Cathedral, Katsina
Secular priests15
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopRev. Gerald Mamman Musa
Map
The Diocese of Katsina includes all of Katsina State.
The Diocese of Katsina includes all of Katsina State.
Website

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina (Latin: Katsinen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Katsina in the ecclesiastical province of Kaduna in Nigeria. Its territory is made up of the state of Katsina. It was established by Pope Francis in 2023.

History

Special churches

The Cathedral is St. Martin De Porres Cathedral in Katsina city.

Bishops

  • Diocese of Katsina (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa (2023.10.16 - present)

References

  1. "Pope erects new diocese in Nigeria". Aciafrica. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  2. "Pope Francis appoints new bishop for Nigeria's new diocese, Katsina". Vatican News. 16 October 2023.

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