Diocese of Orlu
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Diocese of Orlu Dioecesis Orluana | |
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| Location | |
| Country | File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria |
| Territory | Imo State |
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| Statistics | |
| Area | 929 km2 (359 sq mi) |
Population
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| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | November 29, 1980 |
| Cathedral | Holy Trinity Cathedral in Orlu |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Most Rev. A.T. Ukwuoma |
| Auxiliary Bishops | Most. Rev. Thomas Ifeanyichukwu Obiatuegwu |
| Map | |
| Orlu is located in Imo State shown in red. Orlu is located in Imo State shown in red. | |
| Website | |
| www.orludiocese.org | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu (Latin: Orluan(a)) is a diocese located in the city of Orlu.
History
[edit | edit source]- November 29, 1980: Established as Diocese of Orlu from the Diocese of Owerri
Special churches
[edit | edit source]The Cathedral is Holy Trinity Cathedral in Orlu.
Bishops
[edit | edit source]- Bishops of Orlu (Roman rite)
- Bishop Gregory Ochiagha (1980-2008)
- Bishop Augustine T. Ukwuoma (since June, 2008)
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
[edit | edit source]- Brian Udaigwe, appointed nuncio and titular archbishop in 2013
See also
[edit | edit source]External links
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