Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Ilorin

Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin

Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin

Roman Catholic diocese in Nigeria


The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin (Latin: Ilorinen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ilorin in the ecclesiastical province of Ibadan in Nigeria.

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History

Special churches

The Cathedral is Saint Joseph Cathedral in Ilorin, Kwara State.

Bishops

  • Prefects Apostolic of Ilorin (Roman rite)
    • Fr. William Mahony, S.M.A. (1960.12.06 – 1969.05.29 see below)
  • Bishops of Ilorin (Roman rite)
  • Paul Adegboyega Olawoore (2019.06.11 2022.01.01)
  • Anselm Pendo Lawani (2024.02.02 present)

Coadjutor Bishop

Auxiliary Bishop

Other priests of this diocese who became bishops

  • Martin Igwe Uzoukwu, appointed Bishop of Minna in 1996
  • Bulus Dauwa Yohanna (priest here, 1998-2002), appointed Vicar Apostolic of Kontagora in 2012

See also

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