Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalingo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalingo (Latin: Ialingoën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Jalingo, which is in Taraba State and in the ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria.

Diocese of Jalingo

Dioecesis Ialingoensis
Location
Country Nigeria
TerritoryTaraba State
Ecclesiastical provinceJos
MetropolitanArchbishop of Jos
Coordinates8°53′59.9454″N 11°21′59.925″E / 8.899984833°N 11.36664583°E / 8.899984833; 11.36664583
Statistics
Area61,368 km2 (23,694 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
2,832,299
252,653 (8.9%)
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
EstablishedFebruary 3, 1995
CathedralSaint Augustine Cathedral in Jalingo
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopMost Rev. Charles Hammawa
Map
Taraba State is shown in red.
Taraba State is shown in red.

History

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  • February 3, 1995: Established as Diocese of Jalingo from the Diocese of Yola

Special churches

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The Cathedral is Our Lady Queen of Peace Shavou-Mile Six, Jalingo.

Leadership

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Sources

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