Diocese of Auchi

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Bishop(s) Gabriel Ghiakhomo Dunia, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 4 December 2002 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Benin City Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Nigeria Square Kilometers: 6,116 (2,362 Square Miles) Description: Comprised of the civil districts: Akoko-Edo, Etsako Central, Etsako East, Etsako West, Owan East, and Owan West.

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Gabriel Ghiakhomo Dunia (6 Nov 2002 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
4 December 2002	Erected	Archdiocese of Benin City	Diocese of Auchi (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2002	63,480	723,905	8.8%	37	2	39	1,627		2	23	14	ap2003
2003	64,000	800,000	8.0%	34	2	36	1,777		2	19	16	ap2004
2004	65,000	800,200	8.1%	30	2	32	2,031		2	31	16	ap2005

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

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Affiliated Bishops

• Gabriel Ghiakhomo Dunia (Bishop: 6 Nov 2002 - )