Diocese of Awgu

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Bishop(s) John Ifeanyichukwu Okoye, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 8 July 2005 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Onitsha Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Nigeria Square Kilometers: 1,310 (505 Square Miles)

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• John Ifeanyichukwu Okoye (8 Jul 2005 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
8 July 2005	Erected	Diocese of Enugu	Diocese of Awgu (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
2005	360,000	600,000	60.0%	40	2	42	8,571		6	28	22	bul08Jul2005

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• John Ifeanyichukwu Okoye (Bishop: 8 Jul 2005 - )