Diocese of Gboko

Dioecesis Gbokensis

Bishop(s)

William Amove Avenya, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 29 December 2012
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Abuja
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Nigeria
Square Kilometers: 10,692 (4,129 Square Miles)
Description: Civil districts: Gboko, Buruku, Kwande, Ushongo, Vandeikya, Tarka, and Konshisha

Past and Present Ordinaries

William Amove Avenya (29 Dec 2012 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
29 December 2012	Erected	Diocese of Makurdi	Diocese of Gboko (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

2012 896,860 1,690,000 53.1% 80 80 11,210 6 23 34 bul:29Dec2012

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2012	896,860	1,690,000	53.1%	80		80	11,210		6	23	34	bul:29Dec2012

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

William Amove Avenya (Bishop: 29 Dec 2012 - )

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None