Diocese of Uromi

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Bishop(s) Augustine Obiora Akubeze, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 14 December 2005 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Benin City Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Nigeria Square Kilometers: 2,800 (1,081 Square Miles) Description: Esan West, Esan Central, Inyi, Esan North-East, Esan South-East, and Igueben

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Augustine Obiora Akubeze (14 Dec 2005 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
14 December 2005	Erected	Archdiocese of Benin City	Diocese of Uromi (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	102,045	787,884	13.0%	48	13	61	1,672			29	15	bul14Dec2005

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Augustine Obiora Akubeze (Bishop: 14 Dec 2005 - )