Diocese of Katsina-Ala

Dioecesis Katsinensis-Alensis

Bishop(s)

Vacant
William Amove Avenya, Apostolic Administrator

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 29 December 2012
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Abuja
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Nigeria
Square Kilometers: 6,465 (2,497 Square Miles)
Description: Civil districts: Katsina-Ala, Logo, and Ukum
Mailing Address: Bishop's House, P.O. Box 44, Katsina Ala, Benue State, Nigeria
Telephone: (0817)686.88.87

Past and Present Ordinaries

Peter Iorzuul Adoboh † (29 Dec 2012 Appointed - 14 Feb 2020 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
29 December 2012	Erected	Diocese of Makurdi	Diocese of Gboko (erected) Diocese of Katsina-Ala (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 338,497 676,000 50.1% 32 32 10,578 8 18 bul:29Dec2012

2013 346,000 691,000 50.1% 32 32 10,812 8 18 ap2014

2016 195,600 271,264 72.1% 55 4 59 3,315 4 6 15 ap2017

2019 214,175 296,375 72.3% 64 8 72 2,974 8 8 33 ap2020

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2012	338,497	676,000	50.1%	32		32	10,578		8	18	bul:29Dec2012
2013	346,000	691,000	50.1%	32		32	10,812		8	18	ap2014
2016	195,600	271,264	72.1%	55	4	59	3,315	4	6	15	ap2017
2019	214,175	296,375	72.3%	64	8	72	2,974	8	8	33	ap2020