Roman Catholic Diocese of Lokoja

Diocese of Lokoja

Dioecesis Lokoianus
Location
Country Nigeria
TerritoryKogi State
Ecclesiastical provinceAbuja
MetropolitanCardinal of Abuja
Coordinates7°48′08″N 6°44′34″E / 7.80222°N 6.74278°E / 7.80222; 6.74278
Statistics
Area24,750 km2 (9,560 sq mi)
Population
  • Total
  • Catholics
  • (as of 2004)
  • 1,465,530
  • 36,507 (2.5%)
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
EstablishedJuly 6, 1964
CathedralImmaculate Conception Cathedral in Lokoja
Current leadership
PopeLeo XIV
BishopMost Rev. Martin Dada Abejide Olorunmolu
Map

Lokoja is located in Kogi State which is shown here in red.
Website
http://catholicdioceseoflokoja.org.ng

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lokoja (Latin: Lokoian(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Lokoja, Kogi State in the ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.

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