Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo
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Diocese of Otukpo
Dioecesis Otukpoenus
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| Location | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Territory | a portion of Benue State |
| Ecclesiastical province | Abuja |
| Metropolitan | Cardinal of Abuja |
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| Statistics | |
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| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 2,843,105 502,437 (17.7%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | July 10, 1995 |
| Cathedral | Saint Francis Cathedral in Otukpo |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Most Rev. Michael Ekwoy Apochi |
| Map | |
 The Diocese of Otukpo is located in a portion of Benue State which is shown here in red. |
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo (Latin: Otukpoën(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Otukpo in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.
History
- July 10, 1995: Established as Diocese of Otukpo from the Diocese of Makurdi. The first bishop of the diocese is Late Most Revd. Fidelis Ogah Orgah.
Special churches
The Cathedral is St Francis’ Cathedral in Otukpo.
Leadership
- Bishops of Makurdi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Michael Ekwoy Apochi (since December 17, 2002)
- Bishop Fidelis Uga Orgah (July 10, 1995 – December 7, 2000)
See also
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