Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin
| Diocese of Ilorin Dioecesis Ilorinensis |
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| Location | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Metropolitan | Kwara |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 32,500 km2 (12,500 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 1,260,000 25,500 (2.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Ayo-Maria Atoyebi |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin (Latin: Ilorinen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ilorin in the Ecclesiastical province of Kwara in Nigeria.
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History
- January 20, 1960: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ilorin from the Diocese of Ondo
- May 29, 1969: Promoted as Diocese of Ilorin
Special churches
The Cathedral is St Joseph's Cathedral in Ilorin.
Leadership
- Bishops of Ilorin (Roman rite)
- Bishop Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, O.P. (since 1992.03.06)
- Archbishop John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan (1984.10.20 – 1990.07.07)
- Bishop William Mahony, S.M.A. (1969.05.29 – 1984.10.20)
- Prefects Apostolic of Ilorin (Roman rite)
- Bishop William Mahony, S.M.A. (1960.12.06 – 1969.05.29)
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