The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nnewi () is a diocese located in the city of Nnewi in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.

History

November 28, 2001: Established as Diocese of Nnewi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Onitsha

Roman Catholic Diocese of Nnewi

Special churches

The Cathedral is Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption in Nnewi.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Nnewi

Bishops

Bishops of Nnewi Bishop(Roman rite) Current Bishop Jonas Benson Okoye (since February 2022) Bishop Emeritus Hilary Paul Odili Okeke (since November 9, 2001)

Roman Catholic Diocese of Nnewi

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

Jude Thaddeus Okolo, appointed nuncio and titular archbishop in 2008

See also

www.nnewicathdiocese.org information page

Roman Catholicism in Nigeria

References

Sources

GCatholic.org Information

Catholic Hierarchy

Roman Catholic dioceses in Nigeria

Christian organizations established in 2001

Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 21st century

2001 establishments in Nigeria

Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Onitsha