Diocese of Awgu

Dioecesis Auguensis

Bishop(s)

John Ifeanyichukwu Okoye, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 8 July 2005
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Onitsha
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Nigeria
Square Kilometers: 1,310 (505 Square Miles)

Past and Present Ordinaries

John Ifeanyichukwu Okoye (8 Jul 2005 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
8 July 2005	Erected	Diocese of Enugu	Diocese of Awgu (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

2005 360,000 600,000 60.0% 40 2 42 8,571 8 28 22 ap2007

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2005	360,000	600,000	60.0%	40	2	42	8,571		8	28	22	ap2007

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

Affiliated Bishops, Living

John Ifeanyichukwu Okoye (Bishop: 8 Jul 2005 - )

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None