Diocese of Katsina

Dioecesis Katsinensis

Bishop(s)

Gerald Mamman Musa, Bishop-Elect

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 16 October 2023
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Kaduna
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Nigeria
Square Kilometers: 29,000 (11,201 Square Miles)

Past and Present Ordinaries

Gerald Mamman Musa (16 Oct 2023 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
16 October 2023	Erected	Diocese of Sokoto	Diocese of Katsina (erected)

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

2023 19,000 9,669,439 .2% 14 1 15 1,266 5 10 bul:16Oct2023

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2023	19,000	9,669,439	.2%	14	1	15	1,266			5	10	bul:16Oct2023

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Gerald Mamman Musa (Bishop: 16 Oct 2023 - )

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None

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