Diocese of Nnewi

Dioecesis Nneviensis

Bishop(s)

Hilary Paul Odili Okeke, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 9 November 2001
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Onitsha
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Nigeria
Square Kilometers: 662 (255 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: Diocesan Secretariat, P.M.B. 5099, Nnewi, Nigeria
Telephone: (046)461.030; 461.124
Fax: 460.018

Past and Present Ordinaries

Hilary Paul Odili Okeke (9 Nov 2001 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
9 November 2001	Erected	Archdiocese of Onitsha	Diocese of Nnewi (erected)

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

2001 312,360 614,822 50.8% 64 13 77 4,056 13 46 ap2002

2002 438,905 658,358 66.7% 158 19 177 2,479 39 104 47 ap2003

2003 447,075 674,816 66.3% 134 18 152 2,941 37 101 47 ap2004

2004 458,302 687,453 66.7% 144 18 162 2,829 38 105 51 ap2005

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2001	312,360	614,822	50.8%	64	13	77	4,056	13		46	ap2002
2002	438,905	658,358	66.7%	158	19	177	2,479	39	104	47	ap2003
2003	447,075	674,816	66.3%	134	18	152	2,941	37	101	47	ap2004
2004	458,302	687,453	66.7%	144	18	162	2,829	38	105	51	ap2005

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Hilary Paul Odili Okeke (Bishop: 9 Nov 2001 - )
Jude Thaddeus Okolo (Priest: 9 Nov 2001 to 2 Aug 2008)

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None