Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko (Latin: Gbokensis(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Gboko, Benue State in the ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria.

Diocese of Gboko Dioecesis Gbokensis
Location
Country	Nigeria
Territory	a portion of Benue State
Ecclesiastical province	Abuja
Metropolitan	Archbishop of Abuja
Coordinates	7°19′30″N 9°0′18″E
Statistics
Area	10,692 km2 (4,128 sq mi)
Population Total Catholics	1,690,00 896,860 (53%)
Parishes	34
Schools	23
Information
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Rite	Latin Rite
Established	29 December 2012
Cathedral	Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Gboko
Secular priests	80
Current leadership
Pope	Leo XIV
Bishop	Most Rev. William Amove Avenya
Map
Gboko is located in Benue State which is shown in red.

Territory

The Diocese of Gboko is located in a portion of Benue State.

Chronology of Bishops

• Bishop William Amove Avenya (29 December 2012 – present)

History

The diocese was established 29 December 2012 from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi.

See also

• Catholic Church in Nigeria