Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nebbi (Latin: Nebbensis) is a diocese located in the city of Nebbi in the Ecclesiastical province of Gulu in Uganda.
Diocese of Nebbi Dioecesis Nebbensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Metropolitan | Gulu |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 5,098 km2 (1,968 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2004) 473,104 403,104 (85.2%) |
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| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | vacant |
| Bishops emeritus | Martin Luluga |
History
- 12 July 1968: Established as Diocese of Lira from Diocese of Gulu
Nebbi was created in 1996 from the Diocese of Arua in northwestern Uganda, popularly known as West Nile.
Leadership
- John Baptist Odama (1996.02.23 – 1999.01.02), appointed Archbishop of Gulu
- Martin Luluga (1999.01.02 - 2011.04.30)
- Sanctus Lino Wanok (2011.04.30 – 2018.11.23), appointed Bishop of Lira[1]
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Uganda
- Nebbi
References
- "Resignations and Assignments, 23.11.2018" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
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