Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko

Diocese of Gboko

Dioecesis Gbokensis
Location
Country Nigeria
Territorya portion of Benue State
Ecclesiastical provinceAbuja
MetropolitanArchbishop of Abuja
Coordinates7°19′30″N 9°0′18″E / 7.32500°N 9.00500°E / 7.32500; 9.00500
Statistics
Area10,692 km2 (4,128 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics

1,690,00
896,860 (53%)
Parishes34
Schools23
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
Established29 December 2012
CathedralCathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Gboko
Secular priests80
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopMost Rev. William Amove Avenya
Map
Gboko is located in Benue State which is shown in red.
Gboko is located in Benue State which is shown in red.

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.