Roman Catholic Diocese of Bauchi
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Diocese of Bauchi
Dioecesis Bauchianus
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| Location | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Territory | Bauchi State |
| Ecclesiastical province | Jos |
| Metropolitan | Archbishop of Jos |
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| Statistics | |
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| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 5,406,530 68,699 (1.3%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | December 31, 2003 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Saint John Evangelist in Bauchi |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Vacant |
| Map | |
 Bauchi State is shown in red. |
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| Website | |
| www.bauchidiocese.org | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bauchi (Latin: Bauchian(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Bauchi in Bauchi State in the Ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria.
History
- July 5, 1996: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Bauchi from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Jos
- December 31, 2003: Promoted as Diocese of Bauchi
Special churches
The Cathedral is Cathedral of St. John Evangelist in Bauchi.
Leadership
- Bishops of Bauchi
- Bishop Malachy John Goltok (18 March 2011-21 March 2015)
- Bishop John Moore, S.M.A. (December 31, 2003 — 20 January 2010)
- Vicars Apostolic of Bauchi (Roman rite)
- Bishop John Moore, S.M.A. (July 5, 1996 – December 31, 2003)
See also
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