Anglican Diocese of Okigwe South

Anglican diocese in Nigeria

The Anglican Diocese of Okigwe South[1] is one of twelve within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of fourteen provinces within the Church of Nigeria.[2]

It was inaugurated on January 8, 1994, out of the Diocese of Okigwe-Orlu as the 44th Diocese of the country. The Bishop was Bennett Okoro.[3] The Diocese started with 10 Priest, 8 parishes, 48 church stations and 5 archdeaconries: there are now 9 Archdeaconries Caleb Maduoma became its second Bishop in 2004. The current bishop is David Onuoha, who in July 2020 was elected Archbishop of Owerri.[4] The Diocese on creation had one mission school; it now has 6.[5]

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  2. ^ Church of Nigeria
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  4. ^ The Source, Nigeria
  5. ^ World Anglican
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