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Diocese of Ilorin

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin () is a diocese located in the city of Ilorin in the ecclesiastical province of Ibadan in Nigeria.

History

  • January 20, 1960: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ilorin from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ondo.
  • May 29, 1969: Promoted as Diocese of Ilorin

Special churches

The Cathedral is Saint Joseph Cathedral in Ilorin, Kwara State.

Bishops

  • Prefects Apostolic of Ilorin (Roman rite)
  • Fr. William Mahony, S.M.A. (1960.12.06 – 1969.05.29 see below)
  • Bishops of Ilorin (Roman rite)
  • William Mahony, S.M.A. (see above 1969.05.29 – 1984.10.20)
  • John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan (1984.10.20 – 1990.07.07), appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Abuja; future Cardinal
  • Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, O.P. (1992.03.06 – 2019.06.11)
  • Paul Adegboyega Olawoore (2019.06.11 – 2022.01.01)
  • Anselm Pendo Lawani (2024.02.02 – present)

Coadjutor Bishop

Auxiliary Bishop

Other priests of this diocese who became bishops

See also

Sources