Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalingo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalingo () is a diocese located in the city of Jalingo, which is in Taraba State and in the ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria.

History

• February 3, 1995: Established as Diocese of Jalingo from the Diocese of Yola

Special churches

The Cathedral is Our Lady Queen of Peace Shavou-Mile Six, Jalingo.

Leadership

• Bishops of Jalingo
• Bishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama (1995.02.03 – 2000.04.14), appointed Archbishop of Jos
• Bishop James Naanman Daman, O.S.A. (2000.12.05 – 2007.06.02), appointed Bishop of Shendam
• Bishop Charles Hammawa, since 16 April 2008

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Nigeria

Sources

• GCatholic.org Information
• Catholic Hierarchy