Diocese of Katsina

Bishop-Elect for New Nigerian Diocese Pledges to Foster “constructive conversations”

Oct 24, 2023

The Bishop-elect for the newly erected Catholic Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria has underscored the importance of peaceful existence among members of different faiths in the territory that the Diocese covers, saying he’ll foster interfaith dialogue through “meaningful and constructive conversations”.

Bishop Prosper Kontiebo (left) appointed Local Ordinary of Ouagadougou Archdiocese in Burkina Faso and Mons. Gerald Mamman Musa (right), appointed Bishop of the erected the Catholic Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria. Credit: Radio Taanba Fada/ Catholic Broadcast Commission,Nigeria

Pope Erects New Diocese in Nigeria, Makes Administrative Changes in Burkinabe Archdiocese

Oct 16, 2023

Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria and appointed the pioneer Bishop to the new Episcopal See. In the latest administrative changes in Africa, the Holy Father has also accepted the retirement of the Local Ordinary of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, and appointed his successor.

Diocese of Katsina

Bishop-Elect for New Nigerian Diocese Pledges to Foster “constructive conversations”

Pope Erects New Diocese in Nigeria, Makes Administrative Changes in Burkinabe Archdiocese

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