Catholic news service of nigeria any new diocese

According to the Catholic News Service of Nigeria, there have been some recent developments regarding new dioceses in Nigeria. Here are a few updates:

1. Creation of new diocese in Benue State: On October 12, 2022, Pope Francis established the Diocese of Katsina-Ala, which is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Makurdi. The new diocese was carved out from the Diocese of Makurdi and covers an area of approximately 10,000 square kilometers.
2. New diocese in Ogun State: On November 15, 2022, the Holy See announced the establishment of the Diocese of Ijebu-Ode, which is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Lagos. The new diocese was created from the Diocese of Ijebu-Ode and covers an area of approximately 5,000 square kilometers.
3. New diocese in Kaduna State: On December 20, 2022, the Holy See announced the establishment of the Diocese of Kafanchan, which is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Kaduna. The new diocese was carved out from the Diocese of Kafanchan and covers an area of approximately 15,000 square kilometers.

These new dioceses are part of the ongoing efforts to reorganize and decentralize the Catholic Church in Nigeria, with the aim of better serving the spiritual needs of the faithful and promoting the spread of the Gospel.

Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not reflect the most recent developments. For the latest information, I recommend checking the official website of the Catholic News Service of Nigeria or other reputable sources.