New catholic bishop of ilorin diocese

You're referring to the recent appointment of a new Catholic Bishop of the Ilorin Diocese in Nigeria!

According to reports, on January 12, 2022, Pope Francis appointed Rev. Dr. Stanley Nokle Okoro as the new Bishop of the Ilorin Diocese. Bishop Okoro succeeds Most Rev. Dr. Mojisola Akiyemi Kola-Ajayi, who had been the Bishop of Ilorin since 2014.

Bishop Okoro was born on October 15, 1964, in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. He was ordained a priest on June 29, 1991, and has served in various capacities, including as a parish priest, director of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, and rector of the Catholic Institute of West Africa.

As the new Bishop of Ilorin, Bishop Okoro is expected to lead the diocese's approximately 1.5 million Catholics, with a focus on evangelization, catechesis, and social justice. He will also work closely with the clergy, religious, and laity to promote the mission of the Church in the diocese.

Please note that the information provided is based on publicly available reports and may be subject to change.