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The '''Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyo''' ({{lang-la|Oyoën(sis}})) is a [[diocese]] located in the city of [[Oyo, Nigeria|Oyo]] in the [[Ecclesiastical province]] of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan|Ibadan]] in [[Nigeria]]. It serves approximately 50,000 [[Roman Catholicism|Roman Catholics]] in a {{convert|18000|km2|sqmi}}, predominately [[Islam|Muslim]], area.<ref name=Oyo/>
The '''Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyo''' ({{lang-la|Oyoën(sis}})) is a Latin [[suffragan]] [[diocese]] in the [[Ecclesiastical province]] of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan|Ibadan]], also in [[Nigeria]], yet still depends on the missionary [[Roman Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples]].


==History==
== History ==
The [[Apostolic Prefecture]] of Oyo was erected from the [[Apostolic Vicariate of Lagos]] on March 3, 1949. On January 18, 1963 it was promoted to the Diocese of Oy with the Archdiocese of Ibadan as its [[metropolitan bishop|metropolitan]].<ref name=CathoilicHierarchy>{{cite web |url= http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/doyon.html |title=Oyo (Diocese) |work=catholic-Hierarchy.org |date= December 3, 2011 |accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref> On March 3, 1995, portions of the Diocese were removed to the nearly erected [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Osogbo|Diocese of Osgobo]].<ref name=CathoilicHierarchy/>
The '''[[Apostolic Prefecture]] of Oyo''' was erected on territory split off from the [[Apostolic Vicariate of Lagos]] on March 3, 1949.
On January 18, 1963 it was promoted to the Diocese of Oy, with the Archdiocese of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan|Ibadan]] as its [[metropolitan bishop|Metropolitan]].<ref name=CathoilicHierarchy>{{cite web |url= http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/doyon.html |title=Oyo (Diocese) |work=catholic-Hierarchy.org |date= December 3, 2011 |accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref> On March 3, 1995, portions of the Diocese were removed to the nearly erected [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Osogbo|Diocese of Osgobo]].<ref name=CathoilicHierarchy/>


==Special churches==
== Special churches ==
The [[cathedral]] is Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral in Oyo.<ref name=Oyo>{{cite web |url= http://www.catholicdioceseoyo.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=71 |title=About our Diocese |work=CatholicDioceseOyo.org |year=2012 |accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref>
The [[cathedral]] episcoapl see is the [[Our Lady of the Assumption]] Cathedral in [[Oyo, Nigeria|Oyo]].<ref name=Oyo>{{cite web |url= http://www.catholicdioceseoyo.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=71 |title=About our Diocese |work=CatholicDioceseOyo.org |year=2012 |accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref>
== Statistics ==
As per 2014 it pastorally served 36,542 [[Roman Catholicism|Roman Catholics]] in a {{convert|18000|km2|sqmi}}, predominately [[Islam|Muslim]], area.<ref name=Oyo/> (1.7% of 2,177,100 total) in 28 parishes and 3 missions with 51 priests (48 diocesan, 3 religious), 44 lay religious (3 brothers, 41 sisters) and 17 seminarians.


==Parishes==
As of 2004, the dioceses consisted of 26 [[parishes]] and was served by 47 [[Priesthood (Catholic Church)|priests]] and 43 [[Religious (Catholicism)|religious]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.catholicdioceseoyo.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=74 |title=Priests |work=CatholicDioceseOyo.org |year=2012 |accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref>
As of 2004, the dioceses consisted of 26 [[parishes]] and was served by 47 [[Priesthood (Catholic Church)|priests]] and 43 [[Religious (Catholicism)|religious]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.catholicdioceseoyo.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=74 |title=Priests |work=CatholicDioceseOyo.org |year=2012 |accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref>


==Ordinaries==
== Ordinaries==
(all [[Roman Rite]])
* Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo (since 4 November 2009)
;''Apostolic Prefect of Oyo
*Julius Babatunde Adelakun (13 April 1973 - 4 November 2009)
*[[Owen McCoy]], [[M. Afr.]] (1 April 1949 – 12 April 1973)<ref name=CathoilicHierarchy/>
* Owen McCoy, [[White Fathers]] (M. Afr.) (1 April 1949 – 18 January 1963 ''see below'')<ref name=CatholicHierarchy/>


;''Suffragan Bishops of Oyo
==See also==
* Owen McCoy, M. Afr. (''see above'' 18 January 1963 – retired 12 April 1973)
⚫
*[[Roman Catholicism in Nigeria]]
* Julius Babatunde Adelakun (13 April 1973 - retired 4 November 2009); previously [[Auxiliary Bishop]] of Oyo (1972.11.16 – 1973.04.13) and [[Titular Bishop]] of [[Thunigaba]] (1972.11.16 – 1973.04.13)
* Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo (4 November 2009 - ...), succeeding as former [[Coadjutor Bishop]] of Oyo (2007.08.14 – 2009.11.04)


==References==
== See also ==
⚫
* [[Roman Catholicism in Nigeria]]

== References ==
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== External links and sources==
==Sources==
* [http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/oyoz0.htm GCatholic.org Information]
* [http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/oyoz0.htm GCatholic.org]
* [http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/doyon.html Catholic Hierarchy]
* [http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/doyon.html Catholic Hierarchy]


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Diocese of Oyo

Dioecesis Oyoensis
Location
Country Nigeria
TerritoryOyo State
Ecclesiastical provinceIbadan
MetropolitanArchbishop of Ibadan
Coordinates7°51′00″N 3°55′59″E / 7.85000°N 3.93306°E / 7.85000; 3.93306
Statistics
Area18,000 km2 (6,900 sq mi)
Population
  • Total
  • Catholics
  • (as of 2004)
  • 2,031,660
  • 30,200 (1.5%)
Parishes26
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
EstablishedJanuary 18, 1963
CathedralOur Lady of the Assumption Cathedral in Oyo
Secular priests47
Current leadership
PopeLeo XIV
BishopMost Rev. Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo
Map
Oyo is located in Oyo State which is shown in red.
Oyo is located in Oyo State which is shown in red.
Website
www.catholicdioceseoyo.org

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyo (Template:Lang-la)) is a Latin suffragan diocese in the Ecclesiastical province of Ibadan, also in Nigeria, yet still depends on the missionary Roman Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.

History

The Apostolic Prefecture of Oyo was erected on territory split off from the Apostolic Vicariate of Lagos on March 3, 1949.

On January 18, 1963 it was promoted to the Diocese of Oy, with the Archdiocese of Ibadan as its Metropolitan.[1] On March 3, 1995, portions of the Diocese were removed to the nearly erected Diocese of Osgobo.[1]

Special churches

The cathedral episcoapl see is the Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral in Oyo.[2]

Statistics

As per 2014 it pastorally served 36,542 Roman Catholics in a 18,000 square kilometres (6,900 sq mi), predominately Muslim, area.[2] (1.7% of 2,177,100 total) in 28 parishes and 3 missions with 51 priests (48 diocesan, 3 religious), 44 lay religious (3 brothers, 41 sisters) and 17 seminarians.

As of 2004, the dioceses consisted of 26 parishes and was served by 47 priests and 43 religious.[3]

Ordinaries

(all Roman Rite)

Apostolic Prefect of Oyo
  • Owen McCoy, White Fathers (M. Afr.) (1 April 1949 – 18 January 1963 see below)[4]
Suffragan Bishops of Oyo
  • Owen McCoy, M. Afr. (see above 18 January 1963 – retired 12 April 1973)
  • Julius Babatunde Adelakun (13 April 1973 - retired 4 November 2009); previously Auxiliary Bishop of Oyo (1972.11.16 – 1973.04.13) and Titular Bishop of Thunigaba (1972.11.16 – 1973.04.13)
  • Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo (4 November 2009 - ...), succeeding as former Coadjutor Bishop of Oyo (2007.08.14 – 2009.11.04)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Oyo (Diocese)". catholic-Hierarchy.org. December 3, 2011. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "About our Diocese". CatholicDioceseOyo.org. 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  3. ^ "Priests". CatholicDioceseOyo.org. 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference CatholicHierarchy was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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