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Suffragan diocese Osogbo, Nigeria

Diocese of Osogbo

Osogboan(us)

Latin Church

The Diocese of Osogbo is a Latin Church diocese in Osun State, Nigeria, erected in 1995 from the Diocese of Oyo. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Ibadan.

On the map

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The address the register holds for Cathedral of Saint Benedict, Osogbo, in Osogbo, Nigeria.

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Established
1995
Catholics
62,500
Priests
77
Territory
8,062 km²

Parishes and churches

39 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Bishop
John A. Oyejola

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The cathedral

Cathedral of Saint Benedict, Osogbo stands in Osogbo, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

On what a cathedral is, see the cathedral; every see church on earth is gathered at the cathedrals.

History

In Osogbo, a city in Osun State within Nigeria's ecclesiastical province of Ibadan, sits the Roman Catholic Diocese of Osogbo (Latin: Osogboan(us)).

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Stories that name this see

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  • Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops designate December 8 as National Day of Prayer and Fasting for Successful 2027 Polls

    The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has designated December 8, 2026, as a national day of prayer and fasting to support the success of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by President Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, the bishops called on Nigerians to prepare spiritually for the polls and urged stakeholders to ensure the elections are free, fair, and credible. The announcement followed the bishops' second plenary assembly held from September 10 to 18 at the Our Lady and St. Kizito Pastoral Centre in the Diocese of Osogbo. The conference encouraged eligible voters to participate in large numbers to elect qualified leaders according to their consciences. To prepare for the elections, the bishops asked dioceses and parishes nationwide to organize voter mobilization and civic education activities. They also requested that the faithful participate in Rosary processions from October through December and observe end-of-month fasting and prayer. The conference further advised Nigerians to follow the guidelines in its pastoral letter regarding the upcoming elections.

    Sep 20, 2026 · Bishops · 3 sources

  • Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Conclude Plenary Assembly with Call for Renewed Politics Rooted in Moral Principles

    Catholic bishops in Nigeria called for a new approach to politics based on moral principles, justice, and responsible governance following their second plenary assembly. The meeting took place from September 10 to 18 at the Our Lady and St. Kizito Pastoral Centre in the Diocese of Osogbo. In a statement released after the assembly, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria urged political leaders and citizens to prioritize the common good and respect human dignity. The bishops linked the protection of human life and religious liberty to the dignity of the person, citing the document Dignitatis Humanae. They described this dignity as an unconditional and inviolable gift from God. The bishops also commended Pope Leo XIV for his recent encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. They encouraged Nigerians to study the document, noting that it supports Church teachings on protecting every human person.

    Sep 19, 2026 · Vatican

  • Bishop Oyejola holds Opening Mass of CBCN Assembly

    Sep 18, 2026 · Bishops

  • Archbishop Ndagoso urges Nigerian priests to be non-partisan and charitable on social media

    Sep 14, 2026 · Bishops · 2 sources

  • “Build inner castle”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop Urges Christians to Withstand AI, Social Media Pressures

    Sep 12, 2026 · Bishops

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