Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalingo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalingo (Ialingoën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Jalingo, which is in Taraba State and in the ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria.

History

 * February 3, 1995: Established as Diocese of Jalingo from the Diocese of Yola

Special churches
The Cathedral is Our Lady Queen of Peace Shavou-Mile Six, Jalingo.

Leadership

 * Bishops of Jalingo
 * Bishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama (1995.02.03 – 2000.04.14), appointed Archbishop of Jos
 * Bishop James Naanman Daman, O.S.A. (2000.12.05 – 2007.06.02), appointed Bishop of Shendam
 * Bishop Charles Hammawa, since 16 April 2008