Roman Catholic Diocese of Nnewi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nnewi (Nnevien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Nnewi in the ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria.

History

 * November 28, 2001: Established as Diocese of Nnewi from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Onitsha

Special churches
The Cathedral is Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption in Nnewi.

Bishops

 * Bishops of Nnewi Bishop(Roman rite)
 * Current Bishop Jonas Benson Okoye (since February 2022)
 * Bishop Emeritus Hilary Paul Odili Okeke (since November 9, 2001)

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

 * Jude Thaddeus Okolo, appointed nuncio and titular archbishop in 2008