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Who were the first Catholic Bishops?
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| No. | Bishop | Diocese |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Carroll | I Baltimore |
| 2 | Luis Peñalver y Cárdenas | I Louisiana and the Two Floridas |
| 3 | Leonard Neale | II Baltimore |
| 4 | Francisco Porró y Reinado | II Louisiana and the Two Floridas |
Who is the first reverend father in Nigeria?
Reverend Father Edwin Obiorah has made history in the Catholic Priesthood by becoming the first Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN) designate. TheNigerialawyer reports that the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee on Thursday announced the elevation of 72 persons to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Who is the most powerful cardinal?
Cardinals
| Rank | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovanni Battista Re* | Italy |
| 2 | Leonardo Sandri | Argentina |
| 3 | Angelo Sodano* | Italy |
| 4 | Francis Arinze* | Nigeria |
Who is the president of Catholic bishop of Nigeria?
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria
| Abbreviation | CBCN |
|---|---|
| Location | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Membership | Catholic bishops of Nigeria |
| President | Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze |
| Vice-President | Bishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji |
Who is the oldest bishop?
At the time of his death, Del Rosario was the oldest Filipino bishop as well as one of the oldest Catholic bishops.
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Manuel del Rosario.
| The Most Reverend Manuel P. Del Rosario | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Malolos | |
| See | Malolos |
| In office | 1961 -1977 |
| Predecessor | Diocese Established |
How many Catholic bishops are in Nigeria?
The church has 14 Provinces in Nigeria, each with an Archbishop.
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Bishops in the Church of Nigeria.
| Diocese | Province | Bishop |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Ibadan | Province of Ibadan | Joseph Akinfenwa |
| Diocese of Ibadan North | Province of Ibadan | Segun Okubadejo |
| Diocese of Ibadan South | Province of Ibadan | Akintunde Popoola |
| Diocese of Idah | Province of Lokoja | Joseph N. Musa |