AFRICA/NIGERIA - Appointment of the Bishop of Awka

Friday, 8 July 2011

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Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Benedict XVI appointed His Exc. Mgr. Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor Bishop of the Diocese of Awka (Nigeria), on July 8, 2011 . He has so far been Titular Bishop of Tetci, Auxiliary Bishop and Apostolic Administrator of the same diocese. (SL) (Agenzia Fides 08/07/2011)