Diocese of Umuahia

• June 23, 1958: Established as Diocese of Umuahia from the Diocese of Owerri. In 1981 and 1990, two younger dioceses – Okigwe and Aba, respectively- were carved out of the old Umuahia diocese. The fiftieth anniversary of the creation of the Diocese was celebrated in glamour on June 23, 2008. ==Special churches==

The Cathedral is Mater Dei Cathedral in Umuahia. This elegant edifice which has helped to beautify the ancient city of Umuahia was dedicated on December 8, 2000. ==Bishops==

• Bishops of Umuahia (Roman rite) • Bishop Anthony Gogo Nwedo, C.S.Sp. (February 19, 1959 – April 2, 1990) • Bishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji (April 2, 1990 – March 6, 2022) Auxiliary Bishop • Michael Kalu Ukpong (2020–) Other priests of this diocese who became bishops • Anthony Ekezia Ilonu, appointed Bishop of Okigwe in 1981 • Fortunatus Nwachukwu (priest here, 1984–1990), appointed nuncio and titular archbishop in 2012 • Gregory Obinna Ochiagha, appointed Bishop of Orlu in 1980 • Mark Onwuha Unegbu, appointed Bishop of Owerri in 1970 ==See also==