The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has announced that the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of the Bishop-elect of Katsina-Ala Diocese in Benue would hold on July 1.
The announcement is contained in a statement by Rev. Fr Fidelis Akumbul, the Chancellor/Secretary, Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), on Thursday in Makurdi
It said that the event would hold at the secretariat of Katsina-Ala Local Government.
NAN reports that Pope Francis recently approved the appointment of Rev Mosignor Isaac Dugu as the Bishop-elect of KKatsina-Ala Catholic Diocese.
Dugu is to succeed Bishop Peter Adobo who died in February 2020. (NAN)