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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE.
The announcement of the creation of the new Ecclesiastical jurisdiction known as Catholic Diocese of Katsina was conveyed to the world on Monday, 16th October 2023 from the Vatican. In doing so, His Holiness Pope Benedict announced the appointment of Reverend Monsignor Gerald Mamman Musa as its first Bishop, hitherto, an Associate Professor of Communications at the Catholic Institute of West Africa, CIWA, PortHarcourt.
By this decision, the former Diocese of Sokoto which comprised Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara has now been split. The new Diocese of Katsina now covers Katsina state and Kaura Namoda (a part of Zamfara State) which is about 25, 060 km2 (9,676 sa mi) - located in the North-West region of northern Nigeria. The history of the new Diocese of Katsina is interwoven with that of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. It stretches back peripherally in 1870.
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Most Reverend Gerald Mamman Musa
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina, a devoted shepherd, academic, and bridge-builder with decades of pastoral, administrative, and scholarly service across Nigeria and abroad.
Read full biography →Mission Statement
Our mission is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, nurture spiritual growth through worship, teaching, and fellowship, and serve as a compassionate presence in our community, fostering hope and transformation through God’s grace.
Catholic Diocese of Katsina Coat of Arm
Coat of arms, originating in Europe during the late 11th century, were initially employed on the battlefield for warriors to distinguish their comrades. These same symbols were later utilised on seals to verify the authenticity of documents. The Catholic Church also used seals to establish legitimacy and ownership. These seals evolved from personal likenesses to impersonal shields representing dioceses. Martial helmets and coronets were replaced with ecclesiastical hats, retaining the shield.
READ MOREOur Structure
The Diocese of Katsina is divided into pastoral deaneries for effective evangelization and administration.
Katsina Deanery
- St. Joseph’s Parish, Shagari Low cost, Katsina
- St. Joseph’s Parish, Jibia
- St. Jacob’s Catholic Chaplaincy, Army Barracks, Katsina
- St. Martin’s Cathedral, Katsina
- St. Gabriel’s Parish, Daura
- St. James’ Dandagoro, Katsina
- St. Mary’s Parish, Dutsinma
Funtua Deanery
- St Paul’s Pastoral Area, Tafoki
- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Chaplaincy, Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda
- St. Theresa’s Parish, Funtua
- St. John of the Cross Parish, Gidan Kurma
- St. Joseph’s Parish Gidan Maichibi
- St. Peter’s Parish, Kaura Namoda
- St. Mary’s Parish, Gidan Korau
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bakori
- Holy Cross Parish, Dandume
Malumfashi Deanery
- St. Jerome’s Parish, GidanYawa
- St. Patrick’s Church, Gidan Maikambu
- St. Joseph’s Parish, Layin Minista
- St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Malumfashi
- St. Patrick’s Parish, Gamzago
- St. John Bosco Parish, Malamawa
- St. Anthony’s Parish, Gidan Bala
- St. Patrick's Parish, Sandamu
Our Policies & Commitment
The Catholic Diocese of Katsina is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment for all members of the Church, especially children and vulnerable persons. Our policies are rooted in the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching, ensuring integrity, accountability, and compassion in all our ministries.
Child Protection Policy
Our safeguarding measures are designed to protect children from any form of abuse, harm, or neglect, in full compliance with Church and civil laws.
Read More →Code of Conduct
Our clergy, catechists, and volunteers adhere to a clear code of ethics and conduct that reflects the dignity of the human person and the mission of the Church.
Read More →Safe Ministry Guidelines
We implement safe ministry practices to ensure that our faith activities promote respect, responsibility, and the well-being of all participants.
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