About
From the Pope to our parishes
The shepherds who serve the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, in communion with the universal Church.
- The Universal Church
Supreme PontiffHis HolinessPope Leo XIV
Since 8 May 2025 · Bishop of Rome and Successor of Saint Peter
- Diocese of Sokoto
Bishop of SokotoMost Rev. Dr.Matthew Hassan Kukah
Since 2011
Serving with the Bishop
The Diocesan Curia
Vicar General, Pastoral
Very Rev. Fr. Chukwubueze Onyekwelu
Vicar General, Administration
Very Rev. Fr. Nuhu Iliya
Cathedral Administrator
Very. Rev. Fr. Dr. Cyriacus Nnadozie Onwuharonye
Vicar for the Religious
Very Rev. Fr. Albert Ebosele
Director of Social Communication
Rev. Fr. Pascal Salifu
Vocations Director
Rev. Fr. Ayuba Luka Lumu
Our shepherds
Parish priests & chaplains
19 parishes and chaplaincies
Sokoto Deanery
Sokoto (Old Airport)
Our Lady Queen of Perpetual Help
Parish Priest
Very Rev. Fr. Jude Sunday Okpanachi
Sokoto (Raymond Village)
St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Raymond Village
Parish Priest
Rev. Fr. Charles Adigwe
Kebbi Deanery
Birnin Kebbi
St. Dominic's Catholic Church, Birnin Kebbi
Parish Priest
Very Rev. Fr. Chukwubueze Onyekwelu
Birnin Kebbi (Badariya)
Church of the Transfiguration, Badariya
Parish Priest
Very Rev. Fr. Albert Ebosele, MOG
