Properties (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:diocese
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| gptkbp:affiliatedWith |
gptkb:Benin_City_Archdiocese
|
| gptkbp:annualEvent |
Diocesan Synod
Diocesan Youth Day Catholic_Men_Organization_Day Catholic_Women_Organization_Day |
| gptkbp:area |
gptkb:Benin_City
|
| gptkbp:bishop |
gptkb:Augustine_Obiora_Akubeze
|
| gptkbp:cathedral |
gptkb:St._Joseph_Cathedral
|
| gptkbp:charityWork |
provides healthcare services
supports education initiatives conducts vocational training programs offers food assistance programs runs orphanages and care homes |
| gptkbp:communityEngagement |
active in local community development
|
| gptkbp:communityOutreach |
offers counseling services
provides disaster relief assistance conducts environmental awareness campaigns facilitates workshops on family life organizes_community_health_fairs |
| gptkbp:communityService |
various charitable organizations
|
| gptkbp:culturalEvents |
celebrates local cultural festivals
|
| gptkbp:diocese |
over 50 parishes
|
| gptkbp:ecumenicalRelations |
dialogue_with_other_Christian_denominations
|
| gptkbp:educationalPrograms |
provides scholarships for students
supports literacy initiatives offers adult education classes conducts summer camps for children runs teacher training programs |
| gptkbp:established |
1883
|
| gptkbp:futurePlans |
increased focus on youth engagement
development of new parishes enhancement of social services expansion of educational facilities strengthening of community outreach programs |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
one of the oldest dioceses in Nigeria
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Diocese of Benin
|
| gptkbp:interagencyCooperation |
engages in interfaith activities
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Nigeria
|
| gptkbp:minister |
over 100 priests
|
| gptkbp:notableFigures |
gptkb:Bishop_Augustine_Obiora_Akubeze
gptkb:Bishop_John_Olorunfemi_Onaiyekan gptkb:Bishop_Gabriel_Abegunrin gptkb:Bishop_Patrick_Ekpu |
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Catholic_Church
|
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
active missionary activities
|
| gptkbp:population |
approximately 1 million
|
| gptkbp:rite |
gptkb:Latin_Rite
|
| gptkbp:schoolType |
several primary and secondary schools
|
| gptkbp:suffraganDioceses |
Archdiocese of Lagos
|
| gptkbp:territory |
gptkb:Edo_State
|
| gptkbp:website |
www.catholicdioceseofbenin.org
|
| gptkbp:youth_development |
provides leadership training for youth
hosts youth retreats encourages youth participation in church activities organizes sports events for youth supports youth entrepreneurship initiatives |
| gptkbp:youthPrograms |
youth_ministry_initiatives
|