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Patrons/Patroness of the Diocese Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (Principal Patroness) December 8th Secondary Patrons Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael: Sept. 29th St. John the Baptist (Secondary Patron) June 24th	Welcome to our Website! To God be the glory, the Bishop, his team of clergy, consecrated men and women (Religious) and the laity of the Diocese of Auchi welcome you to our Diocesan website. We do hope the site serves your needs during this visit. As you encounter our Diocese in this medium, we pray God’s blessings to be upon you and your family. Do remember our Diocese in your daily prayers. Peace be upon you. Most Rev. Dr. Gabriel Dunia Bishop of Auchi Diocese Our Diocese: History & Facts This history of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Auchi dates back to the latter part of the 19th century when the first Roman Catholic Missionaries arrived at Agenebode in the present Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Although, evidences abound of earlier contacts of the Christian missionaries with the indigenes of Agenebode and environs, the officially recorded date for this is 1884 when catholic priests started visiting Agenebode and environs from their then headquarters in Lokoja. Later on the missionary headquarters was moved from Lokoja to Asaba. Rt. Rev. Monsignor Carlos Zappa became the prefect of the upper Niger at that time in Asaba. As Prefect, Monsignor Zappa again successfully resumed evangelization works into the interior of Agenebode and its surrounding towns through the River Niger. In 1897, a parish was officially erected at Agenebode (the first parish in the Diocese) with Rev. Fr. Peter Piotin, SMA, as the first parish priest. From Agenebode, other pari... Read more »	News & Events Do well to check frequently for Our News and Events... Click Here for more news Bishop Dunia Marks Episcopal Ordination Thanksgiving The Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese Most Rev. (Dr.) Gabriel G. Dunia, has marked his 9th Episcopal ordination anniversary thanksgiving at Immaculate Co... Read More » BEPCWO Celebrates Anniversary At Abraka The Benin Ecclesiastical Province of the Catholic Women Organization, (BEPCWO) has recently celebrated their 18th anniversary at Abraka, Delta State.Read More » Our Links Home Our Bishop Info on Diocese Priests Parishes Religious Congregations Institutions Diocesan Newspaper News & Events Photo Gallery Contact Us Homilies/Reflections Diocese (History & Facts) Diocesan Administration Seminary/Formation House Pastoral/Vocational/Social Institutions Press Book Centres Chaplaincies Schools Health Institutes Lay Societies