Catholic Diocese Shuts Four Institutions in Benue, Withdraws Priests

Attacks: Catholic diocese shuts schools, hospital in Benue gov's hometown

The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has ordered the immediate closure of its schools, hospital, and parish in Ihugh, Governor Hyacinth Alia’s hometown, due to at Read More: https://punchng.com/attacks-catholic-diocese-shuts-schools-hospital-in-benue-govs-hometown/

Attacks: Catholic Church shuts schools, hospitals in Benue community

The Diocese also ordered the withdrawal of priests, Reverend Sisters, teachers, medical personnel and other workers from the institutions, effective October 12, 2026, until further notice.

Catholic diocese shuts schools, hospital, parish over repeated attacks

The Catholic Diocese of Gboko closed four institutions in Ihugh, Benue State, and withdrew its pastoral agents over repeated attacks, arson and security concerns.

Catholic Diocese shuts four institutions in Benue, withdraws priests

The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has ordered the indefinite closure of four Church-owned institutions in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State following repeated attacks, arson and alleged acts of hostility against its facilities. The directive, issued by the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Rev. William A. Avenya, also mandates the withdrawal of priests, […] Catholic Diocese shuts four institutions in Benue, withdraws priests

Catholic Diocese shuts schools, church, hospital in Benue community

The decision was announced in a pastoral letter and decree signed by the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Rev. William Avenya, and the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Marcellinus Wende, dated October 12.

Benue Diocese Shuts Schools, Hospital After Repeated Attacks

The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has indefinitely closed its schools, healthcare facilities and parish in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, following...