Bishop Audu leaves Lafia to become Jos Catholic Diocese bishop
By Raymond Gukas, Jos
Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated the new Catholic Archbishop of Jos and the Metropolitan of Jos Ecclesiastical Province, Bishop Matthew Ishaya Audu.
Governor Lalong in a congratulatory message by the director of press, Simon Macham Makut welcomes the new Archbishop who was announced by Pope Francis to replace Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama who has since assumed duty as the Archbishop of Abuja Diocese.
The governor said the appointment of Bishop Audu was a worthy development bearing in mind, his many years of service in the vineyard of the Lord where he has discharged his duties with utmost diligence, humility and faith in Jesus Christ.
Lalong was quoted as saying, ” We look forward to working with your Grace to continue to intercede for Plateau State and the nation at large and strengthen the gospel of peace, tolerance, compassion and sacrifice which will assist us to consolidate on the stability we have achieved in the recent past.”
The Governor also hopes that Bishop Audu will deploy his wealth of experience to work with the clergy and laity under his jurisdiction as well as the body of Christ in the State to propagate the gospel of salvation and reach out to those in need.
Until his appointment, Bishop Audu was the Chief Shepherd of Lafia Diocese. He was ordained as a priest on 23rd June 1984 and holds a Doctorate Degree in Moral Theology.
The canonical installation is expected to hold on the 31st of March, 2020.
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