Metropolitan Archdiocese of Benin City
Our new website is coming soon
We are building a new digital home for the Church in Benin City. Until it opens, we gather in prayer for our late Archbishop and for all our people.
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Archbishop Akubeze
In memoriam: his life, his ministry and a prayer for him.
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Who leads the Archdiocese while the see is vacant.
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Where to reach us while the new site is built.
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Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Obiora Akubeze
25 August 1956 – 9 July 2026
The Archdiocese of Benin City mourns the passing of its Archbishop. Ordained a priest in 1987 and a bishop in 2006, he shepherded this Church as Archbishop from 2011 until he was called home on 9 July 2026. We give thanks for his life and ministry.
Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Leadership during the vacancy
Most Rev. Dr. Donatus Ogun
Apostolic Administrator
The Archdiocese is led by its Apostolic Administrator, Most Rev. Dr. Donatus Ogun. Please keep him, our priests, our religious and all our people in your prayers as we await the Holy Father’s choice of our next Archbishop.
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Parish Finder
Search all parishes by name, deanery or town.
The Sacraments
What each sacrament is, how to prepare and who to contact.
Vocations
Discerning priesthood, religious life and other callings.
Clergy and Offices
Directory of our priests, deaneries and Archdiocesan offices.
News and Media
Announcements, homilies, photos and videos.
Prayer Requests
Send an intention to be remembered in prayer.
Get in touch
Contact the Chancery
Chancery
Airport Road, P.O. Box 35
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Chancellor
Very Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Michael Oyanoafoh
Chancery,
Airport Road,
P.O. Box 35, Benin City
Chancellor@catholicarchdioceseofbenin.org.ng
Tel: +234 813 644 3724