Ecclesiastical Province of Benin City
That they may have life
Serving the faithful of Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States across the waterways of the Niger Delta.
The Local Ordinary
Most Rev. Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo, MSP
Bishop of Bomadi
“That they may have life and have it to the full.”John 10:10, the Bishop’s motto
Born in Ogriagbene and ordained a priest of the Missionary Society of St. Paul in 1990, Bishop Egbebo served twice as Superior General of the society before his appointment as Bishop for Bomadi. His coat of arms shows Christ walking on the water: the triumph of goodness over evil, for a Church at home among the rivers and creeks.
Read the Bishop’s profile →- 1991Founded as a mission territory
- 2017Raised to a diocese
- 47Parishes
- 5Deaneries
News & Events
From the Diocese
Catechists Provincial Conference, Bomadi, 2021
Five Priests and Three Deacons Ordained
Renovation of St Brendan Secondary School, Bomadi
Reflections & Lectures
Spirituo-artificialism by Preye Samson PaulJuly 22, 2026
The Intercessory Role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Church’s Evangelical Mission – Fr Michael OgborApril 30, 2026
The History of the School of the Faith by Fr Preye PaulDecember 5, 2025
Hope in Despair by V.R. Fr Preye PaulAugust 4, 2025
Understanding Mary as the First Christian Missionary by Fr Michael OgborApril 30, 2025
Parishes & Deaneries
A Church among the waters
The Diocese covers all of Bayelsa State, four Local Government Areas of Delta State and two of Rivers State, with a Catholic population of about 53,772 (2016 estimate).
- Agudama11 parishes · Dean: V. Rev. Fr Peter Omgbu
- Bomadi14 parishes · Dean: V. Rev. Fr Keilah Abawula
- Imiringi8 parishes · Dean: V. Rev. Fr Peter Ikuli, PhD
- Patani9 parishes · Dean: V. Rev. Fr Joseph Opuowei, PhD
- Yenagoa5 parishes · Dean: V. Rev. Fr James Morkor
Diocesan Calendar
Notable Dates
- 2 FebruaryAnniversary
Bishop Egbebo’s Episcopal Anniversary and Feast Day of the Religious
- 29 AprilPilgrimage
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Patani
- 21 SeptemberDiocese
Anniversary of the Erection of the Diocese
- 15 DecemberGathering
Priests and Religious get-together with the Bishop
Prayer for the Diocese
Eternal Father, God of love and peace, we praise and thank you for the gift of our diocese… Let your peace and progress reign in the Niger Delta. May all our life and service give you glory through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Pray the full prayerDirectorate of Projects
Bringing hope to the creeks
Many riverine communities still lack quality education, healthcare, clean water, transportation and essential infrastructure. Through your prayers, expertise, generosity and partnership, you can help turn urgent needs into lasting opportunities.
- Education
- Health care
- Clean water
- Cathedral & Chancery
- Pastoral Centre
- Rectories & transport