Camillus Archibong Etokudoh (ⓘ; born 3 August 1949) is a Nigerian Catholic prelate who served as the bishop of Port Harcourt from 2009 to 2025.
Camillus Archibong Etokudoh | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Harcourt | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| See | Port Harcourt |
| Appointed | 4 May 2009 |
| Installed | 25 July 2009 |
| Term ended | 9 April 2025 |
| Predecessor | Alexius Obabu Makozi |
| Previous post | Bishop of Ikot Ekpene (1989–2009) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2 July 1978 |
| Consecration | 14 May 1988 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 3, 1949 Ikot Uko Etor, Essien Udim, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria |
Biography
editBorn in Ikot Uko Etor in Essien Udim local government area of Akwa Ibom State, Archibong was ordained a priest on 2 July 1978. He served as Titular Bishop of Capra and Auxiliary Bishop of Ikot Ekpene from 1988 to 1989 and as Bishop of Ikot Ekpene from 1989 to 2009.[1]
Pope Benedict XVI named him Bishop of Port Harcourt on 4 May 2009.[2]
Pope Francis accepted his resignation on 9 April 2025.[3]
References
edit- ↑ "Camillus Etokudoh". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ John Bibor (27 July 2009). "N' Delta Crisis: Bishop Carpets Politicians". The Tide. Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ Isenjia, Silas (10 April 2025). "Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Nigeria's Port Harcourt Catholic Bishop". ACI Africa. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
External links
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