Camillus Archibong Etokudoh

Camillus Archibong Etokudoh (listen; 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
ChurchRoman Catholic
SeePort Harcourt
Appointed4 May 2009
Installed25 July 2009
Term ended9 April 2025
PredecessorAlexius Obabu Makozi
Previous postBishop of Ikot Ekpene (1989–2009)
Orders
Ordination2 July 1978
Consecration14 May 1988
Personal details
Born (1949-08-03) August 3, 1949 (age 76)
Ikot Uko Etor, Essien Udim, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Biography

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Born 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

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  1. "Camillus Etokudoh". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  2. John Bibor (27 July 2009). "N' Delta Crisis: Bishop Carpets Politicians". The Tide. Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  3. Isenjia, Silas (10 April 2025). "Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Nigeria's Port Harcourt Catholic Bishop". ACI Africa. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
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