Peter Yariyok Jatau
Peter Yariyok Jatau (* 1931 in Uromi ) is old archbishop of Kaduna , Nigeria .
Life
Peter Yariyok Jatau was ordained a priest on July 7, 1963 . Pope Paul VI appointed him on June 26, 1972 as coadjutor archbishop of Kaduna and titular archbishop of Velebusdus .
The Apostolic Delegate in Nigeria, Amelio Poggi , consecrated him bishop on November 5th of that year ; Co- consecrators were Alexius Obabu Makozi , Bishop of Lokoja , and Patrick Ebosele Ekpu , Coadjutor Bishop of Benin City
After John MacCarthy's resignation from the SMA , he succeeded him on April 10, 1975 as Archbishop of Kaduna. On November 16, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI. his age-related retirement.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| John MacCarthy SMA |
Archbishop of Kaduna 1975-2007 |
Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Jatau, Peter Yariyok |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nigerian clergyman, retired Archbishop of Kaduna |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1931 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Uromi |