The Catholic Bishop of Yendi, Most Rev. Matthew Yitiereh, has announced a number of priestly transfers and appointments in the Catholic Diocese of Yendi for the year 2026.
The announcement was contained in a circular dated December 22, 2025 and addressed to all parishes, institutions, and religious houses within the Diocese.
According to the Bishop, the decisions were made after due consultation with the relevant stakeholders. He directed that priests affected by the transfers prepare comprehensive handing-over notes and submit them to his office, with copies to the Vicar General. The Vicar General, together with his team, will supervise the handing-over process.
Bishop Yitiereh further indicated that all priests affected by the transfers are expected to report to their new places of posting by January 12, 2026. He added that all parishes and offices not mentioned in the list of transfers and appointments remain unchanged.
“I wish you all a fruitful apostolate in your new assignments,” the Bishop stated, while extending Christmas and New Year greetings to the clergy, religious, and faithful of the Diocese.
The full list of transfers and appointments issued by the Bishop’s Office is below
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