GANAKA, Rt. Rev. (Dr) Gabriel Gonsum

clergyman, teacher. Catholic Bishop of Jos; chairman. Administrative Board and Social Development De partment, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Lagos, Born at Pankshin, Plateau State May 24, 1937; Education: Holy Cross Catholic School, Pankshin, 1944-1948; Sacred Heart School, Shendam, 1949-1951; St. Theresa's Minor Seminary, Ibadan, 1952-1957, St. Peter & Paul Major Seminary, Ibadan, 1957-1959studied Philosophy; and later Theo logy 1961-65; ordained priest, July 4, 1965, during his probation period, was tutor & housemaster, St. John Vianney Seminary, Barakin Ladi, 1960-1961; became assistant parish priest in Shendam 1965-1966; atten ded Pontifical Urban University, Rome and got (S.T.L) Masters degree in Theology 1967 and S.T.D)Doctorate in Sacred Theology — 1970, served as Education and Projects Secretary, Jos Diocese,June —December, 1970; acting secretary and later secretary, Social Welfare Department, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Lagos, 1971 - 1972; Assist ant Secretary General, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, 1972, ordained Anxiliary Bishop of Jos, Sept. 1973, served as Secretary General, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Lagos, 1973-74; appointed Bishop of Jos, February 2, 1974, honorary appointments include Secretary, Kaduna Provincial Episco pal Conference, Acting Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Pla teau State Branch and member World Conference on Religion and Peace, Headquarters in New York, USA; widely travelled in Europe, United States and Africa, Address: Bishop's House, 20 Zaria Road, P. 0 Box 494, Jos, Plateau State Hobby: Music, photography, reading, tennis.
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