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Best Catholic Churches in Makurdi — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best Catholic churches in Makurdi, Benue State? Whether you're a resident or visitor, finding a vibrant parish community is key to your spiritual life. Our list of the top 20 Catholic churches in Makurdi is led by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral with a 4.5-star rating from 142 reviews, and Holy Ghost Parish also boasting 4.5 stars. We rank these churches using Google ratings, review volume, recency, profile completeness, verification, and paid placement to help you make an informed choice.

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    Our Lady of Perpertual Help Cathedral, Makurdi — photo

    Our Lady of Perpertual Help Cathedral, Makurdi

    69.0/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars142 reviews

    Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Township, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Features a replica of a cathedral in Ireland with unique sculptural works and stained glass.

    • beautiful architecture
    • amazing choir
    • spacious premises
    • adoration chapel
    • stained glass
    • wrought iron art
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume72
    • Review recency52
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment86
    • Verification0
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    • victory O. ★★★★ It is a beautiful cathedral, with a nice structure and they are accommodating
    • Ande I. ★★★★★ It is always a marvelous worshipping experience any time you are at OLPH Cathedral, Makurdi.
  • 2
    Catholic Youth Centre Parish, Makurdi — photo

    Catholic Youth Centre Parish, Makurdi

    61.7/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars80 reviews

    Steven, John Nongo St, opposite catholic youth center church, Makurdi, 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume64
    • Review recency59
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0
    • Featured placement0

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    • Igbondo S. ★★★★ A good place for spiritual meditation and prayers 🙏
    • Agatha O. ★★★★ This is a well known , big Catholic Church located at George Akume way
  • 3
    Living Faith Church, Makurdi — photo

    Living Faith Church, Makurdi

    61.4/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars152 reviews

    PGFP+MG9, Wurukum, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for miracles, healing, and deliverance as core teachings.

    • presence of god
    • healing
    • miracles
    • good choir
    • serene environment
    • ample parking
    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume73
    • Review recency0
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0
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    • Emmanuel A. ★★★★★ It has a serene environment. Lovely building. The interior makes you feel close to God. It's a good place to be.
    • Austin A. ★★★★ For your spiritual growth in Makurdi Benue State, Living Faith Church provides you with a relax atmosphere to connect with God. It is secure with ample parking space and can be accessed by road from any part of Makurdi .
  • 4
    Holy Ghost Parish — photo

    Holy Ghost Parish

    60.3/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars70 reviews

    6 Saawuan Kpagh Street, Makurdi, 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Unique altar design compared to other Catholic churches.

    • beautiful structure
    • good parking
    • daily masses
    • choir
    • historic church
    • nursery and primary school
    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume62
    • Review recency5
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0
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    • Peace A. ★★★★ Performed with the choir - Worshiped there for 2hrs + , for a wedding. It was a cool, calm and soothing mass.
    • Francis G. ★★★★ Holy Ghost Parish Makurdi was Established in 1931.Under bishop Murray. After the First Holy Ghost Parish was destroyed by a whirlwind. Then the new Holy Ghost Parish was built with permanent materials. And from 1931 till date it has undergone alot of renovations.
  • 5
    St. Theresa High Level, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria — photo

    St. Theresa High Level, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

    60.1/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars81 reviews

    New, PGCM+M2P, Old Otukpo Rd, Wurukum, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Oldest Catholic church in Makurdi with a strategic central location.

    • oldest catholic church
    • strategic location
    • beautiful structure
    • good access road
    • wonderful worship
    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume64
    • Review recency67
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment71
    • Verification0
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    Recent reviews

    • Charles R. ★★★★ Happy new year to all the beautiful ladies and sexy girl all over the world 💕💕💕💕
    • Raphael M. ★★★★ It's a wonderful place for worship
  • 6
    Christ Embassy Central church makurdi — photo

    Christ Embassy Central church makurdi

    59.8/ 100
    4.84.8 out of 5 stars11 reviews

    Old Otukpo Road, Makurdi, 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Emphasizes life transformation through the word and ministry service opportunities.

    • life transformation
    • word of god
    • ministry service
    • biggest church in makurdi
    • positive difference
    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating93
    • Review volume36
    • Review recency29
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment82
    • Verification0
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    • Stephen A. ★★★★★ Is in deed the biggest church in Makurdi
    • Peilu I. ★★★★★ The word accompanied with power. If you are looking for a church where your life will get built up by the word, and where you can have an opportunity to serve in ministry, then Christ Embassy Central Church is where you should be. You will see a notable positive difference in your life in a short time. God bless you
  • 7
    St. Joseph's Parish Akpehe — photo

    St. Joseph's Parish Akpehe

    57.9/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars40 reviews

    PH63+8P9, Akpehe, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume54
    • Review recency65
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0
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    • Igbabul T. ★★★★ Looking for a Catholic church to worship in in Makurdi? Come to the St Joseph Parish Akpehe. The English choir is simply amazing.
    • Abraham A. ★★★★ Old in age, this church has become a landmark in this part of the town. I believe it is it that has given the place the level of popularity it has today.
  • 8
    St Mary's Catholic Church — photo

    St Mary's Catholic Church

    55.6/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars35 reviews

    MGP9+RJP, Achusa, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume52
    • Review recency58
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0
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    • Cider S. ★★★★ 💯% trust worthy With trained staffs
    • Chukwunwike E. ★★★★★ A place of worship 😌🙏 A brief history of St Mary Catholic Church St. Mary's Parish started as an outstation of Sacred Heart Parish, Udei. Thus in 1986, the then Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese, Most Revd Donald Murray established St. Mary's Parish with thirteen outstations and posted Father Clement Akume Mato to take charge of the parish. Father Oliver Tarkende took over from Father Clement Mato in 1997.  The congregation continued to increase and Yagba Mission was carved out 2001. Father Tarkende's period ended in 2008 and Father Stephen Beba took over. The period of Father Beba has witnessed steady growth and the parish embarked on the construction of a gigantic church which is near completion. He also established St. Stephen's Asase, Quasi-Parish Ichwa and St. Josephine's Church, Borogo. The present St. Mary's Parish has the central Church and three outstations of St.  Athanasius Jorfada, St. Francis Uchonu and St. Josephine Borogo.
  • 9
    St Augustine's Parish Demekpe — photo

    St Augustine's Parish Demekpe

    54.8/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars88 reviews

    PGM4+H7J, Township, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume65
    • Review recency10
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0
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    Recent reviews

    • Godwin O. ★★★★ It's a Catholic church and cater for the worshipping community of Modern Market,Demekpe,Ankpa ward and Wadata areas of MAKURDI BENUE STATE NIGERIA.
    • john A. ★★★★★ Awesome The Priest Rev. Tor Solomon Mfa Ukeyima Is Humanitarian and Such Blessing to Benue, North Central, Nigeria, Africa and Humanity all over the world.
  • 10
    ST. PETER'S PARISH, LOW LEVEL MAKURDI — photo

    ST. PETER'S PARISH, LOW LEVEL MAKURDI

    53.7/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars33 reviews

    PGFQ+M6V, Esther Acka St, Wurukum, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume51
    • Review recency44
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0
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    • Benjamin L. ★★★★★ Saint Peter’s Parish named after the great apostle Peter, the rock" is Matthew 16:18, where Jesus says, "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
    • Sewuese B. ★★★★ It's a Catholic Place of Worship. The Fellowship was harmonious.
  • 11
    Catholic Church — photo

    Catholic Church

    53.3/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars17 reviews

    PG83+WWQ, Ankpa - Aukpa Rd, Township, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Seat of the Bishop of Makurdi Diocese, serving as the Cathedral Church.

    • clean environment
    • serene
    • beautiful choir
    • cathedral
    • good for worship
    • well organized
    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume42
    • Review recency0
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment91
    • Verification0
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    • Agbo A. ★★★★★ A good environment and an ideal place for worship. Also known as Our Lady of Perpetual Help and is the place where the Bishop of Makurdi Diocese Stays. It is also a clean and a very neat environment that has halls that can be used for occasions like wedding and other celebrations.
    • Quel A. ★★★★★ Lovely Catholic Cathedral with a beautiful Choir. Offering the type of liturgy that'll make you feel like heaven.
  • 12

    St Joseph's Catholic Church, Iniongun

    51.9/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    PFQX+WP2 Wadata, Iniongun, Township, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency76
    • Profile completeness0
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0
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  • 13
    St Rita's Catholic Church, Agber City — photo

    St Rita's Catholic Church, Agber City

    51.8/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    PG85+RXH, Jerry Agber Rd, Township, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency75
    • Profile completeness0
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0
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  • 14
    ST Thomas Catholic Church, Anum — photo

    ST Thomas Catholic Church, Anum

    51.1/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars19 reviews

    PHF3+XJ5, Makurdi-Gboko Rd, Walmayo, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #14? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume43
    • Review recency46
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0
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    Recent reviews

    • Joseph T. ★★★★ Joseph Terna Tyokighir and his family members at New Gra Makurdi Benue State
    • Jeremiah I. ★★★★ This is a worshipping house. A church in Makurdi,Benue state
  • 15
    St. Francis Catholic Church Nyiekaa — photo

    St. Francis Catholic Church Nyiekaa

    50.3/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars19 reviews

    MHV2+J2G, Gbabo Anyam Road, Off Senator Akume Way, Kanshio, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #15? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume43
    • Review recency40
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0
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    • Aondongu R. ★★★★★ It's a calm place of worship .
    • sylvester I. ★★★★ Church had ample and beautiful parking space. Parking space is all carpet grass. Air feels salubrious all around the church.
  • 18

    Roman Catholic Church

    43.7/ 100
    4.84.8 out of 5 stars4 reviews

    6 Saawuan Kpagh Street, Township, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #18? ▾
    • Google rating93
    • Review volume23
    • Review recency0
    • Profile completeness0
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0
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  • 19

    St Joseph Catholic Church Gomna

    37.1/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars5 reviews

    PFCP+XR3, behind Modern Market, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #19? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume26
    • Review recency0
    • Profile completeness0
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0
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  • 20
    St. Charles Lwanga Chapel — photo

    St. Charles Lwanga Chapel

    34.2/ 100
    3.73.7 out of 5 stars10 reviews

    MFXV+3W5, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #20? ▾
    • Google rating60
    • Review volume35
    • Review recency0
    • Profile completeness0
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0
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    Recent reviews

    • Paschal U. ★★★★ Because we do not how drum set

Frequently asked questions

Which Catholic church in Makurdi has the highest rating?

Two Catholic churches in Makurdi share the highest rating of 4.5 stars: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral (142 reviews) and Holy Ghost Parish (70 reviews). Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral has more reviews, making it the top-ranked church on our list.

What is the most reviewed Catholic church in Makurdi?

The most reviewed Catholic church in Makurdi is Living Faith Church, with 152 reviews and a 4.4-star rating. However, note that Living Faith Church is not a Catholic church; it is a Protestant church. Among Catholic churches, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral has the most reviews with 142.

Are there any Catholic churches in Makurdi with a 4.5 rating?

Yes, two Catholic churches in Makurdi have a 4.5 rating: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral (142 reviews) and Holy Ghost Parish (70 reviews). Both are highly regarded by their congregations.

How many Catholic churches are ranked in Makurdi?

We have ranked 20 Catholic churches in Makurdi, Benue State. The top five include Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Catholic Youth Centre Parish, Living Faith Church (though not Catholic), Holy Ghost Parish, and St. Theresa High Level.

What is the rating of St. Theresa High Level in Makurdi?

St. Theresa High Level in Makurdi, Benue State, has a 4.1-star rating based on 81 reviews. It is ranked fifth among the top Catholic churches in the city.

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