On his death in 1957, he was succeeded by Dr. William R. Field, S.M.A., consecrated bishop on 27 April 1958.

On 6 May 2010, Dr Jude Arogundade was consecrated bishop and was appointed as a co-adjutor to Dr. Francis Alonge in the Diocese of Ondo.

The number of parishes, Mass centers and priests has grown tremendously over the years.

The diocesan headquarters is Akure, the Capital City of Ondo State.

Although removed from the Middle Belt and North of Nigeria, where most incidents of persecution take place, Ondo witnessed a tragic massacre, carried out by unknown gunmen, in St. Francis Xavier Church in Owo, on 5 June 2022, during Pentecost Sunday celebrations.