CATHOLIC INSTITUTE OF WEST AFRICA (CIWA) PORT HARCOURT: Rev. Vatican II, Apostolate of the Laity, Politics is a noble vocation. Fr. Brian Ukomadu, Omuma, Holy Trinity Parish: Rev. Msgr. The protracted strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) since 14 February 2022 is unacceptable. The personal apostolic administration was formed by Pope John Paul II to administer to a group of traditionalist Catholic priests, using the Tridentine Mass, who reconciled with Rome on January 18, 2002. Toochukwu Ezikeudu, Uloano Ndugba, St. Marys Parish: Rev. Peter Anumaka, Oboro-Amurie, St Michaels Parish: Rev. Website(s) www.orludiocese.org . Fr. Peter Damian Anyaeji, Umundugba, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Okpara, for resisting the temptation of not mounting unnecessary pressures on him, he called on the faithful to always pray for their priests, stressing that because they are also human, and not immune from making mistakes. Fr. Francis OmiriRev. Fr. Sylvanus Dike, Ogberuru, St. Patrick Parish: Rev. Fr. 14. Fr. 173. 158. 167. Nichodemus Ejimabo, Akokwa,St. Barnabas Parish:Rev. Fr. OMd Bede OkikeRev. Fr. We, therefore, encourage all politicians to uphold the values of integrity and decency. Attacks on travellers and worshippers in Churches and other places of worship have become too frequent. Thomas ObiatuegwuRev. Onyele Christogonus death was the . 101. From Magnus Eze, Enugu Pioneer bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Imo State, Most Rev. Ulo-Ano Ndugba, St. Marys Parish / 5.79639N 7.03889E / 5.79639; 7.03889. Fr. Politics is a noble vocation. Longinus Chukwudi Nwaka, Obodoukwu, St. Patricks: Rev. In the November 2 statement, Fr. He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Orlu, Nigeria, on 2 May 1992. 78. Aloysius AbanekeRev. This is an initiative of the National Directorate of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, (CSN), the Communication Office of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), National Directorate of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria. Precious Eze, Okporo, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Fr. on. 121. Ihitenansa, Holy Ghost Parish Alele Prince Ukanero Collins As a Pastor, you have touched the lives of many in many positive ways. 149. The Apostolic Church Peter Umoh Assembly Calabar 54020 . Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Catholic . Amaike, St. Peters Parish Anthony Ikeme, Mgbidi, St. Peter Parish: Rev. OMd 12. For and on behalf of the Christian faithful in Nigeria, we are grateful to Pope Francis for creating another Cardinal from among us, His Eminence, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese. Nnerim, Saints Peter and Paul Parish Egbuna Franklin CCE The Diocese of Umuahia was erected on June 23, 1958 with Most Rev. Orlu, Holy Trinity Parish Onyemma Lazarus 2. Edom Kennedy Fabian Nkobie Dede, St. GREGORY PASTROAL REGION: Very Rev. Mmadubueze Frankline Catechesis is her fundamental role of empowering the people with the knowledge of the ways of the Lord. Fr. The history is divided into three parts: the advent of Catholicism in Idomaland, the making of Otukpo Diocese and Otukpo as a diocese. Emmanuel Nwoha (Principal)Rev. Peter KebbieC.S.SpRev. Paschal Alisa, Umuakam, St Michaels: Rev. Okpara, who currently serves as Staff Chaplain (Veterans Affairs, medical Centre, Bedford Massachusetts (USA), said on this happy occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebration of your ordination to the sacred priesthood, it gives me tremendous joy to join your many friends and well wishers in congratulating you. . 20. Augustus Chikwe, Arondizuogu, St. Philip Parish, Rev. 36. Fr. Fr. Gorge ChikataRev. January 11, 2021. 106. Highlight of the event was the exhibition of a novelty football match among youths of Umuchima Community. Boniface Ezikeoha, Amakor, St. Michael Parish: Rev. Fr. Fr. Amauju, St. Theresas Parish 6. Paschal Nwokolo, Isu-Umunakaraisu, St. Cyril Parish: Rev. Okwuabala, All Saints Parish Okpara, was graced by scores of Rev. 30. Patrick Osekwu (Administrator)Rev. Umuhu-Okabia, St. Josephs Parish Remigius Ezennorom, Amannachi, St. John Parish:Rev. Josephat Ndinojuo (Rector)Rev. Joseph OkorieRev. Valentine Ogike, Amiri, St. Mchaels Umuecheta: Rev. Gabriel Ekpenyo CSSp, Awo-Omamma, St. Joseph AlaekweRev. Wale Odunsi. 137. Dignitaries from various parts of the globe, including United States of America (USA), Canada, as well as friends and well wishers, yesterday, converged at Charles EmezieRev. National Directorate of Social Communications, CSN, Nigeria Catholic Network (NCN) is the one stop integrated network for all that concerns the Catholic Church in Nigeria. Nichodemus Anudu, Awo-Omamma, Christ the KingChurch: Rev. Ugonna Mbonu, Rev. The diocese has vibrant laity who collaborate with ordained ministers in carrying out the joy of the gospel of Christ. 135. Dr. Gregory Ochiagha is dead. Recent | 22. Finian NwaozorRev. Umudioka, Sacred Heart Parish Abba, SS. Fr. Fr. 3. Fr. John, O. Onaiyekan[ Apostolic Administrator] Catholic Bishop's House, Box 205, Imo State, 6. Ogudo KingsleyEziali Mgbidi, St. Michael Parish: Rev. SDV Oldest | The Catholic Diocese of Orlu laid to rest one of her priests, Msgr. Okpara, and Priest in charge of Holy Rosary parish, Umuele, Amazano, in Njamba Council Area of Imo state, Rev. We prayerfully wish him a full and speedy recovery. Fr. William Onwuneme, Elugwu-Okabia, St. Marys Parish: Rev. Fr. Bernard Ukwuegbu. We, therefore, renew our call on all our faithful, laity and clergy alike, to come out en masseto vote for people of unassailable integrity, who have the good character, capacity and track record to lead our nation out of the present socio-political and economic doldrums, irrespective of party, religious and ethnic affiliations. Fr. Mark Ojotu Of Otukpo Diocese | Elendu Reports Online, Rev. Fr. Fr. Nevertheless, the Church is not indifferent or neutral to the formation and activities of the political community (cf. Honorius Ibe, UMUNA, URBANSECONDARY SCHOOL:Rev. 82. 40. Offor Bede Marcel Olebune, Isiokwu Ihioma, Our Lady of Fatima: Rev. Abajah, St. Michael's Parish * Abia Alphonsus 4. Fr. Raymond Ezeh CM, Amaifeke, St. Mary Parish: Msgr. Amiri, St. Pauls Parish Jude Chidi Egbom, was gruesomely murdered by armed hoodlums. Umuobom, St. Johns Parish Fr. Ijarakwe Augustine Fr. Credit: Orlu Diocese. Fr. Fr. Ibiasogbe, St. Pauls Parish Ihiteowerri, St. Martins Parish Fr. Collins Iwudibe, Amazuno, Arondizuogu St. Patrick Parish: Rev. Edeh Emmanuel Awo-Omamma, St. Basils Parish Anthony Nwosu, Uloano Ndugba, St. Anthony Parish: Rev. Fr. Ihioma, Our Lady of Fatima Parish 70. Fr. Show: All | General Information | Ordinaries | Historical Summary | Statistics | Affiliated Bishops, Living | Affiliated . We acknowledge the Presidents commitment to ensuring a level playing ground for all candidates in the elections. Mgbidi, St. Josephs Parish Fr. Join the diocese in prayer for the shepherds of the Church as they come to our diocese. VINCENTIAN The diocese dates back to the Vicariate Apostolic of Owerri, which was created on February 12, 1948, when the Vicariate Apostolic of Onitsha-Owerri was split. Ugochukwu Aladi, Otulu, St. Anthony Parish: Rev. Fr. Fr. Born in Ibeme on August 31, 1931, the late cleric was ordained Priest of Umuahia in 1960. Osina, St. Marys Parish Mgbidi, St. Peters Parish Fr. Callistus Nwobi, ADMINISTRATOR ST DAMIAN HOSPITAL OKPORO: Rev. Fr. She provides different scholarship funds to help those who cant afford quality education. Fr. 172. 155. Ozara, St. Patricks Parish Omuma, Holy Trinity Parish Fr. John Bosco Mba-OforRev. On 27 December 2020, auxiliary bishop Moses Chikwe and his driver were kidnapped by gunmen in . 175. Fr. Aloh Cletus Uchechukwu C.S.SpRev. Fr. Brian Udaigwe was born in Tiko in southwest Cameroon on 19 July 1964. Obi Henry Prior to that time, it was part of the Diocese of Owerri. 86. Paulinus Okeke(PrincipalDominic Savio Secondary school), Nnerim Ndugba, SS Peter And Paul: Rev. Fr. It is named after the oldest parish in the area, Saint Gregory Parish Amaigbo, and is a vibrant community of faith. Sabinus Ekebor (Associate Administrator), Holy Rosary Parish, Orlu:Rev. Fr. Akatta, St. Martins Parish 93. 140. The Catechetics Degree Programs and the Catechetical Institute (CI) at Franciscan University of Steubenville work in concert to prepare clergy, religious and laity to join the "army of catechists" called for by St. John Paul II, eager to help the Church in her mission of making all nations joyful disciples of Jesus Christ. John Bosco Obika, DIRECTOR DOMUS CLERO: Rev. He was buried on 4 August 2022. Brendan Mgbenwelu, DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Rev. Fr. Amaigbo, St. Josephs Parish Fr. While it is not our responsibility as religious leaders to dictate to political parties the choices of their presidential, vice presidential and other candidates, we have the duty to advise the citizenry to bear in mind the implications of these choices while electing the next set of leaders. The college of bishops. Kenneth Obialisi Director/EditorRev. We strongly condemn as unlawful and sinful all forms of vote selling and buying and advise all politicians and voters to refrain from doing so. Gordian Ihebunachi, Arondizuogu, St. Michael Parish: Rev. 56. The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria's Orlu Diocese and members of his residence are safe, the Vicar General of the Nigerian Diocese has said, assuring those behind the Sunday, October 31 attack at the Bishop's house that they are forgiven. Fr. Fr. Remigius UdembaozohRev. 33. Born into the family of Mr/Mrs. Cajethan Onwujiariri, Ibele-Umuaka, St. Andrew Parish: Rev. God has blessed the diocese with many vocations to the priestly and religious lives, and many faith-filled marriages. 147. Sylvester Nnaekezie Manager, SACRED HEARTPASTORAL CENTER: Rev. We urge our Catholic Lay Faithful, especially those with talents for the difficult yet noble art of politics or whose talents in this matter can be developed, to prepare themselves for it and, forgetting their convenience and material interests, to engage in political activity in pursuance of the common good and the establishment of the moral order (cf. Osina, St. Michaels Parish (Dr) Theophilus Tochukwu Okpara, on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee Anniversary. Abba Christ the . Obodoukwu, St. Johns Parish ** Aguzie Elvis Umuago, St. Charles Parish Orlu, Holy Trinity Parish Fr. Orji Jeremiah Amaifeke, St. Gregorys Parish Arondizuogu, St. Andrews Parish 168. Placid Eze, Arondizuogu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Argument #2: The growth of the Church in Africa since Vatican II is entirely thanks to The Council. 113. Media reports indicate that Nigerian troops, on October 31, foiled an attempt to kidnap Bishop Augustine Ukwuoma at the Orlu Diocesan Catholic Secretariat of Nigerias Imo State. Chukwudiebere Ohachu, Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma hails from Ndiohiaowerre Duruewuru Amucha in Njaba Local Govenment Area. Fr. 50. Fr. Fr. Chibueze Igwe(Assistant Parish Priest), Urualla, Queen of Apostles Parish: Rev. ii). 138. All citizens need to know, right from childhood, that they are stakeholders in the political affairs of their country; that they are actors and not mere spectators. Benedict Obi(Assistant Parish Priest), Owerre-Akokwa, St. David parish: Rev. Bernard Duru, Akwu, Akokwa St. Gabriel Parish:Rev. 77. Judethaddeus Osunkwo Ph.D Catholic Priest at RCAB; Pastor; Author & Publisher Lakeville, Massachusetts, United States Following Christs mandate for Catholics to go into the world and bear witness to the Gospel (Mark 16:15), the Catholic Diocese of Orlu prioritizes vocations to different ministries in the Church and service of the community. Ihioma, Regina Pacis Parish Akpulu, St. James Parish. Oliver Ochieze, Ozara, St. Patrick Parish: Rev Fr. Fr. In other words, they are to accept as their divine vocation the task of sanctifying the world like leaven from within (cf. Onuegbunweze Franklin Fr. Fr. Fr. The Requiem Mass was presided over by the Catholic Bishop of Orlu, Most Rev. Moses Iheanacho, Amucha, St. Anthony Parish: Rev. Ike-Ozoigbo, equally urged the church faithful to refrain from the habit of tempting ordained Clergy men, pointing out that as mere mortals, they are always confronted with human challenges which can only be tackled via fervent prayers. Kevin Owuekwe, Mgbidi, St. Joseph Parish: Very Re. Fr. Paschal Agu, Amandugba, St. Damian Parish: Rev. Fr. Dike Innocent Augustine Nwankwo, OMIRev. As such, political authority has to be exercised within the limits of the moral order and directed towards the common good. Isu, St. Marys Parish Since our last Plenary Meeting in Abuja in March 2022, we have had the retirement of Bishop John Afareha of Warri Diocese (18 April 2022) and the appointment of Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze as the Apostolic Administrator of Warri Diocese; the installation of Most Rev. by Year | peter.wells nunciaturesa.co.za; Rev. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu wishes to use this medium to make an official statement on the armed robbery incident at the Bishops House Orlu, Fr. Out of respect for all Gods children, the Church does not identify with nor is she to bound to any political party. Vernatius EdihRev. Amuneke Victor Fr. 131. She invests resources for the training of the younger generations. Martin EgbuoguRev. Fr. The Bishop, had earlier in his congratulating massage to Fr. Bede IdimoguRev. Fr. Ubulu, St. Martins Parish Cyril Nwankwo(Spiritual Director)Rev. Youngest | Abba, St. Theresas Parish Fr. Fr. Fr. 8. Samuel Obasi(In Residence)Rev. Fr. Obiekwe Mark-Anthony Amiri, St. Michaels Parish Emmanuel MaduRev. CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ORLU POSTING OF SENIOR SEMINARIANS FOR APOSTOLIC WORK SATURDAY JULY 6TH - SATURDAY AUGUST 17TH 2019 S/N PARISH NAMES 1. He said: the journey started in 1985 at St. Marys Seminary Umuoma, where I spent one year and was later sent to Holy Trinity parish Omuma, and to St. Kizitos Secondary school Umuchima in 1986 and 1987 respectively for Apostolic work. Fr. Uchechukwu Nnajiofor, Rev. Amurie, Omanze, St. Theresas Parish Henry Okolie, Abajah, Holy Rosary:Rev. 65. Fr. 7. . 27. Owerre-Umudioka, St. Pauls Parish Onyemma Lazarus 48. Anyaoha Benedict Fr. Councils, Committees, Commissions, Directors/Chaplains. Ezechukwu Chrysantus Vacant | Eze Henry SMMM Fr. Omeike Cornelius Fr. Fr. Christian Achii, Umuele-Amazano, Holy Rosary Parish: Rev. I Will Use Charm On Whoever Raids My House For Weed- Portable, Kanayo O Kanayo Marks 60th Birthday With Prayers, Anxiety As Corpse Of 80-year-old Woman Goes Missing In Morgue, [VIDEO]: Release My Husband Nursing Mother Storms Female Neighbours House, AMCVA 2022: Broda Shaggi, Oga Sabinus Shines As AMVCA Ends In Style; See Full List of Winners. The extension work on the railway line, North of Enugu which began in 1922 contributed greatly to the . 63. Fr. In very many ways, you have been a great source of joy and pride to sacred priesthood the Bishop declared. OSOGBO DIOCESE Nnamezie Rginald Andrew Esomonu, UMUOWA: ST. MARY SEMINARY: Rev. Akokwa, Christ the King Parish ** Only when the people are enlightened to take cognisance of their duties to the nation and their rights in it can they escape the servitude of political manipulation and ignorance in their electoral habits. Fr. 166. 162. I was coopted along to write the work; reason being that I am a Nigerian American and my research interest includes the expressions of Christianity in the global south. Bartholomew NnoromRev. Fr. Fr. Christopher Ihenetu, St. Marys Chaplaincy Amaigbo: Rev. Lawrence Obidimma(Assistant Parish Priest), Osina, St. Jude: Rev. 39. Fr. We congratulate Most Rev. The Orlu Catholic Diocese Chief priest, noted that Jubilee year is always a special moment of appreciation for devine benefits received, adding that we pray that it may also be for you a special moment of renewal and rejuvenation for more fruitful work in the lords vein yard. Ononuju Remigius 18. Michael Nduka, Ubulu, Christ the King Parish: Rev. Isiozi-Akah, St. Josephs Parish Orlu, Holy Rosary Parish Nwaokoro Bernard 3. David Okeke, CMF(Assistant Parish Priest), Obaekpu, St. Charles Parish: Rev. 2022-09-08 - 2022-09-10. . Orlu, Holy Rosary Parish Thaddeus Ihebinike, Amagu, St. Patricks Parish: Rev. Orlu is located in Imo State shown in red. Christopher IhenetuRev. Amanator, St. Josephs Parish Fr. Fr. Umuzike, St. Patricks Parish Fr. Ozurumba Charles(Assistant Parish Priest), Urualla, St. John Parish: Rev. Principal), UMUAKA, ST. SAVIOURSECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. Dioceses: Chrysantus Onwuzuruigbo, Umuna, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. ** Religious Congregation Amaifeke, St. Josephs Parish Uli, St. Theresas Parish Okonkwo says. Fr. Dominic Udegbe, Isu-Umuolu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Muodebelu, Francis 1. However, we believe that a resort to courts may not be the best and fastest way to solve the problem. Fr. Kingsley Mgbeojirikwe, Arondizuogu, Divine Mercy Parish: Rev. Fr. Amaofuo, St. Marys Parish Patrick ObinabuRev. Chikwado Ojimba(Assistant Parish Priest), Umuokwara-Akokwa, C. K. C.: Rev. Orlu, 03 November, 2021 / 9:17 pm (ACI Africa). Fr. 103. 46. Benneth Imochukwu, Umueshi, St. Andrew Parish: Rev. Rev. Uzii, St. Pauls Parish Bonaventure Ozoigbo, Umuhu-Okabia, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. An account of the incident reported in the U.S. media at the weekend alleged that Rev. He adds, Members of the public are advised to report suspicious movement of criminals as well as hideouts of the outlawed IPOB/ESN to law enforcement agencies as the group is only out to intimidate, steal and kidnap law-abiding citizens for ransom.. Isaac Dugu as the Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese and Most Rev. Fr. Ozowara Raymond, Umuwala, St. John Parish: Rev. 0:32. It is also a platform for faith-formation, sharing and interactions with fellow Catholics. Your pastoral zeal and dedication to the Ministry have given many people course to thank God for the wonder of your being. Ogwurumba Christopher Fr. Ezeka Ephraim The spontaneous agitations of the clergy, laity and religious of Ahiara Catholic Diocese for a Bishop of Mbaise extraction seem to be yielding fruits if reports filtering into our newsroom are anything to go by. Augustine Ifediba, Uli, Sacred Heart Parish: Rev. Chibuike Ukeh, UZII, CUSTOS ECCLESIAE SEMINARY: Rev. 6 min read. Remember that God rewards abundantlythose who foster vocations. In collaboration with the priests and leaders of ministries, he visits with sick, senior citizens, schools, families, and seminaries. Fr. POSTING OF SENIOR SEMINARIANS FOR APOSTOLIC WORK SATURDAY JULY 6TH SATURDAY AUGUST 17TH 2019 Amagu, St. Patricks Parish * Fr. 89. The Priest says that after some interval, the Nigerian Army arrived at the scene of the armed robbery and took some photographs. Councils, Committees, Commissions, Directors/Chaplains. 144. No doubt, we stand at a crossroads. JohnBosco ObiakorRev. Fr. Anum Collins It hardly requires pointing out that the second argument commits the same fallacy. Stanley Iloanusi, Nkume, St. Michael Parish: Rev. 88. When you subscribe to the ACI Africa Updates, we will send you a daily email with links to the news you need. Chrysantus Ugwoegbu(Assistant Parish Priest), Ihioma, Regina Pacis Parish: Rev. Igwemezie Callistus 49. Fr. Fr. 54. Fr. A Communiqu issued at the end of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the Sacred Heart Pastoral/Retreat Centre, Orlu, Imo State, 8 16 September 2022. Fr. Mgbe Cyprain Fr. The Catholic Bishop of Nigerias Orlu Diocese and members of his residence are safe, the Vicar General of the Nigerian Diocese has said, assuring those behind the Sunday,October 31 attack at the Bishops housethat they are forgiven. Akaeme Henry Fr. An apostolic visitation by two bishops is a signal church authorities are concerned, a Jesuit priest told Knox News Two bishops conducted a fact-finding visit to the Knoxville diocese late last year.A former church employee and a church member have filed sexual abuse lawsuits against the diocese.Two priests told Knox News they spoke to church officials. Ugbelle-Akah, St. Josephs Parish ** Cletus Ibeka, Obiohia, Sacred Heart Parish: Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri (23 June 2022) and the retirement of Most Rev. We are grateful to God for the election of Rev. Declan Aguzie, Amiri, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Awo-idemili, St. Gregorys Parish Isu (Umunakara), St. Cyrils Parish The resident priest, Fr. Fr. Fr. God has blessed the diocese with many vocations to the priestly and religious lives, and many faith-filled marriages. Achinonu Samuel Cosmas Udogu, Isu-Okporo, St. Martins of Tours Parish: Rev. While delivering a sermon at the Adoration Ground on Sunday, Father Mbaka clarified that the church did not kidnap him and apologised to people who may have misunderstood his statement when he resurfaced in Enugu. by Date | Ugbala Kingsley At home with the Gospel message, the diocese promotes universal vocation of all to holiness of life. Fredoline Onwueme, Abajah, St. Aloysius Parish: Rev. On 16th October 1975, he was sent to Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu to begin his philosophical studies, by the late Bishop Mark [], Following Christs mandate for Catholics to go into the world and bear witness to the Gospel (Mark 16:15), the Catholic Diocese of Orlu prioritizes vocations to different ministries in the Church and service of the community. Anthony Ohams(Assistant Parish Priest), Amanaogu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Fr. Use the form below to stay informed, and to tell us where we can send the ACI Africa Updates! Fr. xvi) applied this latter term to the territory subject to a bishop. Nkemjika UchechukwuRev. Fr. Orlu, 09 October, 2021 / 10:00 pm (ACI Africa). Awo-Omamma, St. Johns Parish Samuel Obasi, UMUCHIMA, ST. KIZITOSECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. Fr. If you want to be part of the preparation, please contact the diocesan chancery. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri (23 . Emeh Paschal Amaigbo, St. Theresas Parish She promotes vocation to the Sacrament of Matrimony and Holy Orders. On April 17, 1891. the Vicariate Apostolic of Northern Japan was divided into the Archdiocese of Tokyo and the Diocese of Hakodate, and Mgr. Fr. 54.8. An Orlu Diocesan newspaper. Michael Simeon Justin Madu, Umutanze, St. Mary Parish: Rev. 91. Fr. 133. Livinus Igbodekwe, Uli, St. Anthony of Padua Parish: Rev. James Nwokeji (Assistant Secretary), Holy Trinity Cathedral Parish, Orlu:Rev. Nwabichie Anslem Osu-Ihiteukwa, Sacred Heart * A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has invited the people of God in the West African nation to pray for their political leaders involved in campaigns ahead of the 2023 elections to always turn to God, submitting to His will. Father Don Bosco Onyalla Evaristus Eshiowu FSSPRev. Arondizuogu, St. Michaels Parish Fr. Donatus Aihmiosion OGUN, OSA, Plot 459, Cadastral Zone B2, Southern Parkway, Durumi 1, Abuja, Web: Fr. VINCENTIAN Fr. Amaigbo, St. Michaels Parish Dignitaries from various parts of the globe, including United States of America (USA), Canada, as well as friends and well wishers, yesterday, converged at the Umuchima ancient Community, in Ideato South Council Area of Imo State, South-East Nigeria to Felicitate with a Nigerian (US) Based Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Johnbosco Ezugba, Osina, St. Michael: Rev. Saint Theresa Pastoral Region is one of the four pastoral regions in the Catholic Diocese of Orlu, named after Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus who is the named for the oldest parish in the region, Saint Theresa Parish Uli. Popes | Nnakaihe Franklin Remigius Udeze, Obibi-Ochasi, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. We commend the National Assembly and the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for enacting and signing into law the Electoral Bill 2022. Akabuiro Livinus Osouf was appointed the first Archbishop of Tokyo. Urualla, Queen of the Apostles Parish With their labour of love, a true Opus Dei, Opus Manuum, skilled, dedicated, talented and committed lay people and religious pray for and support the work of Irish Missionaries (and others) wherever they serve.. Fr. Felix C. OjimbaRev. Fr. Fr. Donatus Nnagha, Okponakuma, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Fr. Ntueke, St. Josephs Parish Nwachukwu Raphael The Bishop of NigeriasCatholic Diocese of Orluhas, in an extraordinary appeal, directed members of the Clergy, women and men Religious, and the Laity in his Episcopal See to pray and fast for the restoration of peace and respect of human life in the West African nation. Fr. Fr. John Bakeni as the Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese on 1 July 2022 and 7 July 2022 respectively. 96. It is named after one of the oldest parishes in the region, Regina Pacis Parish Ihioma, which is located southwest from the Cathedral. 154. Emmanuel Durujinehu: Part Time Lecturer: Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Owerri Rev. Fr. 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