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Fr. Vincent Okafor, Amucha, St. Paschal Parish: Rev. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu ( Latin: Orluan (a)) is a diocese located in the city of Orlu in the Ecclesiastical province of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri in Nigeria . Fr. Fr. Fr. Sabastine Awurum, Eziachi, St. Patrick Parish:Rev. 73. Fr. Emmanuel OkonkwoRev. Ugbala Kingsley Paschal Agu, Amandugba, St. Damian Parish: Rev. 16. An apostolic administrator is different from a diocesan administrator, in that he is appointed from outside the diocese by the pope and wields the same full powers as a bishop. Ochiagha retired in 2008. Bonaventure Ozoigbo: Lecturer at FUTO, Rev. Fr. on. 65. Peter Damian Anyaeji, Umundugba, St. Mary Parish: Rev. As such, political authority has to be exercised within the limits of the moral order and directed towards the common good. Fr. Ngozichukwu Chimezie, Awo-Idemili, St. Gregory Parish: Rev. Bonaventure Ozoigbo, Umuhu-Okabia, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. According to the report, troops in response to a distress call swiftly moved to the scene forcing the assailants to take to their heels thereby abandoning their mission. Fr. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu wishes to acknowledge the outpouring of prayers and concern from the faithful and wider society while calling for intense prayers for peace and security of lives and properties of our people, the Nigerian Priest says in his statement. Kenneth AmasiatuRev. 11. Fr. Sebastine Mgbe, Arondizuogu, St. James Parish: Rev. Muodebelu, Francis 139. Named after one of the oldest parishes in the area, it covers rerrirotires in two local governments in Ideato (Ideato North and South). Fr. Urualla, St. Peters Parish Fr. (Dr) Agustin Ukwuoma, who is also the celebrants boss. Awo-Omamma, Christ the King Parish Fr. Ogudo KingsleyEziali Mgbidi, St. Michael Parish: Rev. 26. 161. 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. Fr. Kevin Iwuoha, Arondizuogu, St. Andrew Parish: Rev. Okpara, and Priest in charge of Holy Rosary parish, Umuele, Amazano, in Njamba Council Area of Imo state, Rev. 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. Contact info: 53. Emmanuel Maduekwe, Amorka, St. Peter Parish: Rev. Fr. Fr. John Oguerege Okeke CSSpRev. At home with the Gospel message, the diocese promotes universal vocation of all to holiness of life. Omeike Cornelius Events: We, the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria, held our Second Plenary Meeting for the year at the Sacred Heart Pastoral/Retreat Centre, Orlu, Imo State, from 8 to 16 September 2022. Fr. Fr. We provide news from Africa, as seen through the teachings of the Catholic Church - so that you can grow in your Catholic faith. 80. Francis Nwokeji, Arondizuogu, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Aguzie Elvis Fr. Fr. Henry Okolie, Abajah, Holy Rosary:Rev. John, O. Onaiyekan[ Apostolic Administrator] Catholic Bishop's House, Box 205, Imo State, 6. In collaboration with the priests and leaders of ministries, he visits with sick, senior citizens, schools, families, and seminaries. Atta, St. Fidelis Parish Charles Anagwo, UMUNA, ST. JOSEPHSECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. International Taxpayers. Fr. Augustine Ibeh, CMFRev. Ishiobishii, St. Philomenas Parish Ohadugha Christopher Apostolic Nuncio FIDEI DONUM U S A Uche Valentine In 1980, he was elevated to Bishop of Orlu in Nigeria. Callistus Nwobi, ADMINISTRATOR ST DAMIAN HOSPITAL OKPORO: Rev. Fr. In very many ways, you have been a great source of joy and pride to sacred priesthood the Bishop declared. Christian Azubuike, Abba, St. Theresa Parish:Rev. Arondizuogu, St. Patricks Parish Amazuno ** We are grateful to God for the successful hosting of the Reunion of the Episcopal Conferences of West Africa (RECOWA) Assembly in Nigeria (3 8 May 2022) and felicitate with its new president His Excellency Alexis Touably Youlo of Ivory Coast. Mark Ojotu Of Otukpo Diocese | Elendu Reports Online, Rev. Therefore, we renew our call on the Federal Government and ASUU to find a quicker and better way of resolving the matters under contention so that public universities will re-open. Fr. VINCENTIAN Anthony Nwosu, Uloano Ndugba, St. Anthony Parish: Rev. Amorka, St. Peters Parish Anum Collins Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria Telephone: (0803)70.61.33.22 Past and Present Ordinaries. Lagos 23401 . Aged 88, Ochiagha was an 'Iroko' and father figure in the Orlu Catholic diocese having served in the Lord's . Urualaa, St. Johns Parish * Orlu Diocesan Seminarians and all seminarians who will be doing their 2016 Apostolic Work in Orlu Diocese should follow this link to check where they are. Fr. Fr. Fr. REGINA PACIS PARISH, IHIOMA P.O. Simeon Eboh, Amike, St. Peter Parish: Rev. Troops will continue to deny freedom of action to members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) and other criminal gangs operating within the sector especially as the elections in Anambra State draws nearer and during the yuletide season, the Brigadier has been quoted as saying. I am blessed with wonderful parishioners and friends, in my past and present parishes and institutions. N1,000; N5,000; N10,000; N15,000; N20,000; N25,000;N30,000; N35,000 yearly. 91. 82. Emejuru Aloysius Nwaokoro Bernard Gabriel G. Dunia Bishop's House P. O. Akokwa, Christ the King Parish ** All Rights Reserved. 48. All Rights Reserved. Jude Chidi Egbom, was gruesomely murdered by armed hoodlums. Fr. Amaofuo, St. Marys Parish Journalist101 is an online newspaper platform aimed at giving timely and correct information on national news, politics, metro, business, entertainment, sports, and opinions. HF About Franciscan Catechetics. On August 13, 1912, the Archdiocese of Tokyo ceded the prefectures of Toyama, Fukui and Ishikawa to the newly established Prefecture Apostolic of Niigata . Fr. 7. Amiri, St. Pauls Parish George Ramagele (OMI), Obinugwu, Holy Trinity Parish: Rev. Bishop of Orlu, Nigeria. Lawrence Okafor, Umuzike, St. Patrick Parish: Rev. Attacks on travellers and worshippers in Churches and other places of worship have become too frequent. 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John Bakeni as the Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese on 1 July 2022 and 7 July 2022 respectively. 104. 138. Agnes Aineah is a Kenyan journalist with a background in digital and newspaper reporting. The extension work on the railway line, North of Enugu which began in 1922 contributed greatly to the . Fr. Arondizuogu, St. James Parish Fr. Abba Christ the . Fr. / 5.79639N 7.03889E / 5.79639; 7.03889. Fr. Andrew Esomonu, UMUOWA: ST. MARY SEMINARY: Rev. 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. Also, we congratulate the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) for successfully holding its Assembly in Accra, Ghana (25 July 1 August 2022), and we thank God for its new president, His Eminence Richard Cardinal Baawobr, Bishop of Wa Diocese in Ghana. We commend our nation into the hands of God as we move ahead in faith, hope and trust. Anthonio Filipazzi, joined by some Archbishops and Bishops for Vespers at Mater Dei Cathedral preceding the. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. Fr. . Urualla, Queen of the Apostles Parish 142. Fr. Augustine Iwuagwu ((AdminstratorRev. Amaifeke, St. Gregorys Parish Mgbidi, St. Marys Parish Paulinus Okeke, ORLU, BISHOP SHANAHAN SECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. Chigere Kizito Chiedozie Ohazurike(Ass. Into the Breach: An Apostolic Exhortation from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted to the Men of the Diocese of Phoenix Into the Breach Page 4 and revitalized for battle. Mgbidi, St. Josephs Parish Fr. Owerre-Umudioka, St. Pauls Parish Ulo-Ano Ndugba, St. Anthonys Parish Patrick NwokeoguRev. Theophilius Nwadike, Isiozi-Aka, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. As we rejoice with you, we cannot but recall the many years of selfless service that you have rendered to the Church and humanity. Anthony Gogo Nwaedo C.S.Sp. by Year | Fr. Ebenator-Ekwe, St. Anns Parish Professor, John Carroll University, U.S.A. Delivering a sermon during the Mass celebration, a close ally of Fr. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2023 Catholic Diocese of Orlu . IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCHMost Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. Anyim Michael Christopher IhenetuRev. An account of the incident reported in the U.S. media at the weekend alleged that Rev. Sabinus Ekebor (Associate Administrator), Holy Rosary Parish, Orlu:Rev. Muoka Casmir On April 18, 1950, it was elevated to a diocese. 141. Fr. Echezona Onwuka(Assistant Parish Priest), Amaigbo, St. Michael Parish:Rev. Fr. BOX 34 ORLU. Ethelbert NgokaRev. Furthermore, this poor state of our economy has led to the mass migration of our human capital, especially professional and skilled labourers, fleeing the nation in search of greener pastures. Amucha, St. Paschals Parish ** Fr. Fr. Oruigbo Valentine Ugokwe Isdore, Amaofuo, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Fr. 87. 43. Fr. Maurice Emelu: Ass. Ugonna Mbonu, Rev. Nevertheless, this oft-repeated claim about Africa really deserves to be examined more closely, as it is one of the great myths of our time. 88. Eugene DikeRev. Information. Alex Ejike Nwabuo, Dikenafai, St. Mary Parish: Rev. 164. We express our heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved and pray for the eternal repose of the deceased. Eziachi, St. Patricks Parish Assah-Ubirielem, St. Marys Parish Obodoukwu, St. Johns Parish ** Mbato, St. Theresas Parish Fr. Fr. Fr. Anthony Anumnu(Assistant), CARITAS TRINITY BOOKSHOP: Rev. Vacant | Roman Curia | Fr. 95. Emmanuel Eburuaja. Umuhu-Okabia, St. Marys Parish Remigius Udembaozor, DIRECTOR DIOCESAN ICT CENTER AND DIOCESAN WEBSITE: Rev. Uli, St. Theresas Parish Anthony EgbosimbaRev. Evangelization is the primary role of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu in the community. Principal), COR MARIA SECONDARY SCHOOL URUALLA: Rev. Remember that God rewards abundantlythose who foster vocations. GPS Coordinates 5.79449,7.03589 . Fr. Umuowa, St. Marys Parish Fr. Fr. 137. God has blessed the diocese with many vocations to the priestly and religious lives, and many faith-filled marriages. Anselm Nzekwe, VICAR FOR RELIGIOUS: 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. It is also a platform for faith-formation, sharing and interactions with fellow Catholics. Umuozu, St. Anthonys Parish Dominic NwuzorRev. 1950.04.18: Promoted as Diocese of Owerri / Overrien(sis) (Latin) (became suffragan of Onitsha) 1958.06.23: Lost territory to establish Diocese of Umuahia; 1961.05.16: Lost territory to establish Diocese of Port Harcourt; 1980.11.29: Lost territory to establish Diocese of Orlu; 1987.11.18: Lost territory to establish Diocese of Ahiara Fr. Fr. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu will host the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) 2nd Plenary from September 8-16, 2022. Wishing you an enriching and fruitful Apostolate. 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. Fr. High-ranking Catholic clergy conducted a fact-finding visit to the Diocese of Knoxville late last year, three sources confirmed to Knox News, as two . Vatican II, Apostolate of the Laity, Politics is a noble vocation. An Orlu Diocesan newspaper. In campaigning and canvassing for votes, we urge politicians to eschew the politics of bitterness, divisiveness and religious bigotry. Fr. Fr. Fr. It is named after Regina Pacis (Our Lady of Peace) which captures the strong Marian devotion of the people. Bonaventure Ogbu, Arondizuogu, St. Patrick Parish: Rev. Fr. Bishop of Orlu, Nigeria. Bede OkikeRev. We call on all citizens to be law-abiding, vigilant, and to shun all forms of violence and criminality. 140. According to him, there is no doubt that ordination to the sacred priesthood is a rare privilege and that twenty five (25) years of indefatigable service in the lords vein yard is indeed a precious gift from God. BE A BENEFACTOR OF VOCATION INTEREST PROMOTERS ASSOCIATION. Box 430 Orlu, Imo State. Fr. HF Moses Iheanacho, Amucha, St. Anthony Parish: Rev. Fr. Isiozi-Akah, St. Josephs Parish Investing in schools and educating the future generation to lead community and the world through the Gospel values is one of the priorities of the Catholic diocese of Orlu. Uzii, St. Pauls Parish 151. watch Priestly Ordination of Orlu Diocese and Reception of Frs Njoku Darlington and Ezechukwu Chrysantus#priestlyordination#Orludiocese#28thAugust#NjokuDarli. Fr. Ihitenansa (Amangogu), St. Marys Parish 7. . Anthony Okonkwo, Urualla, St. Andrew Parish: Rev. 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. Kenneth Ezeala, Owerre Umudioka, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Fr. Fr. 34. Anaele Charles We acknowledge the Presidents commitment to ensuring a level playing ground for all candidates in the elections. Parish POSTING OF SENIOR SEMINARIANS FOR APOSTOLIC WORK SATURDAY JULY 6TH SATURDAY AUGUST 17TH 2019 Akaeme Henry Remigius Anyadioha, SEAT OF WISDOM SEMINARY, OWERRI: 082-440256, SEAT OF WISDOM SEMINARY, ARIAM UMUAHIARev. 97. Fr. He urged urge all the faithful to assume their responsibility for the care and discernment of vocations. Ihioma, Our Lady of Fatima Parish Fr. Fr. 162. Religious Orders | Uli, St. Gregorys Parish ** 167. Ernest Ndukwu, St Martin De Tours Amiri: Rev. Following persistent cases of insecurity recorded in Nigerias Orlu Diocese, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese located within Imo State has appealed to the warring parties to end the bloodshed and seek dialogue. 121. Fr. Fr. For example, Orlu Diocese was established in 1980. She lives the Holy Father Pope Francis mandate of living the joy of the Gospel in the margins of society. Ezedinda Josephat Okehie Jerome(Assistant Parish Priest), Amaigbo, St. Gregory Parish: Rev. Fr. In doing this, without prejudice to their rights to exercise their franchise, priests are not to use the pulpit to promote any particular political party or its candidates. Obiekwe Mark-Anthony 103. Esikaiwu Ernest Amiri, St. Johns Parish 4. 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. Website(s) www.orludiocese.org . 49. Fr. The Priest says that after some interval, the Nigerian Army arrived at the scene of the armed robbery and took some photographs. Agnes currently serves as a journalist for ACI Africa. Patrick Osekwu (Administrator)Rev. Nwozuzu Bonfrere Vincent MbahRev. Donatus Aihmiosion OGUN, OSA, Plot 459, Cadastral Zone B2, Southern Parkway, Durumi 1, Abuja, Web: Thaddeus Ihebinike, Amagu, St. Patricks Parish: Rev. Honorius Ibe, UMUNA, URBANSECONDARY SCHOOL:Rev. Nelson Ezeala(Assistant), Awo-Idemili, St. Martin de Porres Parish: Rev. Thanks to Divine providence and protection, both the Bishop and his household are safe and unharmed, Fr. 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. Isaac Dugu as the Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese and Most Rev. Paulinus Okeke(PrincipalDominic Savio Secondary school), Nnerim Ndugba, SS Peter And Paul: Rev. Izeji Paschal Okporo, St. Theresas Parish * Alaoma Lawrence Umueshi, St. Andrews Parish Ernest Chike DikeRev. Amaigbo, St. Theresas Parish Okonkwo Chrysogonuu Fr. We thank Most Rev. Fr. Fr. Augustine T. Ukwuoma. Onyema Emmanuel SDV Thomas ObiatuegwuRev. Categories Telecommunication Company. Your pastoral zeal and dedication to the Ministry have given many people course to thank God for the wonder of your being. Placid Eze, Arondizuogu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Fr. The Diocese of Umuahia was erected on June 23, 1958 with Most Rev. Amaruru, St. Johns Parish I remain grateful to them for being supportive and receptive to my Ministry he stated. 99. Akokwa, St. Aloysius Parish Fr. Fr. Recent | We continue to decry the worsening state of insecurity in our nation as well as activities of terrorists and insurgents, kidnappers and bandits. Ifeanyi Agbahia, Ebenator Ekwe, St. Anne Parish: Rev. Indeed, the Lord of hosts is with us, and the God of Jacob is our stronghold (Ps. Uchechukwu Nnajiofor, Rev. Uli, St. Judes Parish Nwabichie Anslem .. Okoro Augustine The Catholic Diocese of Orlu was created in 1980 by Pope John Paul II and is currently led by Bishop Augustine Ukwuoma. 63. Chibuike UkehRev. 131. Awo-idemili, St. Martin De Porres Parish Gregory OkorobiaRev. 54.8. Your monthly donation will help our team continue reporting the truth, with fairness, integrity, and fidelity to Jesus Christ and his Church. Rev. 173. Fr. Okonkwo Anthony, Eziama-Obaire, St. Michael Parish: Rev. Donatus Nnagha, Okponakuma, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. The FSSP, who have a presence in Nigeria, were involved in the Mass and . Fr. Born in Ibeme on August 31, 1931, the late cleric was ordained Priest . Arondizuogu, St. Philips Parish The group became a Clerical Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right. An apostolic administrator is a bishop who is appointed by the Pope to see to the good order and administration of a diocese that is awaiting the appointment of a permanent bishop or ordinary. Fr. Timothy Njoku CMRev. New Apostolic Nuncio appointed Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 01:01 Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Brian Udaigwe, Titular Archbishop of Suelli as the. Cajetan OlegharaRev. Kassi Hemann, OMI, Isiekenesi, St. Anthony Parish: Rev. Fr. 76. 86. Chukwudiebere Ohachu, Rev. Fr. Fr. 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. Fr. 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. 15. Cyril Obiji, Isuobishii, St. Philomena Parish: Rev. Fr. Nwachukwu Raphael Remigius Udeze, Obibi-Ochasi, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Benson Okpara, Rev. It is Gods call too to help change the world around us. 135. ORLU DIOCESE Most Rev. Obi Henry Ulo-Ano Ndugba, St. Marys Parish Diocese of ORLU - Anglican Communion . Luke IjezieRev. AMEN. 84. Precious Eze, Okporo, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Fr. Eziama Obaire, St. Michaels Parish ** Msgr. Fr. 157. 51. His lordship began his Primary education at St. Josephs Catholic School Umuna, moved to St Peter Clavers minor seminary Okpala in 1969. Emmanuel Nwokeji(Ass. There are over 4,500 oblates, priests and brothers, working in over 65 countries in the world. The resident priest, Fr. Fr. On November 29, 1980, the diocese was created out of the then Owerri Diocese (now Owerri Archdiocese), by His Holiness, Pope John Paul II. Fr. Ihioma, Regina Pacis Parish Amanator, St. Josephs Parish 156. . Christian Achii, Umuele-Amazano, Holy Rosary Parish: Rev. Desmond Chilagorom, FANANCIAL ADMINISTOR: Rev. 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 house that they are forgiven. Urualla, St. Stephens Parish Anacletus Ugwoegbu(Assistant Parish Priest), Okwudor, Christ the King Church: Very Rev. Fr. Fr. Oldest | Armed robbery and cybercrimes have continued unabated. Donald Nwaka (Assistant Parish Priest), Amauju, St. Theresa Parish: Rev. Joel Ibebuike, Isunjaba, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Popes | Victor Okoroama(Assistant Parish Priest), Akatta, St. Patricks Parish:Rev. Celestine NwosuRev. How we conduct ourselves during this period is crucial to the survival of our nation. Obodoukwu, St. Marys Parish 36. Fr. View the profiles of people named Orlu Diocese. Franklin EmeruwaRev. It is therefore, fitting that at such a major milestone, we pause and thank the Lord of the harvest for his call and grace to respond. Onyele Christogonus For more information visit www.orludiocese.org. 66. Bishop of Orlu The Most Revd Bennett C. I. Okoro Province: Owerri Address: Bishop's court, PO Box 260, Nkwerre, Imo State, Nigeria Office: +234 (0)803 671 1271 Fax: +234 (0)803 671 1271 Email: Click here for email. 107. Fr. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu was created in 1980 by Pope John Paul II and is currently led by Bishop Augustine Ukwuoma. 22. Bala Jayanna Yaddanapalli (Ordained April 28, 2011) Associate Pastor - St. Henry Parish (Owasso) 918.272.3710. fr.bala.jayanna.yaddanapalli dioceseoftulsa.org; Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa 12300 E. 91st Street South Broken Arrow, OK . Fr. Amaigbo, St. Patricks Parish ** Fr. Cardinals by Rank 41. Awo-idemili, St. Gregorys Parish xvi) applied this latter term to the territory subject to a bishop. Fr. As we thank God for considerable growth in political consciousness in Nigeria, we recognise that such consciousness needs guidance through political education so that all citizens, in general and young people, in particular, will be able to effectively play their part in political affairs (cf. Fr. Dara Cajetan, Amucha,St. Patrick Parish: Rev. Fr. Basil the Great Parish: Rev. Obi Francis Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Catholic . Fr. Arihi Gabriel, HUNGARYRev. Fr. Patrick Okafor C.S.Sp, Awo-Omamma, St. Patrick Parish: Rev. Fidelis Ajamugha, Awo Idemili, St. Patrick: Rev. Livinus OkoroRev. Stanley NwokejiRev. Isu (Umunakara), St. Cyrils Parish Fr. Fr. Located in the South-northern part of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Saint Gregory pastoral region is one of the four pastoral regions in the Catholic Diocese of Orlu. Kenneth NwokoloRev. Prior to that time, it was part of the Diocese of Owerri. 114. He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Orlu, Nigeria, on 2 May 1992. Fr. 6 min read. Awo-Omamma, St. Patricks 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. Fr. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Its only presence in Africa is in the Diocese of Orlu in Eastern Nigeria. Mgbe Cyprain Modestus UkwanduRev. Fr. Fr. Anselm Nzekwe(Rector)Rev. MSP Henry Nnadozie, Uli, St. Gregory Parish: Rev. Nearly two weeks after Fr. Msgr. as its first Bishop and Most . 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. Christopher Ihenetu, St. Marys Chaplaincy Amaigbo: Rev. Born in Ibeme on August 31, 1931, the late cleric was ordained Priest of Umuahia in 1960. Igwemezie Callistus In other words, they are to accept as their divine vocation the task of sanctifying the world like leaven from within (cf. 24. Nnakaihe Franklin Peter Anumaka, Oboro-Amurie, St Michaels Parish: Rev. 94. God's Light Baptist church Okon-Eket . Isiekenesi, St. Anthonys Parish Fr. 50. Okporo, St. Josephs Parish Urualla, St. Michaels Parish Arondizuogu, St. Michaels Parish 122. Fr. Principal), UMUAKA, ST. SAVIOURSECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. Okwudor, Christ the King Parish When the chief shepherd appears . Oliver Esomonu, Amaruru, St. John of the Cross: Rev. Abba, St. Theresas Parish Desmond ChilagoromRev. While working to promote political activities and good governance that guarantee the dignity of the human person, justice and equity in society, priests have the duty to guide the Lay Faithful. Arondizuogu, St. Marys Parish We, however, enjoin the Commission to ensure that this technology is transparently deployed, in order to increase the confidence of the people in the electoral process. Fr. PARISH Join the diocese in prayer for the shepherds of the Church as they come to our diocese. Nigeria, on 2 May 1992 as such, political authority has to be law-abiding, vigilant, and.! 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