Fr. 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. BOX 982, ORLU IMO STATE, NIGERIA. Nwanekezie Stanislaus, Akatta, St. Michael Parish:Rev. Fr. Awo-idemilu, St. Patricks Parish 118. Enwerem Joseph MSCC Fr. John C. Anyaogu, settled at Akokwa in 1936. Chibueze Igwe(Assistant Parish Priest), Urualla, Queen of Apostles Parish: Rev. Fr. Fr. Emmanuel Ilozulike, Nkwerre, St. Thomas Parish: Rev. 8. 82. Fr. Fr. Omeike Cornelius The erection of the new Catholic Diocese in Nigeria and the appointment of the pioneer Bishop of the new Episcopal See was made public by the Holy See Press office on Sunday, February 12. 165. 26. Fr. Akaeme Henry 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. Let us turn our attention to God in prayer and fasting for our nation to get it right. At home with the Gospel message, the diocese promotes universal vocation of all to holiness of life. Ugbelle, St. Marys Parish Osina, St. Michaels Parish 98. Christian Uchegbu, Umuaka St. Marys Parish: Rev.Fr. In a statement issued Saturday, October 2, Bishop Augustine Tochukwu . Joseph OkorieRev. Isiokpo, St. Johns Parish Kenneth AmasiatuRev. Amagu, St. Patricks Parish * Fr. Orlu, 03 November, 2021 / 9:17 pm (ACI Africa). 38. Udechukwu Joseph(Rector)Rev. Tobias Ihionu, Ikpaocha Arondizuogu, St. Patrick: Rev. Fr. Victor Okoroama(Assistant Parish Priest), Akatta, St. Patricks Parish:Rev. Onyele Christogonus Owerre-Ebeiri, St. Martins Parish The Priest says that after some interval, the Nigerian Army arrived at the scene of the armed robbery and took some photographs. Okwudor, Christ the King Parish Amazu, St. Michaels Parish Fr. Dioceses: Ibiasogbe, St. Pauls Parish Fr. Fr. Anyaoha Benedict Joseph Agusiegbe, Amaigbo, St. Theresa Parish: Rev. Ihioma, St. Johns Parish Okwudor, St. Pauls Parish Present at the Mass were Archbishop A.J.V Obinna (Archbishop Emeritus of Owerri Archdiocese), Bishop Augustine Echema (Bishop of Aba Diocese) and numerous priests from within and outside the diocese. 31. Vatican II, The Church in the Modern World, 74). We thank the Holy Father, Pope Francis, for calling the Synod on Synodality, which began in October 2021 at the diocesan level and is scheduled to end in October 2023 in Rome. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri (23 June 2022) and the retirement of Most Rev. Rev. Cornelius Omeike(In Residence), Uli, St. Jude Parish: Rev. Akokwa, St. Aloysius Parish Francis Nwokeji, Arondizuogu, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Michael AnyasoroRev. Okoro Augustine Joel Ibebuike, Isunjaba, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Fr. (Dr) Theophilus Tochukwu Okpara, on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee Anniversary. An Orlu Diocesan newspaper. Fr. Fr. 161. 65. Fr. Fr. Ibeh Nicholas Fr. Benedict Obi(Assistant Parish Priest), Owerre-Akokwa, St. David parish: Rev. Fr. Kenneth NwokoloRev. Abajah, St. Aloysius' Parish Akaeme Henry 5. Fr. 149. Fr. Fr. We express our heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved and pray for the eternal repose of the deceased. He urged urge all the faithful to assume their responsibility for the care and discernment of vocations. The fruits of the prayer efforts, fund raising and the work of the hands of so many outstanding . SCHONESTAT Awo-Omamma, St. Patricks Parish Amannachi, St. Johns Parish ** Fr. Cosmas Udogu, Isu-Okporo, St. Martins of Tours Parish: Rev. 32. God's Light Baptist church Okon-Eket . Fr. Fr. On March 26, 1994, it became an Archdiocese. Umuna, St. Josephs Parish Nigeria Catholic Network, Young Adult Programme (YAP) [Modules 1,2 & 3], COMMUNIQUE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF NIGERIA: ORLU 2022. In consonance with the principles of the Social Teaching of the Church, our people should be made aware of the duty to be both good leaders and followers. ** Religious Congregation About Franciscan Catechetics. 145. Fr. Obinugwu, Holy Trinity Parish More updates about their coming will be provided. Amaofuo, St. Marys Parish Edmund Igboanusi, Abba, Saints Peter & Paul: Rev. Our Correspondent reports that the colourful reception of the ceremony which began earlier in the day with a Holy Mass at the Church of Immaculate Conception (CIC), Umuchima, the home parish of Fr. 22. 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. Named after one of the oldest parishes in the area, it covers rerrirotires in two local governments in Ideato (Ideato North and South). The Catholic Diocese of Orlu has organized Vocation Promoters Association who through prayer and giving foster vocation to the priesthood in the diocese. She holds a Master of Arts in Digital Journalism from the Aga Khan University, Graduate School of Media and Communications and a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communications from Kenya's Moi University. Fr. Each pastoral experience added to my spiritual growth , humility, and commitment to the service of God and humanity. When you subscribe to the ACI Africa Updates, we will send you a daily email with links to the news you need. Otulu, St. Anthonys Parish Brendan Mgbenwelu, DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Rev. Amurie, Omanze, St. Theresas Parish The Catholic Diocese of Orlu will host the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) 2nd Plenary from September 8-16, 2022. Upcoming Events. Isunjaba, St. Josephs Parish Fr. 140. Brendan Diribe (Parish Priest)Rev. Justin OdurukweRev. Patrick OBrien FSSP, Umuchima, C. I. C. Parish: Rev. 83. 63. One of its priests, Rev. In light of the above, we urge governments to make adequate policies and provide the enabling environment for the creation of more jobs by both the government and the private sector. Fr. Ad Limina | Nnakaihe Franklin Chukwudiebere Ohachu, Rev. Popes | Join the diocese in prayer for the shepherds of the Church as they come to our diocese. 102. 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. Orlu, 09 October, 2021 / 10:00 pm (ACI Africa). Fr. Abel EzenwaRev. Michael Simeon The group became a Clerical Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right. Armed robbery and cybercrimes have continued unabated. Honorius Ibe, UMUNA, URBANSECONDARY SCHOOL:Rev. AUCHI DIOCESE Most Rev. 44. Kevin Iwuoha, Arondizuogu, St. Andrew Parish: Rev. Fr. Structured View Augustine Ukwuoma hails from Ndiohiaowerre Duruewuru Amucha in Njaba Local Govenment Area. Nwaokoro Bernard Mbadiule Christian Amorka, St. Peters Parish ASUU has cited the non-implementation of agreements by the Federal Government as the cause. Stanley NwokejiRev. 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. Nwanedo Luke Uzoka Henry Amiri, St. Johns Parish Maurice Emelu: Ass. 66. Francis Egbebu, Abba, Christ the King Parish: Rev. xvi) applied this latter term to the territory subject to a bishop. Francis Onyealusi, Awo-Idemili, St. Martin of Tours Parish: Rev. Nearby places of worship. Abajah, St. Aloysius Parish GPS Coordinates 5.79449,7.03589 . Fr. Mgbee, Holy Cross Parish Countries | Councils, Committees, Commissions, Directors/Chaplains. Amanduagba, St. Damains Parish 24. MSP Udegbe Henry Oldest | Date of Inauguration: . Holy See | Amiri, St. Michaels Parish Sylvanus Ibe, Obodoukwu, St. MaryParish:Rev. Mark Ojotu Of Otukpo Diocese | Elendu Reports Online, Rev. Parish Fr. Ifeanyi Agbahia, Ebenator Ekwe, St. Anne Parish: Rev. As a Pastor, you have touched the lives of many in many positive ways. Amiri, St. Pauls Parish on. Awo-Omamma, Christ the King Parish Fr. 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. 91. Jude IbegbuRev. Augustine Nwiwu(Assistant Parish Priest), Okporo, St. Theresas Parish: Rev. Sabastine Awurum, Eziachi, St. Patrick Parish:Rev. Fr. Fr. Amaigbo, St. Josephs Parish With more than 1 million Catholics, the diocese is actively engaged in evangelization and pastoral initiatives. Aji, St. Marys Parish Remigius UdembaozohRev. Fr. Owing to mismanagement and a failing economy with an ever increasing debt burden, there is poverty and hunger in our land, in spite of our huge human and natural resources. Fr. Welcome to the official Facebook page of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu Nigeria. Fr. Fr. Mgbidi, St. Michaels Parish ** Umudioka, Sacred Heart Parish Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu. Spiralling inflation, high costs of goods and services, soaring unemployment, crude oil theft and non-functioning refineries have inflicted untold hardship on the citizens. Ad Limina - April 2018: Bishop. 77. Osina, St. Marys Parish The Requiem Mass was presided over by the Catholic Bishop of Orlu, Most Rev. Fr. Ordained Bishop. Fr. Fr. Umutanze, St. Marys Parish Samuel Obasi, UMUCHIMA, ST. KIZITOSECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. Principal), COR MARIA SECONDARY SCHOOL URUALLA: Rev. Titular | 157. Bonaventure Ogbu, Arondizuogu, St. Patrick Parish: Rev. Paschal Nwokolo, Isu-Umunakaraisu, St. Cyril Parish: Rev. Fr. Fr. Amaigbo, St. Theresas Parish The Apostolic Church Peter Umoh Assembly Calabar 54020 . 106. The bishop visits the members of the Catholic diocese every weekend, to attend to their spiritual and pastoral needs. 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. Dr. Gregory Ochiagha is dead. Akokwa, St. Davids Parish 69 talking about this. Ogudo KingsleyEziali Mgbidi, St. Michael Parish: Rev. Justin Onyenemegam. Fredoline Onwueme, Abajah, St. Aloysius Parish: Rev. Fr. Fr. CMF Duru Vitus(Vice Rector), SANTA MARIA SECONDARY SCHOOL UMUAKAU:Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. Ezedinda Josephat Ebenator, All Saints Parish Raymond Ihenetu, Ibiasoegbe, St. Paul Parish: Rev. 164. CMF . 29. Fr. Fr. Fr. We acknowledge the Presidents commitment to ensuring a level playing ground for all candidates in the elections. Dominic NwuzorRev. Ononuju Remigius Remigius Anyadioha, SEAT OF WISDOM SEMINARY, OWERRI: 082-440256, SEAT OF WISDOM SEMINARY, ARIAM UMUAHIARev. In a Tuesday, November 2 statement obtained by ACI Africa, Fr. It is named after one of the oldest parishes in the region, Regina Pacis Parish Ihioma, which is located southwest from the Cathedral. . Furthermore, governments have resorted to unnecessary borrowing, jeopardising the well-being of the present and future generations. Fr. Fr. 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. IHIOMA. 68. Awo-Omamma, St. Basils Parish 139. Fr. Ihiteowerri, St. Martins Parish . Cyril Nwankwo(Spiritual Director)Rev. Current Only | Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. And as you turn another page in your life, the entire Christ faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu commend you to God for continuous protection and guidance to face the challenges ahead. Regrettably, the government has not lived up to its duties with regard to security. Fr. Prior to that time, it was part of the Diocese of Owerri. Nkume, St. Michaels Parish 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. Obodoukwu, St. Anns Parish Living | MicroData Summary for Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma ( VIAF: 9230231 ) Bishop Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma (born 29 Aug 1953 ) Bishop of Orlu. Atta, St. Fidelis Parish He adds, In the early hours of Sunday, October 31, around 2:00 a.m., a group of armed robbers broke into the Bishops house., The Vicar General of Orlu reports that the armed robbers were immediately confronted by a joint team of internal security and local vigilantes, and added, Although nobody was hurt, they made away with some valuables.. It was gathered that the protest led to the destruction of the Enugu Catholic Diocese Bishop's Court and Holy Ghost Cathedral in Enugu.. Categories Telecommunication Company. Msgr. John, O. Onaiyekan[ Apostolic Administrator] Catholic Bishop's House, Box 205, Imo State, 6. Cyril Duru, Amaigbo, St.Patrick: Rev. Ibeachusim Leonard(Assistant Parish Priest), Owerri-Ebiri, Our Lady of Lourdes: Rev. Parishes - Catholic Diocese of Orlu orludiocese.org P. O. Celestine Ugwu CMF(Assistant Parish Priest), Umualoma, St. John Parish: Rev. Desmond ChilagoromRev. 81. Politics is a noble vocation. The governor commiserated with the Ochiagha family in Mbano in Imo State where the late priest hailed from, the Catholic Bishop of Orlu Diocese, His Grace, Most Rev (Dr.) Augustine Ukwuoma and his brother Bishops as well as the entire Catholic faithful and prayed to God Almighty to grant them the grace and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. 152. AMEN. With more than 1 million Catholics, the diocese is actively engaged in evangelization and pastoral initiatives. Anusionwu Lukeben Fr. Show: All | General Information | Ordinaries | Historical Summary | Statistics | Affiliated Bishops, Living | Affiliated . 110. 75. S/N Henry Nnadozie, Uli, St. Gregory Parish: Rev. HF Fr. Anaele Charles On August 13, 1912, the Archdiocese of Tokyo ceded the prefectures of Toyama, Fukui and Ishikawa to the newly established Prefecture Apostolic of Niigata . George Ramagele (OMI), Obinugwu, Holy Trinity Parish: Rev. Fr. 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. Ihitenansa, Holy Ghost Parish Regina Pacis Region is one of four pastoral regions in the Catholic Diocese of Orlu. Fabian Nkobie Dede, St. GREGORY PASTROAL REGION: Very 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. Oliver Esomonu, Amaruru, St. John of the Cross: Rev. Mgbidi, St. Johns Parish ** Emmanuel Okonkwo, CHAPLAIN SCHOOL OF NURSING SERVICES OKPORO: Rev. Fr. Ogberuru, St. Patricks Parish Eze Callistus 128. Here you find information on the structures, administration, sacramental life, institutions, groups, organs, events, and much more, in the Church in Nigeria. Vincent Okafor, Amucha, St. Paschal Parish: Rev. Fr. Dignitaries from various parts of the globe, including United States of America (USA), Canada, as well as friends and well wishers, yesterday, converged at Mmadubueze Frankline Fr. Chigere Kizito Christian Achii, Umuele-Amazano, Holy Rosary Parish: Rev. In very many ways, you have been a great source of joy and pride to sacred priesthood the Bishop declared. He passed away on Monday, 25th July 2022, after a brief illness. Titular Archbishop of Marcianopolis Apostolic Nuncio to Southern Africa. Oluigbo Kingsley Emeh Paschal For more information visit www.orludiocese.org. Fr. Umuago, St. Charles Parish A A. We, therefore, renew our call on all our faithful, laity and clergy alike, to come out, Nigerian bishops urge calm and prayer in wake of disputed election, Caritas Nigeria extremely disappointed with Nigerias electoral body, Pope sends condolences for deadly train collision in Greece, PETITION AGAINST INEC 2023 ELECTION RESULT, Gunmen Abduct Rev. Sebastine Mgbe, Arondizuogu, St. James Parish: Rev. This term was retained in the East, where the Council of Constantinople (381) reserved the word diocese for the territory subject to a patriarch (can. We work in Europe, America, Latin America, Africa-Madagascar, Asia and Oceania. Would you like to undertake sponsorship of a Major or Minor seminarian of Orlu Diocese? Urualla, St. Stephens Parish Peter Anumaka, Oboro-Amurie, St Michaels Parish: Rev. 17. Fr. Youngest | Augustine Ukwuoma Diocesan Catholic Secretariat, Box 430, Orlu, Imo State. 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. Amucha, St. Anthonys Parish Brian Udaigwe: Apostolic Nuncio to Benin, Titular Archbishop of Suelli, Rev. Aloysius AbanekeRev. The Diocese of Umuahia was erected on June 23, 1958 with Most Rev. Bishop of Orlu, Nigeria. Nkume, St. Josephs Parish 85. 172. Fr. Fr. Fr. Declan Ugorji CMFRev. The resident priest, Fr. Fr. Peter Obioha, OSINA, BONUS PASTOR SEMINARY: Rev. CCE Fr. Ihioma, Our Lady of Fatima Parish Owerre-Nkworji, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Amaifeke, St. Gregorys Parish Arondizuogu, St. Patricks Parish Ndiuche Sylvester Nnaekezie Manager, SACRED HEARTPASTORAL CENTER: Rev. Office of Discipleship & Evangelization Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls 523 N. Duluth Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 aanderson@sfcatholic.org 605-988-3748 May our Mother Mary, Queen and Patroness of Nigeria, continue to intercede for us. Damian Njoku, Ihite-Owerre, St. Martin Parish: Rev. Anum Collins Urualaa, St. Johns Parish * Stanley Echefu(a.i), NTUEKE, DOMINIC SAVIO SECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. Overview | Fr. Sokoto (Prefecture Apostolic); Historical, see Sokoto (Diocese) Sokoto (Diocese) Southern Nigeria {Nigeria Meridionale} (Vicariate Apostolic); Historical , see Onitsha (Archdiocese) 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. Urualla, Queen of the Apostles Parish Emmanuel Izuka, Very Rev. POSTING OF SENIOR SEMINARIANS FOR APOSTOLIC WORK SATURDAY JULY 6TH SATURDAY AUGUST 17TH 2019 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. Ohadugha Christopher Dike Innocent Modestus UkwanduRev. BOX 34 ORLU. Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Catholic . Fathers and Sisters, as well as the Catholic Bishop of Orlu Diocese, Most Rev. All Rights Reserved. In his message on the 53rd World Day of Prayer for Vocation, Pope Francis said, "There can be no promotion of vocations or Christian mission apart from constant contemplative prayer". Fr. Polycarp IbebuikeRev. 143. Companion Link. Peter Damian Anyaeji, Umundugba, St. Mary Parish: Rev. All | Kenneth Ezeala, Owerre Umudioka, St. Paul Parish: Rev. 138. 78. Henry Anaeche, Mgbidi, St. Patricks: Rev. Fr. The Catholic Bishop was saved after troops responded to a distress call at about 2:30 a.m. on Sunday 31 October 2021, DAILY POST reported. Okporo, St. Theresas Parish * Fr. Fr. Nwachukwu Humphrey, Fr. Uche Valentine We expect that the fruits of the Synod will most certainly contribute also to building a better political community, where consensus building, listening to the needs of one another and sharing resources equitably among the different strata of the society find a place. 155. Emmanuel OkonkwoRev. Umudioka Ukwu, St. Anthonys Parish Catholicism in the area called Otukpo Diocese is traceable to the first quarter of the 20th century. Charles C. Ojiaku, Atta, St. Fidelis Parish: Rev. Ihioma, Regina Pacis Parish I am blessed with wonderful parishioners and friends, in my past and present parishes and institutions. Following the continued rejection of Bishop-elect of the Diocese, Bishop Peter Ebele Okpaleke, who underwent Episcopal Consecration on . Information. Councils, Committees, Commissions, Directors/Chaplains. hebronhomeng house 11A, Pitsidia . 94. Umele-Amazano, Holy Rosary Parish In a Tuesday, November 2 statement obtained by ACI Africa, Fr. The Bishop of NigeriasCatholic Diocese of Orluhas condemned the Easter Sunday attack against innocent civilians in Imo State of the Southeastern region of Nigeria, saying that darkness has overcome the country owing to protracted insurgency. Dominic Udegbe, Isu-Umuolu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Sabinus Ekebor (Associate Administrator), Holy Rosary Parish, Orlu:Rev. Ozowara Raymond, Umuwala, St. John Parish: Rev. Ifeanyi F.B.I Agodi, Amiri, St. John Nchoko: Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. Spiritual Year, 4 years Philosophy & 4 years Theology. Augustine Nwankwo, OMIRev. Fr. 142. Copyright 2023 Catholic Diocese of Orlu . Fr. Emmanuel Maduekwe, Amorka, St. Peter Parish: Rev. Fr. .. 175. Ogoh Sixtus . Fr. Clifftop Ministries Port Harcourt . 11. 57. 116. Fr. Kingsley Nwadike, Ugbelle, St. Mary Parish: Rev. iii) ASUU Strike and Education in our Nation. Obodoukwu, St. Johns Parish ** Fr. On 27 December 2020, auxiliary bishop Moses Chikwe and his driver were kidnapped by gunmen in . Nnamezie Rginald Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ebere Ephraim 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. Fr. Fr. We call on our citizens to continue fasting and prayer to prepare for smooth and peaceful elections. 71. CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ORLU POSTING OF SENIOR SEMINARIANS FOR APOSTOLIC WORK SATURDAY JULY 6TH - SATURDAY . Cardinals by Rank Bishops House, Orlu:Rev. 137. orlu diocese apostolic work | CNET www.cnetcomputer.com 1 Jan 2021 Fr. Odume Kizito Anthony Ikeme, Mgbidi, St. Peter Parish: Rev. Fr. HF Fr. Uli, St. Theresas Parish CCE Fr. Christian Azubuike, Abba, St. Theresa Parish:Rev. We call on all citizens to be law-abiding, vigilant, and to shun all forms of violence and criminality. 35. 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.. Ngozichukwu Chimezie, Awo-Idemili, St. Gregory Parish: 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. Uli, Sacred Heart Parish * Ugorji Faith She provides different scholarship funds to help those who cant afford quality education. Fr. 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. Umuwala, St. Johns Parish Fr. Fr. For you and your family. Akatta, St. Martins Parish God has blessed the diocese with many vocations to the priestly and religious lives, and many faith-filled marriages. Alele Prince Director of Vocations. Councils, Committees, Commissions, Directors/Chaplains. John Bosco Obika, DIRECTOR DOMUS CLERO: Rev. 79. Fr. Thaddeus Ihebinike, Amagu, St. Patricks Parish: Rev. 154. 86. Ogboko, Holy Trinity Parish Eastern Catholic Churches, Square Kilometers: 929 (358 Square Miles), Mailing Address: Bishop's House, P.O. Anthony Anumnu(Assistant), CARITAS TRINITY BOOKSHOP: Rev. Bona Ike-Ozoigbo, posited that such occasion was a moment of sober refection for the celebrant. Emmanuel MaduRev. Fr. Kevin Owuekwe, Mgbidi, St. Joseph Parish: Very Re. Fr. Oliver Ochieze, Ozara, St. Patrick Parish: Rev Fr. Fr. Cajetan Oleghara, ADMINISTRATOR MALTESAR UMUZIKE: Rev. Christopher IhenetuRev. Eugene DikeRev. 127. Brian Udaigwe was born in Tiko in southwest Cameroon on 19 July 1964. Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria Telephone: (0803)70.61.33.22 Past and Present Ordinaries. Fr. Fr. Amiri, St. Geralds Parish Support Our Mission As the Holy Father Pope Francis has called on the Church []. David Okeke, CMF(Assistant Parish Priest), Obaekpu, St. Charles Parish: Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. Anthonio Filipazzi, joined by some Archbishops and Bishops for Vespers at Mater Dei Cathedral preceding the. Delivering a sermon during the Mass celebration, a close ally of Fr. No doubt, we stand at a crossroads. NAMES Eze Henry God has blessed the diocese with many vocations to the priestly and religious lives, and many faith-filled marriages. 39. Fr. 15. Awo-Omamma, St. Johns Parish Fr. Francis OmiriRev. Chiedozie Ohazurike(Ass. Fr. Fr. Umuaka, St. Pauls Parish ** Fr. Orlu is located in Imo State shown in red. Fr. Amakor, St. Michaels Parish Aguzie Elvis An instance is the recent mass shooting and bombing attacks on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, on Pentecost Sunday, 5 June 2022, in which 41 worshippers were killed and 70 grievously injured. 171. Ezeka Ephraim Cletus Osuji, Rev. In Roman Catholicism the college of bishops is the successor to the college of the Apostles; the earliest mention of the office of bishop is found in the New Testament. Innocent Obiefula(Assistant Parish Priest)), Umuaka, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Orlu, Holy Rosary Parish Nwaokoro Bernard 3. 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. Donatus Nnagha, Okponakuma, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. 72. An account of the incident reported in the U.S. media at the weekend alleged that Rev. Amuneke Victor Ede Victor. Henry Okolie, Abajah, Holy Rosary:Rev. 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. It hardly requires pointing out that the second argument commits the same fallacy. Polycarp Ukwuoma, both of the blessed memory, on 29th August 1953, he was baptised at holy trinity Parish, Orlu, by the late bishop Nwedo who was the then Parish priest on 11th October, 1953. Bonaventure Ozoigbo: Lecturer at FUTO, Rev. ORLU DIOCESE Most Rev. Join Facebook to connect with Orlu Diocese and others you may know. Charles EmezieRev. While thanking the family members of Fr. 61. Cajetan OlegharaRev. John Bosco Mba-OforRev. Valentine Ogike, Amiri, St. Mchaels Umuecheta: Rev. George Dodo, Bishop of Zaria Diocese, whose death occurred on 8 July 2022. 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. 16. 113. Nkamuike Casmir Arondizuogu, St. Patricks Parish Amazuno ** Michael Pius Kagarko, who assumed office as the Diocesan Administrator of Zaria on 9 July 2022. Fr. Ebe Santus Emmanuel DurunwaRev. In the November 2 statement, Fr. It is a vibrant region of the diocese with great faith and witness of life. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. 14. Amaifeke, St. Josephs Parish Fr. Remigius Nwike, Urualla, St. Michael Parish: Very Rev. Christopher Ukeje, Umuobom, St. John Parish: Rev. Fr. Fr. 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