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. Fr. Linus Okafor, Akpulu, St. James Parish: Rev. All Rights Reserved. Popes | Orlu, Holy Rosary Parish Nwaokoro Bernard 3. Address Catholic Diocese of Orlu Secretariate, Orlu, Nigeria P.O. Fr. Chiedozie Ohazurike(Ass. Fr. Augustus Chikwe, Arondizuogu, St. Philip Parish, Rev. Udechukwu Joseph(Rector)Rev. 134. 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. 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Augustine Nwiwu(Assistant Parish Priest), Okporo, St. Theresas Parish: Rev. Charles C. Ojiaku, Atta, St. Fidelis Parish: Rev. Fr. 4. Ernest Chike DikeRev. Fr. Remigius Ezennorom, Amannachi, St. John Parish:Rev. CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ORLU Pastoral Ministry of Priests "Be the shepherds of the flock of God that is entrusted to you; watch over it, not simply as a duty but gladly, because God wants it, not for sordid money, but because you are eager to do it. Paschal Onyelonu, Ihioma, St. John Parish: Rev. 144. Amaigbo, St. Josephs Parish Clergy and parishioners were required to sign nondisclosure agreements in order to talk to out of town bishops who were part of Knoxville's apostolic visit, according to three sources. 22. Fr. CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ORLU POSTING OF SENIOR SEMINARIANS FOR APOSTOLIC WORK SATURDAY JULY 6TH - SATURDAY . By this assignment you are commissioned by the Church to care for the spiritual wellbeing of Christs faithful assigned to your care through sound doctrinal teaching, appropriate administration of the Sacraments of the Church especially, the Holy Eucharist, visitation of the sick, dedicated pastoral leadership and probity of life. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna as its first Bishop (16 June 2022); the episcopal ordination and installation of Most Rev. Declan Ugorji CMFRev. Copyright 2023 Catholic Diocese of Orlu . The priests are not the targets of the . Adibemma Victor 102. 88. Vacant | Achinonu Samuel Fr. Fr. Anyaoha Benedict I sincerely thank each of them, especially my father, late Mr. Thomas Okpara, and my mother, Nneoma Madam Alice Okpara. Fr. Fr. Onyele Christogonus Igwemezie Callistus 96. 120. Fr. OMd With more than 1 million Catholics, the diocese is actively engaged in evangelization and pastoral initiatives. Awo-idemili, Christ the King Parish 148. Dominic Udegbe, Isu-Umuolu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Umudioka Ukwu, St. Anthonys Parish Catholicism in the area called Otukpo Diocese is traceable to the first quarter of the 20th century. Amorka, St. Peters Parish Emmanuel JinehuRev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri (23 . Amiri, St. Geralds Parish Anthony Udem, Amanator, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Fr. 106. SDV Msgr. Bejamine Nwanguma, Umuopia, Akokwa St. Jude parish:Rev. Uju Remigius, Ugbelle-Aka, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Christian Achii, Umuele-Amazano, Holy Rosary Parish: Rev. 101. Fr. Ihiteowerri, St. Martins Parish Fr. Kingsley Mgbeojirikwe, Arondizuogu, Divine Mercy Parish: Rev. On April 18, 1950, it was elevated to a diocese. 16. Would you like to undertake sponsorship of a Major or Minor seminarian of Orlu Diocese? The current bishop is Benjamin Chinedum Okeke. Muoka Casmir 11. 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. Fr. 21 Jun 2008. Fr. Abba Christ the King Parish Fr. Fr. Uli, St. Gregorys Parish ** Box 430 Orlu, Imo State. 24. James Nwokeji (Assistant Secretary), Holy Trinity Cathedral Parish, Orlu:Rev. 27. Fr. Bonaventure Ogbu, Arondizuogu, St. Patrick Parish: Rev. Fr. Augustine Ukwuoma hails from Ndiohiaowerre Duruewuru Amucha in Njaba Local Govenment Area. 54.8. Fr. Pius AkajioforRev. 115. Ernest Ndukwu, St Martin De Tours Amiri: Rev. Emejuru Aloysius Ede Victor. In 1980, he was elevated to Bishop of Orlu in Nigeria. Fr. Patrick ObinabuRev. Fr. 158. Gabriel G. Dunia Bishop's House P. O. She promotes vocation to the Sacrament of Matrimony and Holy Orders. Fr. John Ukwuoma: Rev. Isu, St. Marys Parish 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. Echezona Onwuka(Assistant Parish Priest), Amaigbo, St. Michael Parish:Rev. ii). Sylvanus Dike, Ogberuru, St. Patrick Parish: Rev. Fr. Facebook gives people the power to. Ordained Bishop. 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. Obi Henry Fr. Modestus UkwanduRev. In his remark, the elated celebrant, Fr. Emmanuel Maduekwe, Amorka, St. Peter Parish: Rev. The group had been formed by bishop Antnio de Castro Mayer and had been associated with the Society of St. Pius X of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Muodebelu, Francis Ugbelle, St. Marys Parish 152. We, therefore, encourage all politicians to uphold the values of integrity and decency. Francis Egbebu, Abba, Christ the King Parish: Rev. BOX 982, ORLU IMO STATE, NIGERIA. Show: All | General Information | Ordinaries | Historical Summary | Statistics | Affiliated Bishops, Living | Affiliated . 87. Aji, St. Marys Parish BOX 34 ORLU. Fr. 156. Diocese: Orlu. Msgr. 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. Nwanedo Luke Nkume, St. Michaels Parish Fr. 124. SCHONESTAT 0:32. Peter KebbieC.S.SpRev. Bishops: Fr. Amauju, St. Theresas Parish 150. Fathers and Sisters, as well as the Catholic Bishop of Orlu Diocese, Most Rev. However, available records show that the first parish to be established in the area was at Amaigbo in 1937, with Rev. We know that efforts have been made to resolve the matter. Professor, John Carroll University, U.S.A. Abajah, St. Michael's Parish * Abia Alphonsus 4. Fr. We also had the erection of Kontagora Diocese and the installation of Most Rev. Fr. Gregory Obinna Ochiagha, Bishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Imo State, is dead. Michael Kalu Ukpong on his assumption of office as the Diocesan Administrator of Umuahia on 24 June 2022. CATHOLIC INSTITUTE OF WEST AFRICA (CIWA) PORT HARCOURT: Rev. In addition to his usual pastoral responsibilities as bishop, the apostolic administrator has the authority to make the necessary decisions for the daily . Fr. Current Only | [1] He attended the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy [2] entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 1 July 1994, and served in Zimbabwe, the Ivory Coast, Haiti, Bulgaria, Thailand, and, beginning . Kingsley Nwadike, Ugbelle, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Lawrence Obidimma(Assistant Parish Priest), Osina, St. Jude: Rev. 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 . GPS Coordinates 5.79449,7.03589 . Dioceses: Orji Jeremiah Chibuike Ukeh, UZII, CUSTOS ECCLESIAE SEMINARY: Rev. Akokwa, Christ the King Parish ** Fr. Each pastoral experience added to my spiritual growth , humility, and commitment to the service of God and humanity. Fr. Anthony Okonkwo, Urualla, St. Andrew Parish: Rev. Brief History The early missionaries to Nigeria set their foot on what is now known as the Catholic Diocese of Orlu in 1910. SDV Cosmas Udogu, Isu-Okporo, St. Martins of Tours Parish: Rev. In the wake of security threats in Nigerias Imo State, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu located within the region has sought to reassure the people in the affected areas of the West African nation of the presence of God amid fear and anxiety., Contact info: 15. Amaigbo, Sacred Heart Parish She invests resources for the training of the younger generations. 37. Umuowa, St. Marys Parish Umuma, St. Andrews Parish ** Agnes Aineah is a Kenyan journalist with a background in digital and newspaper reporting. Fr. Amanduagba, St. Damains Parish Ntueke, St. Josephs Parish Fr. Joseph AlaekweRev. Fr. Fr. Fr. 66. John Bakeni as the Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese on 1 July 2022 and 7 July 2022 respectively. Eze Callistus It is named after the oldest parish in the area, Saint Gregory Parish Amaigbo, and is a vibrant community of faith. Umudioka, Sacred Heart Parish Fr. Patrick NwokeoguRev. Ikemezie Mulumba Amiri, St. Pauls Parish Amakor, St. Michaels Parish Fr. Obinna as Archbishop of Owerri after 29 years of dynamic leadership to the Archdiocese. Msgr. Josephat Obiajunwa, VICAR FOR LAITY: Msgr. Fr. Fr. Emmanuel Okwaraocha: US Air Force, Rev. Kenneth Ezeala, Owerre Umudioka, St. Paul Parish: Rev. 60. We work in Europe, America, Latin America, Africa-Madagascar, Asia and Oceania. Anaele Charles The 2023 General Elections are fast approaching. 46. Fr. 14. / 5.79639N 7.03889E / 5.79639; 7.03889. 77. 86. Anthony Ikeme, Mgbidi, St. Peter Parish: Rev. Out of respect for all Gods children, the Church does not identify with nor is she to bound to any political party. 56. George Ramagele (OMI), Obinugwu, Holy Trinity Parish: Rev. Eziama Obaire, St. Michaels Parish ** 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. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu was created in 1980 by Pope John Paul II and is currently led by Bishop Augustine Ukwuoma. 154. Anthony Ohams(Assistant Parish Priest), Amanaogu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. My family has been part of journey and significant support system. Sabinus Ekebor (Associate Administrator), Holy Rosary Parish, Orlu:Rev. 107. Mgbe Cyprain 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. Bonaventure Ozoigbo, Umuhu-Okabia, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. 170. N1,000; N5,000; N10,000; N15,000; N20,000; N25,000;N30,000; N35,000 yearly. Arondizuogu, St. Michaels Parish Fr. Fr. Councils, Committees, Commissions, Directors/Chaplains. Aloh Cletus Uchechukwu C.S.SpRev. Amaifeke, St. Gregorys Parish VINCENTIAN Fr. AUCHI DIOCESE Most Rev. Orji Humphrey . Osimeleze Stanley HF Fr. Ihioma, Our Lady of Fatima Parish 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. 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. Patrick OBrien FSSP, Umuchima, C. I. C. Parish: Rev. Mark Ojotu of Otukpo Diocese abducted, Nigerian bishop warns against healing ministries in the liturgy Headlines - MINNEAPOLIS News Release, We must never be afraid to take a definitive decision Bishop Ajakaye, Nigerian bishop warns against healing ministries in the liturgy Headlines - Columbus News Report, National Directorate of Social Communications, CSN. Fr. Chrysanthus Ugorji (Parish Priest)Rev. Anthonio Filipazzi, joined by some Archbishops and Bishops for Vespers at Mater Dei Cathedral preceding the. Fr. Ihioma, Regina Pacis Parish Ulo-Ano Ndugba, St. Marys Parish Fr. Pioneer bishop of Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Imo State, Gregory Ochiagha, is dead. Box 425, Auchi Edo State. Fr. May our Mother Mary, Queen and Patroness of Nigeria, continue to intercede for us. 97. Fr. Fr. Ikechukwu NwaghaRev. Bishop of Orlu, Nigeria. Umuaka, St Andrews Parish Osina, St. Judes Parish ** Kenneth NwokoloRev. About Franciscan Catechetics. 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. Bede Okike, NWANEGADI PRESS/FORUM NEWSPAPERE: Rev. Ogberuru, St. Patricks Parish Bona Ike-Ozoigbo, posited that such occasion was a moment of sober refection for the celebrant. Gerald Muoka(Assistant Parish Priest), Nempi, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Fr. Amagu, St. Patricks Parish * orlu diocese apostolic work | CNET www.cnetcomputer.com 1 Jan 2021 Fr. 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. Father Don Bosco Onyalla 55. Fr. The group became a Clerical Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right. 116. Isiekenesi, St. Anthonys Parish We call on our citizens to continue fasting and prayer to prepare for smooth and peaceful elections. Desmond Nwanyawu, Uzii, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Kingsley Emejuru, Mgbidi, St Marys: Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. 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. Dominic NwuzorRev. Boniface Ezikeoha, Amakor, St. Michael Parish: Rev. Fr. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Kevin Owuekwe, Mgbidi, St. Joseph Parish: Very Re. 51. Deceased | Oliver Esomonu, Amaruru, St. John of the Cross: Rev. Ugbelle-Akah, St. Josephs Parish ** Fr. Fr. As a Pastor, you have touched the lives of many in many positive ways. John XXIII, Mother and Teacher, 180). Joseph Agusiegbe, Amaigbo, St. Theresa Parish: Rev. 151. Charles EmezieRev. Vicent Dike(Assistant Parish Priest), Abajah, St. Michael Parish:Rev. 104. Countries | He was buried on 4 August 2022. Okorie Valentine If we succeed in doing these things, we shall indeed cross the threshold into a new dawn in our country. 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. Fr. While thanking the family members of Fr. 103. Anthony J.V. Fr. Bernard Ukwuegbu. Fr. 7. . Mgbidi, St. Michaels Parish ** Andrew Esomonu, UMUOWA: ST. MARY SEMINARY: Rev. Nigeria Catholic Network, Young Adult Programme (YAP) [Modules 1,2 & 3], COMMUNIQUE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF NIGERIA: ORLU 2022. Christian Ifezuo, Uli, St. Theresa Parish: Very Rev. Fr. 9. Fr. 82. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu will host the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) 2nd Plenary from September 8-16, 2022. We observe that even when suspects have been arrested, there is not even diligent prosecution of the culprits of these nefarious acts, thereby leaving the citizenry helpless and despairing. 146. Youngest | Stanley Iloanusi, Nkume, St. Michael Parish: Rev. Amannachi, St. Johns Parish ** Ochiagha retired in 2008. Okonkwo says, and adds, The Diocese has forgiven these robbers, while praying for their repentance.. Okpara, had went down memory lane on how his journey to priesthood began. 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. 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. Fr. Akatta, St. Patricks Parish Donatus Aihmiosion OGUN, OSA, Plot 459, Cadastral Zone B2, Southern Parkway, Durumi 1, Abuja, Web: Fr. Arondizuogu, St. Patricks Parish Amazu- Ikpaocha By. Nnakaihe Franklin Urualla, St. Andrews Parish An Orlu Diocesan newspaper. It is named after Regina Pacis (Our Lady of Peace) which captures the strong Marian devotion of the people. Peter Anumaka, Oboro-Amurie, St Michaels Parish: Rev. January 11, 2021. All | Cajetan Oleghara, ADMINISTRATOR MALTESAR UMUZIKE: Rev. C. 36. Orlu is located in Imo State shown in red. Omeike Cornelius Fr. Spiralling inflation, high costs of goods and services, soaring unemployment, crude oil theft and non-functioning refineries have inflicted untold hardship on the citizens. 135. Fr. Joseph Okorie, ST. MICHAEL PASTORAL REGION: Very Rev. It was gathered that the protest led to the destruction of the Enugu Catholic Diocese Bishop's Court and Holy Ghost Cathedral in Enugu.. Peter Damian Anyaeji, Umundugba, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Fr. Augustine T. Ukwuoma. For more information visit www.orludiocese.org. Fr. In the November 2 statement, Fr. Wishing you an enriching and fruitful Apostolate. Awo-idemili, St. Martin of Tours Parish Raymond Alaneme, Amaigbo, Sacred Heart Parish: Rev. Jude Thaddeus NnadiRev. Oliver Ochieze, Ozara, St. Patrick Parish: Rev 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. 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. 136. 167. 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. Sokoto (Prefecture Apostolic); Historical, see Sokoto (Diocese) Sokoto (Diocese) Southern Nigeria {Nigeria Meridionale} (Vicariate Apostolic); Historical , see Onitsha (Archdiocese) Fr. Gordian Ihebunachi, Arondizuogu, St. Michael Parish: Rev. Munonye Francis BE A BENEFACTOR OF VOCATION INTEREST PROMOTERS ASSOCIATION. Fr. It is named after one of the oldest parishes in the region, Regina Pacis Parish Ihioma, which is located southwest from the Cathedral. 74. One of its priests, Rev. Nelson Ezeala(Assistant), Awo-Idemili, St. Martin de Porres Parish: Rev. . Uzii, St. Pauls Parish document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! The resident priest, Fr. Fr. Paschal Agu, Amandugba, St. Damian Parish: Rev. Obi Francis 53. We, therefore, encourage all politicians to uphold the values of integrity and decency. Chikwado Ojimba(Assistant Parish Priest), Umuokwara-Akokwa, C. K. C.: Rev. Akuma, St. Johns Parish Every Roman Catholic bishop is a bishop of a placeeither a proper area, or jurisdiction, of which he is the ordinary (as he is called in church law . 175. Peter Anucha (OMI)Rev. Ifeanyi Agbahia, Ebenator Ekwe, St. Anne Parish: Rev. 171. CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ORLU POSTING OF SENIOR SEMINARIANS FOR APOSTOLIC WORK SATURDAY JULY 6TH - SATURDAY AUGUST 17TH 2019 S/N PARISH NAMES 1. Kenneth Obialisi Director/EditorRev. Orlu, Holy Rosary Parish 159. An account of the incident reported in the U.S. media at the weekend alleged that Rev. Overview | Regina Pacis Region is one of four pastoral regions in the Catholic Diocese of Orlu. Emmanuel Eburuaja. Fr. Fr. Uli, St. Theresas Parish For you and your family. Nnempi, St. Josephs Parish ** Amaike, St. Peters Parish Simeon Eboh, Amike, St. Peter Parish: Rev. Fr. Abba, St. Theresas Parish VINCENTIAN We call on all our citizens and institutions to work towards responsible political behaviour and informed choices. Onyema Emmanuel 84. Stephen Okafor, St. Camillus Chaplaincy IMSUTH: Rev. 114. 100. Jude IbegbuRev. Fr. Mgbidi, St. Johns Parish ** His Lordship, Most Rev. 20. Fr. 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. Religious Orders | Fr. Fr. 143. Isdore Igwegbe, Isu Dim Na Nume, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Ahanotu Humphery(Assistant Parish Priest), Awo-Idemili, Christ the King 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. Fr. Nearly two weeks after Fr. Ozowara Raymond, Umuwala, St. John Parish: Rev. Fr. Fr. Umuago, St. Charles Parish Nwachukwu Jude Furthermore, we commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its innovations, especially in the area of technology, to ensure free, fair and credible elections. Urualla, St. Michaels Parish Vitus Okechukwu, Umudioka-Ukwu, St. Anthony Parish: Rev. Never be a dictator over any group that is put in your charge but be an example that the whole flock can follow. Vatican II, Apostolate of the Laity, Politics is a noble vocation. CCE 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. Gregory Obinna Ochiagha, Bishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Imo State, is dead. Gorge ChikataRev. Fr. Nnamezie Rginald Fr. Born in Ibeme on August 31, 1931, the late cleric was ordained Priest . We do not often get to share liturgical images from Africa, and so I was delighted that the NLM was recently contacted about a Solemn Pontifical Mass in the usus antiquior which was offered by Bishop Gregory Ochiagha, bishop emeritus of Orlu Diocese in Nigeria, which was celebrated on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee. Fr. Nnerim, Saints Peter and Paul Parish 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. Parishes - Catholic Diocese of Orlu orludiocese.org P. O. Fredrick Nnabuife, CHAPLAIN MARY LEAGUE GIRLS: Rev. Born in Ibeme on August 31, 1931, the late cleric was ordained Priest of Umuahia in 1960. Charles Anagwo, UMUNA, ST. JOSEPHSECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. Njoku Darlington watch Priestly Ordination of Orlu Diocese and Reception of Frs Njoku Darlington and Ezechukwu Chrysantus#priestlyordination#Orludiocese#28thAugust#NjokuDarli. Celestine Uzondu, IMOSTATE POLYTECHNIC UMUAGWURev. Fr. Awo-idemilu, St. Patricks Parish REGINA PACIS PARISH, IHIOMA P.O. 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. Nwoha Declan The diocese has vibrant laity who collaborate with ordained ministers in carrying out the joy of the gospel of Christ. 69 talking about this. Ad Limina - April 2018: Bishop. 33. xvi) applied this latter term to the territory subject to a bishop. Owerre-Umudioka, St. Pauls Parish Awo-Omamma, St. Johns Parish Never be a dictator over any group that is put in your charge but be an example that the whole flock can follow. It was in 1966 that the confines of the present Catholic Diocese of Orlu were raised to Deanery with Rev. Justin Onyenemegam. Apostolic Work Ireland Has been been doing fantastic work now for almost 100 years. 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. Councils, Committees, Commissions, Directors/Chaplains. Akokwa, St. Davids Parish 6. Peter Obioha, OSINA, BONUS PASTOR SEMINARY: Rev. Fr. 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. Polycarp IbebuikeRev. This traditionalist group refused to follow Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre into schism when he ordained four bishops for his Fraternity in 1988 without papal mandate. The Apostolic Canons (xiv, xv), and the Council of Nica in 325 (can. Isiozi-Akah, St. Josephs Parish It is a vibrant region of the diocese with great faith and witness of life. 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. Ezeka Ephraim Fr. Abajah, St. Aloysius Parish Fr. Uchenna Onwuanumkpe, ST. GREGORYS COLLEGE, AMIRI: Rev. Highlight of the event was the exhibition of a novelty football match among youths of Umuchima Community. Fr. Mgbidi, St. Peters Parish Okonkwo Chrysogonuu 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. Fr. Please remember that the Re-union with the Bishop is scheduled from Sunday August 18th to Friday 23rd, 2019 at St. Marys Seminary, Umuowa. Indeed, the Lord of hosts is with us, and the God of Jacob is our stronghold (Ps. The college of bishops. Uli, St. Judes Parish Precious Eze, Okporo, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Fr. Assah-Ubirielem, St. Marys Parish Mmadubueze Frankline Fr. Fr. Fr. Dr. Hackette as the Parish []. In campaigning and canvassing for votes, we urge politicians to eschew the politics of bitterness, divisiveness and religious bigotry. Agnes currently serves as a journalist for ACI Africa. While we pray for our new Cardinal, we continue to pledge our loyalty to the Holy Father and seek better ways to deepen our commitment to the task of evangelisation of the peoples. Evaristus Eshiowu FSSPRev. 147. Okwudor, Christ the King Parish Diocese of Orlu Dioecesis Orluana. Fr. Fr. Raymond Ihenetu, Ibiasoegbe, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Categories Telecommunication Company. Maurice Emelu: Ass. Fr. 10. AMEN. Fr. 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. 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. Vatican II, The Church in the Modern World, 74). 50. MicroData Summary for Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma ( VIAF: 9230231 ) Bishop Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma (born 29 Aug 1953 ) Bishop of Orlu. 70. 72. Fr. Saint Michael Pastoral Region is one of the four pastoral regions in the Catholic Diocese of Orlu. Its only presence in Africa is in the Diocese of Orlu in Eastern Nigeria. Join Facebook to connect with Orlu Diocese and others you may know. Fr. Anthony Nwosu: Imo State University. Amucha, St. Paschals Parish ** 133. 91. Fr. Fr. Ogwurumba Christopher Editor-in-Chief, ACI Africa, Holy Trinity Cathedral of Nigeria's Orlu Diocese. Esikaiwu Ernest Mark Ojotu Of Otukpo Diocese | Elendu Reports Online, Rev. Fr. Obodoukwu, St. Johns Parish ** 98. 138. Fr. When the chief shepherd appears . Arondizuogu, St. Patricks Parish Ndiuche Ugorji Faith 164. 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. Fr. While we continue to call on civil authorities to stand up to their constitutional responsibility of safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians, we enjoin all to strengthen security measures in their homes and institutions. The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) on Wednesday, August 23, 2019 elected six new Bishops and translated one Bishop to fill the vacancies in dioceses where their Bishops have either retired or will be retiring in the next few months. Alleged that Rev SATURDAY August 17TH 2019 S/N Parish NAMES 1 Obaire, St. Chaplaincy. 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