Achinonu Samuel Fr. John, O. Onaiyekan[ Apostolic Administrator] Catholic Bishop's House, Box 205, Imo State, 6. 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. ASUU has cited the non-implementation of agreements by the Federal Government as the cause. Nigeria Catholic Network, Young Adult Programme (YAP) [Modules 1,2 & 3], COMMUNIQUE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF NIGERIA: ORLU 2022. This happened when the . Innocent Obiefula(Assistant Parish Priest)), Umuaka, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Izuka, Very Rev. 159. Fr. We, therefore, encourage all politicians to uphold the values of integrity and decency. Stanley Echefu(a.i), NTUEKE, DOMINIC SAVIO SECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. Fr. Editor-in-Chief, ACI Africa, Holy Trinity Cathedral of Nigeria's Orlu Diocese. Stephen Okafor, St. Camillus Chaplaincy IMSUTH: Rev. Fr. Okwara Chimezie Fr. Abba Christ the King Parish Awo-Omamma, St. Patricks Parish Councils Nwaokoro Bernard 174. About Franciscan Catechetics. Use the form below to stay informed, and to tell us where we can send the ACI Africa Updates! Bishop of Orlu, Nigeria. 7. Diocese of Orlu Dioecesis Orluana. 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. Date of Inauguration: . 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. Arondizuogu, St. Patricks Parish Amazuno ** Fr. Nwabichie Anslem Cyril Nwankwo(Spiritual Director)Rev. 74. Fr. Fr. Amaifeke, St. Marys Parish Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria Telephone: (0803)70.61.33.22 Past and Present Ordinaries. Ad Limina - April 2018: Bishop. Fr. Amiri, St. Michaels Parish Emejuru Aloysius From Magnus Eze, Enugu Pioneer bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Imo State, Most Rev. 121. Nwachukwu Raphael Bulus Dauwa Yohanna as its first Bishop (16 June 2022); the episcopal ordination and installation of Most Rev. 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. Alaoma Lawrence 151. In very many ways, you have been a great source of joy and pride to sacred priesthood the Bishop declared. John Bosco Mba-OforRev. Nichodemus Ejimabo, Akokwa,St. Barnabas Parish:Rev. Emmanuel MaduRev. Stephen Mbachu, Arondizuogu, St. Joseph the worker Parish: Rev. Ernest Ndukwu, St Martin De Tours Amiri: Rev. Christian Azubuike, Abba, St. Theresa Parish:Rev. 162. 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. Spiritual Year, 4 years Philosophy & 4 years Theology. 48. Rev. Msgr. Fr. These elections were made at an Episcopal Synod held at St. Peter's Chapel at the Ibru International . 3. Gordian Ihebunachi, Arondizuogu, St. Michael Parish: Rev. 105. FORUM Peter & Paul Parish Vatican II, Apostolate of the Laity,2 and 7; John Paul II, Lay Members of Christs Faithful, 16). Fr. Bernard Ukwuegbu. Fr. Bishops House, Orlu:Rev. Vatican II, The Church in the Modern World, 73). When the chief shepherd appears, you will be given the crown of unfading glory. 1 Pet 5:1-11. Amuneke Victor Recent | Fr. Dioceses: Fr. 58. Mbanude Richard Declan Ugorji CMFRev. Ijarakwe Augustine 72. Joseph Okorie, ST. MICHAEL PASTORAL REGION: Very Rev. Fr. Kenneth NwokoloRev. Festus OnyebuekeRev. . Marcel Olebune, Isiokwu Ihioma, Our Lady of Fatima: Rev. Fr. CMF Fr. xvi) applied this latter term to the territory subject to a bishop. Fr. Esikaiwu Ernest 85. 166. Fr. 5. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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: Uzii, St. Pauls Parish Nichodemus Adii, Urualla, St. Stephen: Rev. 141. Abba, SS. Fr. 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.. Awo-idemili, St. Martin De Porres Parish Fr. 122. 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. Umuobom, St. Johns Parish Akatta, St. Michaels Parish Fr. Fr. Justin OdurukweRev. View the profiles of people named Orlu Diocese. 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. May our Mother Mary, Queen and Patroness of Nigeria, continue to intercede for us. Fr. Fr. Kassi Hemann, OMI, Isiekenesi, St. Anthony Parish: 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. 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. Ihitenansa, Holy Ghost Parish 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. For you and your family. Fathers and Sisters, as well as the Catholic Bishop of Orlu Diocese, Most Rev. Augustine Iwuagwu ((AdminstratorRev. Fr. Fr. Cornelius Omeike(In Residence), Uli, St. Jude Parish: Rev. Fr. The media outlet quoted Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Nigerias Army Public Relations, as saying, in a widely circulated statement, that security agencies will continue to deny freedom of action to criminals. Nkwerre, St. Thomass Parish For this and many more, we are grateful to God and proud of you. 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. Vincent MbahRev. Emmanuel Nwoha (Principal)Rev. Fr. Livinus Igbodekwe, Uli, St. Anthony of Padua Parish: Rev. Okonkwo Anthony, Eziama-Obaire, St. Michael Parish: Rev. Regrettably, the government has not lived up to its duties with regard to security. Parish 2022-09-08 - 2022-09-10. . Odume Kizito Emmanuel Okonkwo, VICAR FOR PRIESTS: Rev. Alone with God solution camp Lokoja-Abuja express, Pai junction before . 125. SCHONESTAT 118. Sabastine Awurum, Eziachi, St. Patrick Parish:Rev. We believe that quality education impacts the world positively. Akabuiro Livinus Fr. Its only presence in Africa is in the Diocese of Orlu in Eastern Nigeria. Fr. Nwanekezie Stanislaus, Akatta, St. Michael Parish:Rev. GPS Coordinates 5.79449,7.03589 . Dike Innocent Fr. Fr. Kenneth Obialisi Director/EditorRev. Amucha, St. Anthonys Parish 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. Bede Okike, NWANEGADI PRESS/FORUM NEWSPAPERE: Rev. Lawrence Obidimma(Assistant Parish Priest), Osina, St. Jude: Rev. / 5.79639N 7.03889E / 5.79639; 7.03889. 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Fr. Vatican II, Apostolate of the Laity, Politics is a noble vocation. Orji Humphrey Francis Nwokeji, Arondizuogu, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Evangelization is the primary role of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu in the community. Fr. Fr. Celestine Uzondu, Amaigbo, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri (23 June 2022) and the retirement of Most Rev. 109. She lives the Holy Father Pope Francis mandate of living the joy of the Gospel in the margins of society. 156. Thomas ObiatuegwuRev. 150. Amaigbo, Sacred Heart Parish Kingsley Mgbeojirikwe, Arondizuogu, Divine Mercy Parish: Rev. 140. Fr. Obodoukwu, St. Johns Parish ** Lagos 23401 . Kevin Owuekwe, Mgbidi, St. Joseph Parish: Very Re. August 5, 2022
Fr. Augustus Chikwe, Arondizuogu, St. Philip Parish, Rev. Johnbosco Ezugba, Osina, St. Michael: Rev. Abajah, St. Aloysius' Parish Akaeme Henry 5. Okoro Augustine BOX 34 ORLU. Rev. Uli, St. Gregorys Parish ** Fr. Overview | Fr. "Shed no more blood, work toward unity, peaceful co-existence": Catholic Bishop in Nigeria. 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. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu was created in 1980 by Pope John Paul II and is currently led by Bishop Augustine Ukwuoma. Fr. Princewill Chukwuyerenwa, Mgbidi, St. Johns: Rev. Cyril Duru, Amaigbo, St.Patrick: Rev. 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. Support Vocation Vocation promotion is the duty of every Christian. 21 Jun 2008. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Michael AnyasoroRev. Eugene DikeRev. 75. Obi Henry 112. Tobias Ihionu, Ikpaocha Arondizuogu, St. Patrick: Rev. Emmanuel OkonkwoRev. Fr. Facebook gives people the power to. Obiekwe Mark-Anthony Fr. 27. Basil the Great Parish: Rev. 35. 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. At home with the Gospel message, the diocese promotes universal vocation of all to holiness of life. Placid Eze, Arondizuogu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Fr. House of Grace Ede Ede . Franklin EmeruwaRev. Uli St. Anthonys Parish Cardinals by Rank Nnakaihe Franklin Fr. Okwudor, St. Pauls Parish 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. Fr. 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. Diocese: Orlu. We provide news from Africa, as seen through the teachings of the Catholic Church - so that you can grow in your Catholic faith. 155. Osina, St. Marys Parish Clifftop Ministries Port Harcourt . 145. Fr. 54. Anusionwu Lukeben HF peter.wells nunciaturesa.co.za; Rev. Credit: Orlu Diocese. Anthony Anumnu(Assistant), CARITAS TRINITY BOOKSHOP: Rev. Fr. Ogbonna Benjamin Okpara, and Priest in charge of Holy Rosary parish, Umuele, Amazano, in Njamba Council Area of Imo state, Rev. Raymond Alaneme, Amaigbo, Sacred Heart Parish: Rev. Fr. Augustine T. Ukwuoma. Fr. CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ORLU POSTING OF SENIOR SEMINARIANS FOR APOSTOLIC WORK SATURDAY JULY 6TH SATURDAY AUGUST 17TH []. Okonkwo expresses gratitude to the people of God who have supported the Nigerian Diocese following the incident. Fr. This traditionalist group refused to follow Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre into schism when he ordained four bishops for his Fraternity in 1988 without papal mandate. Ferdinand Madu: Chaplain Armed Forces U.S.A. Rev. 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. Amazu, St. Michaels Parish Armed robbery and cybercrimes have continued unabated. 128. Fabian Nkobie Dede, St. GREGORY PASTROAL REGION: Very Rev. 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. POSTING OF SENIOR SEMINARIANS FOR APOSTOLIC WORK SATURDAY JULY 6TH SATURDAY AUGUST 17TH 2019 170. The bishop visits the members of the Catholic diocese every weekend, to attend to their spiritual and pastoral needs. Patrick Osekwu (Administrator)Rev. Emeh Paschal Fr. Cletus Osuji, Rev. Chigere Kizito Ukonu Emmanuel, Ihitenansa, Holy Ghost Parish:Rev. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Fr. Ebe Santus Precious Eze, Okporo, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. When the chief shepherd appears . Gorge Chikata, VICAR GENERAL: Very Rev. Orlu, Holy Trinity Parish 158. 93. Ebere Ephraim Fr. Ibeh Nicholas 25. Isiokpo, St. Johns Parish 34. Gabriel Ekpenyo CSSp, Awo-Omamma, St. Urualla, St. Michaels Parish Fr. We continue to decry the worsening state of insecurity in our nation as well as activities of terrorists and insurgents, kidnappers and bandits. Valentine Ogike, Amiri, St. Mchaels Umuecheta: Rev. 95. It is named after one of the oldest parishes in the region, Regina Pacis Parish Ihioma, which is located southwest from the Cathedral. I sincerely thank each of them, especially my father, late Mr. Thomas Okpara, and my mother, Nneoma Madam Alice Okpara. Fr. An Orlu Diocesan newspaper. . We thank Most Rev. Website(s) www.orludiocese.org . We call on all citizens to be law-abiding, vigilant, and to shun all forms of violence and criminality. Chrysanthus Ugorji (Parish Priest)Rev. Agnes currently serves as a journalist for ACI Africa. 53. Oliver Ochieze, Ozara, St. Patrick Parish: Rev Fr. In his remark, the elated celebrant, 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. Samuel Obasi, UMUCHIMA, ST. KIZITOSECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. Fr. SDV His Lordship, Most Rev. She has built many catholics schools in parishes and communities. Remigius Nwike, Urualla, St. Michael Parish: Very Rev.
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