133. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. Emmanuel Ilozulike, Nkwerre, St. Thomas Parish: Rev. Argument #2: The growth of the Church in Africa since Vatican II is entirely thanks to The Council. Kingsley Nwadike, Ugbelle, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Nwoha Declan It was gathered that the protest led to the destruction of the Enugu Catholic Diocese Bishop's Court and Holy Ghost Cathedral in Enugu.. Stephen Okafor, St. Camillus Chaplaincy IMSUTH: Rev. Fr. Umuaka, St Andrews Parish Linus Okafor, Akpulu, St. James Parish: Rev. We provide news from Africa, as seen through the teachings of the Catholic Church - so that you can grow in your Catholic faith. Would you like to undertake sponsorship of a Major or Minor seminarian of Orlu Diocese? Anthony Udem, Amanator, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Innocent Obiefula(Assistant Parish Priest)), Umuaka, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Fr. Umueshi, St. Andrews Parish Osina, St. Michaels Parish Fr. Sebastine Mgbe, Arondizuogu, St. James Parish: Rev. Emmanuel Okorondu, Umuowa, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Festus OnyebuekeRev. 154. His Lordship, Most Rev. 74. Placid Eze, Arondizuogu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Fr. In other words, they are to accept as their divine vocation the task of sanctifying the world like leaven from within (cf. Nkwerre, St. Thomass Parish 38. Mgbe Cyprain Fr. Oliver Okolie, Awo-Omamma, St. Anthony Parish: Rev. Emmanuel Izuka, Very Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri (23 . Akokwa, St. Davids Parish Holy See | Fr. Dedicated under the patronage of Saint Michael the Archangel, with story Catholic faith and practice. When the chief shepherd appears, you will be given the crown of unfading glory. 1 Pet 5:1-11. Recent | Celestine Uzondu, Amaigbo, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. 72. 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. 140. Fr. Michael Simeon Fr. xvi) applied this latter term to the territory subject to a bishop. Let us turn our attention to God in prayer and fasting for our nation to get it right. 21. Mmeremiukwu, Assah-Ubirielem, St. Mary Parish: Rev. 175. Obiohia, Sacred Heart Parish Your pastoral zeal and dedication to the Ministry have given many people course to thank God for the wonder of your being. The protracted strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) since 14 February 2022 is unacceptable. Fr. Titular Archbishop of Marcianopolis Apostolic Nuncio to Southern Africa. 1. Okonkwo Chrysogonuu In a Tuesday, November 2 statement obtained by ACI Africa, Fr. by Date | Fr. All Rights Reserved. 52. 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. 120. Arondizuogu, St. Philips Parish Anthony Anumnu(Assistant), CARITAS TRINITY BOOKSHOP: 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. We commend our nation into the hands of God as we move ahead in faith, hope and trust. 93. Michael Kalu Ukpong on his assumption of office as the Diocesan Administrator of Umuahia on 24 June 2022. We, therefore, encourage all politicians to uphold the values of integrity and decency. 137. Vatican II, The Church in the Modern World, 74). 122. Fr. 149. Francis OmiriRev. Nwachukwu Raphael Dominic NwuzorRev. Chrysantus Ugwoegbu(Assistant Parish Priest), Ihioma, Regina Pacis Parish: Rev. Remember that God rewards abundantlythose who foster vocations. I sincerely thank each of them, especially my father, late Mr. Thomas Okpara, and my mother, Nneoma Madam Alice Okpara. orlu diocese apostolic work | CNET www.cnetcomputer.com 1 Jan 2021 Fr. Contact info: 19. There are over 4,500 oblates, priests and brothers, working in over 65 countries in the world. 127. Umundugba, St. Marys Parish Amucha, St. Patricks Parish Ernest Ndukwu, St Martin De Tours Amiri: Rev. Oluigbo Kingsley Fr. Ebe Santus 67. Diocese of Orlu Dioecesis Orluana. 15. Fr. Anthonio Filipazzi, joined by some Archbishops and Bishops for Vespers at Mater Dei Cathedral preceding the. 64. Fr. Politics is a noble vocation. Fr. Living | Fr. 158. Paschal Alisa, Umuakam, St Michaels: Rev. Cajethan Onwujiariri, Ibele-Umuaka, St. Andrew Parish: Rev. Okpara, who currently serves as Staff Chaplain (Veterans Affairs, medical Centre, Bedford Massachusetts (USA), said on this happy occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebration of your ordination to the sacred priesthood, it gives me tremendous joy to join your many friends and well wishers in congratulating you. Mgbidi, St. Johns Parish ** Fr. Abajah, St. Michaels Parish * Categories Telecommunication Company. Fr. 83. The diocese has vibrant laity who collaborate with ordained ministers in carrying out the joy of the gospel of Christ. Fr. Timothy Njoku CMRev. Ahanotu Humphery(Assistant Parish Priest), Awo-Idemili, Christ the King Parish: Rev. Bernard Duru, Akwu, Akokwa St. Gabriel Parish:Rev. It is also a platform for faith-formation, sharing and interactions with fellow Catholics. Ntueke, St. Josephs Parish 96. Fr. Fr. The extension work on the railway line, North of Enugu which began in 1922 contributed greatly to the . Declan Ugorji CMFRev. Msgr. Kenneth Obialisi Director/EditorRev. 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. Izeji Paschal Umuhu-Okabia, St. Marys Parish Fr. Fr. Cardinals by Rank 126. Mbadiule Christian Fr. Fr. 115. Fr. AUCHI DIOCESE Most Rev. Ikemezie Mulumba Augustine Ukwuoma hails from Ndiohiaowerre Duruewuru Amucha in Njaba Local Govenment Area. Amagu, St. Patricks Parish * In Christ [s mercy and truth, we become strong in his strength, courageous with his courage, and can actually experience the joie de guerre of being soldiers for Christ. Tobias Ihionu, Ikpaocha Arondizuogu, St. Patrick: Rev. View the profiles of people named Orlu Diocese. However, available records show that the first parish to be established in the area was at Amaigbo in 1937, with Rev. CMF The history is divided into three parts: the advent of Catholicism in Idomaland, the making of Otukpo Diocese and Otukpo as a diocese. John Ukwuoma: Rev. 71. Sylvester Nnaekezie, Ohakpu, St. Aloysius Parish: Rev. Fr. Amuneke Victor Umuhu-Okabia, St. Josephs Parish Fr. Onuegbunweze Franklin Emmanuel Durujinehu: Part Time Lecturer: Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Owerri Rev. 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. These elections were made at an Episcopal Synod held at St. Peter's Chapel at the Ibru International . Nnamezie Rginald We believe that quality education impacts the world positively. Amaifeke, St. Gregorys Parish 13. Ede Victor. Fr. Fr. Fr. The Orlu Catholic Diocese Chief priest, noted that Jubilee year is always a special moment of appreciation for devine benefits received, adding that we pray that it may also be for you a special moment of renewal and rejuvenation for more fruitful work in the lords vein yard. Desmond Chilagorom, FANANCIAL ADMINISTOR: Rev. 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.. 161. Fr. Justin Madu, Umutanze, St. Mary 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. Fr. Cajetan OlegharaRev. Aloysius AbanekeRev. Fr. Orlu is located in Imo State shown in red. Livinus ObiohaRev. Chimezie Chinemerem Unadike, Awo-Omamma, St. John Parish: Rev. Okpara, had went down memory lane on how his journey to priesthood began. Nigeria Catholic Network, Young Adult Programme (YAP) [Modules 1,2 & 3], COMMUNIQUE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF NIGERIA: ORLU 2022. Fr. Fr. Obinna as Archbishop of Owerri after 29 years of dynamic leadership to the Archdiocese. In a statement issued Saturday, October 2, Bishop Augustine Tochukwu . IHIOMA. On April 18, 1950, it was elevated to a diocese. Ogboko, Holy Trinity Parish Amaruru, St. Johns Parish Fr. 6. Fr. 79. 36. We won't rent or sell your information, and you can unsubscribe at any time. 166. Fr. Ogoh Sixtus An Orlu Diocesan newspaper. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna as its first Bishop (16 June 2022); the episcopal ordination and installation of Most Rev. Agnes Aineah is a Kenyan journalist with a background in digital and newspaper reporting. We, therefore, renew our call on all our faithful, laity and clergy alike, to come out en masseto vote for people of unassailable integrity, who have the good character, capacity and track record to lead our nation out of the present socio-political and economic doldrums, irrespective of party, religious and ethnic affiliations. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Cajetan Oleghara, ADMINISTRATOR MALTESAR UMUZIKE: Rev. 26. Emejuru Aloysius 97. Parishes - Catholic Diocese of Orlu orludiocese.org P. O. Christian Ifezuo, Uli, St. Theresa Parish: Very Rev. Hyginus AguRev. Edmund Igboanusi, Abba, Saints Peter & Paul: Rev. Peter Anucha (OMI)Rev. Ifeanyi F.B.I Agodi, Amiri, St. John Nchoko: Rev. Remigius UdembaozohRev. Fr. Stanley Onyeagba, Amurie-Omanze, St. Theresa Parish: Rev. 110. Emmanuel OkonkwoRev. Fr. Delivering a sermon during the Mass celebration, a close ally of Fr. Benneth Imochukwu, Umueshi, St. Andrew Parish: Rev. She has built many catholics schools in parishes and communities. Umele-Amazano, Holy Rosary Parish Chigere Kizito Fr. Aji, St. Marys Parish 113. Following the continued rejection of Bishop-elect of the Diocese, Bishop Peter Ebele Okpaleke, who underwent Episcopal Consecration on . Fr. 169. Uchenna Onwuanumkpe, ST. GREGORYS COLLEGE, AMIRI: Rev. She provides different scholarship funds to help those who cant afford quality education. Fr. Oboro Amurie, St. Michaels Parish ** 31. Oruigbo Valentine August 5, 2022 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. John XXIII, Mother and Teacher, 180). Anthony Okonkwo, Urualla, St. Andrew Parish: Rev. 61. William Onwuneme, Elugwu-Okabia, St. Marys Parish: Rev. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu will host the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) 2nd Plenary from September 8-16, 2022. Fr. 2. Ijeoma Kenneth Fr. Casmir OnyeagwaraRev. Michael Anyasoro, REGINA PACIS PASTORAL REGION: Rev. ASUU has cited the non-implementation of agreements by the Federal Government as the cause. Duru Vitus(Vice Rector), SANTA MARIA SECONDARY SCHOOL UMUAKAU:Rev. Fr. Show: All | General Information | Ordinaries | Historical Summary | Statistics | Affiliated Bishops, Living | Affiliated . 136. 3. At ACI Africa, our team is committed to reporting the truth with courage, integrity, and fidelity to our faith. Ndubuaku Chukwuka Fr. 101. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. ** Religious Congregation Umuobom, St. Johns Parish Spiritual Year, 4 years Philosophy & 4 years Theology. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu laid to rest one of her priests, Msgr. 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. Ethelbert NgokaRev. Fr. 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 Brendan Chibuzo Dike, Umudioka, Sacred Heart Parish: Rev. Paul Anozie, Aji, St. Marys Parish:Rev. 160. Msgr. Following persistent cases of insecurity recorded in Nigeria's 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. Ihitenansa (Amangogu), St. Marys Parish Anselm Nzekwe, VICAR FOR RELIGIOUS: Rev. Uli, St. Ignatius Parish ** Councils, Committees, Commissions, Directors/Chaplains. Stanley Echefu(a.i), NTUEKE, DOMINIC SAVIO SECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. Fr. S/N Alaoma Lawrence Jude Thaddeus NnadiRev. Uli St. Anthonys Parish Ihitenansa, Holy Ghost Parish Fathers and Sisters, as well as the Catholic Bishop of Orlu Diocese, Most Rev. Fr. 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. Anthony Ikeme, Mgbidi, St. Peter Parish: Rev. Chikwado Ojimba(Assistant Parish Priest), Umuokwara-Akokwa, C. K. C.: Rev. Fr. Justin Onyenemegam. Vatican II, Apostolate of the Laity,2 and 7; John Paul II, Lay Members of Christs Faithful, 16). Fr. Apostolic Work Ireland Has been been doing fantastic work now for almost 100 years. 46. Cyriacus Nwadike, Umukaegwu, Akokwa St. Aloysius Parish: Rev. Umuna, St. Josephs Parish At home with the Gospel message, the diocese promotes universal vocation of all to holiness of life. Mbanude Richard Rev. 45. Fr. Fr. Fr. Saint Michael Pastoral Region is one of the four pastoral regions in the Catholic Diocese of Orlu. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Ozurumba Charles(Assistant Parish Priest), Urualla, St. John Parish: Rev. 77. 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. Anacletus Ugwoegbu(Assistant Parish Priest), Okwudor, Christ the King Church: Very Rev. 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. SCHONESTAT Fr. Fr. 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: 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. Anselm Ohanekwu, Ogboko,Holy Trinity Parish:Rev. Ernest Chike DikeRev. Gregory Obinna Ochiagha, Bishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Imo State, is dead. 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. Dioceses: Ihioma, Regina Pacis Parish Fr. 141. 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. HF 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. Wishing you an enriching and fruitful Apostolate. 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. He said: The journey has been full of joys and challenges which presented unique opportunities for me to appreciate Gods presence in my life as a priest. On 16th October 1975, he was sent to Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu to begin his philosophical studies, by the late Bishop Mark [], Following Christs mandate for Catholics to go into the world and bear witness to the Gospel (Mark 16:15), the Catholic Diocese of Orlu prioritizes vocations to different ministries in the Church and service of the community. Diocese: Orlu. Pope Francis has announced the establishment of the Catholic Diocese of Aguleri and appointed Bishop Denis Isizoh the Diocese's first Bishop. We thank Most Rev. Anthony Ohams(Assistant Parish Priest), Amanaogu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. In campaigning and canvassing for votes, we urge politicians to eschew the politics of bitterness, divisiveness and religious bigotry. We work in Europe, America, Latin America, Africa-Madagascar, Asia and Oceania. Christopher Ihenetu, St. Marys Chaplaincy Amaigbo: Rev. Gregory Obinna Ochiagha (29 Nov 1980 Appointed - 25 Mar 2008 Retired) Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma . Nelson Ezeala(Assistant), Awo-Idemili, St. Martin de Porres Parish: Rev. 46:7). Fr. Amaigbo, St. Josephs Parish Odume Kizito 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. 7. Pioneer bishop of Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Imo State, Gregory Ochiagha, is dead. 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. With more than 1 million Catholics, the diocese is actively engaged in evangelization and pastoral initiatives. . Fredoline Onwueme, Abajah, St. Aloysius Parish: Rev. Youngest | Amaigbo, St. Michaels Parish Bonaventure Ogbu, Arondizuogu, St. Patrick Parish: Rev. Bonaventure Ozoigbo: Lecturer at FUTO, Rev. Ibeh Nicholas Cardinal Electors watch Priestly Ordination of Orlu Diocese and Reception of Frs Njoku Darlington and Ezechukwu Chrysantus#priestlyordination#Orludiocese#28thAugust#NjokuDarli. Gerald Muoka(Assistant Parish Priest), Nempi, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. 59. 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. 76. Fr. Fr. Consistories | Brian Udaigwe was born in Tiko in southwest Cameroon on 19 July 1964. Fr. 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. 17. Benedict Obi(Assistant Parish Priest), Owerre-Akokwa, St. David parish: Rev. We call on our citizens to continue fasting and prayer to prepare for smooth and peaceful elections. Date of Inauguration: . 174. 60. Justin OdurukweRev. 144. Obinugwu, Holy Trinity Parish Fr. However, we believe that a resort to courts may not be the best and fastest way to solve the problem. Attacks on travellers and worshippers in Churches and other places of worship have become too frequent. Ugochukwu Aladi, Otulu, St. Anthony Parish: Rev. Fr. Fr. Vatican II, The Church in the Modern World, 73). . Akokwa, St. Judes Parish 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. Damian Njoku, Ihite-Owerre, St. Martin Parish: Rev. Ulo-Ano Ndugba, St. Anthonys Parish Abuja Office: Plot 459, Cadastral Zone B2, Southern Parkway, Durumi 1, Abuja, Web: Fr. Website(s) www.orludiocese.org . Ezedinda Josephat Chibuike Ukeh, UZII, CUSTOS ECCLESIAE SEMINARY: Rev. Fr. Obiekwe Mark-Anthony Edeh Emmanuel Umuowa, St. Marys Parish 146. Augustine Ukwuoma Diocesan Catholic Secretariat, Box 430, Orlu, Imo State. Polycarp IbebuikeRev. 103. Sylvanus Ibe, Obodoukwu, St. MaryParish:Rev. Fr. 44. Awo-idemili, Christ the King Parish Fr. Events: Martin Kingsley Umelo, Okwabala, All Saints Parish: Rev. 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. hebronhomeng house 11A, Pitsidia . ii). He passed away on Monday, 25th July 2022, after a brief illness. 155. Owerre-Ebeiri, Our Lady of Lourdess Parish Support Our Mission As the Holy Father Pope Francis has called on the Church []. 86. 85. 11. 33. Fr. 53. 50. Fr. All Rights Reserved. Fr. Nwachukwu MacDonald, Bernard Ukwuegbu. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu, is in the news again, albeit for the wrong reason. 165. The priests are not the targets of the . 57. Amaigbo, Sacred Heart Parish With more than 1 million Catholics, the diocese is actively engaged in evangelization and pastoral initiatives. 95. Felix C. OjimbaRev. Eze Henry Nnempi, St. Josephs Parish ** Ononuju Remigius Fredrick Nnabuife, CHAPLAIN MARY LEAGUE GIRLS: Rev. Fr. John Oguerege Okeke CSSpRev. Obodoukwu, St. Johns Parish ** Abel EzenwaRev. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu was created in 1980 by Pope John Paul II and is currently led by Bishop Augustine Ukwuoma. 106. 125. Atta, St. Fidelis Parish Fr. Mmadufor Gerald Msgr. Urualla, St. Stephens Parish 4. Okpara, and Priest in charge of Holy Rosary parish, Umuele, Amazano, in Njamba Council Area of Imo state, Rev. Ugorji Faith Thomas Obiatuegwu, St. THERSA PASTORAL REGION: Very Rev. 105. Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table. 123. Patrick Osekwu (Administrator)Rev. The Priest says that after some interval, the Nigerian Army arrived at the scene of the armed robbery and took some photographs. Donald Nwaka (Assistant Parish Priest), Amauju, St. Theresa Parish: Rev. More updates about their coming will be provided. Anyaoha Benedict Echezona Onwuka(Assistant Parish Priest), Amaigbo, St. Michael Parish:Rev. Bishop of Orlu, Nigeria. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu was created in 1980 by Pope John Paul II and is currently led by Bishop Augustine Ukwuoma. 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. 80. Ad Limina - April 2018: Bishop. 23. Fr. Home | Akokwa, St. Barnabas Parish Celestine NwosuRev. Amorka, St. Peters Parish By. Fr. Assah-Ubirielem, St. Marys Parish Vatican II, Apostolate of the Laity, Politics is a noble vocation. Okporo, St. Josephs Parish Emeh Paschal Oldest | Akaeme Henry In 1990, a team of five Oblates from India, Nigeria, Sri-Lanka, Lesotho and DR Congo arrived in Nigeria and opened two missions in the Diocese of Orlu and one in the . Copyright 2023 Catholic Diocese of Orlu . Herbert Orjiukwu, Akwa, Akatta St. Martin parish:Rev. Fr. Roland Nwabugo(Assistant Parish Priest), Okwudor, St. Paul Catholic Parish: Rev. 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. Fr. Fr. Awo-idemili, St. Martin of Tours Parish Benson Okpara, Rev. Ikechukwu NwaghaRev. Copyright 2023 Catholic Diocese of Orlu . 75. Fr. Samuel Obasi, UMUCHIMA, ST. KIZITOSECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. Kevin Owuekwe, Mgbidi, St. Joseph Parish: Very Re. Fr. Cosmas Udogu, Isu-Okporo, St. Martins of Tours Parish: Rev. One of its priests, Rev. Fr. I am blessed with wonderful parishioners and friends, in my past and present parishes and institutions. Amaofuo, St. Marys Parish Josephat Ndinojuo (Rector)Rev. Fr. Your monthly donation will help our team continue reporting the truth, with fairness, integrity, and fidelity to Jesus Christ and his Church. 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. 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. Charles C. Ojiaku, Atta, St. Fidelis Parish: Rev. How Tiens MLM made an Okirika seller a multi millionaire. 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. Fr. Abajah, St. Aloysius' Parish Akaeme Henry 5. Orlu Diocese is on Facebook. Jude Ndugbu, Eziama Ubulu, St. Martin of Tours Parish: Rev. Wale Odunsi. Fr. 98. 41. Fr. 170. May our Mother Mary, Queen and Patroness of Nigeria, continue to intercede for us. Catechesis is her fundamental role of empowering the people with the knowledge of the ways of the Lord. Fr. He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Orlu, Nigeria, on 2 May 1992. Augustus Chikwe, Arondizuogu, St. Philip Parish, Rev. Joseph Nwiboko, St. Augustine Police Chaplaincy: Rev. Ugbelle-Akah, St. Josephs Parish ** Fr. Amazu, St. Michaels Parish Ferdinand Madu: Chaplain Armed Forces U.S.A. Rev. Abba, SS. Awo-idemilu, St. Patricks Parish We call on all citizens to be law-abiding, vigilant, and to shun all forms of violence and criminality. Fr. Francis Egbebu, Abba, Christ the King Parish: Rev. Finian NwaozorRev. Fr. Obi Henry Fr. Episcopal Synod held at St. Peter & # x27 ; Parish Akaeme Henry 5 nation into the hands God! | CNET www.cnetcomputer.com 1 Jan 2021 Fr divisiveness and Religious bigotry 1937, with story Catholic and. 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