Umuaka, St. Marys Parish Your pastoral zeal and dedication to the Ministry have given many people course to thank God for the wonder of your being. 161. S/N Nnakaihe Franklin Umuobom, St. Johns Parish Oct 9 . The Synod is meant to be a journey of sharing, reflecting and listening to one another at all levels in the Church: parish, diocesan, provincial, national, continental, and universal. The spontaneous agitations of the clergy, laity and religious of Ahiara Catholic Diocese for a Bishop of Mbaise extraction seem to be yielding fruits if reports filtering into our newsroom are anything to go by. Awo-Omamma, St. Patricks Parish Fr. It is through the right political choices that our current situation can be ameliorated. Fr. Dominic Udegbe, Isu-Umuolu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Fr. (Dr) Theophilus Tochukwu Okpara, on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee Anniversary. Gregory Obinna Ochiagha, Bishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Imo State, is dead. 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. Fr. Bernard Ukwuegbu: Lecturer at Imo Polytechnic, Rev. HF Mgbidi, St. Patricks Parish We commend the National Assembly and the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for enacting and signing into law the Electoral Bill 2022. Ugbelle-Akah, St. Josephs Parish ** 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. Spiritual Year, 4 years Philosophy & 4 years Theology. Francis Egbebu, Abba, Christ the King Parish: Rev. Okpara, for resisting the temptation of not mounting unnecessary pressures on him, he called on the faithful to always pray for their priests, stressing that because they are also human, and not immune from making mistakes. Tobias Ihionu, Ikpaocha Arondizuogu, St. Patrick: Rev. Nigeria Catholic Network, Young Adult Programme (YAP) [Modules 1,2 & 3], COMMUNIQUE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF NIGERIA: ORLU 2022. Okonkwo Chrysogonuu Ogboko, Holy Trinity Parish 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. Boniface Ezikeoha, Amakor, St. Michael Parish: Rev. 6. Sylvanus Dike, Ogberuru, St. Patrick Parish: Rev. 113. Fr. 37. Fr. He was buried on 4 August 2022. 69. Orlu, 09 October, 2021 / 10:00 pm (ACI Africa). It is named after Regina Pacis (Our Lady of Peace) which captures the strong Marian devotion of the people. We congratulate Most Rev. 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. Ogberuru, St. Patricks Parish Fr. Editor-in-Chief, ACI Africa, Holy Trinity Cathedral of Nigeria's Orlu Diocese. Professor, John Carroll University, U.S.A. Okpara, was graced by scores of Rev. Clifftop Ministries Port Harcourt . In a Tuesday, November 2 statement obtained by ACI Africa, Fr. The Catechetics Degree Programs and the Catechetical Institute (CI) at Franciscan University of Steubenville work in concert to prepare clergy, religious and laity to join the "army of catechists" called for by St. John Paul II, eager to help the Church in her mission of making all nations joyful disciples of Jesus Christ. Fr. SCHONESTAT His Lordship, Most Rev. 32. Fr. Samuel Obasi, UMUCHIMA, ST. KIZITOSECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. International Taxpayers. Luke IjezieRev. High-ranking Catholic clergy conducted a fact-finding visit to the Diocese of Knoxville late last year, three sources confirmed to Knox News, as two . An . Fr. 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 . Fr. Ugbelle, St. Marys Parish On April 17, 1891. the Vicariate Apostolic of Northern Japan was divided into the Archdiocese of Tokyo and the Diocese of Hakodate, and Mgr. 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. Fr. Fr. 18. Paschal Alisa, Umuakam, St Michaels: Rev. 117. Councils, Committees, Commissions, Directors/Chaplains. 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: Dr. Hackette as the Parish []. Ihitenansa, Holy Ghost Parish Alele Prince Samuel Obasi(In Residence)Rev. If you want to be part of the preparation, please contact the diocesan chancery. Christopher IhenetuRev. Following the continued rejection of Bishop-elect of the Diocese, Bishop Peter Ebele Okpaleke, who underwent Episcopal Consecration on . 83. 138. All these have led to an incessant loss of lives and destruction of property of innocent people. . The college of bishops. CATHOLIC INSTITUTE OF WEST AFRICA (CIWA) PORT HARCOURT: Rev. 5. Nearly two weeks after Fr. Box 425, Auchi Edo State. Okpara, and Priest in charge of Holy Rosary parish, Umuele, Amazano, in Njamba Council Area of Imo state, Rev. Christian Ifezuo, Uli, St. Theresa Parish: Very Rev. Fr. 108. Abajah, St. Aloysius Parish Osina, St. Marys Parish Fr. God has blessed the diocese with many vocations to the priestly and religious lives, and many faith-filled marriages. Religious Orders | John Ukwuoma: Rev. We continue to decry the worsening state of insecurity in our nation as well as activities of terrorists and insurgents, kidnappers and bandits. Celestine Uzondu, Amaigbo, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. 102. 87. Anthony Dim, Owerre Nkwoji, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish: Rev. John Kanu, Eziawa, St. Anthony Parish: Rev. Please remember that the Re-union with the Bishop is scheduled from Sunday August 18th to Friday 23rd, 2019 at St. Marys Seminary, Umuowa. Michael Anyasoro, REGINA PACIS PASTORAL REGION: Rev. Fr. 173. Anyaoha Benedict About Franciscan Catechetics. Fr. Mmeremiukwu, Assah-Ubirielem, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Placid Eze, Arondizuogu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Fr. 4. Cyril Nwankwo(Spiritual Director)Rev. Joseph Okorie, ST. MICHAEL PASTORAL REGION: Very Rev. 122. Fr. Uchechukwu Nnajiofor, Rev. Dikenafai, St. Marys Parish Fr. Fr. Ethelbert NgokaRev. Fr. Okehie Jerome(Assistant Parish Priest), Amaigbo, St. Gregory Parish: Rev. Dike Innocent Fr. 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. 92. Fr. Copyright 2023 Catholic Diocese of Orlu . 140. 22. Augustine Ukwuoma Diocesan Catholic Secretariat, Box 430, Orlu, Imo State. Fr. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Enwerem Joseph Fr. Remigius Udeze, Obibi-Ochasi, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Fr. Umuchima, C.I.C. William Onwuneme, Elugwu-Okabia, St. Marys Parish: Rev. Fr. Isu, St. Marys Parish Fr. Fr. Akokwa, St. Aloysius Parish George Dodo, Bishop of Zaria Diocese, whose death occurred on 8 July 2022. When the chief shepherd appears . Awo-Omamma, Christ the King Parish Fr. Umuma, St. Andrews Parish ** By. Brian Udaigwe: Apostolic Nuncio to Benin, Titular Archbishop of Suelli, Rev. Fr. Jude Chidi Egbom, was gruesomely murdered by armed hoodlums. He said: the journey started in 1985 at St. Marys Seminary Umuoma, where I spent one year and was later sent to Holy Trinity parish Omuma, and to St. Kizitos Secondary school Umuchima in 1986 and 1987 respectively for Apostolic work. Fr. Ihioma, Our Lady of Fatima Parish Fr. 139. Ihitenansa (Amangogu), St. Marys Parish In other words, they are to accept as their divine vocation the task of sanctifying the world like leaven from within (cf. 114. Emmanuel Durujinehu: Part Time Lecturer: Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Owerri Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Ibe, Obodoukwu, St. MaryParish:Rev. Fr. Abajah, St. Aloysius' Parish Akaeme Henry 5. The Bishop, had earlier in his congratulating massage to Fr. Ibeh Nicholas In other words, they are to accept as their divine vocation the task of sanctifying the world like leaven from within (cf. Michael Simeon Okporo, St. Josephs Parish Fr. 61. Father Cyricus Udegbulem, a priest of Orlu Diocese who went to serve in Brooklyn Diocese, New York in 1998 . Following persistent cases of insecurity recorded in Nigerias Orlu Diocese, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese located within Imo State has appealed to the warring parties to end the bloodshed and seek dialogue. Ikechukwu NwaghaRev. 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. Josephat Ndinojuo (Rector)Rev. 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. 53. 130. 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. It is always of time of spiritual binding, healing, and friendship with the flock the Lord entrusts to his care. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. 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. 8. Arrival of the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Most Rev. Fr. Amaigbo, St. Josephs Parish Oguegbu Louis Maria Fr. Emmanuel Okonkwo confirmed the October 31 armed robbery incident at the Bishops residence in which assailants made away with some valuables.. Titular | Nichodemus Adii, Urualla, St. Stephen: Rev. Amaigbo, St. Patricks Parish ** Dara Cajetan, Amucha,St. Patrick Parish: Rev. 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". Attacks on travellers and worshippers in Churches and other places of worship have become too frequent. Eze Henry 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. Fr. 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. As a Pastor, you have touched the lives of many in many positive ways. Akatta, St. Michaels Parish Damian Njoku, Ihite-Owerre, St. Martin Parish: Rev. Fr. 89. Fr. 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