/ 5.79639N 7.03889E / 5.79639; 7.03889. Chibuike UkehRev. Following the continued rejection of Bishop-elect of the Diocese, Bishop Peter Ebele Okpaleke, who underwent Episcopal Consecration on . In collaboration with the priests and leaders of ministries, he visits with sick, senior citizens, schools, families, and seminaries. 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. Fr. Fr. Fr. 101. Chimezie Chinemerem Unadike, Awo-Omamma, St. John Parish: Rev. 158. Peter Obioha, OSINA, BONUS PASTOR SEMINARY: Rev. Indeed, the Lord of hosts is with us, and the God of Jacob is our stronghold (Ps. 59. He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Orlu, Nigeria, on 2 May 1992. As part of this free service you may receive occasional offers from us at EWTN News and EWTN. Igwemezie Callistus Fr. 35. Mmeremiukwu, Assah-Ubirielem, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Fr. Ntueke, St. Josephs Parish Fr. Chiedozie Ohazurike(Ass. 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 . Thomas ObiatuegwuRev. We congratulate Most Rev. Fr. Eastern Catholic Churches, Square Kilometers: 929 (358 Square Miles), Mailing Address: Bishop's House, P.O. Fr. 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. 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. Fr. Fr. Fr. Ogbonna Benjamin 103. At home with the Gospel message, the diocese promotes universal vocation of all to holiness of life. Remigius Udeze, Obibi-Ochasi, St. Joseph 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. Fr. Andrew Esomonu, UMUOWA: ST. MARY SEMINARY: Rev. Fr. Diogu John 131. xvi) applied this latter term to the territory subject to a bishop. His Lordship, Most Rev. Abajah, St. Aloysius' Parish Akaeme Henry 5. We also had the erection of Kontagora Diocese and the installation of Most Rev. Amiri, St. Johns Parish Anusionwu Lukeben Dike Innocent Akpulu, St. James Parish. Michael Pius Kagarko, who assumed office as the Diocesan Administrator of Zaria on 9 July 2022. Paschal Agu, Amandugba, St. Damian Parish: Rev. Osu-Ihiteukwa, Sacred Heart * Fr. Fr. Emmanuel Maduekwe, Amorka, St. Peter Parish: Rev. You are expected to be settled by 5pm. Marcel Olebune, Isiokwu Ihioma, Our Lady of Fatima: Rev. 0:32. Father Don Bosco Onyalla Paul Anozie, Aji, St. Marys Parish:Rev. Fr. Emmanuel OkonkwoRev. More updates about their coming will be provided. Owerre-Ebeiri, Our Lady of Lourdess Parish Fr. In other words, they are to accept as their divine vocation the task of sanctifying the world like leaven from within (cf. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu has organized Vocation Promoters Association who through prayer and giving foster vocation to the priesthood in the diocese. Orlu, Holy Rosary Parish Nwaokoro Bernard 3. Fr. Damian Njoku, Ihite-Owerre, St. Martin Parish: Rev. Fr. Augustine Nwiwu(Assistant Parish Priest), Okporo, St. Theresas Parish: Rev. Anum Collins Muodebelu, Francis On November 29, 1980, the diocese was created out of the then Owerri Diocese (now Owerri Archdiocese), by His Holiness, Pope John Paul II. Oct 9 . 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. 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. The 2023 General Elections are fast approaching. Fr. Amiri, St. Geralds Parish Declan Aguzie, Amiri, St. Paul Parish: Rev. BOX 982, ORLU IMO STATE, NIGERIA. Orlu is located in Imo State shown in red. How Tiens MLM made an Okirika seller a multi millionaire. 139. Fr. 21. The history is divided into three parts: the advent of Catholicism in Idomaland, the making of Otukpo Diocese and Otukpo as a diocese. Oliver Esomonu, Amaruru, St. John of the Cross: Rev. Ibeh Nicholas Principal), UMUAKA, ST. SAVIOURSECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. Fr. Ulo-Ano Ndugba, St. Anthonys Parish Justin Onyenemegam. Fr. Parishes - Catholic Diocese of Orlu orludiocese.org P. O. 30. Fr. Anaele Charles 99. Cyriacus Nwadike, Umukaegwu, Akokwa St. Aloysius Parish: Rev. Ikechukwu NwaghaRev. 136. Nkume, St. Michaels Parish Fr. 112. 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. Uzii, St. Pauls Parish For you and your family. Okonkwo Anthony, Eziama-Obaire, St. Michael Parish: Rev. Pius AkajioforRev. 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. Joseph MaduikeRev. 168. Amiri, St. Michaels Parish Cyril Duru, Amaigbo, St.Patrick: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel DurunwaRev. Fr. 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. Nevertheless, the Church is not indifferent or neutral to the formation and activities of the political community (cf. Onyemma Lazarus Fr. orlu diocese apostolic work | CNET www.cnetcomputer.com 1 Jan 2021 Fr. Anacletus Ugwoegbu(Assistant Parish Priest), Okwudor, Christ the King Church: Very Rev. Arondizuogu, St. Patricks Parish Amazuno ** Mgbee, Holy Cross Parish Otulu, St. Anthonys Parish Fredoline Onwueme, Abajah, St. Aloysius Parish: Rev. Isdore Igwegbe, Isu Dim Na Nume, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Akokwa, St. Davids Parish Msgr. Fr. Ishiobishii, St. Philomenas Parish Ugbelle, St. Marys Parish 142. Uju Remigius, Ugbelle-Aka, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Nwachukwu Raphael Ede Victor. Fr. Orlu, 03 November, 2021 / 9:17 pm (ACI Africa). Livinus Igbodekwe, Uli, St. Anthony of Padua Parish: Rev. AUCHI DIOCESE Most Rev. Fr. We continue to decry the worsening state of insecurity in our nation as well as activities of terrorists and insurgents, kidnappers and bandits. Vincent Okafor, Amucha, St. Paschal Parish: Rev. Fr. 118. Amaike, St. Peters Parish Fr. Echezona Onwuka(Assistant Parish Priest), Amaigbo, St. Michael Parish:Rev. FORUM Lucius Iwejuru UGORJI Most Rev. Fr. Raymond Alaneme, Amaigbo, Sacred Heart Parish: Rev. Bishop of Orlu, Nigeria. Councils Alex Ejike Nwabuo, Dikenafai, St. Mary Parish: 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. Fr. 155. Lawrence Obidimma(Assistant Parish Priest), Osina, St. Jude: Rev. * Interdiocesan Ad Limina | Akaeme Henry Anthony Udem, Amanator, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Fr. Lagos 23401 . 119. Amanator, St. Josephs Parish Fr. Henry Anaeche, Mgbidi, St. Patricks: Rev. Kenneth Ezeala, Owerre Umudioka, St. Paul Parish: Rev. 148. 127. 84. Amauju, St. Theresas Parish Fr. 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. Ugochukwu Aladi, Otulu, St. Anthony Parish: Rev. 154. SDV Desmond Nwanyawu, Uzii, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Fr. Umuaka, St Andrews Parish 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. Benneth Imochukwu, Umueshi, St. Andrew Parish: Rev. Samuel Obasi, UMUCHIMA, ST. KIZITOSECONDARY SCHOOL: Rev. Augustine Ifediba, Uli, Sacred Heart Parish: 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. 8. Fr. 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. 160. 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. 80. Anthony Dim, Owerre Nkwoji, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish: Rev. 124. Box 430, Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria. Fr. Nevertheless, this oft-repeated claim about Africa really deserves to be examined more closely, as it is one of the great myths of our time. Christopher IhenetuRev. Celestine Uzondu, Amaigbo, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri (23 . Okpara, who holds PhD in (Counselor Education and Supervision), Walden University, USA, gave thanks to God for calling him to be his priest, despite my unworthiness. 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. 15. Orlu, 09 October, 2021 / 10:00 pm (ACI Africa). 10. VINCENTIAN 116. In campaigning and canvassing for votes, we urge politicians to eschew the politics of bitterness, divisiveness and religious bigotry. 91. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu will host the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) 2nd Plenary from September 8-16, 2022. Peter Anumaka, Oboro-Amurie, St Michaels Parish: Rev. Anthonio Filipazzi, joined by some Archbishops and Bishops for Vespers at Mater Dei Cathedral preceding the. 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 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. Fr. Desmond Chilagorom, FANANCIAL ADMINISTOR: Rev. Diocese: Orlu. Michael Simeon 54. Erigha Jude(Assistant Parish Priest)), Uli, St. Ignatius Parish: Rev. Msgr. Fr. Emmanuel Nwoha (Principal)Rev. Luke IjezieRev. Fr. Fr. Fr. 117. Michael Anyasoro, REGINA PACIS PASTORAL REGION: Rev. Okwudor, St. Pauls Parish Alphonsus Anumudu, Urualla, St. Peters Parish: Rev Fr. Kingsley Nwadike, Ugbelle, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Precious Eze, Okporo, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Enwerem Joseph Amaofuo, St. Marys Parish Fr. 72. 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. Copyright 2023 Catholic Diocese of Orlu . Cajetan Oleghara, ADMINISTRATOR MALTESAR UMUZIKE: Rev. Onyekamma Emmanuel Isiozi-Akah, St. Josephs Parish John, O. Onaiyekan[ Apostolic Administrator] Catholic Bishop's House, Box 205, Imo State, 6. Ezedinda Josephat Honorius Ibe, UMUNA, URBANSECONDARY SCHOOL:Rev. Ernest Chike DikeRev. When the chief shepherd appears . Amaifeke, St. Marys Parish No doubt, we stand at a crossroads. 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. Ugonna Mbonu, Rev. POSTING OF SENIOR SEMINARIANS FOR APOSTOLIC WORK SATURDAY JULY 6TH SATURDAY AUGUST 17TH 2019 Fr. 159. 58. . 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. 92. Fr. Date of Inauguration: . Ukanero Collins 37. Abba Christ the King Parish Fr. Fr. Uchechukwu Nnajiofor, Rev. Oldest | Arrival of the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Most Rev. Stephen Okafor, St. Camillus Chaplaincy IMSUTH: Rev. Fr. He was buried on 4 August 2022. Emmanuel Durujinehu: Part Time Lecturer: Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Owerri Rev. Samuel Obasi(In Residence)Rev. Bishops: Longinus Chukwudi Nwaka, Obodoukwu, St. Patricks: Rev. Fr. Fr. New Apostolic Nuncio appointed Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 01:01 Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Brian Udaigwe, Titular Archbishop of Suelli as the. Fr. Arondizuogu, St. Andrews Parish Fr. Paulinus Okeke(PrincipalDominic Savio Secondary school), Nnerim Ndugba, SS Peter And Paul: Rev. Oruigbo Valentine C. Uli, St. Gregorys Parish ** We work in Europe, America, Latin America, Africa-Madagascar, Asia and Oceania. MSCC Fr. Emeh Paschal Fr. Vatican II, Apostolate of the Laity,2 and 7; John Paul II, Lay Members of Christs Faithful, 16). Vatican II, The Church in the Modern World, 74). Osigwe Stanley 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. Fr. 49. Fr. 97. Join Facebook to connect with Orlu Diocese and others you may know. Princewill Chukwuyerenwa, Mgbidi, St. Johns: Rev. Henry Okolie, Abajah, Holy Rosary:Rev. Brendan Mgbenwelu, DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTIONS: Rev. Justin Madu, Umutanze, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Gabriel Ekpenyo CSSp, Awo-Omamma, St. Donatus Nnagha, Okponakuma, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Media reports indicate that Nigerian troops, on October 31, foiled an attempt to kidnap Bishop Augustine Ukwuoma at the Orlu Diocesan Catholic Secretariat of Nigerias Imo State. The Apostolic Canons (xiv, xv), and the Council of Nica in 325 (can. Apostolic Work Ireland Has been been doing fantastic work now for almost 100 years. Callistus Nwobi, ADMINISTRATOR ST DAMIAN HOSPITAL OKPORO: Rev. Martin EgbuoguRev. Welcome to the official Facebook page of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu Nigeria. Ibiasogbe, St. Pauls Parish 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. Owerre-Ebeiri, St. Martins Parish Nwachukwu Jude Livinus OkoroRev. Fr. 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. It was in 1966 that the confines of the present Catholic Diocese of Orlu were raised to Deanery with Rev. Ebenator, All Saints Parish Anselm Nzekwe, VICAR FOR RELIGIOUS: Rev. GPS Coordinates 5.79449,7.03589 . Izeji Paschal Owerre-Umudioka, St. Pauls Parish Fr. Adibemma Victor 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. iii) ASUU Strike and Education in our Nation. Fr. 24. Ozurumba Charles(Assistant Parish Priest), Urualla, St. John Parish: Rev. Sylvanus Ibe, Obodoukwu, St. MaryParish:Rev. 0. Ogboko, Holy Trinity Parish Umuwala, St. Johns Parish Fathers and Sisters, as well as the Catholic Bishop of Orlu Diocese, Most Rev. 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. Fr. Isu Okporo, st. Martins Parish Martin Kingsley Umelo, Okwabala, All Saints Parish: Rev. Fr. Chibueze Igwe(Assistant Parish Priest), Urualla, Queen of Apostles Parish: Rev. 55. Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria Telephone: (0803)70.61.33.22 Past and Present Ordinaries. 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 . Anthony Ohams(Assistant Parish Priest), Amanaogu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Fr. We commend the National Assembly and the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for enacting and signing into law the Electoral Bill 2022. Fr. Editor-in-Chief, ACI Africa, Holy Trinity Cathedral of Nigeria's Orlu Diocese. However, available records show that the first parish to be established in the area was at Amaigbo in 1937, with Rev. Omuma, Holy Trinity Parish Ulo-Ano Ndugba, St. Marys Parish Fr. Fr. The personal apostolic administration was formed by Pope John Paul II to administer to a group of traditionalist Catholic priests, using the Tridentine Mass, who reconciled with Rome on January 18, 2002. 68. Fr. She invests resources for the training of the younger generations. Fr. May our Mother Mary, Queen and Patroness of Nigeria, continue to intercede for us. Fr. Born in Ibeme on August 31, 1931, the late cleric was ordained Priest . Remigius Udembaozor, DIRECTOR DIOCESAN ICT CENTER AND DIOCESAN WEBSITE: Rev. . Fr. We acknowledge the Presidents commitment to ensuring a level playing ground for all candidates in the elections. Stephen Mbachu, Arondizuogu, St. Joseph the worker Parish: Rev. Fr. Nwabichie Anslem Rev. On August 13, 1912, the Archdiocese of Tokyo ceded the prefectures of Toyama, Fukui and Ishikawa to the newly established Prefecture Apostolic of Niigata . The priests are not the targets of the . Okwuabala, All Saints Parish Chrysanthus Ugorji (Parish Priest)Rev. His lordship began his Primary education at St. Josephs Catholic School Umuna, moved to St Peter Clavers minor seminary Okpala in 1969. Fr. Amurie, Omanze, St. Theresas Parish Bonaventure Ogbu, Arondizuogu, St. Patrick Parish: Rev. Obiohia, Sacred Heart Parish 74. Rev. Fr. 98. 162. Fr. Raymond Ihenetu, Ibiasoegbe, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Awo-Omamma, St. Johns Parish Akokwa, St. Barnabas Parish Fr. Peter & Paul Parish 46. In the November 2 statement, Fr. Finian NwaozorRev. 5. Okpara, was graced by scores of Rev. 78. Uli, Sacred Heart Parish * At home with the Gospel message, the diocese promotes universal vocation of all to holiness of life. Nnakaihe Franklin Fr. 69. Regrettably, the government has not lived up to its duties with regard to security. 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. Toochukwu Ezikeudu, Uloano Ndugba, St. Marys Parish: Rev. . 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. These elections were made at an Episcopal Synod held at St. Peter's Chapel at the Ibru International . Ihioma, Our Lady of Fatima Parish Fr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna as its first Bishop (16 June 2022); the episcopal ordination and installation of Most Rev. On April 18, 1950, it was elevated to a diocese. All Rights Reserved. Akuma, St. Johns Parish In addition to his usual pastoral responsibilities as bishop, the apostolic administrator has the authority to make the necessary decisions for the daily . We, therefore, encourage all politicians to uphold the values of integrity and decency. Spiralling inflation, high costs of goods and services, soaring unemployment, crude oil theft and non-functioning refineries have inflicted untold hardship on the citizens. Francis Onyealusi, Awo-Idemili, St. Martin of Tours Parish: Rev. Chigere Kizito Fr. Paschal Nwokolo, Isu-Umunakaraisu, St. Cyril Parish: Rev. We believe that quality education impacts the world positively. Aloysius Anudu, Awo-Omamma, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Fr. Fr. Ferdinand Osimiri, Ntueke, St. Joseph Parish:Rev. 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Fr. 70. Cajetan OlegharaRev. Justin OdurukweRev. Umuhu-Okabia, St. Josephs Parish 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 . Fr. 41. 14. Mejuru Apollos(Assistant Parish Priest), Umume, St. John Parish: Rev. Fr. In Africa, touted most . JohnBosco ObiakorRev. Amaifeke, St. Gregorys Parish Fr. Fr. Ezechukwu Chrysantus Amaigbo, St. Josephs Parish Fr. Abba, SS. Nwachukwu Humphrey, 83. 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. As such, political authority has to be exercised within the limits of the moral order and directed towards the common good. Anthony Gogo Nwaedo C.S.Sp. Fr. Henry Nnadozie, Uli, St. Gregory Parish: Rev. IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCHMost Rev. Fr. Eugene DikeRev. Necrology Fr. Vincent MbahRev. 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. Gregory Obinna Ochiagha (29 Nov 1980 Appointed - 25 Mar 2008 Retired) Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma . Fr. Youngest | Amuneke Victor Fr. 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. Gerald Muoka(Assistant Parish Priest), Nempi, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Thaddeus Ihebinike, Amagu, St. Patricks Parish: Rev. Polycarp IbebuikeRev. Paschal Alisa, Umuakam, St Michaels: Rev. 114. Vatican II, The Church in the Modern World, 73). All | Emmanuel Okonkwo, VICAR FOR PRIESTS: Rev. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu laid to rest one of her priests, Msgr. 76. 144. Msgr. Akokwa, Christ the King Parish ** Osina, St. Michaels Parish 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. Urualla, St. Stephens Parish Nwozuzu Bonfrere Msgr. 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. My family has been part of journey and significant support system. Councils, Committees, Commissions, Directors/Chaplains. 7. . Fr. It is Gods call too to help change the world around us. Website(s) www.orludiocese.org . 33. 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. In a statement issued Saturday, October 2, Bishop Augustine Tochukwu . Obibi-Ochasi, St. Josephs Parish 9. Abajah, St. Aloysius Parish 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. 130. Fr. Placid Eze, Arondizuogu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. 63. Joseph Nwiboko, St. Augustine Police Chaplaincy: Rev. 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. Ernest Ndukwu, St Martin De Tours Amiri: Rev. 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