Orlu, Holy Rosary Parish Fr. Fr. Amurie, Omanze, St. Theresas Parish The current bishop is Benjamin Chinedum Okeke. Ochiagha retired in 2008. Fr. Charles EmezieRev. 92. 37. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri (23 . Awo-Omamma, St. Patricks Parish 39. A Communiqu issued at the end of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the Sacred Heart Pastoral/Retreat Centre, Orlu, Imo State, 8 16 September 2022. 167. Fr. Okonkwo says. Otulu, St. Anthonys Parish 132. Fr. Okoro Augustine Ohakpu, St. Aloysius Parish Fr. Raymond Ihenetu, Ibiasoegbe, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Bishop of Orlu, Nigeria. Mgbidi, St. Michaels Parish ** 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. 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. Samuel Obasi(In Residence)Rev. Ad Limina - April 2018: Bishop. Fr. Let us turn our attention to God in prayer and fasting for our nation to get it right. Urualla, St. Michaels Parish Valentine Ogike, Amiri, St. Mchaels Umuecheta: Rev. Honorius Ibe, UMUNA, URBANSECONDARY SCHOOL:Rev. Named after one of the oldest parishes in the area, it covers rerrirotires in two local governments in Ideato (Ideato North and South). Fr. Fr. The Requiem Mass was presided over by the Catholic Bishop of Orlu, Most Rev. Brian Udaigwe was born in Tiko in southwest Cameroon on 19 July 1964. Fr. Chibuike Ukeh, UZII, CUSTOS ECCLESIAE SEMINARY: Rev. Remigius Udembaozor, DIRECTOR DIOCESAN ICT CENTER AND DIOCESAN WEBSITE: Rev. Necrology We call on all our citizens and institutions to work towards responsible political behaviour and informed choices. Fr. 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. Fr. Osimeleze Stanley However, we believe that a resort to courts may not be the best and fastest way to solve the problem. Ndubuaku Chukwuka 33. Fr. Cardinal Electors We provide news from Africa, as seen through the teachings of the Catholic Church - so that you can grow in your Catholic faith. Councils, Committees, Commissions, Directors/Chaplains. Please remember that the Re-union with the Bishop is scheduled from Sunday August 18th to Friday 23rd, 2019 at St. Marys Seminary, Umuowa. SMMM Msgr. Umuago, St. Charles Parish Amagu, St. Patricks Parish * Fr. Umuowa, St. Marys Parish On April 18, 1950, it was elevated to a diocese. Vincent MbahRev. 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. From Magnus Eze, Enugu Pioneer bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Imo State, Most Rev. Fr. The Catholic Diocese of Orlu will host the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) 2nd Plenary from September 8-16, 2022. .. Fr. Fr. 22. Fr. Fr. View the profiles of people named Orlu Diocese. Aji, St. Marys Parish Collins Iwudibe, Amazuno, Arondizuogu St. Patrick Parish: Rev. Brendan Chibuzo Dike, Umudioka, Sacred Heart Parish: Rev. 63. Ishiobishii, St. Philomenas Parish For more information visit www.orludiocese.org. . Fr. Brendan Mgbenwelu, DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTIONS: Rev. Udechukwu Joseph(Rector)Rev. The fruits of the prayer efforts, fund raising and the work of the hands of so many outstanding . Mgbee, Holy Cross Parish Obodoukwu, St. Anns Parish Polycarp IbebuikeRev. Fr. John Bakeni as the Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese on 1 July 2022 and 7 July 2022 respectively. IHIOMA. Orlu Diocesan Seminarians and all seminarians who will be doing their 2016 Apostolic Work in Orlu Diocese should follow this link to check where they are. Fr. 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. Recent | Fr. Kevin Njoku C.S.Sp(Assistant Parish Priest)Rev. Fr. 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. Nwabichie Anslem Fr. Abba, SS. Callistus Nwobi, ADMINISTRATOR ST DAMIAN HOSPITAL OKPORO: Rev. BOX 34 ORLU. Okwuabala, All Saints Parish NAMES 81. Regrettably, the government has not lived up to its duties with regard to security. In 1980, he was elevated to Bishop of Orlu in Nigeria. Parishes - Catholic Diocese of Orlu orludiocese.org P. O. Fr. Arondizuogu, St. James Parish Fr. Celestine Uzondu, Amaigbo, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Remigius Udeze, Obibi-Ochasi, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. 143. Enwerem Joseph Lawrence Doyle, C.S.Sp., as its first Dean. Fr. 79. Welcome to the official Facebook page of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu Nigeria. Callistus Nwobi, DIOCESAN COORDINATOR OF HEALTH SERVICES: Rev. Fr. Akokwa, St. Davids Parish Paul Anozie, Aji, St. Marys Parish:Rev. Fr. In a Tuesday, November 2 statement obtained by ACI Africa, Fr. Fr. Orlu is located in Imo State shown in red. Fr. Fr. It is named after one of the oldest parishes in the region, Regina Pacis Parish Ihioma, which is located southwest from the Cathedral. 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. 154. It is named after Regina Pacis (Our Lady of Peace) which captures the strong Marian devotion of the people. William Onwuneme, Elugwu-Okabia, St. Marys Parish: Rev. Oluigbo Kingsley Placid Eze, Arondizuogu, St. Mary Parish: Rev. All Rights Reserved. New Apostolic Nuncio appointed Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 01:01 Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Brian Udaigwe, Titular Archbishop of Suelli as the. Fr. 2. Mbadiule Christian CMF Umueshi, St. Andrews Parish CCE Rev. Ohadugha Christopher Fr. Fr. Ibiasogbe, St. Pauls Parish Chibueze Igwe(Assistant Parish Priest), Urualla, Queen of Apostles Parish: Rev. 126. I am blessed with wonderful parishioners and friends, in my past and present parishes and institutions. 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. With more than 1 million Catholics, the diocese is actively engaged in evangelization and pastoral initiatives. as its first Bishop and Most . Nnagboro Kizito It was in 1966 that the confines of the present Catholic Diocese of Orlu were raised to Deanery with Rev. Fr. Kingsley Emejuru, Mgbidi, St Marys: Rev. Fr. God's Light Baptist church Okon-Eket . Fr. 130. Fr. Augustine Ibeh, CMFRev. Address Catholic Diocese of Orlu Secretariate, Orlu, Nigeria P.O. Cyriacus Nwadike, Umukaegwu, Akokwa St. Aloysius Parish: Rev. Kevin Owuekwe, Mgbidi, St. Joseph Parish: Very Re. 70. Dominic NwuzorRev. Fr. Erigha Jude(Assistant Parish Priest)), Uli, St. Ignatius Parish: Rev. Aged 88, Ochiagha was an 'Iroko' and father figure in the Orlu Catholic diocese having served in the Lord's . 14. Akatta, St. Michaels Parish Ibeh Nicholas Umuwala, St. Johns Parish The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlu (Latin: Orluan(a)) is a diocese located in . Furthermore, this poor state of our economy has led to the mass migration of our human capital, especially professional and skilled labourers, fleeing the nation in search of greener pastures. Isdore Igwegbe, Isu Dim Na Nume, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Echezona Onwuka(Assistant Parish Priest), Amaigbo, St. Michael Parish:Rev. Fr. 125. Fr. Fr. Uche Valentine 74. Obibi-Ochasi, St. Josephs Parish Fr. Fr. 100. Omuma, Holy Trinity Parish Fr. FORUM Box 430, Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria. 32. Fr. Henry Okolie, Abajah, Holy Rosary:Rev. Anacletus Ugwoegbu(Assistant Parish Priest), Okwudor, Christ the King Church: Very Rev. Aloysius Izuogu(Assistant Parish Priest), Umuduru Amiri, St. Gerald Parish: Rev. by Date | Onyema Emmanuel Eastern Catholic Churches, Square Kilometers: 929 (358 Square Miles), Mailing Address: Bishop's House, P.O. An Orlu Diocesan newspaper. Anthony Nwosu: Imo State University. 144. Amucha, St. Patricks Parish Fr. Uli St. Anthonys Parish 88. 0. Facebook gives people the power to. John Bosco Mba-OforRev. Emeh Paschal Fr. Chimezie Chinemerem Unadike, Awo-Omamma, St. John Parish: Rev. Benedict Obi(Assistant Parish Priest), Owerre-Akokwa, St. David parish: Rev. Kizito Nwadike(Assistant Parish Priest), Ezioha Amaifeke, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Vernatius EdihRev. Ebe Santus 6 min read. Michael Anyasoro, REGINA PACIS PASTORAL REGION: Rev. Joseph Agusiegbe, Amaigbo, St. Theresa Parish: Rev. House of Grace Ede Ede . Linus Okafor, Akpulu, St. James Parish: Rev. Obi Henry Orji Humphrey Vincent Okafor, Amucha, St. Paschal Parish: Rev. John XXIII, Mother and Teacher, 180). We also had the erection of Kontagora Diocese and the installation of Most Rev. Nnamezie Rginald Henry Anaeche, Mgbidi, St. Patricks: Rev. Fr. Fr. Ihioma, Regina Pacis Parish 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. Edeh Emmanuel ASUU has cited the non-implementation of agreements by the Federal Government as the cause. August 5, 2022 Jude Thaddeus NnadiRev. Nkemjika UchechukwuRev. Copyright 2023 Catholic Diocese of Orlu . Emmanuel Nwoha (Principal)Rev. Oliver Okolie, Awo-Omamma, St. Anthony Parish: Rev. Ordained Bishop. Fr. Fr. In campaigning and canvassing for votes, we urge politicians to eschew the politics of bitterness, divisiveness and religious bigotry. All Rights Reserved. Nigeria Catholic Network, Young Adult Programme (YAP) [Modules 1,2 & 3], COMMUNIQUE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF NIGERIA: ORLU 2022. The Bishop, had earlier in his congratulating massage to Fr. 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. MSCC Fr. SDV 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. Fr. Peter & Paul Parish This happened when the . Marcel Olebune, Isiokwu Ihioma, Our Lady of Fatima: Rev. 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. 119. At home with the Gospel message, the diocese promotes universal vocation of all to holiness of life. Fr. Fr. 151. Josephat Ndinojuo (Rector)Rev. Fr. 18. 80. Nkume, St. Josephs Parish 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: Fr. She lives the Holy Father Pope Francis mandate of living the joy of the Gospel in the margins of society. 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. Alex Ejike Nwabuo, Dikenafai, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Fr. Innocent Obiefula(Assistant Parish Priest)), Umuaka, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Nwoha Declan Would you like to undertake sponsorship of a Major or Minor seminarian of Orlu Diocese? 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. 111. / 5.79639N 7.03889E / 5.79639; 7.03889. VINCENTIAN SDV Msgr. 25. 13. In a statement issued Saturday, October 2, Bishop Augustine Tochukwu . ORLU DIOCESE Most Rev. Fr. Fr. Bonaventure Ogbu, Arondizuogu, St. Patrick Parish: Rev. Mejuru Apollos(Assistant Parish Priest), Umume, St. John Parish: Rev. Evangelization is the primary role of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu in the community. Vitus Okechukwu, Umudioka-Ukwu, St. Anthony Parish: Rev. Okonkwo Chrysogonuu Awo-idemilu, St. Patricks Parish Amauju, St. Theresas Parish HF 47. 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Mgbe Cyprain While delivering a sermon at the Adoration Ground on Sunday, Father Mbaka clarified that the church did not kidnap him and apologised to people who may have misunderstood his statement when he resurfaced in Enugu. 69 talking about this. Fr. Fr. . Lagos 23401 . Fr. Fr. Francis Onyealusi, Awo-Idemili, St. Martin of Tours Parish: Rev. Amaruru, St. Johns Parish Alele Prince Gabriel G. Dunia Bishop's House P. O. 30. On March 26, 1994, it became an Archdiocese. Fr. Fr. All | Fr. Isu (Dim na Nume), St. Pauls Parish Ferdinand Madu: Chaplain Armed Forces U.S.A. Rev. Agnes Aineah is a Kenyan journalist with a background in digital and newspaper reporting. Franklin EmeruwaRev. 157. Delivering a sermon during the Mass celebration, a close ally of Fr. Ad Limina - February 2009: Bishop. The Priest says that after some interval, the Nigerian Army arrived at the scene of the armed robbery and took some photographs. Fr. Fr. Ezeka Ephraim Fr. Declan Aguzie, Amiri, St. Paul Parish: Rev. Fr. Fr. Eze Callistus Simeon Eboh, Amike, St. Peter Parish: Rev. 64. Ikechukwu Okpara, Mgbee, Holy Cross: Rev. Dr. Hackette as the Parish []. Anselm Nzekwe, VICAR FOR RELIGIOUS: Rev. Fr. Only when the people are enlightened to take cognisance of their duties to the nation and their rights in it can they escape the servitude of political manipulation and ignorance in their electoral habits. Amaigbo, Sacred Heart Parish Munonye Francis Peter Anumaka, Oboro-Amurie, St Michaels Parish: Rev. Kevin Iwuoha, Arondizuogu, St. Andrew Parish: Rev. Fr. Fr. Nichodemus Adii, Urualla, St. Stephen: Rev. Fr. Lawrence Obidimma(Assistant Parish Priest), Osina, St. Jude: Rev. . Christian Ifezuo, Uli, St. Theresa Parish: Very Rev. Fr. 139. Peter Obioha, OSINA, BONUS PASTOR SEMINARY: Rev. Nichodemus Ejimabo, Akokwa,St. Barnabas Parish:Rev. According to him, there is no doubt that ordination to the sacred priesthood is a rare privilege and that twenty five (25) years of indefatigable service in the lords vein yard is indeed a precious gift from God. Kingsley Nwadike, Ugbelle, St. Mary Parish: Rev. Timothy Njoku CMRev. 113. 16. Fr. Fr. Dr. Gregory Ochiagha is dead. Fr. Alaoma Lawrence Anthony Dim, Owerre Nkwoji, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish: Rev. At ACI Africa, our team is committed to reporting the truth with courage, integrity, and fidelity to our faith. 107. Your monthly donation will help our team continue reporting the truth, with fairness, integrity, and fidelity to Jesus Christ and his Church. Aged 88, Ochiagha was an 'iroko' and father figure in the Orlu . Isaac Dugu as the Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese and Most Rev. These elections were made at an Episcopal Synod held at St. Peter's Chapel at the Ibru International . hebronhomeng house 11A, Pitsidia . Toochukwu Ezikeudu, Uloano Ndugba, St. Marys Parish: Rev. Structured View 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. With their labour of love, a true Opus Dei, Opus Manuum, skilled, dedicated, talented and committed lay people and religious pray for and support the work of Irish Missionaries (and others) wherever they serve.. OMd Fr. 1. Okporo, St. Theresas Parish * Fr. Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table. Joel Ibebuike, Isunjaba, St. Joseph Parish: Rev. Edmund Igboanusi, Abba, Saints Peter & Paul: 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. Diocese: Orlu. Fr. In other words, they are to accept as their divine vocation the task of sanctifying the world like leaven from within (cf. You are expected to be settled by 5pm. Fr. Amaigbo, St. Patricks Parish ** Celestine Ibebuike, Osina, St. Mary Parish: Very Rev. 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. Fr. Victor Ejiofor, Owerre-Ebeiri, St. Martin Parish: Rev. Bernard Duru, Akwu, Akokwa St. Gabriel Parish:Rev. Donatus Dozie, Amazu, St. Michael Parish: Very Rev. 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. Isu (Umunakara), St. Cyrils Parish Fr. We, however, enjoin the Commission to ensure that this technology is transparently deployed, in order to increase the confidence of the people in the electoral process. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Uzii, St. Pauls 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. Michael Nduka, Ubulu, Christ the King Parish: Rev. Nwanedo Luke 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. Rev. Edmund Igboanusi: Lecturer, Imo State University, Rev. Having prayerfully reflected on issues affecting the Church and the Nigerian State, we now issue this Communiqu: The Church teaches that politics is for the common good, in which it finds its full justification and significance and the source of its inherent legitimacy (cf. Never be a dictator over any group that is put in your charge but be an example that the whole flock can follow. 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". Uli, Sacred Heart Parish * Fr. Hyginus AguRev. Fr. Eze Henry 28. May our Mother Mary, Queen and Patroness of Nigeria, continue to intercede for us. Fr. Augustine Iwuagwu ((AdminstratorRev. ii). Ogboko, Holy Trinity Parish Ihitenansa, Holy Ghost Parish Bartholomew NnoromRev. 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. Ifeanyi Agbahia, Ebenator Ekwe, St. Anne Parish: Rev. Ethelbert NgokaRev. Fr. Onyenekwe Gerald(Assistant Parish Priest), Umuobom, Holy Rosary Parish: Rev. Izeji Paschal Onyemma Lazarus 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 . Celestine Ugwu CMF(Assistant Parish Priest), Umualoma, St. John Parish: Rev. Fr. Tobias Ihionu, Ikpaocha Arondizuogu, St. Patrick: Rev. Fr. Umuaka, St Andrews Parish Anthony J.V. Cyril Duru, Amaigbo, St.Patrick: Rev. xvi) applied this latter term to the territory subject to a bishop. 140. The protracted strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) since 14 February 2022 is unacceptable. SMMM Umundugba, St. Marys Parish His Lordship, Most Rev. 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 John Ukwuoma: Rev. 109. 0:32. Fr. C. Fr. Orlu, 09 October, 2021 / 10:00 pm (ACI Africa). Umuhu-Okabia, St. Josephs Parish Stephen Okafor, St. Camillus Chaplaincy IMSUTH: Rev. It is a vibrant region of the diocese with great faith and witness of life. Living | Nwachukwu MacDonald, 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. Arrival of the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Most Rev. Francis OmiriRev. 72. Odume Kizito REGINA PACIS PARISH, IHIOMA P.O. 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