March 28, 2024

NNEWI DIOCESE

NAME OF DIOCESE
ERECTION DATES
CATEGORY
PICTURE OF BISHOP
LEADERSHIP (Bishop's Profile)

MOST REV HILARY PAUL ODILI OKEKE
Date of Birth: January 21, 1947 Priestly Ordination: April 20, 1974 Episcopal Ordination: February 10,2002 Address: Bishop’s House, P.M.B. 5099, Nnewi.
Anambra State Ph: 08037179634 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nnewidioese.org

ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE
Ecclesiastical Province of Onitsha
STATISTICS OF DIOCESE

STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE
First Contact with Missionaries: 1906 Early Missionary: Fr. Victor Duhaze Area: 1.160Sq Km Catholic Population: 552, 404 No of Priests: 259 No of Sisters: 153 No of Regions: 4 No of Deaneries 10
No of Parishes: 96 No of Chaplaincies: 21

HISTORY OF DIOCESE

What is Nnewi Diocese is no doubt a product of Onitsha Archdiocese.
Enugu and Awka Dioceses were also created out of Onitsha Archdiocese in 1962 and 1978 respectively. Nnewi Diocese is another God’s gift to the Catholic Church in Igbo land and God has graciously blessed the diocese with a dynamic Bishop in the person of Most Rev. Hilary Okeke.
The light of the Catholic Christian faith first shone on the southern part of Nigeria with the arrival of the Holy Ghost missionaries from Gabon to Onitsha under the leadership of Fr. Joseph Lutz (late) on Saturday December 5, 1885. Fr. Joseph Shanahan (The Apostle of Igbo land) joined them in 1902 and when the mantle of leadership fell on him in 1905, history was set to record the Mary’s Mission Inland Town, Onitsha. The same year saw the arrival of the missionaries at Ozubulu to begin St. Michael’s Station, Eziora Ozubulu.
The Ozubulu Parish was ceremoniously opened on 29th September 1908, the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel. Fr. Victor Duhaze was the first Parish Priest.
From these two centres, the evangelization of what is today Nnewi Diocese was to spread like wild fire. From St. Peter Claver’s Nnewichi, other outstations in Nnewi were opened as follows: St. John of the Cross, Uruagu (1911), St. Peter Claver’s Otolo, Nnewi (1914), St. Michael’s Umudim (1914-1919), St. James Ogbe, Otolo, (1950), Our Lady of Fatima, Akoboezem (1954 as St. Vincents).
MOST REV HILARY PAUL ODILI OKEKE
Date of Birth: January 21, 1947 Priestly Ordination: April 20, 1974 Episcopal Ordination: February 10,2002 Address: Bishop’s House, P.M.B. 5099, Nnewi.
Anambra State Ph: 08037179634 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nnewidioese.org
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE
NNEWI DIOCESE
Province: Onitsha Erection: February 10, 2002However, Nnewi became a Parish in 1933. But from 1931, the Okofia Outstation had served as the Parish Centre) for Nnewi under Fr. Joe Delany, the first Parish Priest of Nnewi.
It was moved to Akwuegbo, Uruagu under the late Bishop John Cross Anyaogu in 1935. The Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi joined Bishop Anyaogu as his assistant in 1938. The outstations under Nnewi Parish include Oraifite, Amichi (9 towns in the area), part of Idemmili, Mbano and Njikoka. Oraifite had earlier been evangelized by Fr. V.
Duhaze in 1907 after that of Ozubulu.
Alor and Ichi station had been opened in 1908 by Fr. Vogler from Holy Trinity Parish, Onitsha.
Thus with official announcement from the Vatican and from the Holy Trinity Cathedral Onitsha of the creation of the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, the evangelization of this area has progressed tremendously resulting in spiritual and pastoral growths and increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.
The Diocese and the ordination and installation of its bishop, Most Rev.
Hilary Odili Okeke took place on 10th February 2002.

NAMES OF PRIESTS OF THE DIOCESES AND DATES OF BIRTH / ORDINATION

LIST OF DIOCESAN CLERGY
S/n Name Home Town Year of Ordination 1. Most Rev Dr. Hilary Odili Okeke Utuh 20-04-74 2. Msgr. Hypolite Adigwe Ihiala 29-06-65 3. Fr. Michael Onyekachukwu Awka-Etiti 17-04-71 4. I. Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah Adazi-Enu 28-04-73 5. Fr. Julius Ututor Nnobi 20-04-73 6. Fr. Christopher Ejizu Nnewi 20-04-74 7. Fr. Micheal Azike Achina 20-04-74 8. Fr. Donatus Ike Nnewi 20-04-74 9. Fr. Rapheal Ebedeagu Mbaukwu 05-04-75 10. Fr. Patrick Ezeobata Nnobi 24-04-77 11. Fr. Anastasius Akpunonu Ozubulu 01-07-78 12. Fr. John Ejike Nando 09-07-78 13. Fr. George Arinze Ukpor 16-07-79 14. Fr. Pius Ilechukwu Ihiala 05-07-80 15. Fr. Victor Ifeanyi Ihiala 11-07-81 16. Fr. Hilary Muotoe Ukpor 03-07-83 17. Fr. Micheal Ifeagwazi Ukpor 03-07-83 18. Fr. Ignatius Obinwa Nnewi 05-10-85 19. Fr. Geo-Ben Ezeani Unubi 15-08-87 20. Fr. Augustine Ndukaji Nkwelle-Ezunaka 21-08-87 21. Fr. Cyprian Azuka Iwuchukwu Ozubulu 22-08-87 22. Fr. Hilary Achunike Oraifite 22-08-87 23. Fr. Titus Nnabugwu Azia 28-08-87 24. Fr. Christopher Ezeimo Nnobi 13-08-88 25. Fr. Edmund Nwagbala Nnewi 20-08-88 26. Fr.Peter Nwanehezie Ukpor 04-02-89 27. Fr. Ernest Simple Okoli Ukpor 14-07-90 28. Fr. Edwin Nwabugwu Ihiala 14-07-90 29. Fr. Micheal Oruche Nnewi 14-07-90 30. Fr. Jude Okwuelu Ozubulu 04-08-90 31. Fr. Basil Ugwu Iheaka-Nsukka 06-07-91 32. Fr. Clement Nwankwo Nnobi 13-07-91 33. Fr. Damain Obi Okija 13-07-91 34. Fr. George Ezukwo Nnewi 20-07-91 35. Fr. Philip Nnadi Nnewi 21-07-91 36. Fr. Paul Onwughalu Oraifite 03-07-92 37. Fr. Anselm Oruche Nnewi 03-07-92 38. Fr. Benjamin Uzuegbunam Nnewi 03-07-92 39. Fr. Felik Ibegbunam Okija 11-07-92 40. Fr. Peter Onwuka Nnewi 03-07-93 41. Fr. Hygenus Aghaulor Azia 03-07-93 42. Fr. Donald Chukwudolue Okija 03-07-9343. Fr. Titus Ibeh Nnokwa 03-07-93 44. Fr. Christian Nwakile Ozubulu 03-07-93 45. Fr. Aloysius Obiwulu Ihembosi 03-07-93 46. Fr. Clement Okoye Ichi 03-07-93 47. Fr. Norbert Ezeh Ukpor 18-09-93 48. Fr. Patrick Unegbu Akwaihedi 02-07-94 49. Fr. Livinus Ikwueke Okija 02-07-94 50. Fr. Dominic Anaeto Ozubulu 02-07-94 51. Fr. Anthony Ibegbunam Okija 02-07-94 52. Fr. Livinus Uba Okija 02-07-94 53. Fr. Peter Uzochukwu Nnewi 02-07-94 54. Fr. Godfrey Okoli Ukpor 02-07-94 55. Fr. Jude Umeh Osumenyi 02-07-94 56. Fr. Alphonsus Okonkwo Nnewi 25-02-95 57. Fr. Ferdinand Odigbo Ihiala 15-07-95 58. Fr. Paulinus Adinnu Osumenyi 15-07-95 59. Fr. Ambrose Udoji Aguleri 15-07-95 60. Fr. Jude Ikeokwu Nnewi 16-07-95 61. Fr. George Oranekwu Nnewi 16-07-95 62. Fr. Michael Onuchukwu Nnewi 16-07-95 63. Fr. Moses Chukwujekwu Nnewi 16-07-95 64. Fr. Theophilus Ebulueme Ukpor 15-07-95 65. Fr. Celestine Okonkwo Ukpor 15-07-95 66. Fr. Patrick Orazulike Ozubulu 15-07-95 67. Fr. Cyprian Ohagwa Ukpor 15-07-95 68. Fr. Stephen Okeke Ihiala 17-07-95 69. Fr. Joachim Adione Mbosi 17-08-96 70. Fr. Christian Ohazulume Okija 17-08-96 71. Fr. Emmanuel Okechukwu Mbosi 17-08-96 72. Fr. Richard Umeike Unubi 17-08-96 73. Fr. Benedict Enemuo Nnewi 17-08-96 74. Fr. Alexander Umenweke Amichi 31-08-96 75. Fr. Benedict Ezeoke Amichi 31-08-96 76. Fr. Patrick Ezefunamba Orsumoghu 09-08-97 77. Fr. Benjamin Nwanonenyi Ozubulu 09-08-97 78. Fr. Christopher Nwobi Amichi 16-08-97 79. Fr. Anthony Izuorah Ihiala 16-08-97 80. Fr. Felix Nwagbo Nnewi 16-08-97 81. Fr. Cosmas lkeh Ihiala 30-05-98 82. Fr. Ikenna Okafor Azigbo 25-08-98 83. Fr. Damian Umeokeke Azigbo 25-08-98 84. Fr. Peter Uzonna Ezeani Unubi 08-08-98 85. Fr. Humphrey Anameje Ihembosi 15-08-98 86. Fr. Alexander Uzoh Ukpor 15-08-9887. Fr. Felix-Mary Ndubisi Owere-Nkwoji 15-08-98 88. Fr. John Ohaegbu Ukpor 15-08-98 89. Fr. Ifeanyi B. Okonkwo Mbosi 15-08-98 90. Fr. Felix Umegboro Ihiala 15-08-98 91. Fr. Vitalis Aniehobi Ozubulu 18-08-98 92. Fr. Solomon C. Ugochukwu Ekwulumili 14-08-99 93. Fr. Hyacinth Ikemelu Amichi 14-08-99 94. Fr. Innocent Ezike Amichi 14-08-99 95. Fr. Chiedu A. Onyiloha Ekwulumili 14-08-99 96. Fr. Godwin Orji lhembosi 14-08-99 97. Fr. Celestine Afugwobi Ihiala 21-08-99 98. Fr. Ernest Emeka Emeodi Ihiala 21-08-99 99. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu Ihiala 19-08-00 100. Fr. Fidelis K. Obiorah Ozubulu 19-08-00 101. Fr. Luke Ibeh Oraifite 19-08-00 102. Fr. Anthony Obele Ekwulumili 19-08-00 103. Fr. Emmanuel Obidile Ihiala 19-08-00 104. Fr. Francis Ofordum Azia 19-08-00 105. Fr. Benedict Okolo Nnewi 19-08-00 106. Fr. Cyril Onwuasoeze Okija 19-08-00 107. Fr. Francis Orah Unubi 19-08-00 108. Fr. Paschal Uzor Ukpor 19-08-00 109. Fr. Anthony Akaeze Utuh 16-09-00 110. Fr. Linus lloegesi Utuii 16-09-00 111. Fr. Emmanuel Anagwo Akokwa 04-08-01 112. Fr. Anselm Olisaeke Azia 18-08-01 113. Fr. Anselm Onyebuchi Olua Amiri 18-08-01 114. Fr. Peter Muojekwu Osumenyi 18-08-01 115. Fr. Theodore Uzoehukwu Nnewi 18-08-01 116. Fr. Luke Nworah Amichi 18-08-01 117. Fr. Andrew Ejeajuonye Okija 18-08-01 118. Fr. Maurice O. Izunwa Ukpor 18-08-01 119. Fr. Ethelbert Ifenatuorah Orsumoghu 18-08-01 120. Fr. Basil Anunobi Ukpor 15-08-02 121. Fr. Jude Ezike Ukpor 15-08-02 122. Fr. CallistUS Ibeh Mbosi 15-08-02 123. Fr. Anthony C. Mobi Ekwulumili 15-08-02 124. Fr. Vincent Nnabude Ebenator 15-08-02 125. Fr. Hyginus Epunam Okija 15-08-02 126. Fr. Eugene Ike Nnewi 15-08-02 127. Fr. Anthony Chidi Ananwa Oraifite 16-08-03 128. Fr. Cletus Ifeanyi Chukwuemeka Ozubulu 16-08-03 129. Fr. Ernest Amobi Ebulue Ukpor 16-08-03 130. Fr. Innocent Chukwudi Ejinkony Ozubulu 16-08-03131. Fr. Raphael Chika Madukwc Oraifite 16-08-03 132. Fr. Patrick Mbaebie Nnewi 16-08-03 133. Fr. Felix Udenna Obi Nnewi 16-08-03 134. Fr. JohnBosco Chinedu Ofojua Okija 16-08-03 135. Fr. Cyriacus Elochukwu Okafor Azia 16-08-03 136. Fr. Alfred Ugochukwu Umeh Ezinifite 16-08-03 137. Fr. Cajethan Obodozie Okija. 14-08-04 138. Fr. Ignatius Uzondu Ezimfite 14-08-04 139. Fr. Anselm Onwuegbulam Ikeduru 14-08-04 140. Fr. Benedict Anigi Ekwulumili 14-08-04 141. Fr. Christopher Esotu Nnewi 14-08-04 142. Fr. Martin Onwudiwe Ukpor 14-08-04 143. Fr. Simon Adigwe Ihiala 14-08-04 144. Fr. Anselm Ughaerumba Azia 14-08-04 145. Fr. Cyril Oraztiltume Ozubulu 14-08-04 146. Fr. Christian Ezeh Mbosi 16-07-05 147. Fr. Maurice Okeke Unubi 16-07-05 148. Fr. Gregory lbeh Unubi 16-07-05 149. Fr, Daniel Ileka Nnewi 16-07-05 150. Fr, Francis Nwosu Nnewi 16-07-05 151. Fr. Anthony Obiamalu Nnewi 16-07-05 152. Fr. Remigius Ezeoke Amichi 16-07-05 153. Fr, Richmond Ibenezi Orsumoghu 16-07-05 154. Fr. Basil Umunna Isseke 16-07-05 155. Fr. Jude Udemezue Ukpor 16-07-05 156. Fr. Francis Oforka Ukpor 16-07-05 157. Fr, Magnus Chukwu Ukpor 15-07-06 158. Fr. Bonaventure Ukatu Ihiala 15-07-06 159. Fr. Henry Chukwujekwu Nnewi 15-07-06 160. Fr. Ephraim Chukwuma lhembosi 15-07-06 161. Fr. Lawrence Ezike Isseke 15-07-06 162. Fr. Frederick Mbiere Ukpor 15-07-06 163. Fr. Michael Ngobili Ihiala 15-07-06 164. Fr. Peter Nwanekezie Ozubulu 15-07-06 165. Fr, JohnDismus Obinegbo Ukpor 15-07-06 166. Fr. Augustine .E. Obiagbaosogu Isseke 15-07-06 167. Fr. Emeka lbekwe lhembosi 14-07-07 168. Fr. Ephraim Madu Ukpor 14-07-07 169. Fr. Sylvanus Okoye Isseke 14-07-07 170. Fr. Stanislaus Nnakenyi Ekwulumili 14-07-07 171. Fr. Cletus Ngadiukwu Azia 14-07-07 172. Fr. Vincent Ikelionwu Ukpor 14-07-07 173. Fr. Hyacinth Izuegbu Ozubulu 14-07-07 174. Fr. Joachim Umeigwilo Amichi 14-07-07175. Fr. Pius Ajuluchukwu Ozubulu 05-07-07 176. Fr. Nathaniel Dile Onwuekwe Ozubulu 05-07-07 177. Fr. Linus Akuakor Ezinifite 12-07-08 178. Fr. Ike R. Muomah Nnewi 12-07-08 179. Fr, Francis Nnoruka Ukpor 12-07-08 180. Fr. Aloysius Nzuko Oraifite 12-07-08 181. Fr, Samuel Odajiri Utuh 12-07-08 182. Fr. Innocent Ofiaeli Nnewi 12-07-08 183. Fr. Stanislaus Ojimba Okija 12-07-08 184. Fr, Ugochukwu Onuorah Mbosi 12-07-08 185. Fr, Martin Unadike Nnewi 12-07-08 186. Fr, Kizito Anamene Ihiala 11-07-09 187. Fr. Jude Chukwuneke Ozubttlu 04-07-09 188. Fr. John Nzewu Ozubulu 04-07-09 189. Fr, Malachy Obumkaneme Ozubulu 04-07-09 190. Fr. Anthony Ibe O. Nnewi 11-07-09 191. Fr. Enimantlel-Garet Ifeakor Unubi 11-07-09 192. Fr. John-Paul lfechigha Ukpor 11-07-09 193. Fr. Bernardine Muoka Nnewi 11-07-09 194. Fr. Callistus Onumah Unubi 11-07-09 195. Fr. Charles Udegbunam Nnewi 11-07-09 196. Fr. Virginus Udenna Ihembosi 11-07-09 197. Fr. Jude Chukwuma Ozubulu 10-07-10 198. Fr. Placid Onyeka Udechukwu Ukpor 10-07-10 199. Fr. Edwin Izuchukwu Okonkwor Mbosi 10-07-10 200. Fr. Gerald Obum Nwenyi Okija 10-07-10 201. Fr. Cyprian O. Chukwudebelu Ukpor 10-07-10 202. Fr. Anastatius Arinze Ezenwata Orsumoghu 10-07-10 203. Fr. Jovita Chibuzor Onyema Okija 10-07-10 204. Fr. Francis Ogonna Nwizu Nnewi 10-07-10 205. Fr. Jude Unigwe Oraifite 10-07-10 206. Fr. Evaristus Nnabueze Mbanusi Ihembosi 10-07-10 207. Fr. Bonaventure Ifedigbo Nnewi 10-07-10 208. Fr. Henry Obinna Okenu Okija 10-07-10 209. Fr. Gabriel Uchechi Emeasoba Ukpor 10-07-10 210. Fr. Agina Emmanuel Ozubulu 10-07-10 211. Fr. Anthony Edoka Nnewi 10-07-10 212. Fr. Francis Anene Ukpor 09-07-11 213. Fr. Vitalis Nnadozie Ihiala 09-07-11 214. Fr. Lawrence Nnoyiba Ozubulu 09-07-I1 215. Fr. David Okwuma Ukpor 09-07-11 216. Fr. Jude Onwuaso Nnewi 09-07-11 217. Fr. Joseph Onyeka Ozubulu 09-07-11 218. Fr. Oliver Onyema Mbosi 09-07-11219. Fr. Stanley Nonso Orazulike Isuofia 09-07-11 220. Fr. Cosmas Uzoukwu Ozubulu 09-07-11 221. Fr. Paul Igwegbe Osumenyi 20-08-11 222. Fr. Cletus Uzoh Ukpor 14-07-12 223. Fr. Matthew Umeze Azigbo 14-07-12 224. Fr. Kenneth Ahanonu Ukpor 14-07-12 225. Fr, Sylvester Obumneme Ichi 14-07-12 226. Fr. Cajetan Ojinika Ukpor 14-07-12 227. Fr. Pius Njepu Amichi 14-07-12 228. Fr. Hilary Igwe Abakaliki 14-07-12 229. Fr. Damian Nnaji Amichi 14-07-12 230. Fr. JohnPaul Anamene Ukpor 14-07-12 231. Fr. Jonathan Mmadueke Okija 14-07-12 232. Fr. Jude Nwabueze Azia1 4-07-12 233. Fr. Anthony Nwachukwu MgbanaezeIsu 14-07-12 234. Fr. JohnPaul Onyiloha Ekwulumili 14-07-12 235. Fr. Gabriel Ezenwata Orsumoghu 14-07-12 236. Fr. Nathaniel Madubughwu Okija 13-04-13 237. Fr. Hyginus Igwe Okija 13-04-13 238. Fr. Francis Ogboo Unubi 13-07-13 239. Fr. Basil Ofodile Nnewi 13-07-13 240. Fr. Isaiah Azudugwu Ozubulu 13-07-13 241. Fr. Tobias Uba Ukpor 13-07-13 242. Fr. Michael Udebuani Nnewi 13-07-13 243. Fr. Kingsley Ekechukwu Nnewi 13-07-13 244. Fr. Anthony lyiegbu Ukpor 13-07-13 245. Fr. Felix Arazu Ozubulu 12-07-14 246. Fr. Thaddeus Ilechukwu Ihiala 12-07-14 247. Fr. Raphael Mbanefo Azigbo 12-07-14 248. Fr. Vitus Nnadi Ukpor 12-07-14 249. Fr. Cyril Nwofor Nnewi 12-07-14 250. Fr. Bonavenutre Nwosu Utuh 12-07-14 251. Fr. Benneth Okeoma Ukpor 12-07-14 252. Fr. JohnPaul Okonkwo Ekwulumili 12-07-14 253. Fr. Nicodemus Onwusoba Ozubulu 12-07-14 254. Fr. Patrick Onyeka Ozubulu 12-07-14 255. Fr. Ojoko Ambrose Amichi 12-07-14 256. Fr. Oruche Evaristus Amichi 12-07-14 257. Fr. Okoye Sabastine Amichi 12-07-14 258. Fr. Ume-Ezeoke Ferdinand Amichi 12-07-14 2

PRIESTS ON STUDIES

PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE
DIOCESE (Outside Nigeria) 1. Italy-Rome (Studies) I. Fr. Jude Ezike ii. Fr. Lawrence Ezike iii. Fr. Frederick Mbiere iv. Fr. Richmond Ibenezi v. Fr. Martin Onwudiwevi. Fr. Bernadine Muoka 2. Italy- Sassari (Temporary Assignment) Fr. Anselm Olisaeke (Archdiocese of Sassari) 3. United States of America a. Under Various Titles I. Fr. Anastasius Akpunonu ii. Fr. Azuka Iwuchukwii iii. Fr. Livinus Uba iv. Fr. Pius Ilcchokwu vi. Fr. John Ejike viii. Fr. Edwin Nwabugwu ix. Fr. Celestine Afugwobi x. Fr. Peter Nwanekezie xi. Fr. Theophilus Ebulueme xii. Fr. Hyacinth Ikemelu xiii. Fr. Stephen Okeke xiv. Fr. Dominic Anaeto b. Students I. Fr. Clement Okoye ii Fr. Benjamin Uzuegbunam iii. Fr. Benedict Ezeoke iv. Fr. Damian Umeokeke v. Fr. Christian Ohazulume vi. Fr. Joachim Adione vii. Fr. Benjamin Nwanonenyi viii. Fr. Ambrosc Udoji ix. Fr. Titus Ibe x. Fr. Bartholomew Ifeanyi Okonkwo xi. Fr. Francis Oforka xii. Fr. Felix Nwagboh xiv. Fr. Peter Muojekwu xv. Fr. Luke Ibch 4. Germany I. Fr. Alexander Uzor (Muenchen-Pastoral Appointment) ii. Fr. Anthony Akaezc (Temporary Assignment)
5. England I. Fr. Livinus Ikwueke (Student) ii. Fr. Cyriacus Okafor (Student) 6. France-Paris I. Fr. Henry Chukwujekwu (Student) ii. Fr. Benedict Anigbogu (Student) 7. Austria: a. Vienna I. Fr. lkenna Okafor ii. Fr. Francis Nwosu (Student) b. Austria-Linz Fr. Moses Chukwujekwu (Temporary Pastoral Appointment) 8. Canada-Ottawa I. Fr. Benedict Enemuo (Student) ii. Fr. Callistus The (Student) iii. Fr. Ernest Erncodi (Student) 9. Switzerland: Lugano I. Fr. Nathaniel Onwuckwe (Student) ii. Fr. Stanley Orazulike (Student) iii. Fr. Sylvester Obumnemc (Student) 10. Ghana (Accra) I. Fr. Augustine Obiagbosogu (Student) ii. Fr. Jovita Onyima (Student) X. PRIESTS ON MISSION
1. Canada: a. Archdiocese of Regina Fr. Clement Nwankwo b. Diocese of Whitehorse Fr. Emmanuel Obidile 2. Liberia Fr. Raphael EzeoguXi. Priests With Special Situation I. Fr. Fidelis Obiorah (Away without Leave) ii. Fr. Godwin Orji (For Overseas Studies) iii. Fr. Paul lgwegbe (For Overseas Studies) iv. Fr. Anthony Ananwa v. Fr. Cyprian Chukwudebelu (Mission to Scotland) Xii Priests Of Other Dioceses 1. Diocese of Okigwe Fr. Reginald Nnamdi (Madonna University, Okija) 2. Diocese of Ponce, Puerto Rico – Fr. Alphonsus Gusiorah 3. Awka Diocese: Fr. Emmanuel Anagor XII. PRIEST-MEMBERS OF
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES AND
SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE
1. Congregation of the Holy Spirit a. Holy Ghost Juniorate, Ihiala I. Fr. Christopher Chukwu, C.S.Sp (Rector) ii. Fr. Isaiah Agorchukwu C.S.Sp (Bursar) iii. Fr. Samuel Ekwokporo, C.S.Sp (Spiritual Director) iv. Fr. Paul Ashiegbu, C.S.Sp v. Fr. Richard Ezenwanw, C.S.Sp vi. Fr. Emmanuel Oyombio, C.S.Sp vii. Fr. Brendan Onah, C. S. S.p b. St. Martin’s Parish, I hiala I. Fr. Gabriel Ezewudo, C.S.Sp (Parish Priest) ii. Fr. Titus Chilaka, C.S.Sp (Parish Vicar) iii. Fr. Augustine Od Ilo, C.S.Sp (Parish Vicar)
iv. Fr. Anthony Ugoh, C.S.Sp (Parish Vicar) v. Fr. Cyprian Eluwn, C.S.Sp (Parish Vicar) vi. Fr. Innocent Uhukwuka, C.S.Sp (Chaplain, OLL Hospital, Ihiala) c. St. Luke’s Parish, Ekwulumili i. Fr. Herbert Opara C.S.Sp ii. Fr. Richard I:zenwanne, C.S.Sp iii. Fr. Innocent Mmaduwuba, C.S.Sp d. Spiritan Farm, Okija i. Fr. Edwin Ogbuchi, C.S.Sp ii. Fr. Athanasius Osigwe, C.S.Sp iii. Fr. Maurice Ozor, C.S.Sp iv. Fr. Vitalis Udemba, C.S.Sp e. St. Benedict’s Parish, Okija Fr. Polycarp Mmaduabuchi, CSSp (Parish Priest) f. Okija (With the Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth formation) Fr. Denis Ononuju, C.S.Sp g. Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chaplaincy, Ihiala Fr. Innocent Chukwuka, C.S.Sp (Chaplain) h. St. Christopher’s Parish, lhiala I. Parish Priest: Fr. Alphonsus Anaele, CSSp ii. Parish Vicar Fr. Brendan Aroh, CSSp 2. Vincentian Fathers, Oraifite a. St. George’s Parish, Oraifite I. Fr. Gabriel Ugwunwangwu, CM (Parish Priest).
Ii. Fr. Benedict Okolo, CM (Parish Vicar)iii. Fr. Damian Nwankwo (In Residence) b. James Cahalan Memorial Postulancy (Formation), Oraifite Fr. Christopher Amojo, CM, Students’ Director c. St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf, Oraifite Fr. CallistusAjaero, CM, Director and Local Superior d. De Paul Secondary School and Deaf Unit, Oraifite Fr. Michael Iroh, CM 3. Claretians, Nnewi-Holy Family Parish, Nnewi I. Fr. Barnabas Obinna, CMF (Parish priest) ii. Fr. Jude Obiechina, CMF 4. Missionary Society of St. Paul of Nigeria-St. Charles Parish, Nnewi I. Parish Priest: Fr. Donatus Anosike, MSP ii. Parish Vicar: Fr. Patrick Nnamani, MSI’
iii. In Residence: Fr. Peter Ireoji, MSP
5. Vocationist Fathers-Holy Spirit Parish, Nnewi I. Fr. Emmanuel Oparaocha, SVD (Parish Priest) ii. Fr. Chigozie Nwigwe, SVD (Parish Vicar) iii. Fr. Jeffery Nwoke, SDV
6. Saviour Fathers and Brothers- Madonna University, Okija Fr. Martins Uche, SFB 7. Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy- Mother Paul Offiah Memorial Boys High School, Azia i. Fr. Thaddeus Agbosionu, SMMM (Principal) 8. Public Association Via Christi (Makurdi Diocese) Fr. Clement Attah, (With Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth) 9. Holy Family Fathers and Brothers of the Youth, Okija. i. Fr. Athansius Ironkwe, HFFBY(Okija) ii. Fr. Christopher Nwaogu, HFFBY iii. Fr. Ernest Attah, HFFBY iv. Fr. Bartholomew Nworah HFFBY v. Fr. Stanley Anachuna HFFBY Vi. Fr. Ignatius N.Otiwu HFFBY Vii. Fr. Justin Evegbu H FFBY Vii Fr. Mario-Benedict Ashuikeka HFFBY
Ix Fr. Kingsley O. Ugwoeruchukwu HFFBY
X Fr. Innocent Ahiwe HFFBY Xi Fr. Emmanuel Onyeike HFFBY Xii Fr. Linus Onah HFFBY

OFFICES AND PORTFOLIOS

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia: Very Fr. Patrick Ezeobata Episcopal Vicars for the Regions Nnewi Region: Very Rev. Fr. Peter Ezeani Ihiala Region: Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Ezefunamba Ozubulu Region: Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Unaegbu Amichi Region: Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Ndukaji USA and Canada Personal Region: Very Rev. Fr. Stephen Okeke Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy: Very. Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah Episcopal Vicar for the Religious: Very Rev. Fr. Gabriel Ezewudo, CSSp Chancellor/Diocesan Secretary: Fr. Donatus Ike Associate Chancellor and Human Resources Manager: Fr. Bonaventure Ukatu Secretary to the Bishop: Fr. Celestine Okonkwor Financial Administrator: Fr. Ugochukwu OnuorahAccounts Officer: Sr. Julie Agbakoba, MC Judicial Vicar: Very Rev. Fr. John Ohaegbu Director of Legal Services: Fr. Maurice Izunwa Promoter of Justice and Auditor, Diocesan Tribunal Office, Nnewi: Fr. Donald Chukwudolue Interdiocesan Tribunal Defender of the Bond: Fr. George Ezukwo and Fr. Paul Onwughalu
Coordinator of Health Services: Fr. Simon Adigwe Associate Coordinator of Health Services: Fr. Jonathan Madueke Chief Executive Officer/Manager, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Complex, Ihiala: Fr. Peter Uzochukwu Director, Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas: Fr. Damian Obi Coordinator, Outreach Programme: Fr. Jude Chukwuma Director, Pontifical Mission Societies: Sr. Loretto Okoli, DDL Director, Social Communications: Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor
Associate Director, Social Communications and Editor-in-Chief of The Christian Outlook: Fr. Anthony Ibegbunam Director, Evangelization and Catechetics: Msgr. Hypolite Adigwe Coordinator, Evangelisation and Catechetics: Sr. lfeomachukwu Asodike, IHM Regional Coordinators of Evangelization and Catechetic 1. Nnewi Region: Fr. Gabriel Ezenwata/ Nathaniel Rev. Fr. Madubugwu 2. Region: Frs. John Nzewu/ Francis Orah 3. Ozubulu Region: Rev. Fr. Humphrey Anameje/ Rev. Fr. Francis Ezinne 4. Amichi Region: Rev. Fr. Linus lloegesi /Henry Okenu.
Director of Vocations: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Garet Ifeakor Educational Services: Fr. Cletus Chukwuemeka Associate Director, Educational Services: Fr. Matthew Umeze Supervisors, Religious Education (Secondary): Fr. Emeka lbekwe and Fr. Matthew Umeze (Primary): Sr. Maria Angelica Dike, IHM
Director, Lands and Building Matters: Msgr. Gabriel OnuorahDeputy Director, Lands and Building Matters: Fr. Jude Chukwuneke Director of Liturgy and Master of Ceremonies: Fr. Celestine Okonkwor Director, Liturgical Music: Very Fr. Patrick Ezeobata Deputy Director, Liturgical Music: Stanislaus Ojimba Director, Marian Apostolate: Fr. Alphonsus Gusiorah Director, Marriage and the Family: Fr. George Ezukwo
Coordinator, Marriage and the Family: Rev. Sr. Stephen Onukwugha, DDI, Co-ordinator of Ecumenism: Fr. Peter Uzochukwu Co-ordinator of Inter-Religious Dialogue and Inculturation: Very Fr. John Ohaegbu Coordinator, Security Services: Fr. Christopher Nwobi Director of Projects: Rev. Fr. Linus lloegesi
Legal Advisers: Barrister Kennedy Odimegwu and Fr. Maurice Izunwa Coordinator, Nnewi Diocesan Priests in Europe: Fr. Anselm Olisaeke Boards and Committees Cultural Matters: Rev. Fr. John Ohaegbu (Chairman), Fr. Celestine Okonkwo, Fr. Alphonsus Okonkwor, Fr. Basil Anunobi, Fr. Felix,: Ibegbunam, Fr. Paul Onwughalu, Fr. Peter Uzonna Ezeani Fr. Philip Nnadi.
Peace and Reconciliation Council: Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah, Fr. Paul Onwughalu, Fr. Peter Ezeani, Fr. Raphael Ezeogu Fr. Peter Muojekwu.Opus Securitatis Committee: Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke, Frs Raphael Ebedeagu (Chairman), Fr. Anthony Edoka (Secretary), Fr Patrick Ezeobata, Fr. Ugochukwu Onuorah, Fr. Augustine Ndukaji, Fr. Christopher Ezeimo, Fr. Felix Ibegbunam, Fr. Paschal Uzor Vocation Committee: Fr. Patrick Unaegbu (Chairman), Fr Emmanuel-Garet Ifeakor (Secretary), Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah, Fr George Oranekwu, Fr. Ferdinand Odigbo Fr. Cletu Chukwuemeka

NECRELOGY

NECROLOGY
1. Fr. Gabriel Anosike (Nnewi) Ordained 1989, Died 8thNov. 2003 2. Fr. Kizito Ojukwu (Nnewi) Ordained 1998, Died 4th May 2006 3. Rev. Anthony Nnabuife (Deacon) Died 23th June 2006 4. Fr. Festus Emenike (Ukpor) Ordained 1992, Died 14th April 2009 5. Fr. Stanley Anaedo (Oraifite) Ordained 2000, Died 10th Sept. 2009 6. Fr. Sylvester Ikwueke (Okija) Ordained 1992, Died 15th Feb. 2010 7. Fr. Alfred Edokobi (Mbosi) Ordained 1966, Died 26th Dec. 2011 8. Fr. James Onyalagu (Ekwulumili) Ordained 2003 Died 13th Mar. 2013 9. Fr. Matthew Udegbunam (Abatete) Ordained 1962 Died 17th July 2013 10. Fr. Christopher Ugochukwu (Nnewi) Ordained 2010 Died 16th Aug. 2013 11. Fr. Christopher Ifenatuorah (Ihiala) Ordained 1972 Died 20th Sept. 2013 12. Fr. Malachy Obumkaneme Ordained 2009 Died 18th April 2014 13. Fr. Okoye Christopher (Ozubulu) Ordained 1981 Died 15th Aug. 2013

REGIONS / DEANERIES / PARISHES

Parishes that emerged from outstations (1933 – 2001) St. John of the Cross Parish, Uruagu Nnewi 1933 Fr. Joseph Delaney Bishop Anyaogu St. George’s Parish, Oraifite 1979 Fr. T. Njoku (CM) 1980 Msgr. Nwibegbunam St. Peter Claver’s Parish Otolo Nnewi St. Joseph’s Parish, Okofia, Otolo, Nnewi 1986 Msgr. A. Anyichie St. Michael’s Parish Umudim, Nnewi 1987 Fr. C.Iwuchukwu St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Nnewichi, Nnewi 1988 Fr. A. Oburota St. Patrick’s Parish Ichi 1992 Fr. M. Ndive Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Nnewi 1996 Fr. P. Ezeobata St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Parish, 1997 Fr. Alex Anos Akamili, Nnewi St. Martin De Porres Parish, Inyaba, Nnewi 1997 Fr. L. Asobi St. Cletus Parish, Otolo, Nnewi 1997 Fr. C. Okoye Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Oraifite 1997 Fr. J. Nwakoby St. Mary’s Parish, Oraifite 1997 Fr. J. Nzekwesi St. James Parish, Ogbe, Otolo Nnewi 2000 Fr. A. Madu Our Lady Queen of Heaven:- (St. Eugenia’s) Amichi 1954 Fr. L. Horkins St. Patrick Parish, Unubi 1979 Fr. P. A. Ezeobata St. Michael’s Parish, Ezinifite 1979 Fr. I. Umejesi St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Utuh 1986 Fr. M. Ozodigwe Holy Spirit Parish, Osumenyi 1986 Fr. M. Ifeagwazi St. Luke’s Ekwulumili 1991 Fr. M. Ozodigwe St. Matthew’s Parish, Ebenator 1997 Fr. JB. Igboka/ D.Obi St. David’s Parish, Azigbo 1998 Fr. M. Ugwuoji St. James Parish, Amichi 1998 Fr. F. Igboanugo St. Anthony of Padual Parish, Osumenyi 2000 Fr. L. lkwueke St. Mary’s Parish, Akwaihedi 2001 Fr. A.Ndukaji
Since 2002, the following parishes have been established: 1. Amichi: Hyacinth Parish, Amichi 2. Azia:Mary the Queen Parish, Azia 3. Ekwulumili: St. Mary Parish, Ekwulumili 4. Ezinifite: St. Thomas Parish, Ezinifite 5. Ezinifite: Our Lady Gate of Heaven Parish, Ezinifite 6. Ihembosi: Mary the Queen Parish, Ihembosi 7. Ihiala: St. Christopher’s Parish, Ihiala 8. Ihiala: Mary the Queen Parish, Ihiala 9. Ihiala: All saints Parish, Ihiala 10. Nnewi: All Saints’ Parish, Nnewi 11. Nnewi: St. Mary’s Parish, Nnewi 12. Nnewi: St. Philip’s Parish, Nnewi 13. Nnewi: St. Louis’ Parish, Nnewi 14. Nnewi: St. Charles Parish, Nnewi 15. Nnewi: Holy Family Parish, Nnewi 16. Nnewi: St. Felix Parish, Nnewi 17. Nnewi: St. Monica’s Parish, Nnewi 18. Nnewi: Holy Spirit Parish, Nnewi 19. Ogwuaniocha: St. Paul’s Parish, Ogwuaniocha 20. Okija: St. Patrick’s Parish, Okija 21. Okija: St. Paul’s Parish, Okija 22. Okija: St. Michael’s Parish, Okija 23. Okija: St. Benedict’s Parish, Okija 24. Okija: St. Jude’s Parish, Okija 25. Okija-Umuzu: St. Mary’s Parish 26. Oraifite: All Saints Parish, Oraifite
27. Oraifite: St. John’s Parish, Oraifite 28. Orsumoghu: St. Theresa’s Parish, Orsumoghu 29. Osumenyi: St. Lawrence Parish, Osumenyi 30. Ozubulu: Sacred Heart Parish, Ozubulu 31. Ozubulu: Christ the King Parish, Ozubulu 32. Ozubulu: St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Ozubulu (Ofufe-Nza) 33. Ozubulu: St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Ozubulu 34. Ozubulu: St. John the Baptist Parish, Ozubulu 35. Ubuluisiuzor: St. John’s Parish, Ubuluisiuzor 36. Ukpor: Holy Trinity Parish, Ukpor 37. Ukpor: Holy Family Parish, Ukpor 38. St. Matthew’s Parish, Ukpor 39. Unubi: St. Jude’s Parish, Unubi 40. Utuh: St. Stephen’s Parish, Utuh 41. Nnewi: St. Jude’s Parish, Nnewi 42. Mbosi: All Saints Parish, Mbosi 43. Lilu: St. Dennis Parish, Lilu 44. Okija: St. John’s Parish, Okija 45. Okija: Christ The King Parish, Okija 46. Ihiala: St. Theresa’s Parish, Ihiala 47. Nnewi: Holy Trinity Parish, Nnewi 48. Ichi: Divine Mercy Parish, Ichi STRUCTURAL DIVISIONS
(The Four Regions) 1. Nnewi Region 2. Ozubulu Region3. Ihiala Region 4. Amichi Region Deaneries Within The Regions And Parishes Under Them: 1. NNEWI REGION
A. Uruagu-Nnewi Deanery I. St. John of the Cross Parish, Nnewichi ii. St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Nnewichi iii. Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral Parish, Nnewi iv. Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Nnewi v. St. Luke’s Chaplaincy, Nnewi vi. St. Louis’ Parish, Nnewi vii. St. Philip’s Parish, Nnewi viii. St. Charles’ Parish, Nnewi ix. Holy Spirit Parish, Nnewi x. St. Mary’s Parish, Nnewi xi. All Saints Parish, Nnewi xii. St. Jude’s Parish, Nnewi xiii. Holy Trinity Parish, Nnewi B. Otolo – Nnewi Denery i. St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Otolo Nnewi ii. St. Micheal’s Parish, Nnewi iii. St. Joseph’s Parish, Nnewi iv. St. Cletus Parish, Nnewi v. St. Marytin’s Parish, Nnewi vi. St. John the Apostle & Evangelist Parish, Nnewi vii. St. James Parish, Nnewi viii. St. Felix Parish, Nnewi ix. St. Monica’s Parish, Nnewi x. Holy Family Parish, Nnewi 2. OZUBULU REGION
A. Ozubulu Deanery i. St. Micheal’s Parish, Amakwa-
Ozubulu ii. St. Micheal’s Parish, Eziora -Ozubulu iii. St Joseph’s Parish, Ozubulu iv. St. Kevin’s Parish, Ozubulu v. St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Ozubulu vi. St. John the Baptist Parish, Ozubulu vii. St. Anthony’s Parish, Ihembisi viii. Mary the Queen Parish, Ihembosi ix. St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Ozubulu (Ofufe-Nza) x. Christ The King Parish, Ozubulu B. Oraifite Deanery i. St. George’s Parish, Oraifite ii. St. Mary’s Parish, Oraifite iii. St. John’s Parish, Oraifite iv. All Saints Parish, Oraifite v. St. Patricks Parish, Oraifite vi. Vincentian Postulate House, Oraifite vii. Divine Mercy Parish, Oraifite C. Ukpor Deanery i. St. Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, Ukpor Centre ii. St. Mary’s Parish Umuohama, Ukpor iii. St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Ukpor iv. St. Paul’s Seminary, Ukpor v. Holy family parish, Ukpor vi. St. Matthew’s Parish, Ukpor vii. St. Matthew’s Parish, Ukpor viii. Holy Trinity Parish, Ukpor. 3. IHIALA REGION
A. Ihiala Deanery i. St. Martin of Tours Parish, Ihiala ii. St. Gregory’s Parish, Ihiala iii. St. Paul’s Parish, Ihiala iv. Christ the King Parish, Ihialav. St. Joseph’s Parish, Ihiala vi. Immaculate Heart Parish, Ihiala vii. Holy Ghost Juniorate, Ihiala viii. Our Lady of Lourded Hospital Chaplaincy, Ihiala ix. St. Christopher’s Parish, Ihiala x. Mary the Queen Parish, Ihiala xi. All saints Parish, Ihiala xii. St. Paul’s Parish, Ogwuaniocha xiii. St. Theresa’s Parish, Ihiala B. Okija Deanery i. St. Mary’s Parish, Okija ii. St. Anthony’s Parish, Okija iii. Sacred Heart Parish, Okija iv. Madonna University Chapliancy, Okija v. Holy Ghost Farm, Okija vi. St. Patrick’s Parish, Okija vii. St. Paul’s Parish, Okija viii. St. Michael’s Parish, Okija ix. St. Jude’s Parish, Okija x. St. Benedict’s Parish, Okija xi. St. Mary’s Parish, Okija xii. St. John’s Parish, Okija xiii. Christ The King Parish, Okija C. Orsumoghu Deanery i. St. Mary’s Parish, Orsumoghu ii. St. Theresa’s Parish, Orsumoghu iii. St. Andrew’s Parish, Azia iv. St. Mary the Queen’s Parish, Azia v. St. Patrick’s Parish, Mbosi vi. St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Lilu vii. St. Joseph’s Parish, Isseke viii. St. John the Baptist Parish, Ubuluisiuzor ix. St. Dennis Parish, Lilu 4. AMICHI REGION
A. Amichi Deanery I. Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish, Amichi
ii. St. James Parish, Amichi iii. St. Patrick’s Parish, Unubi iv. St. Luke’s Parish, Ekwulumili v. St. Mary’s Parish, Ekwulumili vi. St. Hyacinth Parish, Amichi vii. St. David’s Parish, Azigbo viii. St. Jude’s Parish, Unubi B. Osumenyi Deanery i. Holy Spirit Parish, Osumenyi ii. St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Osumenyi iii. St. Micheal’s Parish, Ezinifite iv. St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Utuh v. St. Matthew’s Parish, Ebenator vi. St. Thomas Ezinifite vii. St. Stephen’s, Utuh viii. St. Mary’s Parish, Akwaihedi ix. St. Lawrence Parish Osumenyi RELIGIOUS MEN AND WOMEN
COMMUNITIES / FRATERNITIES:
A. Monasteries: Benedictine Monastery (Women), Ozubulu.
B. Holy Ghost Fathers And Brothers (C. S. Sp); i. Holy Ghost Juniorate, Ihiala. ii. St. Martin’s Parish, Ihiala iii. Spiritan Farm, Okija iv. St. Luke’s Parish, Ekwulumili v. St. Christopher’s Parish, Ihiala vi. St Benedict, Okija C. Vincentian Fathers: i. St. George’s Parish, Oraifite ii. Vincentian Postulancy, Oraifite D. Claretian Missionary Fathers: Holy Family Parish, NnewiE. Missionaries Of St. Paul (MSP) St. Charles’s Parish, Nnewi F. Vocationist Fathers Holy Spirit Parish, Nnewi G. BROTHERS OF SAINT
STEPHEN CONGREGATION:
i. B. S. S. Fraternity, St Michael’s Amakwa, Ozubulu. ii. B. S. S. Fraternity, St Michael’s Parish Eziora, Ozubulu iii. B. S. S. Fraternity, Our Lady of Assumption, Nnewi H. Immaculate Heart Of Mary Congregation: I. I.H.M. Convent, Amakwa, Ozubulu ii. I.H.M. Convent, Ihiala iii. I.H.M. Convent, Orsumoghu iv. I.H.M. Convent, Nnewi (Regional House)
I. Daughters Of Mary Mother Of Mercy Congregation: i. D.M.M.M. Convent, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Osumenyi ii. D.M. M. M Convent, Mercy Girls’ Secondary School, Otolo Nnewi iii. D. M. M. M. Convent, St. Andrew’s Parish, Azia. iv. D M. M. M. Convent, St. Mary the Queen’s Parish, Azia v. D.M M.M. Convent, St. Patrick’s Mbosi vi. D. M.M.M. Convent, MMGSS Azigbo
J. Daughters Of Divine Love Congregation i. D.D.L. Convent, Ukpor ii. D.D.L. Convent, Oraifite iii. D. D. L. Convent, Ozubulu
iv. D. D. L. Convent, Nnewi K. Holy Family Sisters Of The Needy: H. F. S. N. Convent, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ichi – 08034069981
H. F. S. N. St. Michael’s Parish, Umudim – Nnewi H. F. S. N. Nza OzubUIu – 08034793534
H. F. S. N. Okija – 08035961109 L. Sisters Of Jesus The Saviour; Convent, Madonna University, Okija.
M. Clarissian Missionaries Of The Blessed Sacrament Convent: St. Peter Claver’s Otolo, Nnewi. Tel: 046-482629 N. Order Of Virgins St. Michael’s Parish, Eziora- Ozubulu – 08034908182 O. Missionary Sisters Of The Holy Ghost Convent: Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Amichi P. The Secular Institute Missionaries Of The Gospel Nnewi and Okija Q. Trinitarian Sisters Of Merciful Love Ozubulu R. Pro Labor Dei (PLD) St. John of the Cross, Uruagu NnewiS. Public Association Of Holy Family Fathers And Brothers Of The Youth, Okija T. Public Association Of Missionary Sisters Of Divine Mercy, Nnewi U. Public Association Of Perfecta Caritas Sisters St. John of the Cross, Uruagu Nnewi
V. New Evangelization Sisters: Convent: Centre for Evangelization and Catechetics, Ihiala- 08035750867 W. Sacred Heart Sisters St. Joseph’s Parish, Nnewi X. Franciscan Disciples Missionaries Of Christ, St. Martin of Tours, Ihiala.
Some Diocesan Statutory Bodies And Active Apostolate Societies 1. Laity Council 2. Catholic Men Organisation (C.M.O.)
3. Catholic Women Organisation (C. W.O.) 4. Catholic Boys Organisation (C. B. O.)
5. Catholic Girls Organisation (C. G. O.)
6. Catholic Youths Organisation of Nigeria (C YON) 7. Holy Childhood Association (HCA)
8. St. Anthony’s Society 9. St. Jude’s Society 10. The Legion of Mary 11. The Block Rosary Crusade
12. The Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary 13. The Apostleship of Prayer 14. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria 15. St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Society 16. St. Anne’s Society 17. The Blue Army 18. The Bible Society 19. The Church Choir 20. The Altar Servers Association. 21. The Oblates 22. The Purgatorians (Holy Souls) 23. The Lay Readers Association 24. The Nurses Guild 25. The Knights of St. Mulumba 26. The Knights of St. John 27. Man of Order and Discipline Movement of Nigeria (MOD) 28. St. Stephen’s Society 29. Madonna Mercy Family 30. Catholic Choir Association (CCA) 31. Pontifical Missionary Union(PMU) 32. Maria Consalata Society International 33. Biblical Instructors’ Union 34. Catechists Association 35. Catholic Teachers Association 36. Diocesan Priests’ Association 37. Nnewi Catholic Diocesan Communities (NCDC) 38. Tansi Solidarity 39. Catholic Worker’s Volunteer Force COUNCILS / COMMITTEES
1. Episcopal Council (can. 473, 84) Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke Diocesan Bishop Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Ezeobata Episcopal Vicar for Ihiala Very Rev. Fr. Peter EzefunambaEpiscopal Vicar for Nnewi Region Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Unaegbu Episcopal Vicar for Ozubulu Region Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Ndukaji Episcopal Vicar for Amichi Region Very Rev. Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy Very Rev. Fr. Gabriel Ezewudo, CSSp Episcopal Vicar for the Religious Very Rev. Fr. Donatus Ike Chancellor and Diocesan Secretary (In Attendance) 2. The Council of Priests or the Bishop’s Senate (can. 475,§1) President: The Diocesan Bishop: Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke Ex Officio Members The Vicar General The Episcopal Vicars for Nnewi, Ihiala, Ozubulu and Amichi Region The Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy The Episcopal Vicar for the Religious The Chancellor The Financial Administrator The Rector, St. Paul’s Seminary, Ukpor The Chairman, Continuing Education for Priests The Chairman, Priests’ Welfare Committee Elected Members Rev. Frs. Raphael Ebedeagu, Gregory Ezeanya, Jude Okwuelu, Donald Chukwudolue, Hyginus Aghaulor, Jude Ikeokwu, Paulinus Adinnu, Luke Ibe, Callistus the, Peter Muojekwu, Innocent Ezike, Peter Ezeani, Anthony Ananwa, Ernest EbulLie, SimonAdigwe, Jude Udemezue, and Augustine Obiagbaosogu.
Appointed Members: Rev. Fr. Eugene Ike The Presbyterium shall elect the
Chairman and Secretary of the Council.
3. The College of Consultors (can. 502,1 and 2) President: Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke Diocesan Bishop The following are the members of the College of Consultors for the next five years: Very Rev. Fr. Michael Onyekachukwu Very Rev. Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Ezeobata Very Rev. Fr. Raphael Ebedeagu Very Rev. Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Ndukaji Very Rev. Fr. Jude Ikeokwu Very Rev. Fr. Peter Ezeani Very Rev. Fr. George Oranekwu Very Rev. Fr. Peter Muojekwu The Chancellor and Diocesan Secretary, Very Rev. Fr. Donatus Ike (in attendance) 4. Priests’ Welfare Committee Ex Officio The Vicar General, Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy and the Diocesan Financial Administrator, Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy and Chairman, Opus Securitatis Committee.
Elected members Frs. Augustine Ndukaji, Hilary Muotoe, Patrick Ezefunamba, Titus Ibeh, Cosmas Ike, Anthony Obele, Daniel Ileka and Bonaventure Ukatu.
Chairman: Fr. Augustine Ndukaji and the Secretary: Rev. Fr. Patrick Ezefunamba. 5. Continuing Education Committee6. Opus Securitatis Committee The Diocesan Bishop (Ex officio) The Vicar General (Ex officio) The Diocesan Financial Administrator (Ex officio) Chairman of the Priests’ Welfare Committee Fr. Raphael Ebedeagu (Chairman), Fr.
Christopher Ezeimo, Fr. Felix Ibegbunam, I r. Godwin Orji (Secretary) and Fr. Martin Onwudiwe. 7. Ongoing Formation Committee Frs. Anichebe Patrick Ezeobata (Chairman), Ferdinand Odigbo (Secretary), /\mbrose Udoji, Anselm Olua, Felix Umegboro, and Michael Ngobili.
Ex-Officio Members i. The Vicar General ii. The Chancellor iii. The Financial Administrator IV. Chaplaincies 1. Chaplain, Laity Council: Fr. Edmund Nwagbala 2. Chaplain, Catholic Men Organisation: Fr. Celestine Okonkwor 3. Chaplain, Catholic Women Organisation: Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor 4. Chaplain, Catholic Boys Organisation: Fr. Jude Onwuaso 5. Chaplain, Catholic Girls Organisation: Fr. Anthony Obele 6. Coordinating Chaplain, Catholic Youth Organisation: Fr. Jude Chukwuneke 7. Associate Chaplains, Catholic Youth Organisation: Chaplains of Youth Organisations (CBO, CGO, MOD, YCS, CY Corpers)
8. Regional Chaplains (CYON): Amichi Region, Fr. Thaddeus Ilechukwu; Ihiala. Region: Fr. Gregory Ibeh; Nnewi Region: Fr. Jude Onwuaso, Ozubulu Region: Fr. Cyril Nwofor 9. Chaplain, Holy Childhood Association: Fr. Cosmas Uzukwu 10. Chaplain, Young Catholic Students: Fr. Emeka lbekwe 11. Assistant Chaplain, Young Catholic Students: Fr. Hyacinth lzuegbu 12. Chaplain, Catholic Youth Corpers: Fr. Cletus Chukwuemeka 13. Chaplain, Catholic Charismatic Renewal: Fr. Jude Umeh Unuagu Deanery Chaplain: Fr. Ernest Ebulue Orolo Deanery Chaplain: Fr. Emeka lbekwe Amichi Deanery: Fr. Daniel Ileka Osumenyi Deanery: Fr. Basil Umunnah Ukpor Deanery: Fr. Bonaventure Ifedigbo Ozububulu Deanery: Fr. Ephraim Chukwuma Oraifite Deanery: Fr. Peter Nwanekezie Orsumoghu Deanery: Fr. Martin Unadike Ihiala Deanery: Fr. CyrilOrazulume Okija Deanery: Fr. Innocent Ofiaeli 14. Chaplain, Bible Society: Fr. Peter Onwuka 15. Chaplain, Catholic Biblical Instructors Union: Fr. Cletus Uzor 16. Chaplain, Catholie Nurscs’ Guild: Fr. Simon Adigwe 17. Chaplain, Apostleship of Prayer:Fr. Innocent Ejinkonye 18. Chaplain, Block Rosary Crusade: Fr. Innocent Otiaeli 19. Chaplain, Legion of Mary: Fr. Felix-Mary Ndubisi 20. Chaplain St. Anthony’s Guild: Fr. Anthony Edoka 21. Chaplain St. Jude’s Society: Fr. Jude Ikeokwu 22. Chaplain, BIue Army: Fr. Aloysius Nzuko 23. Chaplain, Purgatorian Society: Fr. Matthew Umeze 24. Chaplain Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary: Fr. Anthony lbe 25. Chaplain, Catholic Attar Servers’ Association of Nigeria: Fr. Gregory 26. Chaplain, Catholic Choirs Association: Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Ezeobata 27. Assistant Chaplain, Catholic Choirs Association: Fr. Stanislaus Ojimba 28. Chaplain, St. Stephen’s Society: Fr. Pius Njepu 29. Chaplain, Mary League: Fr. Cyril Orazulume 30. Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Nnewi Sub-council): Fr. Maurice Okeke 31. Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Amichi Sub-council): Fr. Linus Iloegesi 32. Chaplain, Knights of St. Muluinba (IlualaSUb-council): Fr.SimonAdigwe 33. Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Okija Sub Council): Fr. Innocent Ezike 34. Chaplain, Knights of St. Mulumba (Ebonesie Sub Council): Fr. John Ohaegbu 35. Chaplain, Knights of St. John
International (District): Fr. Maurice Izunwa 36. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Nnewi Commandery): Fr. Aloysius Nzukor 37. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Ihiala Commandery): Fr. Gabriel Ezewudo, CSSp 38. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Okija Commentary) Fr. David Okwuma 39. Chaplain, Knights of St. John International (Ozubulu Commentary) Fr. Ephraim Chukwuma 40. Spiritual Adviser, Knights of St. John, Ukpor Commentary. Fr. Donald Chukwudolue 41. Chaplain, MOD: Frs. Anselm Olua and Henry Okenu 42. Chaplain, Association of Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart: Nnadozie 43. Chaplain, Divine Mercy Apostolatc: Fr. Cajetan Obodozie 44. Chaplain, Madonna Mercy Family: Fr. Christian Eze 45. Chaplain, Maria Consolata Society: Fr. Raphael Madukwe 46. Chaplain, St. Vincent de Paul’s Society: Fr. Vincent Nnabude 47. Chaplain, Tansi Solidarity: Fr. Ignatius Uzondu 48. Founder and Chaplain, Public Association of Holy Family Fathers and Brothers the Youth: Fr. Denis Ononuju, C.S.Sp 49. Chaplain, Public Association of the Missionary Sisters of Divine Mercy. Fr. Bonaventure Ukata. 50. Chaplain, Immaculate Heart Sisters Regionalate, Nnewi: Fr. Celestine Okonkwor 51. Chaplain, St. Theresa’s Society: Fr. George Ezukwo 52. Chaplain, Confraternity of the Miraculous Infant Jesus: Fr. Basil Umunnah 53. Chaplain, Apostleship of the Precious Blood: Fr. Joseph Onyeka 54. Chaplain, Couples for Christ: Fr. Stanislaus Ojimba 55. Chaplains, Catholic Teachers Association: Frs. Cletus Chukwuemeka and Emeka Ibekwe 56. Chaplain, Social and Prison Apostolate: Fr. Richard Mary Umeike 57. Chaplains, Secular Institute of Missionaries of the Gospel: Fr. Feli Ibegbunam, Fr. Ferdinand Odigbo, and Fr. Ugochukwu Onuorah 58. Chaplain, Catholic Workers Volunteer Force: Fr. Jude Chukwuneke 59. Chaplain, Public Association of Perfecta Caritas Sisters (with a view to becoming Secular Institute: Fr. Peter Ezeani 60. Chaplain, St. Anne’s Society: Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah 61. Chaplain, Mother of Perpetual Help: Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbaebie 62. Chaplain, St. Padre Pio Society: Fr. Lawrence Nnoyiba 63. Spiritual Adviser, Knights of St John International, Immaculate Commandary 821 Orsumoghu, Rev Fr. Anthony Mobi IV. DEANS
1. Uruagu Deanery Rev. Fr. Edmund Nwagbala
2. Otolo Deanery Rev. Fr. George Ezukwe 3. Amichi Deanery Rev. Fr. Daniel Ileka 4. Osumenyi Deanery Rev. Fr. Jude Ikeokwu 5. Ukpor Deanery Rev. Fr.Donald Chukwudolue 6. Ozubulu Deanery Rev. Fr. Paul Onwughalu 7. Oraifite Deanery Rev. Fr. Felix Mary Ndubuisi 8. Ihiala Deaceny Rev. Fr.Rapheal Ebedeagu 9. Okija Deacenery Rev. Fr. Innocent Ezike 10. Orsumoghu Deaceny Rev. Fr. John Ohaegbu V. PARISHES
1. Akwaihedi: St. Mary Mother of God Parish, Akwaihedi Parish Priest: Fr. Anthony Ibe 2. Amchi: Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Amichii Parish Priest: Fr. Augustine Ndukaji ParishVicar: Fr. Isaiah Azudugwu In Residence: Fr. Michael Oruche 3. Amichi: St. James Parish, Amichi Parish Priest: Fr. Linus Iloegesi Parish Vicar: Fr. Thaddacus Ilechukwu 4. Amichi: St. Hyacinth Parish, Amichi Parish Priest: Fr. Daniel Ileka Parish Vicar: Fr. Bonaventure Nwosu 5. Azia:St.Andrew’s Parish, Azia Parish Priest: Fr. Jude Unigwe Parish Vicar: Fr. Hyginus Igwe 6. Azia: Mary the Queen Parish, Azia Parish Priest: Fr. Pius Ajuluchukwu7. Azigbo: St. David’s Parish, Azigbo Parish Priest: Fr. Henry Okenu 8. Ebenator: St. Matthew’s Parish, Ebenator Parish Priest: Fr. CyriI Onwuasocze 9. Ekwulumili: St Luke’s Parish, Box 64, Ekwulumili. Parish Priest: Fr. Herbert Opara, CSSp Parish Vicar: Fr. Richard Ezenwanne, CSSp Parish Vicar: Fr. Innocent Mmaduwuba, CSSp 10. Ekwulumili: St. Mary’s Parish, Ekwulumili Parish Priest: Fr. Placid Udechukwu 11. Ezinifite: St. Michael’s Parish, Ezinifite, Box 1026, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Remigius Ezeoke Parish Vicar: Fr. Raphael Mbanefo 12. Ezinifite: St. Thomas Parish, Ezinifite Parish Priest: Fr. Joachim Umeigwilo 13. Ezinifite: Our Lady Gate of Heaven Parish, Ezinifite Parish Priest: Fr. Emmanuel Okechukwu 14. Ichi: St. Patrick’s Parish, Ichi Parish Priest: Fr. Patrick Mbacbie Parish Vicar: Fr. Francis Ezinne In Residence: Fr. Matthew Umeze 15. Ichi: Divine Mercy Parish, Ichi Parish Priest: Fr. Charles Udegbunam 16. Ihembosi: St. Anthony’s Parish, Ihembosi Parish Priest: Fr. Cajetan Obodozie 17. Ihembosi: Mary the Queen Parish,
Ihembosi Parish Priest: Fr. John Paul Ifechigha 18. Ihiala: St. Martin of Tours, Ihiala Parish Priest: Fr. Gabriel Ezewudo, CSSp Parish Vicar: Fr. Titus Chilaka CSSp Parish Vicar: Fr. Augustine Odilo CSSp Parish Vicar: Fr. Anthony Ugoh, CSSp Parish Vicar: Fr. Cyprian El uwa, CSSP
Hospital Chaplain: Fr. Innocent Chukwuka, CSSp 19. Ihiala: St. Gregory’s Parish, Ihiala Parish Priest: Fr. Patrick Ezefunarnba Parish Vicar: Fr. Hilary Igwe 20. Ihiala: Christ the King Parish, Ihiala Parish Priest: Fr. Raphael Madukwe 21. Ihiala: St. Paul’s Parish, Ihiala Parish Priest: Fr. Philip Nnadi 22. Ihiala: St. Joseph’s Parish, Ihiala Parish Priest: Fr. GodfreyOkoli 23. Ihiala: Immaculate Heart Parish, Ihiala Parish Priest: Francis Orah In Residence: Fr. Simon Adigwc 24. Ihiala: St. Christopher’s Parish, Ihiala Parish Priest: Fr. Alphonsus Anaele,CSSp Parish Vicar: Fr. Brendan Aroh, CSSp 25. Ihiala: Mary the Queen Parish, Ihiala Parish Priest: Fr. Cyril Orazulume In Residence: Fr. Peter Ugochukwu 26. Ihiala: All Saints’ Parish, IhialaParish Priest: Fr. Raphael Ebedeagu Parish Vicar: Fr. Kingsley Ekechukwu In Residence: Fr. Alexander Urrienweke 27. IIhiala: St. Theresa’s Parish, Ihiala Parish Priest: Fr. Emmanuel Agina 28. Isseke: St. Joseph’s Parish, Isseke Parish Priest: Fr. Gregory Ibe In Residence: Fr. Michael Ngobili 29. Lilu: St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Lilu Parish Priest: Fr. Ignatius Uzondu 30. Lilu: St. Denis Parish, Lilu Parish Priest: Fr. Martin Unadike 31. Mbosi: St. Patrick’s Parish, Mbosi Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Onyekachukwu Parish Vicar: Fr. Joseph Onyeka In Residence: Fr. Francis Nnoruka 32. Mbosi: All Saints’ Parish, Mbosi Parish Priest: Fr. Innocent Ejinkonye 33. Nnewi: Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral, Nnewi (a) Cathedral Parish Parish Vicar: Fr. Jude Onwuaso Parish Vicar: Fr. Cletus Uzorn In Residence: Fr. Jude ChukwumaIn In Residence: Fr. Jude Umeh (b) Bishop’s House Most Rev. Hilary Paul Odili Okeke Very Rev. Donatus Ike Very Rev. Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor Rev. Fr. Celestine Okonkwo Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Ukatu Rev. Fr. Ugochukwu Onuorah 34. Nnewi: Holy Trinity Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Jude Umeh Pastoral Assistant: Fr.
Ugochukwu Onuorah 35. Nnewi: All Saints’ Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Anselm Onwuegbuchunam 36. Nnewi: St. Mary’s Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Ephraim Madu Parish Vicar: Fr. John Okosa In Residence: Fr. Cletus Ngadiukwu In Residence: Fr. Gabriel Ezenwata 37. Nnewi: St. John Cross Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Peter Ezeani Parish Vicar (Special Status): Fr. Michael Azike Parish Vicar: Fr. Michael Udebuani Parish Vicar: Fr. Evaristus Oruche In Residence: Msgr. Hypolite Adigwe (Evangelisation and Catechetics) In Residence: Fr. Anthony Edoka (Parish Priest, St. Augustine’s Parish) 38. Nnewi: St. Philip’s Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Peter Onwuka Parish Vicar: Fr. Christopher Nwaogu HFFBY In Residence: Fr. Chiedu A. Onyiloha 39. Nnewi: St. Louis’ Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Onuchukwu Parish Vicar: Rev. Fr. Benneth Okeoma In Residence: Fr. Anastasius Ezenwata 40. Nnewi: St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Otolo, Parish Priest: Fr. George Ezukwo Parish Vicar: Fr. Jude Nwabeze In Residence: Fr. Aloysius Nzukor (Principal)41. Nnewi: St. PeterClaver’s Parish, Nnewichi, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Edmund Nwagbala Parish Vicar (Special Status): Fr. Anthony Izuorah Parish Vicar: Fr. John Paul Okonkwo In Residence: Fr. Jonathan Madueke 42. Nnewi: St. Charles Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Donatus Anosike, MSP Parish Vicar: Fr. Patrick Nnamani, M SP
In Residence: Fr. Peter Ireoji,MSP 43. Nnewi: St. Michael’s Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Patrick Ezeobata Parish Vicar: Fr. Francis Anene In Residence: Fr. Lawrence Nnoyiba (Principal) In Residence: Fr. Julius Ututor In Residence: Fr. Cletus Chukwuemeka 44. Nnewi: St. Joseph’s Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Anthony Obele Parish Vicar: Fr. Tobias Ubah In Residence: Fr. Anthony Ibegbunam In Residence: Fr. Jude Chukwuneke 45. Nnewi: Holy Family Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Barnabas Obinna CMF Parish Vicar: Fr. Jude Obiechina CMF
46. Nnewi: St. Cletus Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Alfred Umeh Parish Vicar (Special Status): Fr. George Arinze Parish Vicar: Fr. Nathaniel
Madubugwu 47. Nnewi: St. Felix Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Anselm Olua In Residence: Fr. Christopher Ejizu In Residence: Fr. Damian Obi 48. Nnewi: St. John Apostle and Evangelist, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Solomon Ugochukwu In Residence: Fr. Maurice Izunwa 49. Nnewi: Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Virginus Udenna Parish Vicar: Fr. Sebastine Okoye 50. Nnewi: St. Martin de Porres Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Luke Nworah Parish Vicar: Fr. Basil Ofodile In Residence: Fr. Alphonsus Okonkwo 51. Nnewi: St. James Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Msgr. Gabriel Onuorah Parish Vicar: Fr. Francis Ogboo In Residence: Fr. Ferdinand Ume- Ezeoke In Residence: Fr. Emeka Ibekwe 52. Nnewi: St. Monica’s Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Felix Umegboro I n Residence: Fr. Emmanuel Anagor 53. Nnewi: Holy Spirit Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Emmanuel Oparaocha SVD Parish Vicar: Fr. Chigozie Nwigwe, SVD Parish Vicar: Fr. Jeffrey Nwoko, SVD
54. Nnewi: St. Jude’s Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Ernest Ebulue 55. Nnewi: St.Augustine’s Parish, Nnewi Parish Priest: Fr. Anthony Edoka56. Ogwuaniocha: St. Paul’s Parish, Ogwuaniocha Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Nwenyi 57. Okija: St. Mary’s Parish, Okija Parish Priest: Fr. Innocent Ezike Parish Vicar : Fr. John Paul Anarnene 58. Okija: St. Patrick’s Parish, Okija Parish Priest: Fr. Ernest Simple Okoh Parish Vicar (Temporary): Fr. John Paul Onyiloha 59. Okija: St. Paul’s Parish, Okija Parish Priest: Fr. Innocent Otiaeli Parish Vicar: Fr. Patrick Onyeka 60. Okija: St. Michael’s Parish, Okija Parish Priest: Fr. Vincent Ikelionwu 61. Okija: St. Benedict’s Parish, Okija Parish Priest: Fr. Polycarp Mmaduabuchi, C.S.Sp 62. Okija: St. Anthony’s Parish, Okija Parish Priest: Fr. John Nzewu Parish Vicar: Fr. Emmanuel Onyejike, HFFBY 63. Okija: St. Jude’s Parish, Okija Parish Priest: Fr. Oliver Onyerna 64. Okija: Sacred Heart Parish, Okija Parish Priest: Fr. Norbert Eze Parish Vicar: Fr. Linus Onah, HFFBY
65. Okija-Umuzu: St. Mary’s Parish, Umuzu Parish Priest: Fr. John Dismus Obinegbo 66. Okija: St. John’s Parish, Okija Parish Priest: Fr. Callistus Onuma 67. Okija: Christ the King Parish, Okija Parish Priest: Fr. David Okwuma 58. Oraifite: St. George’s Parish, Oraifite Parish Priest: Fr. Gabriel Ugwunwangwu, CM
In Residence: Fr. Damian Nwankwo In Residence: Fr. Benedict Okolo, CM
59. Oraifite: St. Mary’s Parish, Oraitite Parish Priest: Fr. Felix-Mary Ndubisi In Residence: Fr. Edwin Okonkwor (Principal) 60. Oraifite: All Saints Parish, Oraifite Parish Priest: Fr. Felix Obi 71. Oraifite: St. John’s Parish, Oraifite Parish Priest: Fr. Peter Nwanekezie 72. Orsumoghu: Immaculate Conception Parish, Orsumoghu Parish Priest: Fr. Anthony Mobi 73. Orsumoghu: St. Theresa’s Parish, Orsumoghu Parish Priest: Fr. John Ohaegbu 74. Osumenyi: Holy Spirit Parish, Osumenyi Parish Priest: Fr. Anselm Oruche Parish Vicar: Fr. Bartholomew Nworah,HFFBY 75. Osumenyi: St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Osumenyi Parish Priest: Fr. Henry Ezeifedi In Residence: Fr. Ethelbert lfenatuorah (Principal) 76. Osumenyi: St. Lawrence Parish, Osumenyi Parish Priest: Fr. Jude Ikcokwu 77. Ozubulu: St. Michael’s Parish, Amakwa, Ozubulu Parish Priest: Fr. Patrick Unaegbu Parish Vicar: Fr. Damian Nnaji Parish Vicar: Fr. Stanlcy Anachuna, HFFBY In Residence: Fr. Cosmas Uzoukwu (Manager and Chaplain, Ozubulu Girls) 78. Ozubulu: St. Michael’s Parish, Eziora, Ozubulu Parish Priest: Fr. Paul Onwughalu Parish Vicar: Fr. Anthony Nwachukwu 79. Ozubulu: Sacred Heart Parish, Ozubulu Parish Priest: Fr. Ephraim Chukwuma 80. Ozubulu: Christ theKing Parish, Ozubulu Parish Priest: Fr. Hyginus Epunam 81. Ozubulu: St. Joseph’s Parish, Ozubulu Parish Priest: Fr. Christopher Ezimo Parish Vicar (Special Status): Fr. Christian Nwakile Parish Vicar: Fr. Vitalis Nnadozie 82. Ozubulu: St. Kevin’s Parish, Ozubulu Parish Priest: Fr. Kizito Anamene Parish Vicar: Fr. Ignatius OtiWU, HFFBY
In Residence: Fr. Ignatius Obinwa 83. Ozubulu: St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Ozubulu (Ofufe-Nza) Parish Priest: Fr. Paschal Uzor 84. Ozubulu: St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Ozubulu Parish Priest: Fr. Humphrey Anameje 85. Ozubulu: St. John the Baptist Parish, Ozubulu Parish Priest: Fr. Vincent NnabLide 86. Ubuluisiuzor: St. John’s Parish, Ubuluisiuzor Parish Priest: Fr. Francis Nwizu 87. Ukpor: St. Mary Mother of the Church Parish Ukpor Parish Priest: Fr. Donald Chukwudolue Parish Vicar: Fr. Cyril Nwofor Parish Vicar: Fr. Innocent Ahiwe,
HFFBY
88. Ukpor: Holy Trinity Parish, Ukpor Parish Priest: Fr. Basil Ugwu 89. Ukpor: St. Mary’s Parish, Umuohama, Ukpor Parish Priest: Fr. Bonaventure Ifedigbo Parish Vicar (Special Status): Fr. Christopher Nwobi 90. Ukpor: St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Ukpor Parish Priest: Fr. Cosmas Ike Parish Vicar: Fr. Cyprian Duru in Residence: Fr. Samuel Odajiri 91. Ukpor: Holy Family Parish, Ukpor Parish Priest: Fr. Sylvanus Okoye 92. St. Matthew’s Parish, Ukpor Parish Priest: Fr. Theodore Uzochukwu 93. Unubi: St. Patrick’s Parish, Unubi Parish Priest: Fr. Basil Anunobi Parish Vicar: Fr. Justin Evegbu, HFFBY
In Residence: Fr. Stanislaus Ojimba 94. Unubi: St. Jude’s Parish, Unubi Parish Priest: Fr. Jude Okwuelu 95. Utuh: St. Peter Claver’s Parish, Utuh Parish Priest: Fr. Felix Ibegbunam Parish Vicar: Fr. Ambrose Ojoko 96. Utuh: St. Stephen’s Parish, Utuh Parish Priest: Fr. Basil Umunna Parish Vicar: Fr. Vitus Nnadi VI CHAPLAINCIES OF
INSTITUTIONS
1. St. Luke’s Chaplaincy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi: Fr. Anastasius Ezenwata 2. College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Nnewi: Fr. Jude Chukwuneke 3. Madonna University Chaplaincy: Fr. Martins Uche, SFB 4. Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala: Fr. Innocent Chukwuka, CSSp 5. Military Chaplaincy (Air Force), Port Harcourt: Fr. Francis Ofordum 6. Military Chaplaincy (Navy): Fr. Magnus Chukwu 7. Chaplain, Immaculate Heart Regional House, Nnewi: Fr. Celestine Okonkwo 8. Manager and Chaplain, Maria Regina Comprehensive School, Nnewi: Fr. Gabriel Ezenwata 9. Manager and Chaplain, Girls Secondary School, Ozubulu: Fr. Cosmas Uzoukwu 10. Principal and Chaplain, Secondary School, Mbosi: Fr. Francis Nnoruka 11. Principal and Chaplain, Premier Secondary School, Unubi: Fr. Stanislaus Ojimba 12. Chaplain, Mercy Girls’ High School, Nnewi: Fr. Jude Obiechina CMF 13. Principal and Chaplain, St. Michael’s Secondary School, Ozubulu: Fr. Ike Muomah 14. Chaplain, Bishop Okoye Girls’ Secondary School, Ukpor: Fr. Innocent Ahiwe, HFFBY 15. Chaplain, Immaculate Girls’ Secondary School, Nnewi: Fr. Hyginus Aghaulor 16. Principal and Chaplain, St. Paul’s Secondary School, Utuh: Fr. Hyacinth lzuegbu 17. Chaplain, Nnewi High School: Fr. Cletus Ngadiukwu 18. Chaplain, Community Secondary
School, Ukpor: Fr. Samuel Odajiri 19. Principal and Chaplain, Sacred Heart College, Oraifite: Fr. Edwin Okonkwo 20. Rector, Pilgrimage Centre of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Okija: Fr. Innocent Ofiaeli 21. Chaplain, Nigeria Prison Services (Nnewi Prison): Fr. Damian Obi VII. SEMINARIES AND OTHER
INSTITUTIONS
1. St. Paul’s Seminary, Ukpor Fr. George Oranekwu (Rector) Fr. Emmanuel-Garet Ifeakor (ViceRector) Fr. Cajetan Ojinika Fr. Kenneth Ahanonu Fr. Felix Arazu Fr. Nichodemus Onwusoba Fr. Cyprian Duru (Part-time) 2. St. Gabriel’s Spiritual Year Seminary, Ozubulu Fr. Ferdinand Odigbo – Rector Fr. Benedict Okolo -Vice Rector Fr. Pius Njepu-Bursar 3. State Education Commission, Nnewi Zone Supervisor (Special Duties): Fr. Emeka Ibekwe 4. Education Office Education Secretary (Office): Fr. Cletus Chukwuemeka Secondary Schools: Fr. Emeka Ibekwe Primary Schools: Sr. Maria Angelica Education): Dike IHM (Religious Education) 5. Catholic Secondary Schools Owned by ParishesPrincipal, Msgr. JoscrU wibegbunam Sec. School, Otolo- Nnewi: Rev. Fr.Aloysius Nzuhor Principal, St. Anthony’s Secondary School, Osumenyi : Fr. Ethelbert Ifenatuorah Principal, St. Paul’s Secondary School, Utuh: Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Izuegbu Principal, Sacred Heart College, Oraifite: Rev. Fr. Edwin Okonkwor Manager, Mater Dei Secondary School, Oraifite: Rev. Fr. Gab Ugwunwangwu, CM Principal, St. Michael’s Academy, Nnewi: Rev. Fr. Lawrence Nnoyiba 6. St. Paul’s School of Theological Studies: Director: Fr. Jude Umeh Assistant Director: Fr. Alphonsus Okonkwor 7. St. Gabriel’s Pastoral/Retreat Centre, Ozubulu: Director: Fr. Ferdinand Odigbo VII PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE
DIOCESE (IN NIGERIA)
1. Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha Fr. Victor Ifeanyi (On Sabbathical) Fr. Titus Nnabugwli Fr. Vitalis Anae** 2. Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu Fr. Aloysius Obiwulu 3. Chief Odimegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus Fr. Augustine Onyiloha (Lecturer) 4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka Fr. Michael Ifeagwazi (Professor) Fr. Hilary Achunike (Professor) Fr. Richard-Mary Umeike (Student)
5. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt Fr. Christopher l. Ejizu (Professor) Fr. Anselm Ughaerumba (Student) 6. Anambra State University, Uli (Student) Fr. Michael Ngobili 7. University of Benin, Benin City (Student) Fr. Christopher Esotu 8. University of lbadan (Student) Fr. Stanislaus Nnakenyi Fr. Linus Akuakor 9. Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port Harcourt a. Lecturers: Fr. Emmanuel Anagwo Fr. Ignatius Obinwa b. Students I. Fr. Paulinus Adinnu ii. Fr. John Bosco Oforjua iii. Fr. Cyprian Ohagwa iv. Fr. Andrew Ejeajuonye v. Fr. Eugene Ike vi. Fr. Patrick Orazulike vii. Fr. Christian Eze 10. University of Lagos: Fr. Evaristus Mbanusi (Student) Fr. Anthony Obiarnalu (Student) Fr. Jude Udemezue (Student) Fr. Gabriel Emeasoba (Student) 11. Federal University in Ebonyi State (Lecturer): Fr. Emefiena Ezeani

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