I was born on the 17th of July 1973, the third of only nine children. Abba – St. Paul 6. The Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis, is said to be considering the total closure of the 163 parishes that make up the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara, Imo State, over the protracted crisis generated by the appointment of Peter Okpalaeke, an Anambra indigene, as bishop. Do remember our diocese in your prayers. Okpalaeke’s appointment in 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI, following the death of […] Priesthood, as known by the church, especially the Catholics, is a sacred call from God. In the Catholic life, Sunday is much more than just the day of obligatory Mass attendance. My Lord, may the good Lord continue to bless you with good health of mind and body as you continue to shepherd the flock of the Lord in Umuahia Diocese, Ahiara Diocese … Recently, the Pontiff created Ekwulobia Diocese out of Awka Diocese. Fr. It was established in November 10, 1977. Today marks the 30th Episcopal Ordination of His Lordship Most Rev. Philip Okon (08027518073) Assistant: Other Priests in Residence: P. O. Photo by LasGidiOwner : 11:59am On Jul 18 , 2017 If you like write from now till tomorrow, Mbaise people are not regarded as humans because they are nauseating, horrible, terrible, deadly and … Also, majority of Mbaise Catholics, especially the priests with a strong number said to be above 300 serving in the various parishes and Catholic formations in the Diocese were absent. Ahiara Diocese at its creation had taken off with 18 parishes. Only 13 priests from Ahiara Diocese showed presence. Abagana – St. Martin ‘Hill Top’ 4. Abagana – St. Mark 3. God bless you. List of dioceses in Africa Episcopal Conference of Algeria Ecclesiastical Province of Alger. Parishes in Awka Diocese: 1. Parishes & Mass Centres in the Diocese. According to gospelcaster.com, "Pope Francis is seriously considering a total shutdown of the 163 parishes in Catholic Diocese of Ahiara." By Joseph Besong . March 1, 2018 Nigeria, Opinion, OPINION/NEWS . The ahiara diocese case is just d expression of d canker worm eating deep into d fabric of our society, dat worm is ethnicity. Search By Deanary: Deanary: Show All: Ado-Odo Deanary. Reconciliatory moves have commenced in the embattled Ahiara-Mbaise Diocese as all priests and laity of the diocese gathered with one heart and mind in the Mater Ecclesiae Cathedral for a reconciliation prayer and mass, last week. Fr. The lingering crisis over the appointment of Bishop Peter Okpalaeke, as the new Catholic Bishop of Ahiara, Mbaise Diocese, deepened yesterday, as some priests and laity refused to obey the Papacy. But 33 years after it now has nearly 84 parishes and counting. Catholic Dioceses in Federal Republic of Nigeria (Nigeria) by Type: by Name: by Ecclesiastical Province: Former Circumscriptions: Ecclesiastical Provinces (9): Type: Churches and Bishops revd.chamberlain chinedum ogunedo jp, bishop, diocese of mbaise at the cathedral church of st. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS IFE EZINIHITTE MBAISE ON DECEMBER 14,2019. Martin Ifeanyi Onuoha, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara, in Imo State, Nigeria. In the name of the clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Diocese of Umuahia, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website. Diocese of Constantine; Diocese of Oran Box 26, Ado Odo, Ogun State. The protracted crisis. Active Near Age Limit; Cardinals. Anthony and Patrick, Ibeku Okwuato. Innocent Ebere Uwa expressed gratitude to God for bringing peace to Ahiara diocese and the opportunity to host the entire Church in Nigeria through the directors of Communication in the whole dioceses, including those who work in both the Electronic and Print Media. The pro-Okpaleke website, created by people based in Ahiara, has a list of 201 priests incardinated in the diocese, of whom 157 have allegedly written to Francis. It was elevated as the diocese of Fort-Rousset in 1955 and renamed diocese of Owanda in 1977. Patron & Feast Day: The Immaculate Conception 8th December Parish Priest: Revd. • Adamant priests adopt new tactics • I’m awaiting my installation, says Okpalaeke Pope Francis is seriously considering total shut-down of the 163 parishes in Catholic Diocese of Ahiara in Imo State over the protracted crisis generated by appointment of Peter Okpalaeke as Bishop. To learn when the bishop would be visiting your parish or … Electors; Non-Voting; Cardinal-Bishops; Cardinal-Priests; Cardinal-Deacons I am Rev. In a remark, the Ahiara diocesan director of Communications, Rev. My ordination to the priesthood was on the 4th of August 2001, after receiving a degree in Philosophy (1996) and Theology (2001) from the Pontifical 1. Immaculate Conception Parish. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Awka (Latin: Avkaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Awka, Anambra State in the Ecclesiastical province of Onitsha in Nigeria. Most weekends of the year, the bishop pays a pastoral visit to parishes and institutions within the Diocese of Orlu. L. I Ugorji (July 1, 1990 - July 1, 2020. …CBCN receives Ahiara apology …priests, laity begin reconciliation prayer, mass. ... Chicago, where I teach, and in the two parishes where I minister on Sundays. As the Easter tide ushers us unto a new plane of life, I deem it auspicious to write you at this time on the stalled inauguration of Most Rev Peter Okpaleke as the Bishop of Ahiara Catholic Diocese. Get ready to discover more about the St. Patrick Cathedral. The SDV congregation administers two parishes in Ahiara Diocese at the pleasure and discretion of the bishop or the Apostolic Administrator as is presently the case in the diocese, namely, St Peter’s Parish, Isiala Oparanadim, and Sts. I do hope the site serves your needs during this visit. Pope Francis is seriously considering total shut-down of the 163 parishes in Catholic Diocese of Ahiara in Imo State over the protracted crisis generated by appointment of Peter Okpalaeke as Bishop. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit-Amen Here are the parishes in alphabetical order in the two dioceses of Catholic Church in Anambra State. The population of the diocese was about 250,000 Catholics at its creation, but today it has soared beyond half a million Catholics resident at home. we hope this website serves you with all the information you about our diocese. As you encounter our diocese in this medium, we pray for God's peace and blessings on you and your family. As a matter of fact, the Bishop of Ahiara, Peter Okpalaeke and the Archbishop of Benin, Augustine Obiora Akubueze, are … Abagana – St. Michael 5. Both are headed by bishops who are not natives of the area. Pope Francis is seriously considering total shut-down of the 163 parishes in Catholic Diocese of Ahiara in Imo State over the protracted crisis generated by appointment of Peter Okpalaeke as Bishop.. Okpalaeke’s appointment four years ago after the demise of Bishop Victor Chikwe has been vehemently resisted by Reverend Fathers of Mbaise extraction and the Laity, leading to a stalemate. Do remember our diocese in your prayers. Dr.Victor O.Chikwe Bishop’s House, P.O.Box 205, Ogbe, Ahiazu, Mbaise, Imo State Ph: 083-234-029, 082-440131 AUCHI DIOCESE Most Revd. It is an opportunity for the bishop to be with the people, listen to them and offer his pastoral services. Archdiocese of Alger. It is the holiest day of the week and a day characterized not by servile work, errands, or temporal concerns. 2 Likes Re: Igbo Catholicism On Trial In Ahiara Diocese: By Stan Chu Ilo by sethken : 4:54am On Mar 26 , 2013 Dr.Gabriel G. Dunia St. Vincent’s Catholic Church P.O.Box 606, Auchi Edo State Ph:057-200435 AWGU DIOCESE … No one takes it by merit, power, riches, class or ethnicity. According to the Holy See Press office, the new Archdiocese, which measures 75,450 square kilometres has 22 parishes served by 64 Priests, five of whom are members of Religious Orders; there are 24 men religious, 30 women religious, and 21 seminarians. As you encounter our diocese in this medium, I pray God's peace and blessings on you and your family. Date of Erection: 1972 Phone: E-mail: Time of Masses: 6.00am Parish Administrator: Rev. Welcome To Awka Catholic Diocese. The Ahiara Diocese Saga in Nigeria. Abagana – St. Francis 2. Sunday is the high point of the week. Pope Francis is seriously considering total shut-down of the 163 parishes in Catholic Diocese of Ahiara in Imo State over the protracted crisis generated by appointment of Peter Okpalaeke as Bishop. In 2012, then-Pope Benedict XVI appointed Okpaleke as bishop of Ahiara Diocese but he was rejected and never allowed to enter the diocese … AHIARA DIOCESE Most Revd. Ado-Odo. The two dioceses – the Ahiara diocese of Imo state and the Benin Archdiocese of Edo state – are similar in a lot of ways. We, the clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Catholic diocese of Abakaliki, welcome you to our website. Re: Ahiara Diocese Crisis; Pope Francis' Representative Arrives Nigeria. Nigeria’s Ahiara Diocese: A Theological Appeal for a Time to Heal. 17Th of July 1973, the Pontiff created Ekwulobia diocese out of Awka diocese Ahiara diocese at creation. With All the information you about our diocese in this medium, pray! 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