Fr. It was established in November 10, 1977. 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. 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. Ahiara Diocese at its creation had taken off with 18 parishes. 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. Philip Okon (08027518073) Assistant: Other Priests in Residence: 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. AHIARA DIOCESE Most Revd. Do remember our diocese in your prayers. ... Chicago, where I teach, and in the two parishes where I minister on Sundays. Parishes in Awka Diocese: 1. P. O. Recently, the Pontiff created Ekwulobia Diocese out of Awka Diocese. It is an opportunity for the bishop to be with the people, listen to them and offer his pastoral services. Date of Erection: 1972 Phone: E-mail: Time of Masses: 6.00am Parish Administrator: Rev. Here are the parishes in alphabetical order in the two dioceses of Catholic Church in Anambra State. List of dioceses in Africa Episcopal Conference of Algeria Ecclesiastical Province of Alger. Sunday is the high point of the week. No one takes it by merit, power, riches, class or ethnicity. Abagana – St. Francis 2. Diocese of Constantine; Diocese of Oran Parishes & Mass Centres in the Diocese. March 1, 2018 Nigeria, Opinion, OPINION/NEWS . Re: Ahiara Diocese Crisis; Pope Francis' Representative Arrives Nigeria. 1. Catholic Dioceses in Federal Republic of Nigeria (Nigeria) by Type: by Name: by Ecclesiastical Province: Former Circumscriptions: Ecclesiastical Provinces (9): Type: Churches and Bishops Welcome To Awka Catholic Diocese. Search By Deanary: Deanary: Show All: Ado-Odo Deanary. In 2012, then-Pope Benedict XVI appointed Okpaleke as bishop of Ahiara Diocese but he was rejected and never allowed to enter the diocese … I was born on the 17th of July 1973, the third of only nine children. I do hope the site serves your needs during this visit. 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. we hope this website serves you with all the information you about our diocese. Only 13 priests from Ahiara Diocese showed presence. 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. 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. 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. By Joseph Besong . In a remark, the Ahiara diocesan director of Communications, Rev. Priesthood, as known by the church, especially the Catholics, is a sacred call from God. It was elevated as the diocese of Fort-Rousset in 1955 and renamed diocese of Owanda in 1977. According to gospelcaster.com, "Pope Francis is seriously considering a total shutdown of the 163 parishes in Catholic Diocese of Ahiara." Abba – St. Paul 6. 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. As a matter of fact, the Bishop of Ahiara, Peter Okpalaeke and the Archbishop of Benin, Augustine Obiora Akubueze, are … Archdiocese of Alger. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit-Amen 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. 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 … …CBCN receives Ahiara apology …priests, laity begin reconciliation prayer, mass. Nigeria’s Ahiara Diocese: A Theological Appeal for a Time to Heal. • 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. The ahiara diocese case is just d expression of d canker worm eating deep into d fabric of our society, dat worm is ethnicity. 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. Fr. Martin Ifeanyi Onuoha, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara, in Imo State, Nigeria. 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. Anthony and Patrick, Ibeku Okwuato. L. I Ugorji (July 1, 1990 - July 1, 2020. The Ahiara Diocese Saga in Nigeria. 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. I am Rev. Get ready to discover more about the St. Patrick Cathedral. 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 … Okpalaeke’s appointment in 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI, following the death of […] Immaculate Conception Parish. Active Near Age Limit; Cardinals. Abagana – St. Michael 5. The protracted crisis. Both are headed by bishops who are not natives of the area. As you encounter our diocese in this medium, I pray God's peace and blessings on you and your family. As you encounter our diocese in this medium, we pray for God's peace and blessings on you and your family. Box 26, Ado Odo, Ogun State. Today marks the 30th Episcopal Ordination of His Lordship Most Rev. Abagana – St. Mark 3. 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 In the Catholic life, Sunday is much more than just the day of obligatory Mass attendance. Abagana – St. Martin ‘Hill Top’ 4. 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. Electors; Non-Voting; Cardinal-Bishops; Cardinal-Priests; Cardinal-Deacons Patron & Feast Day: The Immaculate Conception 8th December Parish Priest: Revd. To learn when the bishop would be visiting your parish or … Ado-Odo. God bless you. 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. But 33 years after it now has nearly 84 parishes and counting. 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. Dr.Gabriel G. Dunia St. Vincent’s Catholic Church P.O.Box 606, Auchi Edo State Ph:057-200435 AWGU DIOCESE … 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. The two dioceses – the Ahiara diocese of Imo state and the Benin Archdiocese of Edo state – are similar in a lot of ways. 2 Likes Re: Igbo Catholicism On Trial In Ahiara Diocese: By Stan Chu Ilo by sethken : 4:54am On Mar 26 , 2013 We, the clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Catholic diocese of Abakaliki, welcome you to our website. It is the holiest day of the week and a day characterized not by servile work, errands, or temporal concerns. Most weekends of the year, the bishop pays a pastoral visit to parishes and institutions within the Diocese of Orlu. Do remember our diocese in your prayers. Of the Catholic diocese of Ahiara, in Imo State, Nigeria you encounter our in... The people, listen to them and offer his pastoral services I (. 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