Fr. Rev. Nicholas Ijemaru 1998 Ogbaku 08035505436 153. Fr. Ben. Rev. Fr. Joseph U. Enyiaka 1999 Avuvu 08037163095 162. Alvan Ikoku College of Education Christ the King Chaplaincy Owerri Chaplain: 1. Rev. Sr. Virginia Chukwu 7. Chibueze Opara 2015 Egbu 07062137365 336. 149. Fr. Rev. Hyacinth Onyealusi (1974) 2. Fr. Box 85, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria Telephone: (0803)33.89.449 Historical Details Vicariate Apostolic of Owerri Latin Name: Overriensis Split: 12 February 1948 Vicariate Country: Nigeria Diocese of Owerri Avuvu: St. Charles Nursery School 10. Rev. Rev. Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. Cyril Akalonu 5 Rev. Sr. M. Chikwadom Ekwem Ministrys/Local Superior 3. By CSN MEDIA | 2022-12-19T17:47:53+01:00 December 19th, . Fr. Fr. Rev. Today Owerri Archdiocese has a Catholic population of about 1,049,213 with 138 Parishes and 25 Chaplaincies, 5 Special Jurisdictions. Emmanuel Duru 2012 Idume-Ogwa 08068587467 294. Msgr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Rev. Prosper Maduike 2014 Umuekwune 08035607081 318. Fr. Fabian Ofurum 1998 Uratta . Fr. ANTHONY J.V. Rev. Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS): 1. Gasper Ibe Emmanuel Anorue 2011 Amaimo 08034464145 278. Fr. Fr. Fr. Rev Fr. Rev. Rev. Fr. Obube Secondary School 1. Rev. Fr. Rev. Rev. Akuchie Raphael 2015 Mbieri 08038670596 321. Rev. Cos. Onukwugha Divine Mercy Apostolate Rev. Emmanuel Nnochiri 2006 Azaraubo 08037362946 239. Fr. 3. 70. Sr. Sussan Nwangwu 5. Federal University of Technology St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy Ihiagwa Chaplain: Rev. Reginald Egbu 1992 Agwa 08037102927 90. Sr. Miriam Petrus Ezeonye 2. Priest: 8/12/59; Died: 30/3/96) 5. Find A Church By Name. Priest: 1974; Died: 12/ 11/2006) 11. Sr. M. Esther Nwarihi Bursar N/P 5. Rev. Rev. Sr. Providentia Igwe 4. Justin Unamma 2015 Awa 08064282963, PRIESTS ON STUDY LEAVE 2. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Mbutu-Okohia: St. Patricks Nursery School 30. Henry Ogbuji 2003 Awarra 08039184391 222. Fr. Patrick Ibole 1981 Enyiogugu 08037106142 33. Msgr. Sr. Geraldine Njoku (Sup) 2. Fr. Sr. M. Austin Jane Chukwu Librarian FUTO 5. In 1993, Bishop Unegbu retired and Bishop Anthony J. V. Obinna, was appointed by His Holiness Pope John Paul II as his successor. Fr. Rev. Theophilus Okere 3. Rev. Rev. Fr. Nwaimo Kenneth 2002 Okpala 08035454783 201. Rev. Oparaugo Holy Rosary Confraternity Rev. Rev. Sr. Maureen Chukwu Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus Convent, Oguta 14. Fr. Amakohia Ikeduru: St. Brendans Primary School 6. 163. Disciplinary Commission: 1. Rev. Add Directory Listing; Contact Info. Fr. Sr. Roseline Chukwuma 08030652333 Chizomam O. Okoro (Sup) 07069270365 Fr. Rev. Fr. Fr. Hermas Osuagwu (Ordained 1981: Died: 19th Sept 2011) 19. Fr. Rev. Fr. Fr. Sr. Virtus Maria Okwaraoha 2. Fr. Fr. Sr. Immaculeta Ofoegbu 0706713380 (Superior) 4. Ihitte-Isi-Mbieri: Mater Dei Nursery School 23. Fr. Rev. Joachim Onyeagam 22. Gasper Ibe 21. Innocent Emeam 1995 Okpala 08033414333 117. Fr. Fr. 2021/2022 Admissions Apply for admission or find out more about application process Holy Ghost College, Owerri Education Commission. Sir Hartley Egbulefu (Chairman) 3. Ben Agumanu 08035924010 Fr. Fr. Bertrand Ujunwa 2001 Onyeaghala. Alphonsus Oha Education Department Rev. Rev. Umuowa St. Thomas Primary School 25. Stanislaus Iwuala 1997 Akabor 08037982014 143. The mandatory retirement age for bishops in the Catholic church is 75. Mr. Joseph A. Oleru Secretary, 08063534535 3. Anthony P. C.Njoku 1993 Logara 08039451182 99. Rev. Vernatius Ukachukwu 2006 Atta 08039175282 244. "The outgoing Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Most Reverend Anthony Obinna has laid a solid foundation for the newly appointed Archbishop to build on. Columba Ibe 1987 Logara 08033815698 56. Sr. Anthony C. Okoroji, Plot 459, Cadastral Zone B2, Southern Parkway, Durumi 1, Abuja, Web: Fr. Fr. Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus Convent, Obube 13. Rev. Sr. Cecilia Uzor 9. Rev. Assumpta Girls High School, Oguta 11. Erasmus Okere 1994 Ulakwo . Chetachi Chukwu 2014 Ogbor-Ugiri 08060240995 316. Rev. Jude Chikodi Ike 1987 Umueze Ogwa 07036621087 57. 3. Benedict Agumanu 1966 Emekuku 08148455535 11. He is to take over from Archbishop. Maxwell Berechi 2003 Emii 08034904329 212. : 08036738576 Eu-Care Farms Agbala: Care of the Secretariat Address: Villa Assumpta, Box 85 Owerri Tel. Richard Onwuanibe 1964 Umuoba-Uratta .. 10. Rev. Emeabiam Community 1. To educate in the truth, and for genuine freedom and evangelical love, is at the very heart of the Church's mission Click Here To Begin Choose Your School Below Academic Staff, Mission Schools Education Commission. Benedict Oparaugo 08036110193 "The outgoing and incoming Archbishops of Owerri Archdiocese have contributed immensely to the growth and progress of the catholic church beyond the shores of Nigeria. Rev. Cyril Akalonu 2. Ugiri-Ike: Sacred Heart Nursery School 57. Mbieri: C.K.C Primary School 21. Sr. Chisom Magdalene Egbujuo 08134147047 Fr. Fr. Fr. Province: Owerri Address: Bishop's Bourne, No.1 Mission Crescent, Transfiguration Hills, P.M.B 1063, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria Office: +234 (0)803 660 027 Fax: +234 (0)803 338 9344 Email: Click here for email Address: www.owerrianglican.org Cathedral Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration of our Lord Richmond Duru 20. Music Commission: Rev. Sebastian Igbokwe 1981 Uzoagba 08033185196 35. Rev. Sr. M. Chikamso Nwaga Teaching Ow. Nicholas Nwachukwu (Principal) 2. Alexander Okoro Address: Mount Carmel Emekuku Box 85, Owerri, Imo StateTel: 08133437233 Director Of Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS): Rev. Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri is the head of the Owerri Ecclesiastical province with Umuahia,. Fr. Fr. Ogazie Modestus 2002 Uzoagba 08036727685 203. Sr. Ngozichukwuka Onyeocha 08035922320 Martin Akalefu USA 52. Around Friday, May 10, a few days before they would depart for their weeklong retreat in Abuja, the bishops of the province held an emergency meeting in Villa Assumpta, Owerri, with the administrator of Ahiara Diocese, Msgr. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri (Latin: Archidioecesis Overriensis) is located in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Levi Nkwocha 2000 Onyeghala. 2. Sr. Maria Chidera Obiajunwa 26. Sr. Caroline Anozie 2. Godswill Agbagwa 2003 Amaimo 210. Fr. 08037084057 192. Fr. Sabinus Ikea 1982 Obike 08033852500 40. Sr. Gloria Agatha Duruji 14. 08030545946 Fr. Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (MSSCC) 15. Onyeaghalanwaneya: St. Peters Primary School 31. Stanislaus Ekwerike 2001 Ulakwo 08037078247 181. Rev. Primary School 8. Stephen Nwamadi 2015 Nekede 07034691761 330. Fr. Richmond Duru 3. Fr. Ifakala: St. Josephs Primary School 13. Alphonsus Oha 1983 Avu 08060684482 46. Fr. Eke 3. Mount Carmel Girls Secordary School, Emekuku 12. Rochas Foundation College Chaplain: Rev. Ihitte-Isi-Mbieri: Mater Dei Primary School 15. Rev. Fr. Fr. DMMM Projects In The Archdiocese DMMM Hospital Obosima Mater Misiericordie Nursery/Primary School Obosima Lumen Christi Girls Secondary School Umuneke Ngor-Okpala St. Josephs Eye Hospital MgbirichiHandmaids Of The Holy Child Jesus Sisters (HHCJ) Emekuku Convent 1. Rev. Fr. Rev. Fr. George Ike Land Matters: Rev. St. Francis Chaplaincy Imo State Sports Council Rev Fr. Rev. Amakohia Uratta: St. Michaels Nursery School 9. Sr. M. Chidozirim Ezeasoibe Hospital 8. Basil Nzeh 1992 Uzoagba . Rev. Sr. Trinititas Ngu Ikenegbu Community Sr. Josemaria Anyanwu (Superior) 08035142557 Holy Ghost Fathers, Spiritan Postulate Akabo 22. Rev. Rev. Rev. of Cath. Fr. Rev. Rev. Rev. Gilbert Alaribe 2. Sr. Viola Ihejirika 4. Fr. Orsu-Obodo: St. Marys Nursery School 53. Anthony Uwakwe 1963 Okpala 07034095788 6. Reginald Egbu Precious Blood Rev. Fr. Samuel Uzoukwu 2007 Amaukwu Orodo 249. 38. With the expulsion of the expatriate missionaries at the end of the civil war by the Nigerian Government, Bishop Whelan appointed Msgr. Address: Villa Assumpta, P. O. Ajoku Magnus 2015 Ubomiri 07030677310 320. Sr. M. Odinakachi Ilochukwu H/M Rev. Fr. Stephen Egwim National Chaplain 2. Placidus Ezeji 2006 Amaimo 08036706496 238. Fr. It covers church and circular news stories, articles and features, and circulates in almost all the south eastern states namely: Imo, Abia, Rivers, Anambra., Enugu, (Nsukka in Enugu state) and recently it has opened its Abuja Route.The Leader has a strong local base and maintains a grass root focus. Orji: Immaculate Heart Nursery School 51. Fr. T. I. Okere 7. Augustine Anagboso (Chaplain) Holy Ghost College Owerri 1. Most Rev. Rev. Rev. Fr. Mbieri: C.K.C Secondary School, 4. Victor Eleba 1997 Ihitte 08037045699 135. Sr. Nesta M. Nwosu 6. Rev. Sr. Georgina Odor Joseph Amaeshi (Birth: 7/5/1953 Ord. Sr. Elizabeth Nwalozie 6. Longinus ChinagoromNigerian Army 1. Anthony J. V. Obinna 1972 Nkwo Emeke 08033389449 2. Rev. Anthony Njoku 1975 Avuvu 07038664909 18. Rev. Benedict Oparaugo 1987 Ngugo 08036110193 60. R. Okoroigbo 13. Sr. Evangelista Okparaocha -` Councillor / Lecturer (08038570741) Sr. Christine Okpomeshina 4. Emm. 5. Fr. Fr. Rev. Fr. Sr. Maria Chinaza Ibezim 8. Rev. Isaac Chima (Manager) 07031296620 Rev. Ekwuonye Judith Secretary 4. Fr. Anthony Alamezie 1993 Ogbaku . Fr. 131. Sr. Maria Chikwado Agba 7. Fr. Sr. Vivian Ejezie 08130660851 Fr. Emmanuel Duru UNIZIK, PRINCIPAL OFFICERS Joseph B. Whelan, CSSp of blessed memory as its first Bishop. OWERRI ARCHDIOCESE Wilfred Nwachukwu UNILAG 28. Bartholomew Okere 1990 Okpala 08033410741 68. Sr. Maureen N. Azuoma (Delegate Bursar) 4. Address: 19A Industrial Layout, Onitsha Road. Fr. Patrick Okoro: (Birth: 1959, Ordained 1989; Died: 26th March, 2010) 17. Sr. Evlyn U. Anyarugbu 5. Rev. Stephen Egwim 1993 Umuri Amaimo 07062144337 98. Emma-Lugard Nduka 1999 Azaraubo . 148. Izombe: Holy Family Nursery School 27. Holy Ghost College, Owerri 16. MARIA ASSUMPTA. Fr. Patrick Nwokocha 2008 Oguta 255. Columba Anukanti 1980 Ejemekwuru 08033353224 30. . Alphonsus Oha 8 Rev. 34. Rev. Priest: 30/7/1944; Ord. Charles Iroegbu 1990 Okpala . Fr. Sr. Chisom Magdalene Egbujuo 08134147047 Raymond Nzereogu 1996 Umuguma 08064918509 132. Matthias Opara 1990 Mbieri 08033312562 73. Rev. Francis Ekwugha 1982 Umuneche-Ntu 08109930394 39. 2. Egbuoma: Holy Trinity NurserySchool 15. Sr. Josephine Onuoha 5. Fr. Clement Odoemena 2003 Okpala 08032699671 219. Rev. Emma. Oguta: Gioja Nursery School Mgbele Oguta LGA 66. Fr. Henry Ogu UNIZIK 34. Moises Agudo Vicar Read More Sr. Nicholette Uzodike 08034770252 Sr. Vivian M. Ossai 4. Rev. Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Ulakwo, Owerri 2. Joel Nwalozie 1997 Obokwe-Orishieze 140. School 36. Michael Nwokocha 1994 Egbema . Fr. Jude C. Ike Ass. Walter O. Opara 1999 Afara . Fr. Fr. Sr. M. Ann Lisa Nnokwe 23. Rev. Fr. Rev. Fr. Msgr. Fr. Sylvester Emetuche 2015 Uratta 08032771087 326. Alphonsus Oha Address: Owerri Archdiocesan Secretariat Box 85, Owerri, Imo State. Girls College Owerri Chaplain: Rev. Rev. Owerri: Maria Assumpta Primary School SECONDARY/VOCATIONAL The Imo State police command yesterday said that the Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Moses Chikwe, who was kidnapped last Sunday, has been freed by his captors even as the police. Rev. Rev. Rev. Edmund Njoku Moderator: Eucharistic Congress Out-reach Rev. Archbishop Homilies; Parishes; Maria assumpta Parish; Our Priests; Priest's Location 2021; Contact Us. Fr. Mrs. Chiaka Nlekwa (Ass. Rev. Fr. Fr. Rev. The archdiocese covers an area of 2,996 km 2. Fr. Rev. Kenneth Alozie Lay Readers Association Rev. Fr. Fr. Mr. Laz C. Ugochukwu Vice-President 08037731829 Fr. Fr. Square Kilometers: 2,996 (1,157 Square Miles) Official Web Site: http://www.owarch.org/ Mailing Address: Villa Assumpta, P.O. Emmanuel Diala UNIPORT 32. Sr. Celestina Anukam 5. 175. Prof. Emejuru Obiajulu (Secretary) 5. Jude Godwins (Director) 2. Kingsley George-Obilonu 1998 Ulakwo . Emii: Holy Cross Primary School 12. Fr. Fr. Fr. Henry Opara Catholic Men Organization Rev. Fr. Jude E. Ike Zone X Imerienwe Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji on his appointment as Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese in Imo State. Rev. Samuel Uzoukwu USA 38. Daughters of Divine Love Convent, Umuene Obiangwu7. Rev. Rev. Martin Anorue Rome 13. Sr. Dorothy E. Nwokonkwo (Burar) 4. Rev. Fr.Camillus Ekeh 2011 Irete 08038236311 282. Fr. Nicholas Nwachukwu 1990 Amaimo 08033891947 81. Jude C. Ike 17 Rev. Rev. Moses Dike 1992 Obiangwu 08033916859 89. Levi Nkwocha USA 26. Fr. Patrick Ibole (Vicar General) 2. Kizito Obinna Cath. Sr. Rosemary Asogwa 0803957989 Daughters of Charity of the Most Precious Blood (DCPB) 11. Thomas Agaziem 1996 Amawuhie Ubomiri 08037245247 126. Akwakuma Girls Secondary School Owerri Rev. 1017, Owerri. Rev. Today Owerri Archdiocese has a Catholic population of about 1,049,213 with 138 Parishes and 25 Chaplaincies, 5 Special Jurisdictions. Rev. Fr. Here you find information on the structures, administration, sacramental life, institutions, groups, organs, events, and much more, in the Church in Nigeria. Sr. Obiageli Magdalene Okoye 07036953571 670,986 of the 1.7 million people in the area are member of the Catholic Church. Sr Emelda Chia 7. Sr. M. Yvette Nwamuo Teaching 3. Ignatius Nze USA 39. Sr. Rosemary U. Ihentuge (Student) 9. Kevin Akagha 2. Immaculate Heart Convent Pastoral Centre, Owerri 25. Austin Echema 9 Rev. Rev. Jude Onwana 1987 Nkwoemeke 08034516380 59. Innocent Iwuoha 1991 Umueze,Ogwa 08036493325 83. "With gratitude to God, I hereby inform all Christ's Faithful and People of Goodwill everywhere that at about 10:00 pm on 1 January 2021, His Lordship, Most Rev. Clement Odoemenam CIWA 46. Operating as usual. Peter Izum (Birth: 20/3/52; Ord. 12. 2. Fr. 08035000455 196. Mark Njoku 2 Msgr. Rev. Fr. Callistus Nwosu 1981 Umuowa 08036665013 36. Sebastian Igbokwe Fr. George Kabiri (Ordained 1989; Died:15th Oct, 2008) 14. Fr. Ishmael Iwuala 1987 Umuduru Mbieri . Rev. Rev. Henry Opara CH A P L A I N C I E S Martin Anorue 2001 Ubomiri . Msgr. Sr. Chidalu Ohalete 6. Cosmas Amadi 2008 Mgbuisii 08065217792 251. Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary Holy Rosary International Sec. Bonaventure Opara Masters Of Ceremony: 1. Longinus Chinagorom (Editorial Adviser) 08037449737 Address: 19A Industrial Layout, Onitsha Road. Fr. Rev. Fr. Tel: 08060684482 Austin Echema Alvan Ikoku Federal College Of Education 1. Fr. Sr. Gwachukwu Ugo 16. Prof. Gabriel Osuji (KSM) President 08035079928 Assumpta Spiritual Year Seminary, Okwu Ogbaku 8. : 07031291038 Justice, Development Peace And Caritas Coordinator: Rev. Sr. MaryAnn A. Duru 7. Address: Archdiocesan Secretariat, Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Tel: 08138310578 Archdiocesan Health Coordinator: Lady Stella Achunine (08036707073) Address: Archdiocesan Secretariat, Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Archdiocesan Hiv/Aids Coordinator: Sr. Therese Nwokoroku DDL (08063957713) Rev. Rev. 1.Emekuku: Holy Rosary School of Nursing/Midwifery 2.Emekuku: Holy Rosary School of Health Technology NAMES OF WOMEN RELIGIOUS Rev. Hermanguild Diala 2001 Ihitte 08032395622 178. 39. Emmanuel Oparaugo 1995 Owerri 08035526901 115. Rev. Priest1973; Died: 26th March 2010) 16. Rev. Ogbaku: St. Kevins Primary School 26. Fr. Fr. Rev. Mark Onwuha Unegbu (Birth: 17/9/1917; Ord. Sr. M. Felix Mercy Akuchie Student 9. Fr. Rev. Obike: Francis Xavier Nursery School Sr. M. Gracious Oparanozie Lib. Fr. In his place, Most Rev Dr Lucius Ugorji of Umuahia Diocese has been appointed the Archbishop of Owerri. Rev. Anselm Eke 1988 Imerienwe 08030847984 62. Archbishop Obinna was ordained a priest of the Catholic Church on 9th April 1972, graduating that year from the Bigard Memorial Seminary and the Pontifical Urban University Rome, with a First Class honours Bachelor's degree in Divinity (B.D.) Rev. Charles Anuolam 1986 Obowo .. 51. Cyprian Ogu 18. He is to take over from Archbishop Anthony J. V. Obinna. Nekede: St. Patricks Primary School 23. 1. Kizito Onyeka 1997 Uzoagba 08033357165134. Patrick Chinedu Mbarah examines the implication of education for interreligious dialogue. Sr. M Ernestina Edoziem Principal 2. Rev. Rev. Izombe: Holy Family Primary School 17. Emmanuel Konyeaso USA 51. Fr. Chiwueze Egejuru 2010 Umuagwo 08035417768 261. Sr. Vincentia Odom Superior / Principal (08032435125) 2. Gerald Onyekwere 08037829898 Jude Chukwu 2010 Imerienwe 08032698032 266. Owerri: St. Mulumbas Primary School 35. Innocent Emeam Imo State University 1. Rev. Emmanuel Oparaugo (Rector) 2. Abuja Office: Plot 459, Cadastral Zone B2, Southern Parkway, Durumi 1, Abuja, Web: Chrisantus Ekwebelam 2001 Umuowa Ngor 08065513706 180. Aloysius Iwuanoruo 2003 Umuaka Orlu 08035478112 216. Rev. Rev. Wence Madu Cmf 8.Nigerian Prisons Charity Service Owerri Chaplain: Rev. [ii] While preparations to prevent any invasion were in top gear, crisis was building elsewhere. Sr. Felicia Ibanga 8. Rev. Casimir Nzeh (080335655155) D. N. Nwachukwu 2. Rev. It is blessed with 318 diocesan priests and 55 Religious priests. Rev. Mgbirichi: St. Patricks Primary School 19. Cecil Nkwocha 2015 Emii 08063400154 329. Sr. Denisia OnyeochaNovitiate Community Sr. Aloysia Enyinnaya Superior 07038839998 Valentine Ibe 1994 Amaukwu Orodo 08033172553 108. Stephen Unamba 2005 Uratta 08036730961 236. Rev. Our mission "to provide a safe website for parishioners looking to connect with churches and find Mass, ensuring God's grace may touch the heart of every man and of every woman and lead them to Him." 2. Reginald Egbu 6. Rev. . Biblical Movt of Nigeria Rev. Anselm Onyeka 1990 Eziama Otura 08037092878 72. Ihiagwa: St. Michaels Nursery School 22. Holy Ghost College Owerri Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Zone I Emekuku Rev. Fr. Fr. 75. Fr. Sr. M. Maureen G. Okeke 3. Innocent Orji 53. Owerri: Holy Rosary International Girls Secondary School 8. Fr. Sr. Priscilla Irofula, DCPB COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES: Fr. Fr. CNA Staff, Jan 1, 2021 / 22:42 pm. Henry Opara 08127142935 Fr. Sr. M. Christiana Ubaka- Medical Doctor 08036738506 Fr. Rev.Fr.Maxwell Chima Nwoha 2013 Isunjaba 08032722228 309. Inculturation Commission: Rev. Anthony Mbaegbu 1992 Ihitte .91. Fr. Sr. Charity C. Nwaishi 3. Rev. DIRECTORY 2022; The Archdiocese; The Archbishop. Augustine Anagboso Owerri Archdioces Portal Ut erudiret in veritate evangelica et verae libertatis amore, in ipso corde Ecclesiae missionem. Rev. Joseph Ejimofor 1977 Emekuku 08033844770 19. Priest 7/71984:Died 31/10/2013) 21 Rev. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. Sr. Mary Stella Ufoagbara 07037599196 Rev. Fr. Fr. Rev. Rev. Rev. Passionist Fathers of St. Paul of the Cross (CP) 20. Date of Birth: June 26, 1946 Priestly Ordination: April 9, 1972 Episcopal Ordination: September 4, 1993 Address: Archbishops House, Villa Assumpta, Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Tel: 08033389449; E-mail: [emailprotected] Website: owarch.org, STATISTICS AT A GLANCE Fr. Fr. Rev. Patrick Ibole Sacred Heart & Immaculate Heart Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. John Obilor 1985 Nguru Mbaise 08037261845 50. Fr. 105. Chukwu Prisca Fin. Rev. Cosmas Edochie Rome 36. Rev. Rev. Fr. Livinus Egbuchulem 1979 Ifakala 08037835547 25. Fr. Rev. Rev. Owerri: St. Pauls International Secondary School, 7. Cyriacus Akoronye 2001 Ndegwu 08037784783 174. 74. Rev. School 1. Richmond Duru Address: Owerri Archdiocesan Secretariat Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Tel: 08063779548 Finance Administrators: 1. Moses Chikwe has been consecrated as Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province. 3. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Convent, World Bank, Owerri 11. Rev. Fr. Patrick Amadi 2. Rev. Reginald Egbu Sports Council Rev. Fr. Fr. 160. Fr. Fr. Cajethan Opara 2012 Onyeaghala 08063295566 302. Fr. Anthony C. Njoku 15 Rev. Fr. Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus Convent, P/H Owerri 15. Rev. Rev Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Clementina Ezenwuba 08035738146 Sr. Angelica Maria Emereonye (08039432353) Ahamefule George 2002 Umudim 08034967820 193. Fr. Agbala: St. Marys Primary School 4. Fr. The Catholic Church arrived Owerri in 1912 through Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Rev. Rev. Fr. Joseph. Fr. NECROLOGY Orishieze: Trinitas Primary School 32. Sr. M. Collette Uche Emii (farm) Obiagwu (convent) 1. Rev. Rev. Fr. Box 85, Owerri Tel: 08033329762 Director of Catechesis and Propagation of Faith: Rev. St. Peter Claver Seminary, Okpala 9. 97. Fr. Rev. Rev. Peter Njoku (Birth: 1946; Ord. Mr. Fidelis E. Ude 5. Fr. Sr. Euchariah Eneremadu 7. Fr. Welcome. Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary 17. Sr. M. Kamtoochukwu Obinwa 20. Alphonsus Aghaizu 2. Sr. Angela Nworah Superior 08161661338 Eric Edoziem 2012 Ihitte-I-Mbieri 08033981778 295. Fr. Sr. Obiageli Magdalene Okoye 07036953571 Casimir Nzeh (08039451127) Sr. Dom Cordis Egbuna 08064460549 Rev. World Bank New Owerri (Postulate Community) Sr. Calista Nwanedi (Superior) 08136024471 Kingsley Onwumere 2001 Owu Amak. Died Jan. 19, 2014. Bonaventure Opara Catholic Women Organization: \Executive 1. Sr. Lynda Nwachukwu 6. Ezekiel Opara 4.Federal Polytechnic Nekede All Saints Chaplaincy Nekede Chaplain: Rev. Bernard Obiukwu (Birth: 1945;Ord. In his Thursday, June 23 address during his installation at Maria Assumpta Cathedral of . Sr. Jovita Duru 17. View Listing. Rev. Sr. M. Bibiana Nwobi 3. Azara-Ubo: Marist Nursery School 13. The Imo state police command yesterday said that they had activated their strategy to rescue the auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Diocese, Moses Chikwe, who was kidnapped last Sunday evening around. Ray. Deacon: 22/12/90; Died: 14/6/91) 3. Public Domain. Author: Nkem Emeghara Udum Adah. Rev. Sr. Felicia Enechukwu 07032961499 Rev. Fr. Sr. M. Chimadikamma Odigwe Reginal Busar/Student 5. Sr. M. Paulete Ukamba 15. Rev. Address: Villa Assumpta, P. O. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Philip Ojimanu 2003 Emekuku 08064340707 224. Fr. Edmund Aku 1990 Iho . Fr. Sr. Faustina Anyanwu 4. The prayer service is expected to be held on . Temple Nwaneri 2011 Nekede (St. Patricks) 08035413339 286. Rev. Fr. Rev. Fr. Fr. Sr. M. Bernadette L. Anwulorah 2. Fr. Fr. John Obilor 2. Sr. Maureen Florence Ozor 10. John J. Ibe 1969 Amakohia 08038918675 12. Rev. Anselm Nwakuna USA 22. Fr. Sr. Monica Obidinala 08169325039 Fr. Sr. Maureen Chukwu Akabor St . Rev. Azaraegbelu Boys Secondary School, Emekuku 17. Fr. Address: Assumpta Pastoral Centre 160 Wetheral Road, Box 85, Owerri, Imo State. Sr. Christiana Ikewelugo Daughters Of Mary Mother Of Mercy DMMM Fr. Casimir Nzeh Raymond Nzereogu (Editor) 08064918509 2. Donald Anyagwa 1990 Onyeaghala. Anselm Osinachi Amadi 2013 Emeabiam 08037893718 308. Boniface I. Egbu (Birth: 1968; Ord. Rev. Patrick Odira Orji (08038030324) DESCRIPTION. Fr. Rev. Kevin Akagha 1972 Ngwma 08033329762 13. Fr. Ogbaku: Presentation Secondary School TERTIARY Fr. Fr. Umuneke Zone 13. Passionist Fathers of St. Paul of the Cross (CP) Schools Owned By Owerri Archdiocese NURSERY SCHOOLS Fr. Rev. Rev. Rev. View Details Contact Now. Oguta: Sacred Heart Nursery School 42. Orsborn had sent an urgent email to all St. Mark's parishioners, announcing a time of special prayer at St Mark's on behalf of Bishop Moses Chikwe.. Fr. Fr. Oturkpo (Diocese); Historical, see Makurdi (Diocese) Oturkpo (Prefecture Apostolic); Historical, see Makurdi (Diocese) Our Lady of the Annunciation at Ibadan (Annunciazione) (Maronite) (Eparchy) Owerri (Diocese); Historical, see Owerri (Archdiocese) Owerri (Vicariate Apostolic); Historical, see Owerri (Archdiocese) Owerri (Archdiocese) 26. Rev. Fr. School, Ikeduru 15. Fr. Jonathan Ezenwoke 1991 Awara 08035437226 82. 4. B. Agumanu 8. Rev. Rev. Sr. Juliet Ugwu 08167207157 33. Rev. Rev. Fr. Rev. Fr. Kenneth Ameke Belgium 37. Sr. M. Therese Leo Ikwuegbu Regional Superior 08036733755 2. Raymond Onuoha Mother of Perpetual Help Rev. Offurum Samuel 2002 Awarra 08034060790 202. University Sisters of Assumption 19. Valentine Egejuru 2001 Ow St Paul 08034252653 179. Rev. Fr. Michael Chiwueze 13.Federal Govt. Sr. Priscilla Irofuala 4. Patrick Ibole (Chairman) Youth Commission: Rev. Rev. Fr. Remember: Advertisers receive one complimentary copy, so consider advertising in our next edition. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Convent, Uzoagba 9. 1. Rev. Rev. Andrew Nkwocha 1996 Ngor 08037129827 130. Fr. B. Agumanu 7. Emmanuel Diala 2007 Emekuku 08068812300 245. 79. Fr. The coil-bound Directory includes new assignments and an updated photo index of the priests and deacons serving in the Archdiocese. Stella Maris C. Igbokwe President 07035201420 2. Sr. Mary John Paul Okoro 12. Onyeaghalanwaneya: St. Peters Nursery School 49. Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. Development Secondary School Owerri Rev. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Asahu-Ejere (Birth: 5/8/52; Ord. Rev. Sr. Augustina Umensofor 3. Cosmas Onukwugha 2001 Ogada 08022417259 188. Fr. Rev. Mgbirichi: St. Patricks Nursery School 31. Fr. Fr. Ogwa Umueze: St. John Fishers Primary School 29. 2. Fr. Rev. Philip Opara 2013 Amakohia, Ikeduru 08066125500306. Gilbert Alaribe 1997 Logara 08108242757 142. Henry Opara 2006 Amawuihe-Ubomiri 08034355576 242. Fr. Fr. of Nigeria Rev. Sr. Cecilia Okoli 5. Fin. Amaimo: Holy Rosary Model Primary School 43. Sr. M. Coronata Osuagwu Visiting Dr. Obosima Hosp./Farm 5. Fabian OPC Onyeji (Birth: 5/6/61; Ord. 10. Kingsley Ogala 2003 Umunwaku 08033817807220. Longinus Chinagorom 1994 Idem Ogwa 08037449737 107. Naze: St. Judes Nursery School 33. Rev. Chief Mrs. Theresa Okonkwo Chairman 2. The announcement was made on Sunday by Archbishop Antonio Filipazzi, Apostolic Nuncio (Representative of the Pope in Nigeria). 08033655757 241. Romanus Ike 2001 Uratta 08036715994 182. Gerald Njoku Germany 4. It is meant for the education of people at different levels, pastoral agents, catechists, priests, religious and lay faithful. Fr. Fr. . Rev. Charles Ozuome 2011 Orsu-Obodo 08036246361 292. [1] Contents 1 Clerical career 2 Suspected plagiarism 3 Weblinks 4 References 5 External links Clerical career [ edit] Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji was ordained a priest on April 16, 1977. Theophilus Okere 08033287444 Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Convent, Nguru, Ngor 10. Owerri: St. Pauls International Nursery School 55. Fr. Fr. 172. Kenneth Ameke 2008 Aguleri 07037800055 252. Fr. Remigius Ebiziem 2014 Ndegwu 08063449459 315. Rev. Sr. Aimee BwalabwalaFranciscan Handmaids Of The Most Pure Heart Of Mary, African Region. Fr. 3. Sr. Eucharia N. Uchendu Hope House Orphanage Ngugo 1. Anthony J. V. Obinna the first Archbishop of Owerri and head of the new Ecclesiastical Province. 1. Fr. Rev. Gerald Amadi 12. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji // ( listen) (born January 13, 1952 in Naze, Nigeria) is the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese. Benjamin Okere 12. Fr. Rev. Rev. Chiwueze Egejuru Samuel Agu 2005 Ngugo 08037711864 228. Rev. Sr. Modesta Nwonwe Pre-Novitiate 1. Fr. Fr. Rev. 1. Pastoral Centre: 1. Lawrence Iwuamadi 1997 Ngugo 07069611216 141. (St. Maria Goretti Parish ) 23. Fr. Fr. Sr. Maria Chinaemema Agu 5. Irete Holy Family Nursery School 26. George Ike Address: Owerri Archdiocesan Secretariat Box 85, Owerri, Imo State. Theodore Ihedoro 1993 Emekuku . Rev. Fr. Fr. Rev. Rev. Fr. Pre novices Immaculate Heart Of Mary Sisters Works Layout Community 1. Fr. Vitalis Anyanwu 2001 Ulakwu 08037238374177. Augustine Okereafor 1990 Umueze Ogwa . 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