2. Rev. Rev. Rev. Joachim E. Amadi 1999 Ochii Ogwa 08035454787 155. Rev. Rev. Fr. Sr. Isabella U. Obi 6. Rev. 3. Rev. The mandatory retirement age for bishops in the Catholic church is 75. Fr. Austin Echema 9 Rev. Archbishop Ugorji worried over 'cash and carry' judges in Nigeria. Austin Echema 3. 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. Rev. Sr. Barbra Esonwune 08038904038 Theophilus Okere 08033287444 Rev. : 20/9/70; Died: 31/10/02) 8. Desmond Ohanukanti Father Tansi Solidarity Movement Rev. Anselm Osinachi Amadi 2013 Emeabiam 08037893718 308. Egbuoma: Holy Trinity NurserySchool 15. Rev. Okoroigbo Young Catholic Students Movement. Fr. In his place, Most Rev Dr Lucius Ugorji of Umuahia Diocese has been appointed the Archbishop of Owerri. Fr. Sr. Vivian Ejezie 08130660851. Rev. Rev. Sr. Aimee BwalabwalaFranciscan Handmaids Of The Most Pure Heart Of Mary, African Region. Sixtus Iwuji USA 17. Martin Akanefu Holy Rosary International College 1. Camillus Egeolu 2008 Inyishi 08037408289 253. OWERRI ARCHDIOCESE Daughters of Divine Love Convent, Mbieri 6. Sr. Geraldine Okafor 08126940874 113. Jude Kabiri 2003 Ulakwo 08037480018 217. Sr. Eileen Iwu 10. Fr. Fr. Spiritan Postulate, Akabo, Owerri 4. J. Stephen Egwim National Chaplain 2. Anthony J. V. Obinna (President) 2. John Opara 2000 Amaimo 08037260346 173. Paschal Chiekezi 2010 Uzoagba 08039490234 270. Secretary) Archdiocesan Finance Council Executive 1. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy (DMMM) 9. Fr. Rev. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Convent, Obosima 8. Rev. Fr. Akwakuma: Sacred Heart of Jesus Nursery School 6. Rev. Stanislaus Ekwerike 2001 Ulakwo 08037078247 181. Francis Onyekwere 1994 Ihitte Ishi Mbieri 08037048925 114. George Kabiri (Ordained 1989; Died:15th Oct, 2008) 14. Fr. A Catholic bishop in Nigeria, who was kidnapped on Sunday, has been released unharmed, according to the Archdiocese of Owerri. Fr. Rev. Sr. M. Steve Njoroge 24. Sr. Christiana Ikewelugo Daughters Of Mary Mother Of Mercy DMMM Fr. Anselm Onyeka 11.Bishop Lasbrey Secondary School Chaplain: Rev. School, Ikeduru 15. Fr. Today Owerri Archdiocese has a Catholic population of about 1,049,213 with 138 Parishes and 25 Chaplaincies, 5 Special Jurisdictions. Msgr. Address: Archdiocesan Secretariat, Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Directorate Of ICT: Rev. 125. Fr. Reginald Egbu 4. Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Veronica Ogazi 12. 58. Okpala: St. Finbars Seminary Nursery School 47. Eziama: St. Michaels Nursery School 20. Fr. Rev. Fr. Gerald Amadi 12. Fr. Sr. M. Chimadikamma Odigwe Reginal Busar/Student 5. Fr. Marist Brothers Azaraegbelu, Emekuku 30. Sr. Susan Azubuike 07032864202 Innocent Nzewuji League of the Sacred Heart Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. Rev. Fr. Fr. Alphonsus Oha Address: Owerri Archdiocesan Secretariat Box 85, Owerri, Imo State. Sr. Sabina Ovuoh 5. Rev. Paschal Mbagwu 2000 Obube . Fr John Anumudu 2011 Amaimo 08037356234 279. Fr. Mount Carmel Girls Secordary School, Emekuku 12. Gilbert Alaribe 3. Sr. Mary Rose Mbaliri Obube Convent 1. John Obilor 1985 Nguru Mbaise 08037261845 50. Rev. Kizito OnyekaMass Servers Association Rev. Fr. Fr. Rev. Rev. His Holiness equally appointed Most Rev. Emmanuel College Owerri Chaplain: Rev. 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. Fr. Sr. M. Austin Iwuoha Lecturer IMSU 08038979420 Rev. Lawrence Iwuamadi 1997 Ngugo 07069611216 141. Alphonsus Oha Education Department Rev. 1. Fin. Sr. Chetachi Ndibe 0706800380 Immaculate Heart Convent, Works Layout, Owerri 27. Sr. Veronica Nwaiwu 08164002559 Fr. Fr. Sr. Bibiana Keke 3. A Publication of the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi. Okwu-Ikeduru: Immaculate Heart Nursery School 48. Msgr. Rev. Edmund Njoku 1988 Obube 08034056419 64. NAME ORD. Casimir Chimeziri 1981 Avuvu 08032719303 32. Fr. Rev. Fr. Emma. Sr. Cordelia C. Okoro 6. Fr. Fr. Austin Echema Alvan Ikoku Federal College Of Education 1. Fr. Ezenaomi: St. James Primary School, Umueze Uzoagba 16. Director Of Communications/ Assumpta Media Centre: Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Lucien Amadiobi Address: Assumpta Villa, Box 85, Owerri Tel: 08033306210 Director Of Sports: Rev. Fr. Rev. Rev. Longinus Chinagorom (Editorial Adviser) 08037449737 Address: 19A Industrial Layout, Onitsha Road. Claretian Fathers and Brothers Maryland Nekede 3. Rev. Fr. Rev. Lady Stella Acholonu (LSM) President 2. The Rt. Chimezie Oguzie UNILAG 25. Sr. M. Collette Uche Emii (farm) Obiagwu (convent) 1. Two Major Seminaries are located in this diocese, namely: the Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri and the Claretian Institute of Philosophy, Maryland Nekede. Sr. Chinedum Onuoha University Sisters Of Assumption World Bank Community 1. Daughters of Divine Love (DDL) 12. Rev. Rev. Anthony C. Onyeocha 2010 Avuvu 08033735506 274. Rev. Rev. New Owerri, St. Marks Intl N/Pri. Marcellinus Ibe 1964 Uzoagba 08063136397 8. Fr. Celestine Mbanu 1978 Uratta . Joseph Ejimofor 1977 Emekuku 08033844770 19. R. Okoroigbo 13. Fr. B. Agumanu 8. Rev. Isaac M. Opara (US Army) [emailprotected] Christ The King Secondary School Obike 1. Rev. Rev. Moses Chikwe, the auxiliary bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, Imo State, in Eastern Nigeria, has been kidnapped. Msgr. Emii: Holy Cross Academy, 3. Fr. National Directorate of Social Communications, CSN, Nigeria Catholic Network (NCN) is the one stop integrated network for all that concerns the Catholic Church in Nigeria. Sr. Rosemary Asogwa 0803957989 Find A Church By Name. Fr. 86. Paschal Anyanwu 15. Sr. Florence Dick 08068417525 Holy Ghost College Owerri Chaplain: Rev. Sr. Mary John Paul Okoro 12. Benjamin Okere 2011 Imerienwe 08038798027 288. Sr. Immaculeta Ofoegbu 0706713380 (Superior) 4. Fr. His Eminence, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke receives his Red Hat from His Holiness Pope Francis. Akamadu Chukwunonyerem 3. Moses Chikwe has been consecrated as Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province. Sr. M. Chikodili Ezeani 5. Fr. Fr. Benedict Agumanu 1966 Emekuku 08148455535 11. Rev. Rev. Alex Okoro Zone II Mbutu Okohia Rev. Rev. Rev. Emmanuel Konyeaso USA 51. Priests and parishioners in Southern California are praying for the safe return of Bishop Moses Chikwe, the auxiliary bishop of Owerri Archdiocese in Nigeria, who served for several years in. Owerri: St. Pauls International Nursery School 55. Patrick Mbarah 2007 Uzoagba 247. 2. Anthony Mbaegbu 1992 Ihitte .91. 1.Emekuku: Holy Rosary School of Nursing/Midwifery 2.Emekuku: Holy Rosary School of Health Technology NAMES OF WOMEN RELIGIOUS Sr. Maureen N. Azuoma (Delegate Bursar) 4. 723.13 s.4 /1930 or PRO CO 583/176/8 National Archives of the UK . Fr. Christopher Osuji Assumpta Spiritual Year Seminary 1. SCHOOLS Alphonsus I. Aghaizu 3. Austin Okigbo 1994 Umuguma . Rev. YEARS OF ORDINATION, HOME PARISHES AND PHONE NUMBERS Fr. Fr. Patrick Ibole (Vicar General) 2. Solomon Ohiri 1994 Ohuba 08033320573 111. Chijioke Ekeada 2009 Enyiogugu 08036084951 259. Fr. Avuvu: St. Charles Primary School 7. 3. Moses Chikwe 1996 Uzoagba 128. Fr. Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. Raymond Nzereogu (Editor) 08064918509 2. He believes that education has a paramount role to play in advancing interreligious dialogue. Michael Konye 2010 Orlu 08066890628 265. St. Anthonys Special Jurisdiction, Owerri 1. Fr. Jude E. Ike Zone X Imerienwe Rev. Rev. Fr. Ifakala: St. Josephs Nursery/Primary School PRIMARY SCHOOLS Ezenaomi: St. James Nursery School, Umueze Uzoagba 19. Umuowa: St. Thomas Nursery School, 65. Fr. Fr. 28. Joseph. "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. Servants of Charity, Opera Don Guanella, Nnebukwu 31. Theophilus Okere 3 Rev. Rev. Sr. Denisia OnyeochaNovitiate Community Sr. Aloysia Enyinnaya Superior 07038839998 Fr. J.Ezenwoke Zone XI Obibiezena Rev. Jude C. Ihejietoh 1999 Umuawuka 08033410169 157. Rev. Mr. Joseph A. Oleru Secretary, 08063534535 3. [2] Fr. Nicholas Okere (Ordained 1974; Died: 28th Jan. 2010) 15. Sr. Chetachi Ndibe 0706800380 1. Fr. Emmanuel Nnochiri 2006 Azaraubo 08037362946 239. Raymond Onyekwere Fr. Sr. Trinititas Ngu Ikenegbu Community Sr. Josemaria Anyanwu (Superior) 08035142557 Anthony P. C.Njoku 1993 Logara 08039451182 99. Sr. Miriam Mercerdes Okemiri Daughters Of Divine Love DDL Mbieri Community 1. Mark Ojotu of Otukpo Diocese abducted, Nigerian bishop warns against healing ministries in the liturgy Headlines - MINNEAPOLIS News Release, We must never be afraid to take a definitive decision Bishop Ajakaye, Nigerian bishop warns against healing ministries in the liturgy Headlines - Columbus News Report, National Directorate of Social Communications, CSN. Rev. Sr. Mary Joy Emeribe 08037439059 Fr. Christian N. Ekeh 1999 Okpala 08065353731 156. 2. Edmund Njoku Moderator: Eucharistic Congress Out-reach Rev. Address: Villa Assumpta, P. O. Anselm Ekeh 11. Fr. Cornelius Amadi 2005 Awarra 08030963641 229. Alexander Okoro (Chairman) Board Of Examiners 1 Rev. Fr. Fr. Sr. M. Caussima Ucheoma Superior / HM 2. Msgr. Sr. M. Chidozirim Ezeasoibe Hospital 8. Rev. Azaraegbelu Boys Secondary School, Emekuku 17. Holy Ghost College, Owerri 16. Rev. Sr. Maria Chinaza Ibezim 8. Msgr. Bonaventure Opara Catholic Women Organization: \Executive 1. The respected clergy Archbishop Anthony l Obinna, who has been in that position since March 26 1994, will be replaced by Archbishop Ugorji who still remains the Apostolic Administrator of Ahiara Diocese. Fr. Rev. Fr. 7. Rev. Rev. Rev. Fr.Augustine Onyeneke 2011 Okuku 08038760846 290. Home; About the Diocese; Meet our Priest; Our Administration; Fr. Joseph Ononiwu 1979 Mbieri . Gasper Ibe 2010 Nguru Mbaise 08060148281 264. Fr. Emmanuel Konyeaso 2010 Emekuku 08038679637263. Innocent Iwuoha 1991 Umueze,Ogwa 08036493325 83. Archbishop Homilies; Parishes; Maria assumpta Parish; Our Priests; Priest's Location 2021; Contact Us. Sr. Jacinta Mmegwa (Hold on) 10. Fr. Fr. Corpers Rev. Charles Ozuome 2011 Orsu-Obodo 08036246361 292. Fr. Sr. M. Felix Mercy Akuchie Student 9. Columba Ibe 1987 Logara 08033815698 56. Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary 6. Sr. Agatha Onwudi 3. Naze: St. Judes Nursery School 33. George Ike 17. Simon Anyanwu 2003 Obike 08038694871 211. Fr. Sr. Scholastica C. Okoroafor (Sup) 08034948419 2. Fr. Fr. Sr. Pauline Obasi 4. Rev. Deacon: 22/12/90; Died: 14/6/91) 3. Fr. Rev. Nicholas Ijemaru 1998 Ogbaku 08035505436 153. DIRECTORY 2022; The Archdiocese; The Archbishop. Nekede: St. Pauls Nursery School 35. Raymond Okoroigbo Tel. Ajoku Magnus 2015 Ubomiri 07030677310 320. Rev. Rev. Mr. Nwaora Alfred Nonyelum (KM) President, 08037134813 2. Sisters of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ) 7. Emmanuel Duru 2012 Idume-Ogwa 08068587467 294. Leonard N. Ezem, KSM Secretary 08038885796 Passionist Fathers of St. Paul of the Cross (CP) 20. Anthony J.V. Rev. Fr. Fr. Priest: 17/4/1977; Died: 27/7/98) 6. Fr. Felix Emetoh (Birth: 1946; Ord. Assumpta Spiritual Year Seminary, Okwu Ogbaku 8. Livinus Egbuchulem 1979 Ifakala 08037835547 25. Fr. Fr. Emm. Rev. MOST REV. Fr. Fr. Amakohia Uratta: St. Michaels Primary School 5. Rev. In a press release which appeared in the August 29 September 5 edition of The leader Newspaper the Catholic Community of Owerri Archdiocese specifically demanded for a public apology to the Christian community of Imo . Emma Amadi St. Vincent De Paul Society Rev. Religious of Mary Immaculate Claretian Missionary Sisters 18. Rev. Sr. Georgina Odor Bartholomew Okere 1990 Okpala 08033410741 68. Fr. 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 Rev. Ignatius Okoroanyanwu the Vicar General and Administrator of the Diocese to look after the vacant See of Owerri from January till September 1970 when Bishop Mark O. Unegbu was appointed by Pope Paul VI to succeed him. Fr. Ifakala: St. Josephs Nursery School 21. Rev. Fr. Congratulations Your Eminence. Rev. Eke 3. Fr. Nicholas Nwachukwu 1990 Amaimo 08033891947 81. Address: Archdiocesan Secretariat Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Tel. Sr. Chisom Magdalene Egbujuo 08134147047 Ignatius Unegbu Rome 50. Sr. Nicholette Uzodike 08034770252 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 Rev. New Owerri Zone 12. Fr. Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri (Latin: Archidioecesis Overriensis) is located in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Prof. Gabriel Osuji (KSM) President 08035079928 Rev. Clement Chigbu 1964 Okpala . Chief Mrs. Theresa Okonkwo Archdiocesan Health Advisory Board Dr. E. N. Iwuala Osuoha (Chairman) 08037080141 Building Advisory Board Rev. Rev. Cyprain Okere 2003 Obike 08035441446 226. Anthony Chiemela Okoroafor (Dir) (07032842345) Rev. Raymond Nzereogu 1996 Umuguma 08064918509 132. Fr. Federal Medical Centre Chaplain: Rev. Hyacinth Onyealusi (1974) 2. Fr. Kingsley Ihejirika 2003 Obike 08034016535 215. Leverage your professional network, and get hired.