March 29, 2024

UMUAHIA DIOCESE

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

MOST REV. LUCIUS IWEJURU UGORJI
Date of Birth: January 13, 1952 Priestly Ordination: April 16, 1977 Episcopal Ordination: July 1. 1990.
Address: Diocesan Catholic Secretariat Bishop’s House, Azikiwe Rd Box 99, Umuahia, Abia State: Ph: 08035080682 Email: [email protected] Motto: Caritas et Veritas (Charity and Truth).

ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE
Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri
STATISTICS OF DIOCESE

STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE
First Mass in the Diocese: 1921 First Parish: St. Theresa Catholic Parish, Umuahia, 1928
MOST REV. LUCIUS IWEJURU UGORJI
Date of Birth: January 13, 1952 Priestly Ordination: April 16, 1977 Episcopal Ordination: July 1. 1990.
Address: Diocesan Catholic Secretariat Bishop’s House, Azikiwe Rd Box 99, Umuahia, Abia State: Ph: 08035080682 Email: [email protected] Motto: Caritas et Veritas (Charity and Truth).
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE
UMUAHIA DIOCESE
Province: Owerri Erection: June 23, 1958First Missionary: Rev. Fr. Herbert Whytte, C.S.Sp.
Land mass: 2,460.40km2 First Bishop: Most Rev. Anthony Nwedo CSSp Number of Priests 188 Catholic Population: 200,153 Major Seminarians: 107 Minor Seminarians: 393 Number of Seminaries: 5 Numbers of Deaneries: 7 Number of Parishes: 35{ 62 } Number of Communities: 23 Number of Chaplaincies: 4

HISTORY OF DIOCESE

The history of evangelization in Umuahia Diocese is synonymous with the
advent of Christianity, especially the Catholic faith in the eastern part of the country. Thus, pioneer activities of missionaries in Owerri included Umuahia. Among the early missionaries who brought the Catholic faith to Umuahia was Rev. Fr. Herbert Whytte, C.S.Sp.
As a result of the progressive growth of the Church in the area, Umuahia was carved out of Owerri and erected a diocese on June 23, 1958, with Most Rev.
Anthony Gogo Nwedo C.S.Sp. as its first Bishop. The visionary efforts of the bishop in collaboration with the missionaries and the faithful further enhanced the growth of the Church in the area, spiritually and pastorally. He was succeeded as the Bishop of the diocese by Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji whose Episcopal ordination took place on July 1, 1990.
Since its inception, two other Dioceses: Okigwe (1981) and Aba (1990) have been excised from it. Its present land mass area of 2,460.40km2 spans six Local Government areas of Umuahia North Umuahia South, Ikwuano, Bende, Ohafia and Arochukwu.

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

Umuahia Diocesan Priests’ Dates of Birth & Priestly Ordination S/n Name Date of Birth Date Of Priestly Ordination 1. Ukaegbu John L. 03/07/1937 29/07/1962 2. Nwohu Ambrose 3. Anyawu John 1942 17/12/1967 4. Ukah Livinus 5. Ogbenna Anthony C. 13/06/1943 02/03/1974 6. Okorochukwu Wilfred 7. Akogu Peter 8. Nkedife Peter C. 14/10/1948 28/04/1976 9. Ugorji Lucius I. 13/01/1952 16/04/1977 10. Nwabekee Aloysius 05/10/1949 16/04/1977 11. Kalu Michael O. 04/10/1945 02/07/1978 12. Abosike James 01/07/1947 22/07/1979 13. Achibiri Joachim 14. Okpokpo Donatus 05/07/1946 29/06/1979 15. Ukaegbu John O. 16. Kanu Augustine 07/12/1949 27/07/1980 17. Nwaiwu Francis 12/08/1952 07/07/1980 18. Ofoegbu Jerome 02/03/1947 12/01/1980 19. Nwagwu Nicholas 13/07/1945 25/07/1981 20. Ehiemere Michael 21. Amafili Leo 09/04/1954 14/02/1982 22. Ibe Dominic O. 08/08/1948 14/02/0982 23. Nwankwo Daniel O.24. Oparaekwe Godfrey 04/10/1953 23/07/1983 25. Kalu Clement 05/11/1956 17/06/1984 26. Ogbu Benjamin 27. OnyemaAnozie 28. Okike Benedict` 29. Egozubelu Simon 28/09/1955 23/08/1986 30. Anyanwu Sylvester 04/04/1955 21/05/1988 31. Eze Cyprian 32. Ndubisi Luke 33. Awa Martin O. 34. Anekwe Paul 35. Kalu Martin Ralph 36. Ezema Stephen 37. Iheaka Emmanuel 38. Ike Agapitus 18/08/1959 04/08/1990 39. Nwokorie Fabian 40. Obia John U. 03/10/1961 25/08/1990 41. Okoronkwo Michael E. 42. Agbakwo John O. 43. Kalu Matthew O. 01/05/1963 22/12/1991 44. Okeiyi Athanasius 45. Okeke Christopher A. 46. Opara Paschal Okechukwu 14/02/1964 10/08/1991 47. Kanu Charles U. 18/02/1967 22/08/1992 48. Mmeje Emmanuel 12/12/1966 08/08/1992 49. Nwachukwu Jude 50. Nwankpa Martin 51. Ochulor Hilary 52. Okoko Gabriel C. 25/08/1959 01/08/1992 53. Okonkwo Patrick 54. Njoku Uzochukwu J. 55. Ukah Michael 04/04/1962 21/08/1993 56. Kalu Michael Ukpong 57. Gbufor Collins 14/12/1964 24/10/1993 58. Njuwa Innocent 31/10/1961 24/10/1993 59. Onwukanjo Aloysius C. 60. Osudibia Kizito 61. Nwogu Anthony 62. Okore Innocent I. 63. Okon Donatus 64. Acholonu Valentine 65. Nwachukwu Christopher 13/01/1959 16/07/1994 66. Kalu Gabriel 67. Nwamadu Henry68. Ogbonnaya Emmanuel 18/03/1965 16/07/1994 69. Okafor Jonathan 70. Kalu Samuel Joseph N. 71. Aribe Stephen 72. Chigbu Daniel Emenike 23/07/1965 15//07/1995 73. Kalu Hyacinth 13/12/1969 15/07/1995 74. OguadiuruOliverdom 75. Orgu Emmanuel 76. Uwanurochi Chukwudi 23/01/1968 15/07/1995 77. Ibedu Elias 21/11/1968 17/02/1996 78. Anya Chukwudi 02/11/1968 13/07/1996 79. Osuji Martin U 80. Alicho Luke 81. AmadiVirgilus 82. Gbuji Vincent 83. Okafor Cosmas 03/07/1966 19/07/1997 84. Owulu Ethelbert 85. Aguiyi Emmanuel 86. Enyinnaya Isidore 87. Nnanna Jude 88. Nwankpa Cosmas 89. Ogbuanu Jude 30/04/1972 18/07/1998 90. Onwunali Francis 91. Agu Chrysogonus 15/01/1970 17/07/1999 92. Ajuka Matthew 18/09/1966 19/07/1999 93. ChukwuLekwa Patrick 94. Maduka Henry 95. Mgbaramuko Modestus 96. Onuoha Malachy 97. Umahi Albert 11/12/1969 07/05/2000 98. Odumuko Raymond 99. Okoye Damian 10/10/1968 14/07/2001 100. Kalu Bernard 101. Eboh Anthony 102. Orji Jude 103. Kalu Innocent 09/09/1963 13/07/2002 104. Okorie Anthony 105. Iweha Justin 01/06/1972 20/12/2003 106. Obi Christopher 18/02/1974 20/12/2003 107. Ajuka Paschal 108. Ukandu Charles 09/04/1974 20/12/2003 109. Okeiyi Nicholas 21/06/1972 20/12/2003 110. Njoku Kevin 111. Eke Vitus 04/11/1973 23/07/2005112. Mmaduagwu Francis 03/03/1970 23/07/2005 113. Ukata Anthony 114. Okereke Cyril 22/08/1972 22/07/2006 115. Ocha Louismary 116. Ehiemere Leonard 117. Nnanna Jerome 01/05/1975 22/07/2006 118. Agu Geoffrey Chinemerem 119. Anokwuru Christian Uche 25/02/1976 28/07/2007 120. Opara Paschal Obioma 03/06/1975 28/07/2007 121. Ukeh Tobias Okoko 12/04/1973 28/07/2007 122. Eze Kingsley Ifeanyi 19/11/1977 28/07/2007 123. Mgbemere Kizito 20/11/1972 28/07/2007 124. Ndubueze Kingsley 08/11/1977 23/06/2008 125. Kanu Jude 23/06/2008 126. Ezeibekwe Remigius 21/11/1975 23/06/2008 127. Aguneri David 23/06/2008 128. Okafor Peter 03/01/1979 23/06/2008 129. Uzoagwa Donatus 23/06/2008 130. Nwauzor Lambert U. 06/03/1977 23/06/2008 131. Ogbenna Clifford U. 23/06/2008 132 Okamgba Livinus C. 09/08/1973 03/01/2009 133. Okonkwo Frank 16/12/1977 25/07/2009 134. Agoha Emmanuel 25/12/1978 25/07/2009 135. Okoli Christian 28/12/1979 25/07/2009 136. Ezewoko Innocent C. 07/09/1980 2507/2009 137. Etunwoke Anthony 20/12/1977 25/07/2009 138. Onuoha Kenneth 26/09/1979 25/07/2009 139. Otunwa Vincent O. 13/02/1981 25/07/2009 140. Iheke Gabriel O. 02/10/1977 25/07/2009 141. Kalu Joseph 16/08/1976 24/07/2010 142. Onwueme Fabian 14/04/1976 13/11/2010 143. Ezegbe Donatus 24/06/1980 30/07/2011 144. Nwankwo Jude 26/05/1982 30/07/2011 145. Obiche Emmanuel 26/06/1981 30/07/2011 146. Iheme Enoch 07/11/1981 30/07/2011 147. Uzukwu Paschal 20/04/1984 30/07/2011 148. Nwokolo Raphael 09/08/1980 30/07/2011 149. Ekpo Anthony 30/07/2011 150. Obi Augustine 09/01/1981 30/07/2011 151. Ofor Johnbosco 30/07/2011 152. Nji Emmanuel 07/02/1980 21/07/2012 153. OkiteChinedu 07/02/1980 21/07/2012 154. Kalu Jacob 08/03/1978 16/07/2012 155. Ibe Ignatius 02/041979 21/07/2012156. Igbo Justus 21/07/2012 157. Amaefula Johnbosco 26/07/1978 21/07/2012 158. Amaghionyeodiwe Cyril 21/07/2012 159. George Ukara 09/08/1980 21/07/2012 160. Ndekweme Emmanuel 05/10/1980 28/07/2012 161. Nwabuisi Vincent 30/10/1979 20/07/2013 162. Ndukwe Francis 16/10/1978 20/07/2013 163. Ononiwu Vincent 14/05/1981 20/07/2013 164. Okafor Nicholas E. 165. Chinaka Chukwudi C. 166. Uchendu Simeon C. 19/01/1983 19/07/2014 167. Ebem Eric Osinachi 03/02/1982 19/07/2014 168. Osondu Peter C. 26/04/1982 19/07/2014 169. Ezeocha James C. 21/04/1981 19/07/2014 170. Ndubuisi Emmanuel U. 01/01/1984 19/07/2014 171. Ogwo Matthias Sunday 15/01/1981 19/07/2014 172. IzuagbaNdudi Kelechi 17/09/1985 19/07/2014 173. Nwadike Michael Nnamdi 29/03/1984 19/07/2014 174. Ntamaka Valentine 06/08/1983 25/07/2015 175. Igwe Peter 23/11/1984 25/07/2015 176. Emeihe Sylvester Onuchukwu 20/07/1986 25/07/2015 177. Orih Dominic Daniel 25/07/2015 178. Kalu Sylvester Chibuike 08/04/1984 25/07/2015 179. Osuji Daniel 28/06/1986 25/07/2015 180. Okoroafor Samuel 14/07/1985 25/07/2015 181. Ihuoma Kingsley C. 26/11/2015 182. Iheanaetu Augustine 12/04/1984 26/11/2015 183. Anyanwu Bruno 08/01/1984 26/11/2015 184. Ijoma John 12/11/1983 23/07/2016 185. Odionyenfe Anthony 08/06/1988 23/07/2016 186. Ndulaka Kizito 05/05/1986 23/07/2016 187. Kalu Matthew 16/03/1983 23/07/2016 188. Njoku Joseph 19/09/1987 23/07/2016

OFFICES AND PORTFOLIOS

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
Vicar General Rev. Msgr. Dominic Ibe.
Diocesan Secretary, (Moderator of Curia) Rev. Fr. Leo Amafili Financial Coordinator Rev. Fr. Francis Nwaiwu Diocesan Secretary/ Chancellor Rev. Fr. Leo Amafili Project Manager Rev. Fr. Paschal Okechukwu Opara
BANPAC
Rev. Fr. Matthias Ogwo Bishop’s Secretary/Assistant Finance Co-Ordinator Rev. Fr. Daniel Osuji Pastoral Affairs: Rev. Fr. Augustine Kanu
Pastoral, Liturgical: Rev. Fr. Aloysius Nwabekee.
Rev. Fr. Justin Iweha (Ass).
Religion Education/Catechetical: Rev. Fr. Gabriel Okoko.
Pilgrimages: Rev. Fr. Michael Ukah.
Canon Law/Synods: Rev. Fr. Augustine Kanu Inculturation: Rev. Fr. Hilary Ochulor.
Theology: Rev. Fr. Clement Kalu.
Pastoral Agents: Rev. Msgr. Peter Nkedife.
Clergy: Rev. Msgr. Peter Nkedife.
Seminarians: Rev. Fr. Chukwudi Anya.
Interns Rev. Fr. Chukwudi Anya.
Religious Committees: Rev. Fr. Simon Egozubelu.
Laity Committee: Rev. Fr. James Abosike.
Church And Society: Rev. Fr. Paschal Obioma Opara.
Justice Development & Peace: Rev. Fr. Paschal Okechukwu Opara Rev. Fr. Daniel OsujiHealth/ HIV AIDS Rev. Fr. Christian Anokwuru.
Family & Human Life: Rev. Fr. Benjamin Ogbu.
Education: Rev. Fr. Charles Kanu.
Rev. Fr. Paschal Obioma Opara (Ass).
Caritas Office: Rev. Fr. Damian Okoye.
Mission And Diologue Rev. Fr. Jude Ogbuanu.
Inter – Religious Dialogue Rev. Fr. Jude Ogbuanu.
Ecumenism: Rev. Fr. Chukwudi Uwanuruochi.
Pontifical Mission Society: Rev. Fr. Donatus Okpokpo.
Holy Childhood Rev. Sr. Josephine Nwajiagu DDL.
Pontifical Society for Propagation of Faith Rev. Fr. Christopher Nwachukwu.
Pontifical Society for Peter Apostle Rev. Fr. Chukwudi Anya.
Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU) Rev. Fr. Donatus Okpokpo.
Directorate Of Communication Rev. Fr. Luke Alicho.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

INSTITUTIONS:
Rev. Fr. Uzochukwu J. Njoku (Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri).
Rev. Fr. Onyema Anozie (CIWA Port Harcourt).
Rev. Fr. Patrick Okonkwo (CIWA Port Harcourt).
Rev. Fr. Michael Okoronkwo (Open University Abuja).
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Obiche (Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri)
Rev. Fr. Anthony Nwogu (Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri) Rev. Fr. Virgilius Amadi (Seat of Wisdom Seminary Umuahia) Institutions (Within the Diocese) Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ndekweme – Skills Acquisition Centre, Umuahia.
Rev. Fr. Hilary Ochulor, Principal Holy Ghost College, Afara Umuahia.
Rev. Fr. Charles Ukandu, Principal, Sancta Crux Secondary School, Olokoro.
Rev. Fr. Michael Ukpong – Principal, Maria Coronata Secondary School, Ohafia.
Rev. Fr. Michael Uka (Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike).
Rev. Fr. Cyril Amaghionyeodiwe (Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike).
Rev. Fr. Matthew Kalu (College of Education Arochukwu).
Rev. Fr. Gabriel Okoko (College of Education Arochukwu).
Mission Rev. Fr. Michael Ehiemere U.S.A.
Rev. Fr. Cyprian Eze U.S.A.
Rev. Fr. Joachim Achibiri U.S.A.
Rev. Fr. Christopher Okeke U. S. A.
Rev. Fr. Vincent OgbujiU. S. A.
Rev. Fr. Jude Nwachukwu U. S. A.
Rev. Fr. Athanasius Okeiyi U S A.
Rev. Fr. Samuel Joseph Kalu U.S.A.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Iheaka U. S. A.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Aguiyi Australia.
Rev. Fr. Henry Maduka Australia.
Rev. Fr. Gabriel Kalu Australia.
Rev. Fr. Modestus Mgbaramuko Australia.
Rev. Fr. JohnBosco Offor Australia.
Rev. Fr. Partick Ckukwu Australia.
Rev. Fr. Geofrey Chinemerem Agu Australia.
Rev. Fr. Justus Igbo Australia.
Rev. Fr. Isidore Enyinaya Australia.
Rev. Fr. Christopher Obi Australia.
Rev. Fr. Nicholas Okafor Australia.
Rev. Fr. Chukwudi Chinaka Australia.
Rev. Fr. Daniel Nwankwo Lagos Archdiocese Rev. Fr. Jonathan Okafor Lagos Archdiocese Rev. Mgsr. Livinus Ukah Lagos Archdiocese Rev. Fr. Stephen Ezema Aba Diocese Rev. Fr. Clifford Ogbonna Togo.
Rev. Fr. Joseph Okoko
Canada.
Rev. Fr. Raymond Odumuko Canada.
Rev. Fr. John Agbakwuo Austria.
Rev. Fr. Kevin Njoku Australia.
Rev. Fr. Dominic Orichukwu Australia.
Rev. Fr. Daniel Chigbu Lagos Archdiocese.
Rev. Fr. Jude Kanu Lagos Archdiocese.
Rev. Fr. Remigius Ezeibekwe U.S.A.
Studies Rev. Fr. Stephen Aribe U S A.
Rev. Fr. Valentine Acholonu Germany.
Rev. Fr. JohnBosco Amaefule Uyo.
Rev. Fr. Jude Nnanna Germany.
Rev. Fr. Oliverdom Oguadiuru Germany.
Rev. Fr. Donatus Uzoagwa Germany.
Rev. Fr. Lambert Nwauzor Poland.
Rev. Fr. Martin Ralph Kalu Austria.
Rev. Fr. Henry Nwammadu Rome, Italy.
Rev. Fr. Louismary Ocha Rome, Italy.
Rev. Fr. Leonard Ehiemere Rome Italy.
Rev. Fr. Anthony Etunwoke Rome Italy.
Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ndubueze Belgium.
Rev. Fr. Vitus EkePoland.
Rev. Fr. Innocent Ezenwoko Poland.
Rev. Fr. Donatus Okon Uturu Okigwe.
Rev. Fr. Bernard Kalu U.S.A.
Rev. Fr. Anthony Ekpo Rome Italy.
Rev. Fr. Anthony Eboh U.S.A.
Rev. Fr. Chrysologus Agu Canada.
Rev. Fr. Chinedu Okite Belgium Rev. Fr. Donatus Ezegbe Germany.
Rev. Fr. Francis Onwunali England.
Sabbatical Rev. Msgr. Ambrose Nwohu U.S.A.
Rev. Fr. Fabian Nwaokorie U.S.A.
Rev. Fr. Martin Awa Germany.
Rev. Fr. Luke Ndubisi Germany.
Rev. Fr. Martin Nwankpa Germany.
Rev. Fr. John Ofoegbu Ukaegbu U.S.A
Rev. Fr. Paschal Ajuka U.S.A.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ogbonnaya U.S.A.
Military Chaplaincy Rev. Fr. Cosmas Nwankpa Lagos.
Rev. Fr. Ethelbert Owulu Calabar.
Rev. Fr. Anthony Okore
Lagos.
Rev. Fr. Fabian Onwuneme Lagos Rev. Fr. Vincent Otunwa Lagos.
Lumen Rev. Fr. Luke Alicho (Manager &. Editor).
Rev. Fr. Martin Osuji.
Rev. Fr. Paul Aniekwe.
Rev. Fr. Kizito Osudibia.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Orgu.
Rev. Fr. Malachy Onuoha SOCIETIES/ASSOCIATIONS
AND THEIR CHAPLAINS
Laity Council: Rev. Fr. Francis Maduagwu.
Catholic Men Organization: Rev. Fr. Cosmas Okafor.
Catholic Women Organisation Rev. Fr. Polycarp Chukwu SMMM Catholic Youth Association(CYON): Rev. Fr. Paschal Obioma Opara.
Biblical Societies & Co – Ordinator Catholic Biblical Instructors Union: Rev. Fr. Justin Iweha.
Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement Of Nigeria: Rev. Fr. Cyril Okereke.
LEGION OF MARY:
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Agoha.
Block Rosary Crusade: Rev. Fr. Vincent Ndubisi.Knights Of St. John: Mater Dei Commandery .
Rev. Fr. George Okorie (S.M.M.M.) Knights Of St. John: Holy Cross Commandery: Fr. Nicholas Nwagwu.
Knights Of St. John; St. Anthony’s Commandery: Rev. Fr. Gabriel Okoko Knights Of St. Mulumba: 1. Rev. Fr. Augustine Kanu Umuahia Sub – Council 2. Rev. Fr. Damian Okoye Loretto Sub – Council. 3. Rev. Msgr. John Anyanwu Mater Amabilis Sub – Council. 4. Rev. Fr. Clement Kalu St. Anthony’s Sub – Council, Ohafia. 5. Rev. Fr. Aloysius Nwabekee St. Finbarr’s Sub – Council.
Blue Army Of Our Lady: Rev. Fr. David Aguneri.
Blessed Tansi Society: Rev. Fr. Gabriel Iheke.
Mary League Association: Rev. Fr. Charles Ukandu.
St. Anthony’s Guild: Rev. Fr. Charles Ukandu.
N.Y.S.C.:
Rev. Fr. Ndudi Izuagba.
National Federation Of Catholic Students (N.F.C.S.): Rev. Fr. Peter Okafor.
Catholic Graduates (NFCS Alumni) Rev. Fr. Peter Okafor Health And Pro-Life: Rev. Fr. Christian Anokwuru.
Catholic Church Wardens Association: Rev. Fr. Christian Okoli.
Catholic Lay Readers Assoc.
Rev. Fr. Kingsley Eze.
Young Catholic Students Of Nigeria Association (Y.C.S): Rev. Fr. Samuel Okoroafor.
Catholic Workers Volunteer Force Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Kalu.
Sacred Heart Of Jesus & Immaculate Heart Of Mary Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Nji.
Kolping Society Of Nigeria (praeses) Rev. Fr. Michael Ukah.
St. Jude Rev. Fr. Jude Nwankwo.
Divine Mercy Rev. Fr. Ndudi Izuagba Catholic Graduates Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Mmeje Eucharistic Adorers Rev. Fr. Jude Orji.
Catholic Catechists’ Association Rev. Fr. Gabriel Okoko.St. Vincent De Paul Rev. Fr. Livinus Okamgba.
Altar Boys Association Rev. Fr. Jerome Nnanna.
Choral Society Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Agoha.
Csn (CAN) Umuahia Diocese Rev. Fr. Chukwudi Uwanuruochi.
CSN (CAN) Abia State Rev. Fr. Leo Amafili Precious Blood Rev. Fr. Cyril Amaghionyeodiwe.
Purgatoria Society Rev. Fr. Gabriel Iheke.
CONFESSORS
Immaculate Conception Seminary: 1. Rev. Msgr. John L. Ukaegbu. 2. Rev. Fr. Cosmas Okafor (Convener). 3 Rev. Fr. Vincent Nwabisi. Mercy Generalate, Ahiaeke: Rev. Fr. Godfrey Oparaekwe. Rev. Fr. Christopher Nwachukwu. Mercy Convent, Ugwunchara: Rev. Fr. Tobias Uke. Mercy Convent, Azikiwe Road Umuahia: Rev. Fr. John Ijoma. Mercy Convent, World Bank Rev. Fr. Joseph Njoku. Mercy Convent, Umuafai Rev. Fr. Anthony Odionyenfe. Mercy Convent Olokoro and St. Theresa’s Secondary School, Olokoro 1. Rev. Fr. John Obia. 2. Rev. Fr. Sylvester Kalu. 3. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ndekweme.
Mercy Convent, Itumbuzo Rev. Fr. Polycarp Chukwu SMMM.
Mercy Convent, Ozuabam Rev. Fr. Jude Nwankwo. Mercy Convent, Nkporo Rev. Fr. Benedict Okike. Mercy Postulate, Ohafia Rev. Fr. Kenneth Onuoha. Mercy Convent, Amangwu Rev. Fr. Chukwudi Uwanuruochi. Mercy Convent Arochukwu Rev. Fr. Matthew Kalu. Mercy Convent Abiriba Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Agoha. Mercy Convent Ugwueke Rev. Fr. Matthew Ajuka. Mercy Novitiate, Ozuitem Rev. Fr. Kingsley Eze. Mercy Convent, Nsirimo Rev. Fr. Albert Umahi Mercy Convent, Item Rev. Fr. David Aguneri. H.H.C.J. Convent Ututu Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Nji. D.D.L. Convent Ahiaeke Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Kalu. Nativity Monastery Umuwawa Rev. Fr. Paschal Obioma Opara. Oblate Sisters of St. Benedict, Adelabu Street Rev. Fr. Augustine Kanu. St. Anthony’s Secondary School, Amaekpu Ohafia 1. Rev. Fr. Raphael Nwokolo. 2. Rev. Fr. Peter Osondu.
INSTITUTIONS (Within the Diocese) Skills Acquisition Centre, Umuahia.
Assistant Skills Acquisition Centre, Umuahia.
School of TheologySt. Anthony’s Secondary School, Amaekpu Ohafia Bishop Nwedo Memorial Boys High School Ossah (P. M. B 7014, Umuahia, Abia State.) HOSPITALS
Mercy Hospital, Ihechiowa Box 127, Arochukwu Catholic Hospital/Clinic Box 85, Alayi
Catholic Hospital/Clinic, Amangwu Box 87, Ohafia Compassion Home Clinic Ahiaeke, Box 1978, Pry Health Care c/o JDP Commission, Box 99, Umuahia Catholic Health Centre Umuhu Ezechi ORPHANAGE
Mercy Orphanage Ahiaeke Ibeku, Box 116
HANDICAPPED CENTRE
St Vincent de Paul Home for the Disabled Umuafai, Box 99, Umuahia DIOCESAN BOOKSHOP
Mater Dei Bookshop St Finbarr’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 16, Bende Road, Umuahia, Ph: 08035396984
SONS TABLE WATER
Opposite Holy Ghost Secondary School, Box 1660, Umuahia, Ph: 08061104930 FEMALE RELIGIOUS HOUSES
DMMM Generalate P.O. Box 1383, Ph: 070639947505 Umuahia DMMM Convent Ahiaeke DMMM Convent Ugwunchara DMMM Convent Olokoro DMMM Convent Nsirimo DMMM Convent Old Umuahia DMMM Convent Azikiwe Road DMMM Convent Ariam DMMM Convent World Bank DMMM Convent Umuafai DMMM Convent Asaga Ohafia DMMM Convent Item DMMM POSTULATE
Ebem Ohafia DMMM Convent Arochukwu DMMM Convent Abriba DMMM NOVITIATE
Ozuitem DMMM Convent Itumbuzo DMMM Convent Ugweke DMMM Convent Ozuabam DMMM Convent Amangwu Ohafia DMMM Convent Nporo DMM Convent Amankalu Alayi DDL Convent Ahiaeke HHCJ Convent Ututu, Box 3, Arochukwu, 08072219204; 08064969771
MALE RELIGIOUS HOUSES
Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy (SMMM) Congregation Generalate Afara, P.O. Box1660, Umuahia Mercy Seminary Etititulo Bende SMMM Brothers House Mater Dei Cathedral, Box 204, Azikiwe Road, Umuahia. Sons Mary Mother of Mercy Novitiate Umule c/o Box1660, Umuahia

REGIONS / DEANERIES / PARISHES

DEANS/DEANERIES
Alayi Deanery.
Dean: Rev. Fr. Benedict Okike St. Joseph’s Parish, Alayi Rev. Fr. Benedict Okike, PP Rev. Fr. David Aguneri (in residence) Rev. Fr. Justus Igbo (in residence) St. John’s Parish, Item.
Rev. Fr. Agapitus Ike.
St. Anthony’s Parish, Uzuakoli Rev. Fr. Christian Okoli, PP Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ndubisi.
St. Nicholas Parish, Umuhu Ezechi Rev. Msgr. Michael Kalu PP Rev. Fr. Bruno Anyanwu.
St. Patrick’s Community, Igbere.
Rev. Fr. Donatus Okon SS Michael & Gabriel Community, Ugwueke.
Rev. Fr. Paschal Uzukwu St. Anthony’s Community, Ahaba.
Rev. Fr. David Aguneri.
Ikwuano Deanery.
Dean: Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Kalu.
St. Peter’s Parish, Ikwuano Rev. Fr. Innocent Okore, PP Rev. Fr Michael Nwadike.
St. Joseph’s Parish, Ikwuano Rev. Fr. Collins Gbufor, PP Rev. Fr. Francis Ndukwe.
Christ the King Chaplaincy, UmudikeRev. Fr. Hyacinth Kalu.
Rev. Fr. Cyril Amaghionyeodiwe (Teaching) In residence St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy, Umudike.
Rev. Fr. Michael Ukah (Chaplain) Rev. Fr. Augustine Iheanaetu (Assistant Chaplain/Student).
St. Michael’s Parish, Ariam Ikwuano.
Rev. Fr. Aloysius Onwukanjo, PP.
Rev. Fr. Vincent Ononiwu.
St. Joseph’s Community, Oloko Ikwuano.
Rev. Fr. Peter Okafor.
Holy Trinity Community, Umudike Rev. Fr. Justin Iweha, PP.
St. Geralds’s Community Umuaraga.
Rev. Fr. Christopher Nwachukwu.
Ohafia Deanery.
Dean: Rev. Fr. Clement Kalu Maria Coronata, Parish, Ohafia Rev. Fr. Jude Orji, PP Rev. Fr. Michael Ukpong (Principal).
Rev. Fr. Peter Osondu.
All Saints’ Community Ania Ohafia.
Rev. Fr. Raphael Nwokolo.
St. Anthony’s Parish Amaekpu Ohafia.
Rev. Fr. Clement Kalu, PP
Rev. Fr. Joseph Njoku.
St. Anthony’s Sec. Sch.
Amaekpu, Ohafia.
Rev. Fr. Kenneth Onuoha (Principal).
St. James Community, Nkporo Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Agoha.
St. Michael’s Community, Idima Abam Rev. Fr. Jude Nwankwo.
Sacred Heart Parish, Abam Rev. Fr. Jude Ogbuanu, PP.
Rev. Fr. Eric Ebem (Abam Northern Zone) In residence Nativity Spiritual Year, Abam Rev Fr. Cyril Okereke (Rector).
Rev. Fr. James Ezeocha.
Christ the King Parish, Abiriba Rev. Fr. Kingsley Eze, PP Maria Assumpta Ebem, Ohafia.
Rev. Fr. Chukwudi Uwanuruochi.
Umuahia one Deanery.
Dean: Rev. Fr. Donatus Okpokpo.
St. Theresa’s Parish, Umuahia Rev. Fr. Aloysius Nwabekee, PP.
Rev. Fr. Joseph Kalu.
Rev. Fr. Sylvester Emeihem St. Charles’ Parish, Old Umuahia Rev. Msgr. Anthony Ogbenna, PP.
Rev. Fr. Peter Onuoha Igwe Holy Cross Parish, Olokoro Rev. Msgr. Nicholas Nwagwu, PPRev. Fr. Valentine Ntamaka St. Declan’s Parish, Olokoro Rev. Fr. Donatus Okpokpo.
Rev. Fr. Vincent Nwabisi.
St. Brendan’s Parish, Olokoro. Rev. Fr. Sylvester Anyanwu.
Holy Trinity Parish, Nsirimo Rev. Fr. Paschal Obioma Opara.
Rev. Fr. Augustine Obi (In Residence)
St. Mary’s Community Umuerim Nsirimo.
Rev. Fr. Augustine Obi.
St. Joseph’s Community, Amakama Rev. Fr. Charles Kanu.
St. Anthony’s Parish, Afara Rev. Msgr. John Anyanwu, PP Rev. Fr. Anthony Odionyenfe.
St. Peter’s Parish, Umuako Rev. Fr. Nicholas Okeiyi.
St. Patrick’s Community, Ubakala Rev. Msgr. Peter Nkedife.
Sacred Heart Parish, Ubakala Rev. Fr. Innocent Njuwa, PP Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ndekweme (Skills Acquisition Centre) St. Dominic’s Community, Ubakala.
Rev. Fr. Godfrey Oparaekwe.
St. Ambrose Community, Ubakala Rev. Fr. Elias Ibedu / Ceramics
St. Nicholas Community, Ubakala Rev. Fr. Albert Umahi.
Loretto House.
Rev. Fr. Hilary Ochulor (Principal & in residence).
Madonna Hospital Umuahia.
Rev. Fr. Christian Anokwuru (Administrator).
Umuahia Two Deanery.
Dean: Rev. Fr. Francis Nwaiwu.
Mater Dei Cathedral Umuahia.
Most Rev. Lucius I. Ugorji. PP Rev. Fr. Paschal Okechukwu Opara (Cathedral Administrator).
Rev. Fr. Matthias Ogwo (Ass. Cathedral Administrator).
Rev. Fr. Daniel Osuji (Bishop’s Secretary).
St. Finbarr’s Parish, Umuahia Rev. Fr. Leo Amafili. PP Rev. Fr. James Abosike (In residence).
Rev. Fr. Jerome Ofoegbu (In residence) Rev. Fr. Sylvester Kalu.
Rev. Fr. Kizito Ndulaka.
Corpus Christi Parish, Bende Rev. Fr. Polycarp Chukwu, SMMM.
St. Ann’s Parish, Ahiaeke Ibeku Rev. Msgr. John L. Ukaegbu PP Rev. Fr. Ndudi Izuagba.
Immaculate Conception Seminary, Ahiaeke Rev. Fr. Chukwudi Anya (Rector).
Rev. Fr. Wilfred Okorochukwu (In residence).
Rev. Fr. Peter Akogu (In residence).
Rev. Fr. Gabriel Iheke. (Vice Rector).
St. Mary’s Parish, Isieke Rev. Fr. Tobias Ukeh, PP.
Rev. Fr. John Ijoma.
St. Patrick’s Community, Amuzukwu Rev. Fr. Augustine Kanu Rev. Fr. Matthew Ajuka (in residence) Christ the King Community, World Bank Estate Umuahia.
Rev. Fr. Francis Nwaiwu, PP.
Rev. Fr. Malachy Onuoha (in residence) Rev. Fr. Simeon Uchendu.
Holy Rosary Community, Ugbana Nkata.
Rev. Fr. James Abosike.
St. Michael’s Community, Okwuta Rev. Fr. Cosmas Okafor.
Rev. Fr. Luke Alicho (In residence/Lumen/Police Chaplaincy).
St. Vincent De Paul Umuafai.
Rev. Fr. Daniel Osuji.
St. James’ Community Ndume Ibeku.
Rev. Fr. John Obia.
St. Joseph’s Community Okporoenyi Rev. Fr. Ignatius Ibe
St. Leo’s Community, Itumbuzo Rev. Fr. Enoch Iheme.
Umuahia Three Deanery Dean: Rev. Fr. Damian Okoye.
St. Michael’s Parish, Umuahia Rev. Msgr. Dominic Ibe, PP Rev. Fr. Samuel Okoroafor (Ass & Chaplain Holy Rosary Secondary School).
Rev. Fr. Matthew Emecheta Kalu.
St. Michael’s Church, Ossah Road, Umuahia.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Mmeje.
Christ the King Parish, Ofeme Rev. Fr. Frank Okonkwo.
Holy Trinity Parish, Ohuhu Rev. Fr. Magnus Ohakwe, SMMM Maria Assumpta Parish, Umuopara Rev. Fr. Simon Egozubelu, PP.
Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ihuoma (Gate of Heaven Mortuary) St. Paul’s Community, Ossah Rev. Fr. Livinus Okamgba/UCL.
SS. Peter and Paul Community, Umuawa Ohuhu Rev. Fr. Francis Maduagwu.
Stella Maris Community, Mission Hill, Umuahia Rev. Fr. Damian Okoye, PP.
Ututu Deanery. Dean: Rev. Fr. Benjamin Ogbu.
St. Paul’s Parish, Ututu Rev. Fr. Jerome Nnanna PP Rev. Fr. Matthew Kalu (In Residence/Teaching) Mater Misericordiae Parish, Ihechiowa.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Nji.
St. Mulumba’s Parish, Ihechiowa Rev. Fr. Innocent Kalu, PP Rev. Fr. George Ukara (Hospital Administrator).
Holy Family’s Community, Okpo Ihechiowa Rev. Fr. Jacob Kalu.
St. Theresa’s Parish, Arochukwu Rev. Fr. Benjamin Ogbu, PP Rev. Fr. Gabriel Okoko (In residence/Teaching).
St. Thomas Parish, Arochukwu.
Rev. Fr. Kizito Mgbemere.

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