MOST REV. DONATUS OGUN OSA
Date of Birth: October 12, 1966 Priestly Ordination: July 31, 1993 Episcopal Ordination: January 31, 2015 Address: Chancery Complex, P.M.B.7, Uromi, Edo State.
Ph.: 08171726716 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.urornidiocese.org
STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE
First Missionaries: Frs. Clement Barnwarth and Joseph Corbeau First Bishop: Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze Land mass: 2,800kmsq Total Population: 787,884 Catholic Population: 102,045 Diocesan Priests: 90 Religious (Male & Female): 111
rior to its creation and carving out from the Archdiocese of Benin City, the
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geographical area that makes up Uromi Diocese was for a long time the focus of early missionary endeavour. The Catholic Diocese of Uromi encompasses the entire Esan land. Geographically, the diocese is located in the North Central Region of Edo State, made up of Esan West, Esan Central, Esan North East, Esan South East, Esan South West and Igueben Local Government Areas. It has the following territorial boundaries: In the North and North-West, it is bounded by Etsako Local Government Areas; in the West by Uhunmwode Local Government Area and in the East by the Rivers Alika and Niger. The diocese is comprised of the following towns: Ekpoma, Irrua, Ewu, Uromi, Ubiaja, Udo, Oria, Ugboha, Illushi, Ifeku, Onogholo, Uzea, Ewatto, Okhuesan, Errua, Orowa, Uroh, Ohordua, Ewohimi, Igueben, Opoji, Ugbegun, Eghoro, Urohi, Ukhun, Idoa, Ebelle, Okalo, Ogwa, Ujiogba, Ugun, Amahor, Ewossa, and Ekpon.
The advent of Catholicism in Esan land began in the early 20th century through the activities of the European explorers and missionaries. These came along with the French and British merchants and adventurers and settled first in Lokoja in 1884 and later moved to Asaba in 1888. An Apostolic Prefecture of the Upper Niger was created with Msgr. Carlo Zappa as its First Vicar Apostolic. It was Msgr.
Zappa who in 1908 sent two French Fathers, Frs. Clement Barnwarth and Joseph Corbeau (the pioneer apostles of the Catholic Church in Esan land) to Ubiaja and later Ukoni-Uromi, to propagate the Catholic Faith. After many Ukoni people were converted, Fr. Corbeau had to inaugurate another station at Okpujie-Uromi, which
MOST REV. DONATUS OGUN OSA
Date of Birth: October 12, 1966 Priestly Ordination: July 31, 1993 Episcopal Ordination: January 31, 2015 Address: Chancery Complex, P.M.B.7, Uromi, Edo State.
Ph.: 08171726716 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.urornidiocese.org
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE
UROMI DIOCESE
Province: Benin Erection: February 25, 2006also flourished rapidly.
It is pertinent to remark here, that the S.M.A Fathers of the Irish Province, who succeeded the French Fathers Barnnwarth and Corbeau adopted the “school system” as a means of evangelization and conversion. As they taught the pupils how to read and write, they also included Religious Instructions as part of the school’s curriculum. Bishop Patrick Joseph Kelly and other supervisors of schools made sure that school Teachers were equally good Catechists and Interpreters. The Bishop set up school for the training of catechists and brothers who played intermediary roles between the missionaries and the local people. In this way, the seed of vocation to the priesthood was sown in the hearts of many.
The enthronement of Bishop Patrick Ekpu brought another strategy in the evangelization process. Through the great commitment of the Clergy and R e l i g i o u s t o t h e e d u c a t i o n , enlightenment and empowerment of the laity, many Lay Apostolate Groups emerged. As a result of this, the lay people participated actively in the missionary activities of the Church.
On December 14, 2005, Pope Benedict XVI, created Uromi Diocese.
Out of the Archdiocese of Benin City.
The diocese was canonically erected on February 25, 2006 with Most Rev.
Dr. Augustine Obiora Akubeze installed as its pioneer Bishop.
Following the elevation of Bishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze to the status of an Archbishop and his
consequent transfer to Benin City Archdiocese, the Vicar General of the diocese, Very Rev. John Akhidue was made the Diocesan Administrator.
On November 6, 2014, the Holy Father, Pope Francis appointed Msgr.
Donatus Aihmiosion as the new local ordinary of the Ogun diocese. And His Episcopal ordination and installation took place at the Catholic Cathedral on January 31, 2015.
NAMES OF DIOCESAN CLERGY
Names Date of Ordination MOST REV. DR DONATUS AIHMIOSION
OGUN July 31, 1993 1. Very Rev. Fr. John Akhidue March 31, 1979 2. Very Rev. Fr. Cosmas Ojemen March 15, 1980 3. Rev. Fr. Augustine Okoedion October 12, 1983 4. Rev. Fr. Charles Akue September 8, 1990 5. Rev. Fr. Victor Darlington
September 8, 1990 6. Rev. Fr. Patrick Ehizokhale September 7, 1991 7. Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Onolemhemhen December 31, 1992 8. Rev. Fr. John Okosun October 9, 1993 9. Very Rev. Fr. Francis Omonlumen December 3, 1994 10. Rev. Fr. Joseph Ehimen September 16, 1995 11. Rev. Fr. Benjamin Ogbeifun September 16, 1995 12. Rev. Fr. John Bosco Ezehi July 7, 1996 13. Rev. Fr. Bernadine Eikhuemelo July 7,1996 14. Rev. Fr. Francis Okhah June 28, 1997 15. Rev. Fr. Christopher Ehidiamen June 28, 1997 16. Rev. Fr. Peter Alli June 28, 1997 17. Very Rev. Fr. Peter Egbe June 28, 1997 18. Rev. Fr. Andrew Adubale October 18, 1998 19. Rev. Fr. Andrew Ovienloba October 18, 1998 20. Rev. Fr. Andrew Asine October 18, 1998 21. Rev. Fr. Matthew lhensekhien October 18, 1998 22. Rev. Fr. Daniel Ewah October 18, 1998 23. Rev. Fr. Joseph Okojie October 18, 1998 24. Rev. Fr. Simon Peter Osinde October 18, 1998 25. Rev. Fr. Theophilus Itaman October 18, 1998 26. Rev. Fr. Paul Abhulimhen October 18, 1998 27. Rev. Fr. Patrick Ebhote August 28, 1999 28. Rev. Fr. Samson lmhangbe August 28, 1999 29. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Okogwa July 7,2000 30. Rev. Fr. Andrew Ogbenbe October 20, 2001 31. Rev. Fr. Fidelis Arhedo November 23,2002 32. Rev. Fr. Jude Onogbosele March 22, 2003 33. Rev. Fr. Leo Itobore November 1,2003 34. Rev. Fr. Oseabulu H. Odenore November 1,2003 35. Rev. Fr. Augustine Akhogba September 18,2004 36. Rev. Fr. Richard Oboh September 18,2004 37. Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Ahiaegbe November 5, 2005 38. Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Ovienloba November 5, 2005 39. Rev. Fr. Francis Agbeboaye August 12, 2006 40. Rev. Fr. Michael Akhighu August 12, 2006 41. Rev. Fr. Julius Ekoh August 12, 2006 42 Rev. Fr. Mark Itua August 12, 2006 43. Rev. Fr. Enoch Usifo August 12, 2006 44. Rev. Fr. Francis Ealefoh August 18, 2007 45. Rev. Fr. Francis Obaweiki August 18, 2007 46. Rev. Fr. Paschal Omofoma August 16, 2008 47. Rev. Fr. Michael Erohubie August 16, 2008 48. Rev. Fr. Jude Otaigbe
August 16, 2008 49. Rev. Fr. Rex Ehimen Osajie August 16, 2008 50. Rev. Fr. Augustine Okosun August 15, 2009 51. Rev. Fr. Stephen Ogbeiye August 15, 2009 52. Rev. Fr. Francis Onoise August 15, 2009 53. Rev. Fr. Fidelis Imhanle August 15, 2009 54. Rev. Fr. Julius Okojie August 15, 2009 55. Rev. Fr. Wilson Akhigbe August 15, 2009 56. Rev. Fr. Christopher Ojeaga August 15, 2009 57. Rev. Fr. Mario Aigbefo December 19, 2009 58. Rev. Fr. Andrew Abhulimen August 14, 2010 59. Rev. Fr. Daniel Ifada August 14, 2010 60. Rev. Fr. Nicholas Oboh August 14, 2010 61 Rev. Fr. Moses Oboh August 14, 2010 62. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Umanhonlen August 14, 2010 63. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Ibhatiri August 13,2011 64. Rev. Fr. Leonard Eigbokhan August 13, 2011 65. Rev. Fr. Kelvin Anetor August 11,2012 66. Rev. Fr. John Ehichioya August 11,2012 67. Rev. Fr. Churchill Odekhian August 11,2012 68. Rev. Fr. Kenedy Okoloise August 11,2012 69. Rev. Fr. Ambrose Obaze August 10, 2013 70. Rev. Fr. Damian Esene August 10, 2013 71. Rev. Fr. Jacob-Neri Ebhota August 10, 2013 72. Rev. Fr. Jude Uhomoibhi August 10, 2013 73. Rev. Fr. Joseph Okosun August 10, 2013 74. Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ibhaze August 10, 2013 75. Rev. Fr. Mark Okoh August 10, 2013 76. Rev. Fr. Aloysius Oboh November 15,2014 77. Rev. Fr. Amos Abhulimen November 15,2014 78. Rev. Fr. Andrew Eilenbaluagbon November 15,2014 79. Rev. Fr. Augustine Ebosele November 15,2014 80. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Afogbon November 15,2014 81. Rev. Fr. Ernest Aburimen November 15,2014 82. Rev. Fr. Paul Akhare November 15,2014 83. Rev. Fr. Peter Udo-Ebhota November 15,2014 84. Rev. Fr. Peter Ebaluneigbeifo November 15,2014
85. Rev. Fr Amos Okhueleigbe December 29,2015 86. Rev. Fr Bernard Iboi November 15,2014 87. Rev. Fr Collins Osagie November 15,2014 88. Rev. Fr Gregory Abuya December 29,2015 89. Rev. Fr Joshua Irebhude December 29.2015 90. Rev. Fr Wilson Imade December 29, 2015 DECEASED CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE
Names Date of death I. Rev. Fr. Gregory Abiebhode 14/12/1984
2. Rev. Fr. Godwin Onoiribholo 26/02/2005
3. Very Rev. Fr. P.I.P. Oyemolan 14/11/2006
4. Very Rev. Fr. Leo Irabor 19/01/2014
5. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ogbeide 19/02/2014
6. Very Rev. Fr. Raphael Amansowoman
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
Vicar General Very Rev, Fr. Francis Omonlumen Chancery Complex P.M.B.7, Uromi.
Ph: OX070X45071,08037725073 Email: omonlumenfrancisez.yahoo.corn Chancellor Rev. Fr. Dr. Oscabulu Hilary Odenore Chancery Complex P.M.B.7, Uromi.
Ph.: OXI71726716 Email: osichairts.gmail.com Bishop’s Personal Secretary Rev. Fr. Ambrose Obaze Chancery Complex P.M.B.7, Uromi.
Ph: 07034626857,OXI5416X632 Confidential Secretary: Rev. Sr Caroline Fada (SSH) Chancery Complex P.M.B. 7, Uromi Ph.: OX 159900938 Diocesan Finance Administrator: Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Charles Akue Chancery Complex P.M.B.7, Uromi.
Ph.:0803361583 Email: [email protected] Vicar For Priests: Very Rev. Fr. Dr Peter Egbe St. Anthony’s Cathedral, P.O. Box 160. Uromi Ph.: 08068690678 Vicar For Religious: Rev. Fr. Franklin Udenze, (OCD) Mary the Queen Catholic Church, P.O. Box 21, Eguare – Ekpoma, Ph.: 08054444691, 07062606400 Vicar For Laity: Rev. Fr. Daniel Ewah St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Igueben.
Ph.: 08034006719, 08055145275 Email: [email protected]
DEANS AND DEANERIES
Agbazilo: Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Ehimen Dean St Teresa Catholic Church, Ukoni-Uromi.
Ph.: 08039096576, 08055109535
Okpebho: Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Patrick Ebhote Dean Church of the Nativity Uhiele-Ekpoma Ph: 07036391 175 Cathedral Administrator: Very Rev. Fr. Dr Peter Egbe St. Anthony’s Cathedral, P.O. Box 160, Uromi.
Ph.: 08068690678 Vocations Director: Rev. Fr Jude Otaigbe St. Mathias Catholic Church, Ewohimi Ph: 08065710005 Asstant: Rev. Fr. Ernest Aburimen St. Patrick’s Catholic Chaplaincy, Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma Ph: 08057379918 DIRECTORS
Director for Vocations: Rev. Fr. Jude Otaigbe Rev. Fr. Ernest Aburimen (Asst) Director for Youths: Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ibhaze Rev. Fr. Damian Esene (Asst) Director for Pontifical Works: Rev. Fr. Michael Akhighu Director Uromi JDPCI: Rev. Fr. Dr. Fidelis Arhedo Director for Communications: Rev. Fr. Mario Aigbefo Rev. Fr. Gregory Abuya Director for Projects: Rev. Fr. Simon-Peter Osinde Director of Catechesis: Rev. Fr. Dr JohnBosco Ezehi Chaplains For Lay Apostolate Groups
Catholic Men Organization: Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Onolemhenmhen Catholic Women Organization: Rev. Fr. Dr. Patrick Ebhote Catholic Youth Organization: Rev. Fr. Kelvin lbhaze Rev. Fr. Damian Esene Catholic Charismatic Renewal: Very Rev. Fr Francis Omonlumen Knight & Ladies of St John: Rev. Fr. Richard Oboh Knight& Ladies of St Mulumba Ekpoma Sub-Council: Rev. Fr. Wilson Akhigbe Ishan Sub-Council Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter Egbe Knight & Ladies of St Paul: Rev. Fr. Frank Okhah Legion of Mary: Rev. Fr. Daniel Ifada Confraternity of the Rosary: Rev. Fr. Daniel Ifada Block Rosary: Rev. Fr. Daniel Ifada Blue Army of Our Lady: Rev. Fr. Churchill Odekhian Confraternity of Mary Queen of All Heart: Rev. Fr. Daniel Ifada
St. Jude’s Society: Rev. Fr. Dr Fidelis Arhedo Infant Jesus Society: Rev. Fr. Augustine Okosun St Anthony’s Guild: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Chikwendu (SDV) Sacred Heart Society: Rev. Fr. Pascal Omofoma Church Wardens : Rev. Fr Augustine Okosun Altar Boys: Rev. Fr. Gregory Abuya Divine Mercy: Very Rev. Fr Dr Charles Akue Rev. Fr. Stephen Ogbeiye St. Vincent De Paul : Rev. Fr. Augustine Okoedion Christian Mothers: Rev. Fr. Theophilus Itaman Catholic Nurses’ Guild : Rev. Fr. Dr. Julius Ekoh Catholic Doctors’ Association: Rev. Fr. Dr Julius Ekoh Catholic Corpers: Rev. Fr. Hilary Odenore Prison Apostolate: Very Rev. Fr. Fidelis Arhedo Mothers of Priests and Religious: Rev. Fr. Andrew Asine Son & Daughters of Uromi Diocese: Rev. Fr. Hilary Odenore Lay Readers Association: Rev. Fr. Daniel Ewah Eucharistic Youth Movement (EYM) Rev. Fr. Aloysius Oboh Apostleship of Prayer, League of Sacred Heart of Jesus: Rev. Fr. Moses Oboh Holy Family Society (HFS): Rev. Fr. Leonard Eigbokhan Young Catholic Students (YCS): Rev. Fr. Francis Agbeboaye Project Committee: Sir. Andy Agenmonmen Chairman Rev. Fr. SimonPeter Osinde Very Rev. Fr. Francis Omonlumen Very Rev. Fr Dr Peter Egbe Very Rev. Fr Dr Charles Akue Very Rev. Fr John Akhidue Rev. Fr Paul Akhare Engr. A. Ogala Arch David Ogiangbe DIOCESAN COMMISSIONS
Representatives only A. Liturgical Commission: Rev. Fr. Joseph Okojie Chairman Rev. Fr. Daniel Ewah Animator
Priests’ Welfare Commission: Very Rev. Fr. Dr Peter Egbe Chairman Rev. Fr. Dr Paul Abhulimen
Priestly/ Religious Vocations Commission: Rev. Fr. Jude Otaigbe Chairman Rev. Fr. Daniel Ewah Biblical Commission: Very Rev. Fr. Dr Charles Akue Chairman
Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Commission : Rev. Fr. Dr Fidelis Arhedo Chairman Rev. Fr. Richard Oboh Communication Commission: Rev. Fr. Mario Aigbefo Chairman Rev. Fr. Gregory Abuya Health Commission: Rev. Fr. Dr. Julius Ekoh Chairman Rev. Fr. Patrick Ehizokhale Youth Commission: Rev. Fr Kelvin lbhaze Chairman Rev. Fr Ernest Aburime Land, Building and Project Commission: Rev. Fr Simon Peter Osinde Chairman Very Rev. Fr Dr Peter Egbe IncuIturation Commission: Rev. Fr Joseph Okojie Chairman Rev. Fr Peter Ali Education Commission: Prof. D.O. Aigbomian Rev. Fr. Dr. Theophilus Itaman Dialogue / Theological Commission: Very Rev. Fr. J.J. Onolemhemhen Chairman Rev. Fr. Dr Augustine Akhogba Finance Commission: Very Rev. Fr. Dr Charles Akue Chairman Very Rev. Fr. Daniel Ewah Legal Commission : Very Rev. Fr Joseph Onolemhenmhen Chairman Very Rev. Fr Francis Omonlumen Pontifical Works Commission: Rev. Fr Michael Akhighu Chairman Rev. Fr Andrew Ogbenbe Catechists’ Education & Welfare Commission: Rev. Fr. Francis Okhah Chairman Rev. Fr. Michael Akhighu Pilgrimage Commission: Rev. Fr. Dr. Theophilus Itaman Chairman Rev. Fr. Stephen Ogbeiye Diocesan Medical Board : Mr. J.E. Imoisili Chairman Rev. Fr Dr. Julius Ekoh Family and Human Life Commission: Rev. Fr. Dr. Augustine Akhogba Chairman Rev. Fr Amos Abhulimen
Diocesan Auto Insurance Commission: Mr. S. Ehiagwina Chairman Rev. Fr. JohnBosco Ezehi Institute of Theological Studies: Rev. Fr. Dr. JohnBosco Ezehi (Rector) Very Rev. Fr. I.I. Onolemhemhen Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter Egbe Ordination/Profession Commission: Sir. Fred Oreke Chairman Chancellor Mr. i.o. Emuhi PARISHES AND MASS CENTRES
AGBAZILO DEANERY
St Anthony’s Cathedral, P.O. Box 160, Uromi (08051952631) ADMINISTRATOR:
Very Rev. Fr. (Dr) Peter Egbe Ph.: 08068690678 Email :[email protected] Assistants: Rev. Fr. Leonard Eigbokhan Ph.: 07067446371 Rev. Fr Gregory Abuya Ph: 08053534836 Resident: Rev. Fr. Julius Ekoh Ph: 08030785243 Rev. Fr Mario Aigbefo Ph: 08054438600 Email: [email protected] Outstations: Holy Trinity – Egbele; Sacred Heart -Utako; Sacred Heart Church, Atani St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ebhoiyi- Uromi.
PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Richard Oboh Ph.: 08063309440 ASSISTANTS:
Rev. Fr. Churchill Odekhian Ph.: 07038790891 Rev. Fr Kelvin Ibhaze Ph: 08076864717 Raymond Catholic Church – Uwalor Oke, Uromi.
PRIEST-IN-CHARGE:
Very Rev. Fr. J.J. Onolemhemhen Ph: 08034439933 Email: [email protected] St. Teresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, Ukoni- Uromi.
PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Ehimhen Ph.: 08039096576 Assistant: Rev. Fr Joshua Irebhude Ph.: 08039552658 Outstations: St. John – Amedokhian; St. Augustine – Awo; St. Peter – Federal Technical College -Onewa
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Ivue- Uromi, P. O. 275 PRIEST-IN-CHARGE:
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Chikwendu (SDV) Ph.: 08136706711 Email: [email protected] Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Osuagwu (SDV) Ph.: 08063450853 Assistant: Rev. Fr Simon Emeka Offordum (SDV) Ph: 0703212992 Outstations: St. Michael – Obeidu; St.
Joseph – Eror; St. Paul – Uzenema; Mary the Queen – Arue;St. Martin De Porres – Unuwazi.
St. Denis Catholic Church, Ugboha.
PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Samson Imhangbe Ph.: 08161238079,07059823326 Assistant: Rev. Fr. Peter Udo- Ebhota Ph: 08052457651 Outstations: Holy Spirit, Uzogbon-Ugboha; St.
John- Uroh Uzea; St. Theresa-Ebulen Uzea; St. Augustine- Olinlin Uzea; St.
Patrick Ebun-Uze; St. Joseph-Ewoiki, Uzea.
St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Emu PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Francis Agbeboaye Ph.: 07038647340 Outstations: St. Gabriel-Orakhuan; St. Bartholomew – Emunekhua; St.
Patrick-Orowa; St. Milletus-Iyenlen St Matthew Catholic Church, Ugbegun PRIEST-IN-CHARGE:
Rev. Fr. Dr. Augustine Akhogba Ph.: 08103162294 St Benedict Catholic Church, Ubiaja, P. O. Box 3 PARISH PRIEST:
Very Rev. Fr. Francis Omonlumen Ph.: 08070845071, 08037725073 Assistants: Rev. Fr. Aloysius Oboh Ph.: 08135648311 Rev. Fr. Andrew Eilenbaluagbon Ph: 07030666358 Rev. Fr Wilson Imade Ph.: 07032355410 Outstations: St. Augustine -Illushi; St.
Augustine- Okhuesan; St.Raphael-kpaja; St. Sylvester- Eguare Udo; St. Paul-O k p a t a w o ; S t . A n d r e w – E k o Oghenyen; St. Peter- Okede; St. Paul-Osuan; St. John Iyegbi; St. Augustine-Okwoshimili; St. John-Onogholo; St. Gregory – Eguare Oria, St. Mary- Augustine Camp; St.
Alexander-Akwaocha; Ss Peter and Paul-AhiaUdakpa; St. Patrick.-Ikeken; St. Peter-Ajobe; St. Raymond-Eko Oria, St. Francis – Akpukpulala, St.
Mark- Iyanmo, St. Vincent de Paul Reserve, Federal Prison Ubiaja, Sacred Heart Govt. Secondary School, Ubiaja.
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Ewatto PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Paschal Omofoma Ph.: 08163040766 Assistant: Rev. Fr. Collins Osagie Ph.: 08117653000 Outstations: St. Christopher-Uhomoebho Ewatto; St. Sylvester-Abhuru Ewatto; St. Patrick- Ozoguo-Idumabho Ewatto Christ the King Catholic Church, Ebelle PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Moses Oboh Ph.: 08056079100 Outstations: St. Matthew-Amahor; St. Peter- Ewossa; St. Anthony-Idumodin; St Paul-Amahor Water side, St Augustine’s Obodeko- Amahor
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Igueben PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Daniel Ewah Ph.: 08034006719, 08055145275 Email: [email protected] Assistant: Rev. Fr Bernard Iboi Ph.: 08065303514 Outstations: St. Patrick- Ebudin; St.
Cecilia- Egbesan; Church of Ascension- Ekekhen; St. Matthew-Udoneria; St. Jude-Egbiki St. Francis Catholic Church, Eguare Ohordua PARISH-IN-CHARGE:
Rev. Fr. Lawrence Ibhatiri Ph: 08030420238 Outstation: St Peter-Orekhe Ohordua; St. Gabriel Ologha Ohordua; St Paul-Uokhuen Ohordua St. Matthias’ Catholic Church, Ewohimi PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Jude Otaigbe Ph.: 08065710005 Assistant: Rev. Fr. Augustine Ebosele 08064222068
Outstation: St. Joseph-Okaigben; St.
Christopher Ekpon; Sacred Heart-Ekpon, St. Fidelis-Ikeken; st. John-Agadaga; St. Anthony- Idumagbor Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Idigun-Uromi PRIEST IN CHARGE:
Rev. Fr Dr Hilary Odenore Ph: 08171726716 Email: [email protected] St Patrick Catholic Church, Ebudin PRIEST-IN-CHARGE:
Rev. Fr Nicholas Oboh Ph: 08037901322 OKPEBHO DEANERY
Mary the Queen Catholic Church, Ekpoma PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Franklin C. Udenze, OCD Ph.: 07062606400; 08054444691 Email: [email protected] Assistants: Rev. Fr. Anthony Ogwu, OCD Ph.: 08038817946 Rev. Fr. IbeMaria Ugwoke, OCD Ph: 08024601188 Rev. Fr. Michael Adu, OCD Ph: 08056797028 Rev. Fr. Maxwell Ojukwu, OCD Ph: 08013379529 Outstations: St. Gabriel -Ihumudumu; St. Theresa Ukpenu; Ss Peter and Paul-Egoro Amede; St Andrew-Farm Settlement; Corpus Christi-Emiala.
Our Lady of Mt. Camel Catholic Church, Emuhi PRIEST-IN-CHARGE:
Rev. Fr. Michael Akhighu Ph: 08038089043 Email: [email protected].
O u t s t a t i o n s : S t . J e r o m e , Ugianmwen, St Michael- Igor-Emuhi, Ekpoma
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Eidenu-Irrua PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Umanhonlen Ph.: 08068620391 Outstation: St. Mary-Ibore; St
Patrick-Ugbokhare; St. Theresa-Agua; St. Joseph Atuagbo; St. Peter-Igbalo; St. Philomena-Ekilo St Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Ekpoma PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Dr. Charles Akue Ph.:08033561583 Email: [email protected] Assistant: Rev. Fr. Joseph Okosun Ph.: 08064096916 RESIDENT:
Very Rev. Fr John Akhidue Ph: 08074837839 Outstations: 6.30am Outstation: St. Michael-Illeh; St.
Michael-Ukhun; St. Michael-Imululllea; St. Edith Stein-Idoa St. Patrick’s Chaplaincy, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma CHAPLAIN:
Very Rev. Fr. Prof. Anthony Echekwube Ph.: 08036768148 E-mail:[email protected] Assistant: Rev. Fr. Ernest Aburimen Ph.: 08057379918 Outstations: St. Raphael’s Collage of Medicine; St. Patrick’s Main Campus; St. Luke’s Mass Centre Church of the Nativity of Mary, UhieIe, Ekpoma PARISH PRIEST: Rev. Fr. Dr. Patrick Ebhote Ph.: 07036391175 Outstations: Ss Peter and Paul-Idumegan; All Saints- Egoro Noaka; St Theresa-Ikhirolo St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Urohi- Ekpoma PRIEST-IN-CHARGE:
Rev. Fr. Daniel Ifada Ph.: 08038355258 Main station-8am; outstations-6am & 10:30am Outstations: Most Holy Trinity- EguareUrohi; Ss Peter and Paul-Ebhokhuere; St. Joseph- Ugbiyokho; Christ the King Ukpogo
Annunciation Catholic Church, P. O. Box 44 Eguare, Irrua PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Francis Okhah Ph.: 08037253260 Email: [email protected] Assistant: Rev. Fr. Peter Ebalunegbeifo Ph: 08134503672 Outstations: St. Jude-Ididigba; St .Michael-Usugbenu; St. Anthony-Ekoiyobhebhe St Anselm’s Catholic Church (Inside A.C.C. College Irrua) PRIEST-IN-CHARGE:
Rev. Fr. Fidelis O. Arhedo Ph.: 08034930414 St. John’s Catholic Church Idumabi, Irrua PRIEST-IN-CHARGE:
Rev. Fr. Augustine Okoedion Ph.: 08060616423 St Michael’s Catholic Church, Opoji PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Francis Onoise Ph.: 07034622890, 08055664173 Outstations: St. Joseph-Ujabhole; St
Kelvin- Udomi; St. Mary-Idumoza; St. Patrick-Afuda; St. Elizabeth-Unogbo, All Saints-Ohe.
Christ the King Catholic Church.
OPoji PRIEST-IN-CHARGE:
Rev. Fr. Peter Alli Ph.: 08064007025 Outstation: St. Dominic-Oghagbo Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ewu, P.O. Box187.08135843904 PARISH PRIEST: Rev. Fr. Augustine Okosun Ph.: 08135843904 Email: agustineokosun [email protected] Assistant: Rev. Fr. Paul Akhare Ph: 08066543172 Outstations: St. Thomas -IdunweleEwu; St. Joseph- Uzogholo; Christ The King-Eko; Immaculate Heart of Mary-Oghodogbor Stella Maris Catholic Church, Abia-Iruekpen PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Wilson Akhigbe Ph.: 07038976339 Email: [email protected] Assistant: Rev. Fr. Damian Esene Ph: 08037378377 Outstations: St. Paul-Ujemen; St.
Patrick-Uke; Our Lady of Lourdes-Idumebo
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, P. O. Box 180 Iruekpen Ekpoma PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Simon Peter Osinde Ph. :08068249937 Assistant: Rev. Fr Jude Uhomoibhi Ph: 08156565477 Outstations: St. Michael- Eguare Egoro; St. Joseph-Oraede Ole; St.
Patrick- Ikhidieu St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ogwa PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Stephen Ogbeiye Ph.: 08033984534 Email: [email protected] Outstations: St. Bridget-Okalo; St.
Michael-Ugun; St. Mary-Upper lzogen.
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ujiogba PRIEST-IN-CHARGE:
Rev. Fr. Andrew Ogbenbe Ph.: 08025549174 Outstations: St. Felix-Ebute 34. St. Benedict Monastery Ewu SUPERIOR: Br. Peter Eghwrudjakpor (OSB)
Ph.: 08036064048; 08054615054 Email:[email protected] Website: http://www.ewumonks.org RELIGIOUS HOUSES FOR WOMEN
The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SSH) Central House, P.O. Boxlll, Atani-Uromi, Edo State.
Ph.: 0807745987 The Daughters of Divine Love (DDL) St Camillus Hospital, P.O. Box 43, Uromi, Edo State Ph.:08037422774
The Religious of Jesus & Mary (RJM) Brother Roman Renewal Centre.
P.O. Box 3, Ekpoma, Edo State.
Ph.: 08057726078 The Daughters of Charity Emu, C/O P. O. Box 107, Uromi, Edo State.
Ph.:07066387656 The Vocationist Sisters Ebudin, C/O P.O. Box 624, Uromi, Edo State.
Ph.: 08035279654 The Sisters of Notre Dame Ogwa, Edo State Ph.: 07060785067.08139121108 Daughters Of Sacred Passion (DSP) Ukoni – Uromi, Edo State
RELIGIOUS HOUSES FOR MEN
The Society of African Missions (SMA)
SMA House Uromi, Edo State.
Ph.: 08053146567 The Order of St Benedict (OSB) St. Benedict Monastery Off Benin – Auchi Expressway Ewu-Esan, Edo State, Nigeria.
Email: monksfzewumonks.org Website: http://www.ewumonks.org The Carmelite Fathers (OCD) Mary the Queen Catholic Church.
P.O. Box 21 Ekpoma, Edo State.
Ph.: 07062606400 Society of Divine Vocations (SDV) St. John the Evangelist Church, P.O. Box 275 Ivue-Uromi, Edo State.
Ph.: 08136706711 The Society of Our Mother of Peace Mary Cause of our Joy, Solitude Ujiogba, Edo State Ph: 08065107275 CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS
Hospitals St. Camillus’ Catholic Hospital P.O. Box 43 Uromi, Edo State
St. Camillus’ Catholic Hospital Annexe 1, Ewu, Edo State
St. Camillus’ Catholic Hospital Annexe II, Ebelle Town, Edo State Houses Of Formation SSH Novitiate House, Atani-Uromi Central House, P.O. Box111, Atani-Uromi, Edo State.
SSH Postulancy House Ubiaja Edo State St. Benedict Monastery Off Benin – Auchi Expressway Ewu-Esan, Edo State, Nigeria.
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ewumonks.org
Brother Romanus Catechetical Renewal Centre Ekpoma.
Seminary of All Saints Catholic Major Seminary P.M.B.23
Uhiele-Ekpoma St. John of the Cross Spiritual Year P.O. Box 263 Ekpoma
The Society of Our Mother of Peace Mary Cause of our joy, Solitude Ujiogba, Edo State Ph: 08065107275 Schools
Ogbidi Nursery / Primary School P.O. Box III, Egbelle-Uromi.
Lumen Christi International High School P.O. Box 298, Uromi Edo State, Nigeria.
Holy Innocents Nursery/Primary School School, U gboha.
St. Andrew’s College, Emu Esan South East L.G.A.
St. Matthias Group of Schools P.O. Box 69, Eguare, Ewohimi.
St. Patrick’s Nursery/Primary School Ebudin, Esan Central L.G.A Edo State. St Camillus School of Midwifery P.O. Box 43, Uromi – Edo State Sacred Heart High School P.O. Box III, Egbelle-Uromi Fr. Cobeax Secondary School Ukoni-Uromi.
St. Michael’s Nursery/Primary/ Secondary School Emu.
Irena Nursery/Primary & Sec.
School Esan South East L.G.A Edo State
Mount Camel Group of Schools Ekpoma.
St. Joseph Catholic Nursery Primary School, Ogwa St Gabriel Special Education Centre Ugbegun, Esan Central L.G.A. Edo State
DIOCESAN ASSOCIATIONS
National Catholic Catechist’s Association Of Nigeria (NACCAN), Uromi Branch Diocesan Laity Council The Catholic Men Organisation (CMO) The Catholic Women Organization (CWO) The Catholic Youth Organisation (CYON) World Apostolate Of Fatima (WRF) Catholic Charismatic Renewal Of Nigeria (CCRN) Sacred Heart Of Jesus And Immaculate Heart Of Mary Society Diocesan Association Of Lay Readers Holy Family Society (HFS) Parish Coordinators Diocesan Choir
LIST OF RELIGIOUS WORKING IN THE
DIOCESE
Carmelite Fathers 1. Rev. Fr Franklin Udenze OCD 2. Rev. Fr.lbeMaria Ugwoke OCD 3. Rev. Fr Anthony Ogwu OCD 4. Rev. Fr. Michael Adu OCD 5. Rev. Fr Maxwell Ojukwu OCD Vocationist Fathers 7. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Chikwendu SDY
8. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Osuagwu SDY 9. Rev. Fr. Simon Emeka Offordum SDY Society of Our Mother of Peace-Mary Cause of Our Joy Solitude 10. Rev. Fr. Macarius Etim SMP 11. Rev. Fr. James Nyoyoko SMP 12. Br. Dominic Ukutegbe SMP 13. Br.lsidore Udoh SMP 14. Br.Anselm Igba SMP 15. Br. Pius lbanga SMP 16. Br. Patrick Gonsum SMP17. Br.Leo lmenu SMP 18. Br. Peterclaver Obilasor SMP 19. Br.Damian Ojiaku SMP Religious of Jesus and Mary 20. Marie O’Halloran (Superior) RJM 2 I Sr. Maureen Dowley RJM 22. Sr. Rosemarie Almeida RJM 23. Sr. Marcelline Obi RJM 24. Sr. Jennifer Burke RJM 25. Sr. Monica Williams RJM 26. Sr. Caroline Onuoha RJM 27. Sr. Ursula Okpara RJM 28. Sr Joyce Onemheghie RJM Vocationist Sisters 29. Sr. Ebelike Chinenye SDV 30. Sr. Onuoha Victoria SDV 31. Sr. Immaculata Opara SDV Daughters of Divine Love 32. Sr. Josephine Odu DDL 33. Sr. Chidiebere Nwadinko DDL 34. Sr. Eunice Ugo DDL 35. Sr. Caroline Chukwu DDL 36. Sr. Casmir Kpaduwa DDL 37. Sr. Esther Nwokezuike DDL 38. Sr. Chidiogo Okeke DDL Sisters of Notre Dame 39. Sr. UcheOnyekonwu SND 40. Sr.FrancaNgoziDuru SND 41. Sr. Augustina Onyebuchi SND 42. Sf. Felicia Ogbodo SND Sisters of Sacred Heart 43. Sr. Henrietta Alokha SSH 44. Sr. Anne Akhuetiemen SSH 45. Sr. Clara Imiere SSH 46. Sr. Regina Uzuokwu SSH 47. Sr. Josephine Imoluamen SSH 48. Sr. Veronica Odiah SSH 49. Sr. Augustina Njoku SSH
50. Sr. Florence Ogbudu SSH 51. Sr. Maria Goretti Iwu SSH 52. Sr. Theresa Ohiani SSH 53. Sr. Marymagdalene Daferede SSH 54. Sr. Maria Okoyomon SSH 55. Sr. Jo Ebuehi SSH 56. Sr. Veronica Okosun SSH 57. Sr. Imelda Chukwuezi SSH 58. Sr Caroline Fada SSH 59. Sr. Maria Omoike SSH Daughters of Charity 59. Sr. Ifeoma Arinze DC 60. Sr. Angela Onah DC 61. Sr. Fidelma Akata DC 62. Sr. Lucy Adasu DC 63 Sr. Amaka Nmuoneke DC 64. Sr. Chikodi Ebubeogu DC Order of St Benedict (OSB) 65. Br Peter Eghwrudjakpor (prior) OSB 66. Fr Benedict Nkwuda (sub prior) OSB 67. Fr Vincent Mordi OSB 68. Fr Jerome Ejim OSB 69. Fr Pachomius Okogie OSB 70. Br Michael Asogwa OSB 71. Fr Anselm Adodo OSB 72. Fr Alphonsus Udo-Udo OSB 73. Br Azarias Oranikwulu OSB 74. Fr Aurelius Jibril OSB 75. Fr Aloysius Ezeonyeka OSB 76. Br William Odiok OSB 77. Fr Daniel Nwude OSB 78. Br Matthew Madumere OSB 79. Br Pierre Opara OSB 80. Br Romarie Okubo OSB 81. Br John Okeh OSB 82. Br Placid Ogundepo OSB 83. Br. Jude Chukwu OSB 84. Br Damian Danladi OSB 85. Br Victor Ogbeide OSB 86. Br Moses Magrapedo OSB 87. Br Patrick Ojaibor OSB 88. Br Justin Osih OSB 89. Br Mathias Ukpebitere OSB 90. Br Cosmas Ubadimbu OSB 91. Br Leo Onyidu OSB 92. Br Bernard Mancha OSB 93. BrGodfrey Uzor OSB 94. Br Rufus Idehen OSB 95. Br Basil Igba OSB 96. Br Anthony Olajude OSB 97. Br Festus Olumheor OSB 98. Br Nichodemus Ohanebo OSB 99. Br. Gregory Okolie OSB 100 Br Pio Anyaso OSB 101. Br Nicholas Igbokwe OSB 102. Br Cyprian Eze OSB 103. Br Gabriel Ngwuka OSB 104. Br Samuel Momeh OSB 105. Br Dominic Aninwagu OSB 106. Br Columba Oloche OSB 107. Br Raphael Chukwutem OSB 108. BrJosephus Ikuku OSB 109. Br. Abel Okonofua OSB DAUGHTERS OF SACRED PASSION
110. Sr Adeline N. Osuagwu DSP 111.. Sr Patricia B. Fatoye DSP PRIEST WORKING IN INSTITUTIONS
1. Rev. Fr. Dr. Theophilus Itaman 08060517539
Lumen Christi, Uromi 2. Rev. Fr. Amos Abhulimen 08067503394
Lumen Christi, Uromi 3. Rev. Fr. Andrew Asine 08083029143
Lumen Christi, Uromi 4. Rev. Fr. Dr. Julius Ekoh 08030785243
St. Camillus Catholic Hospital, Uromi, 5. Rev. Fr. Dr. Andrew Adubale 08034956798
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6. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Cosmas Ojemen 08037918541
CIWA Port-Harcourt 7. Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Okojie 08165080307
Seminary of All Saints, Ekpoma 8. Rev. Fr. Dr. Paul Abhulimen 07033664734 Seminary of All Saints, Ekpoma 9. Rev. Fr. Dr. Matthew lhensekhien 08038065893 Seminary of All Saints, Ekpoma 10. Rev. Fr. Dr. Emmanuel Okogwa 08023460173 St. John of the Cross, Ekpoma PRIESTS ON FURTHER STUDIES
1. Rev. Fr. Kelvin Anetor CIWA Port-Harcourt 2. Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Ovienloba CIWA Port-Harcourt 3. Rev. Fr Rex Osajie CIWA Port-Harcourt 4. Rev. Fr. Christopher Ojeaga Jos 5. Rev. Fr. Francis Obaweiki Nairobi 6. Rev. Fr. Leo Itobore Rome 7. Rev. Fr. Enoch Usifoh Rome 8. Rev. Fr. Andrew Akhogba Rome 9. Rev. Fr. Julius Okojie USA
10. Rev. Fr. Mark Itua USA
11. Rev. Fr. Michael Erohubie France 12. Rev. Fr. John Okosun Canada PRIESTS WORKING IN OTHER DIOCESES
1. Rev. Fr. Alponsus Ahiaegbe Benin City Archdiocese 2. Rev. Fr. Fidelis Imhanle Benin City Archdiocese 3. Rev. Fr. John Ehihioya Benin City Archdiocese 4. Rev. Fr. Kennedy Okoloise Benin City Archdiocese 5. Rev. Fr. Jacob-Neri Ebhota Benin City Archdiocese 6. Rev. Fr. Mark Okoh Benin City Archdiocese 7. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Afogbon Benin City Archdiocese 8. Rev. Fr. Amos Okhueleigbe Benin City Archdiocese 9. Rev. Fr. Andrew Abhulimen Lagos Archdiocese 10. Rev. Fr. Francis Ealefoh Lagos Archdiocese 10. Rev. Fr. Victor Darlington Diocese of Southwark, England 11. Rev. Fr. Christopher Ehidiamen USA
12. Rev. Fr. Bernadine Eikhuemclo Florida. USA 13. Rev. Fr. Jude Onogbosele USA
