Date of Birth: March 10th 1947 Priestly Ordination: December 31st, 1973 Episcopal Ordination: May 14th, 1997 Possession of Diocese: March 30th, 2010 Address: St. Anthony’s Parish, Ugborinkoko, Box 1012, Warri, Delta State; Ph: 08033590601
STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE
Pioneer Missionaries: Fr. Luigi Cavegnera, Fr. Patrick Shine, Frs. Danny O’ Connell and Folley First Bishop: Most Rev. Dr. Lucas Nwaezeapu Second Bishop: Most Rev. Dr.
Edmund Fitzgibbon
Third Bishop: Most Rev. Dr. Richard Burke Land Mass 10, 650 km^ Total Population 5, 209, 281 Catholics 271, 926 Diocesan Priests 136 Religious Priests 16 Religious Sisters 79 Major Seminarians 131 Minor Seminarians 180 Full-Time Catechists 388 Volunteer Catechists 210 Pastoral Regions 5 Parishes/ Chaplaincies 131
Prior to the creation of the Ecclesiastical territory in the Niger Delta region of
Nigeria, there was a missionary enterprise. The first wave of missionary contact was under the protectorate of Portugal, between the 15th and 18th centuries mainly by Capuchin and Augustinian missionaries. Following the pattern of church-state relations, missionaries who called at kings’ courts sought to convert the kings and through them attempted to make the populace Christians.
Some of the rulers encouraged mission work and paid for the maintenance of the missionaries. As at the 16th century, Warri had a flourishing Christian community as many of the populace had embraced Christianity.
However, this initial missionary enterprise crumbled due to various factors and a new missionary endeavour emerged in the 20th century, motivated by the SMA.
Fathers of the Irish Province. The S.M.A Fathers established schools and used them as means of evangelization. As they taught the people how to read and write, they also included religious instructions as part of the school’s curriculum.
Priests like Fr. Luigi Cavegnera, Patrick Shine, Danny O’ Connell and Folley were pioneer missionaries. Missionary priests and teachers in the schools were also involved in pastoral activities within and outside the schools. Chapels and Churches were built to cater for the spiritual well being of the students and the villagers in the neighbourhoods. It was such stations that gradually evolved into parishes in some places. These missionary strategies enhanced the work of
MOST REV. JOHN OKE AFAREHA
Date of Birth: March 10th 1947 Priestly Ordination: December 31st, 1973 Episcopal Ordination: May 14th, 1997 Possession of Diocese: March 30th, 2010 Address: St. Anthony’s Parish, Ugborinkoko, Box 1012, Warri, Delta State; Ph: 08033590601
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE
WARRI DIOCESE
Province: Benin Erection: March 10, 1964evangelization and fostered the growth of the Church.
Consequently, with such a flourishing Christian community, His Holiness, Pope Paul VI, created the diocese of Warri from the then Benin Diocese on March 10, 1964. At its creation, Warri Diocese had about eight parishes which include: Warri, Aragba, Ashaka, Sapele, Okpara Inland, Ozoro, Ughelli and Bomadi. The first Bishop of the D i o c e s e , M o s t R e v. L u c a s Nwaezeapu was assisted by Nigerian priests and the SMA missionaries to foster the evangelization of the territory and put the diocese on a strong footing.
With the growth in the Catholic p o p u l a t i o n , t h e t h r e e L o c a l Government Areas of Bomadi, Burutu and Patani were excised from Warri Diocese to form part of what is now the Apostolic Vicariate of Bomadi.
Geographically, the diocese which is situated on both land and riverine areas covers sixteen Local Government Areas of Delta State. It has a landmass of 10,650 squares.
Out of a total of 5,209, 281 (approx), it has a Catholic population of 271,926 (approx).
Since its inception, the diocese has had four chief Shepherds. Theses are: Most Rev. Dr. Lucas Nwaezeapu, Most Rev. Dr. Edmund Fitzgibbon, Most Rev. Dr. Richard Burke (all of blessed memory); and the incumbent Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. John Okeoghene Afareha, who was consecrated on May 14, 1997 as Auxiliary Bishop and installed as the
Bishop of Warri on March 30, 2010.
NAMES OF DIOCESAN PRIESTS AND
DATES OF ORDINATION01. Very Rev. Msgr. Peter Nyowheoma 1st January, 1961 02. Very Rev. Msgr. Rupert Oputa 14th June,1970 03. Very Rev. Fr. Stephen Ekakabor 31st December, 1972 04. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Raymond Ogbemure 8th December, 1974 05. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Alexander Nakireru 18th December, 1977 06. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Isaac Aganbi 24th March,1979 07. Very Rev. Fr. Gabriel Ewarewah 24th March, 1979 08. Very Rev. Msgr. Joachim Aghware 14th February, 1982 09. Very Rev. Fr. Col. Martin Akusu 14th February, 1982 10. Very Rev. Fr. Daniel Ofuya 28th May, 1983 11. Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Adaka 2nd February, 1985 12. Very Rev. Fr. Col. Patrick Eyayamo 2nd February,1985 13. Very Rev. Fr. John Ibekwe 2nd February, 1985 14. Very Rev. Fr. Clement Ejedegba 8th February, 1986 15. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Abraham Eyitene 8th February, 1986 16. Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Anamali 18th October, 1986 17. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony Ewherido 18th October, 1986 18. Very Rev. Fr. Louis Odudu 7th November, 1987 19. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Abaka Oghenejode 7th November, 1987 20. Very Rev. Fr. Peter Igolo 31st December, 1988 21. Very Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Anamali 6th April, 1991 22. Very Rev. Fr. Sylvester Eruotor
6th April, 1991 23. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter Akpoghiran 12th December, 1992 24. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony Mario Ozele 12th December, 1992 25. Very Rev. Fr. Magnus Alim 13th November, 1993 26. Very Rev. Fr. Bernard Olagba 13th November, 1993 27. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Erhoma 30th April, 1994 28. Rev. Fr. Dr. Oliver Offor 30th April, 1994 29. Rev. Fr. Ambrose Onyewuchi 30th April, 1994 30. Rev. Fr. Dr. Jude Obiunu 7th January, 1995 31. Rev. Fr. Charles Epetuku 21st September, 1996 32. Rev. Fr. Dr. Mark Ikeke 21st September, 1996 33. Rev. Fr. Joseph Onogagamue 21st September, 1996 34. Rev. Fr. Jude Sagbodje 21st September, 1996 35. Rev. Fr. Dr. Joachim Ukutsemuya 21st September, 1996 36. Rev. Fr. Sylvester Enomah 21st June, 1997 37. Rev. Fr. Dr. Stephen Ogheneovo 21st June, 1997 38. Rev. Fr. Christopher Ekabor 19th September, 1998 39. Rev. Fr. Raymond Igbogidi 19th September, 1998 40. Rev. Fr. Desmond Mbidoaka 19th September, 1998 41. Rev. Fr. Vincent Owoaka 19th September, 1998 42. Rev. Fr. Gabriel Sodje 19th September, 1998 43. Rev. Fr. Barr. Edmund Emakpor 8th December, 199944. Rev. Fr. Jude Igho 8th December, 1999 45. Rev. Fr. Philip Ejopharuphen 8th December, 2000 46. Rev. Fr. Morris Onomuodeke 8th December, 2000 47. Rev. Fr. Barnabas Esegine 8th December, 2000 48. Rev. Fr. Paul Obi 8th December, 2000 49. Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Eruotor 8th December, 2000 50. Rev. Fr. Augustine Okoh 8th December, 2000 51. Rev. Fr. Samuel Onose 8th December, 2000 52. Rev. Fr. Charles Emore 8th December, 2001 53. Rev. Fr. Paul Eruteyan 8th December, 2001 54. Rev. Fr. John Khaki 8th December, 2001 55. Rev. Fr. Albert Ofere 8th December, 2001 56. Rev. Fr. Michael Okolocha 8th December, 2001 57. Rev. Fr. Godwin Orudje 8th December, 2001 58. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Tobi 8th December, 2001 59. Rev. Fr. Samuel Akuirene 15th August, 2002 60. Rev. Fr. Alfred Bekibele 15th August, 2002 61. Rev. Fr. Daniel Dogoro 15th August, 2002 62. Rev. Fr. Peter Ogagavwodia 15th August, 2002 63. Rev. Fr. Albert Onokpasa 15th August, 2002 64. Rev. Fr. Edwin Erhimeyoma 15th August, 2002 65. Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo 15th August, 2003
66. Rev. Fr. Justin Edagobo 15th August, 2003 67. Rev. Fr. David Ikiseh 15th August, 2003 68. Rev. Fr. Christian Igwe 15th August, 2003 69. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Mordi 15th August, 2003 70. Rev. Fr. Gregory Mukoro 15th August, 2003 71. Rev. Fr. Benedict Ukutegbe 15th August, 2003 72. Rev. Fr. Christopher Ezimadu 14th August, 2004 73. Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Okpowodu 14th August,2004 74. Rev. Fr. Nicholas Djebah 14th August, 2004 75. Rev. Fr. Thomas Ededjo 8th December, 2005 76. Rev. Fr. Francis Ajagbara 8th December, 2006 77. Rev. Fr. Peter Awharemuaire 8th December, 2006 78. Rev. Fr. Ezekiel Awore 8th December, 2006 79. Rev. Fr. Andrew Orogun 8th December, 2006 80. Rev. Fr. James Urien 8th December, 2006 81. Rev. Fr. Lucas Eke 8th December, 2007 82. Rev. Fr. Bartholomew Mogbolu 8th December, 2007 83. Rev. Fr. Christopher Ogaga 8th December, 2007 84. Rev. Fr. Martins Okoro 8th December, 2008 85. Rev. Fr. Jude Emunemu 26th June, 2008 86. Rev. Fr. Joseph Inana 26th June, 2008 87. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Obadjere 26th June,
2008
88. Rev. Fr. Jerome Oghwere 26th June,
2008
89. Rev. Fr. Abraham Oyibocha 26th June,
2008
90. Rev. Fr. Cletus Enwefah 27th November, 2010 91. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Brume 27th November, 2010 92. Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Onyemike 27th November, 2010 93. Rev. Fr. Lt. Paul Edaghware 27th November, 2010 94. Rev. Fr. Batholomew Odeghe 27th November, 2010 95. Rev. Fr. Jude Happy Amure 8th December, 2011 96. Rev. Fr. Joseph Bolokor 8th December, 2011 97. Rev. Fr. Innocent Obi 8th December, 2011 98. Rev. Fr. Jeremiah Oweh 8th December, 2011 99. Rev. Fr. Oghenetega Adakre 8th December, 2011 100. Rev. Fr. Nathaniel Ajogri 8th December, 2011 101. Rev. Fr. Raphael Ayoro 8th December, 2011 102. Rev. Fr. John Ederaine 8th December, 2011 103. Rev. Fr. Martins Ezeafulukwe 8th December, 2011 104. Rev. Fr. Charles Ikoti 8th December, 2011 105. Rev. Fr. Paul Irikefe 8th December, 2011 106. Rev. Fr. Anthony Njoya 8th December, 2011 107. Rev. Fr. Raphael Ogibah
8th December, 2011 108. Rev. Fr. Joseph Ojakorotu 8th December, 2011 109. Rev. Fr. Januarisu Ojaibor 8th December, 2011 110. Rev. Fr. Paul Akpebe 22nd August, 2012 111. Rev. Fr. Augustine Kabba 22nd August, 2012 112. Rev. Fr. Peter Kosunye 22nd August, 2012 113. Rev. Fr. Andrew Okagbare 22nd August, 2012 114. Rev. Fr. Paul Orovwigho 22nd August,2012 115. Rev. Fr. Henry Udi 7th December 2013 116. Rev. Fr. Igben Francis 7th December 2013 117. Rev. Fr. Israel Inaede 7th December 2013 118. Rev. Fr. Oshogbo John 7th December 2013 119. Rev. Fr. Louis Ogbeni 7th December 2013 120. Rev. Fr. Usesiri Martin 7th December 2013 121. Rev. Fr. Ubudu Michael 7th December 2013 122. Rev. Fr. Okoro Stephen 7th December 2013 123. Rev. Fr. Philip Obewah 7th December 2013
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
Vicar General: Very Rev. Fr. (Col. Rtd.) Martins Akusu Catholic Church of the Ascension, Refinery Area, Ekpan Tel: 080511011540 Diocesan Chancellor: Very Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo Diocesan Chancery Bishop’s Court, Effurun.
Tel: 08037455804 Bishop’s Secretary: Very Rev. Fr. Cletus Okafor Bishop’s Court, Effurun. 08163869941Judicial Vicar: Very Rev. Fr. Peter Igolo Our Lady of Apostles Catholic Church, Jeddo. 08035084827
Finance Administrator: Rev. Fr. Chido David Ikiseh St. John Vanney’s Catholic Church, New Layout, Ekpan.
Tel: 08035792137 Vocations Director: Rev. Fr. Jude Emunemu St. Mathew’s Catholic Church, Aladja.
Tel: 08035178695 College Of Consultors: Very Rev. Fr. Martins Akusu Very Rev. Fr. Bernard Olagba Very Rev. Msgr Joachim Aghware Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Stephen Ogheneovo Very Rev. Fr Anthony Anamali Very Rev. Fr. Magnus Alim Very Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo EPISCOPAL REGIONS / REGIONAL VICARS
Warri Very Rev. Msgr. Joachim Aghware Sapele Very Rev. Fr. Bernard Olagba Ughelli Very Rev. Fr. Godwin Orudje Kwale Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Anamali Oleh Very Rev. Fr. Edwin Erhimeyoma Deanaries And Deans 1. Warri Very Rev. Fr. John Ibekwe
2. Ubeji Very Rev. Msgr. Joachim Aghware 3. Effurun Very Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Anamali 4. Sapele Very Rev. Fr. Ekabor Christopher 5. Ughelli Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Stephen Oghenovo 6. Kwale Very Rev. Fr. Vincent Owoaka 7. Udu Very Rev. Fr. Magnus Alim 8. Oleh Very Rev. Fr. Edwin Erhimeyoma 9. Otovwodo Very Rev. Fr. (Col. Rtd) Patrick Eyayomo 10. Okpara Very Rev. Fr. Godwin Orudje 11. Orerokpe Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Mark Ikeke 12. Oghara Very Rev. Fr. Philip Ejopharuphen 13. Ugborikoko Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Onogagamue 14. Obiaruku Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Anamali 15. Ozoro Very Rev. Fr. Francis Adjagbara 16. Uzere Very Rev. Fr. Jude Igho 17. Usiefrun Very Rev. Fr. Michael Okolocha 18. Agbarho Very Rev. Fr. Barnabas Esegine EPISCOPAL VICARS
Episcopal Vicar for Priests Very Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Anamali Episcopal Vicar for Religious Very Rev. Fr. William Egedegbe, MSP Episcopal Vicar for Laity Very Rev. Fr. John Ibekwe Episcopal Vicar for Public Relations Very Rev. Fr. Christopher Ekabo Episcopal Vicar for Youth Very Rev. Fr. Innocent Obi CURIA MEMBERS
Most Rev. Dr. John Oke’ Afareha Bishop Very Rev. Fr. (Col. Rtd.) Martins Akusu Vicar General Very Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo Chancellor Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Adaka Moderator of Curia Very Rev. Fr. John Ibekwe Dean of Warri/Vicar of Laity Very Rev. Msgr. Joachim Aghware Dean of Ubeji/Parish Creation comm Very Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Anamali Dean of Effurun/Priests Welfare Commission Very Rev. Fr. Christopher Ekabo Dean of Sapele Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Onogagamue Dean of Ugborikoko Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Stephen Ogheneovo Dean of Ughelli Very Rev. Fr. (Col. Rtd) Patrick Eyayomo Dean of Otovwodo Very Rev. Fr. Barnabas Esegine Dean of Agbarho Very Rev. Fr. Godwin Orudje Dean of Okpara Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Mark Ikeke Dean of Orerokpe/Chairman, JDPC Commission Very Rev. Fr. Philip Ejepharuphen Dean of Oghara Very Rev. Fr. Magnus Alim Dean of Udu/Seminary Commission Very Rev. Fr. Vicent Owoaka Dean of Kwale/Pontifical Mission Commission Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Anamali
Dean of Obiaruku Very Rev. Fr. Edwin Erhimeyoma Dean of Oleh Very Rev. Fr. Jude Igho Dean of Uzere/Health commission Very Rev. Fr. Francis Adjagbara Dean of Ozoro/Liturgical Music Commission Very Rev. Fr. Michael Okolocha Dean of Usiefrun Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Eruotor Cathedral Administrator Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Benedict Ukutegbe Liturgy/Directorate of Social Communications Very Rev. Fr. Chido Ikiseh Finance commission Very Rev. Fr. Christopher Ekabor Dean of Sapele/Politics/Public Relations Comm Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony Ozele Evangelization Commission Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Abraham Eyitene Catechetical Commission Very Rev. Fr. (Barr.) Edmund Emakpor Diocesan Legal Commission Very Rev. Fr. Desmond Mbidoaka Diocesan Project commission Very Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Abaka Oghenejode Property Identification Commission Very Rev. Fr. Jude Sagboje Education/Congress and Pilgrimage Commission Very Rev. Fr. Nicholas Djebah Family and Human Life Commission Very Rev. Fr. Jude Emunemu Vocations Commission Very Rev. Fr. Innocent Obi Youths Commission Very Rev. Fr. Cletus Okafor Bishop’s SecretaryPRESBYTERAL COUNCIL
Most Rev. Dr. John Afareha Chairman Very Fr. Clement Abobo Secretary All Priests of the Diocese Members
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
A. NURSERY/PRIMARY SCHOOLS
1. Our Lady’s Nursery and Primary School P. O. Box 12, Sapele Headmistress: Sr. Grace Maduforun EHJ
2. Our Lady of Visitation Nursery and Primary School P. O. Box 32, Oleh Year founded: 1995 Headmistress: Sr. Margaret-Mary Ajayi EHJ
3. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Primary School P. O. Box 57, Orerokpe. Headmaster: Sr. Esther Sideso EHJ 4. Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary School P. O. Box 67, Ozoro Year Founded: 4th March, 1996 Headmistress: Sr. Anthonia Acholonu RSC
5. Sancta Maria Nursery and Primary School P. O. Box 49, Utagba Ogbe, Kwale. Year founded: 29th January, 1996 Headmistress: Sr. Mary Julitta Orazunume IHM 6. Stella Maris Nursery and Primary School
P. O. Box 1, Ashaka. Year Founded: 1984 Headmistress: Sr. Maria Nnemeka Okafor IHM 7. Catholic Uvwie Nursery and Primary School P. O. Box 79, Effurun Mobile No: 0802352475 Year Founded : 1965 Headmistress: Sr. Maria Chosom Ilobi IHM
8. St. Anthony’s Nursery and Primary School Ugborikoko, Effurun. Headmistress: Sr. Mercy Agbamu OSF 9. Our Lady of Apostles Nursery and Primary School Obiaruku Headmistress: Sr. Mary Valentine Ezeonwumere IHM 10. St. Michael Archangel Nursery and Primary School Umutu Headmistress: Sr. Florence Ogah, OSF 11. Our Lady of Nigeria Nursery and Primary School Oghara. Headmistress: Sr. Clarence Uzogara SHCJ
B. SECONDARY SCHOOLS
1. Good Shepherd Catholic Boys Secondary Boarding School Oyede. Tel: 07034397270 Principal: Rev. Fr. 2. Holy Martyrs of Uganda Minor Seminary P. O. Box 32, Effurun. Tel: 08065706934 Year Founded: 1967 Rector: Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Abraham Eyitene Vice Rector: Rev. Fr. Cryril 3. Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Secondary School, Effurun. Tel: 08023308788 Year Founded: 30th October, 1995 Principal: Rev. Fr. James Urien 4. Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Girls Secondary Boarding School, Oghara. Year Founded: 2006 Principal: Sr. Antoinette Opara SHCJ
5. Stella Maris Catholic Secondary Boarding School Ashaka. Tel: 08036773833/08055940723 Principal: Rev. Fr. Samuel Onose 6. Immaculate Conception Girls Secondary School. Obeti/Oliogo. Principal: Sr. 7. St. Anthony’s Catholic Secondary School Ugborikoko, Effurun. Principal: Sr. OSF 8. St. Malachy’s Catholic Grammar School (Boarding and Day) Sapele. Principal: Rev. Fr. Martins Okoro 9. St. Edna’s Boys College (Boarding) Agbarho.
Principal: Rev. Fr. Banabas Esegine 10. St. George’s Catholic College ([Male Boarding and Mixed Day) Obinomba. Principal: Rev. Fr. Alfred Bekibele 11. Notre Dame College, (Mixed Day) Ozoro. Principal: Rev. Fr. Raphael Ayoro 12. St. Ambrose Grammer School (Mixed Day) Usiefurun. Principal: Rev. Fr. Michael Okolocha 13. St. Peter Clever’s College (Boarding and Day) Aghalokpe. Principal: Rev. Fr. Christopher Ogaga 14. St. Kizito’s Grammer School (Mixed Day) Utagba-Uno. Principal: Rev. Fr. Cosmos Ukadike CM 15. St. Vincent’s College (Mixed Day) Okwagbe. Principal: Rev. Fr. Samuel Onose 16. St. Kelvin’s Grammer School (Mixed Day) Kokori. Principal: Rev. Fr. Orudje Godwin 17. Mater Dei College (Mixed Day) Ashaka. Principal: Rev. Fr. Gregory Mukoro 18. St. Ita’s Girls College (Boarding and Day) Sapele. 19. St. Theresa’s Girls Grammer School (Boarding and Day)Ughelli. Principal: Sr. Clementine Ekere EHJ 20. Our Lady’s Girls Boarding School Effurun. Principal: Rev. Fr. Jude Sagbodje
HEALTH INSTITUTIONS
1. Caritas Christi Community Based Primary Health Care, Okpara Inland Matron: Sr. Rita Ajuwa RSC 2. Our Lady of Apostles Hospital, P. O. Box 87, Obiaruku Matron: Sr. Mary Eustace Ukwuije IHM 3. St. Elizabeth Hospital P. O. Box 98, Sapele. Matron: Sr. Josephine Marie Iteghite EHJ 4. St. Francis Hospital P.O. Box 34, Okpara Inland [email protected] Mobil No. 08053967591 Matron: Sr. Eucharia Eya RSC 5. St. Mary’s Maternity, NDC Road, P. O. Box 67, Ozoro Matron: Sr. Aghatha Lucy Onye RSC 6. St. Mary’s Maternity Home P. O. Box 7, Uriephron Matron: Sr. Eucharia Eya RSC 7. Assumption Catholic Hospital Idiaregbe, Warri Matron: Sr.Augustina Ezeani DC 8. Our Lady of Nigeria Hospital Oghara. Matron: Sr. Rose Okoli SHCJ
PASTORAL/SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
1. Old People’s Home No. 1 Bowen Avenue, Warri Matron: Madam Christian Obioma Manager: Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Eruotor 2. St. Anne’s Orphanage Home Enerhen Road, Effurun Matron: Sr. Mary Usifoh OLA 3. Music Academy Former St. Joseph College, Ozoro. Temp Site; Holy Marthrys of Uganda Seminary Effurun. http://www.warridiocese.org/musicacademy Mobil No. Director; Rev. Fr. Francis Adjagbara 4. Inter-Diocesan Marriage Tribunal P.O.Box 67, Ozoro. Judicial Vicar; Very Rev. Fr. Peter Igolo 5. Pastoral Centre Agbarho. Director; Very Rev. Fr. Stephen Ekakabor Matron: Sr. Monica Ghibi OLA 6. St. Paul’s Printing Press Catholic Diocese of Warri 28, Bowen Avenue, Warri. Tel: 07086584477 Director; Rev. Fr. Dr. Benedict Ukutegbe 7. Veritas Communications Catholic Diocese of Warri 28, Bowen Avenue, Warri. 8. St. Joseph Centre Unughovo, Oghara,Delta State. Matron: Sr. Angela Ojaibor EHJ 9. Directorate of Social Communications Catholic Diocese of Warri 28, Bowen Avenue, Warri. Director; Rev. Fr. Dr. Benedict Ukutegbe 10. Mary Aiken head Centre for Youth and Women Development Catholic Mission Road, Okpara Inkand, Delta State. Director; Sr. Freda Ehimuan RSC Priests On Secondment/further Studies 1. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Raymond Ogbemure – United States of America 2. Very Rev. Fr. Dr Alexander Nakireru – United States of America 3. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Isaac Aganbi – United States of America 4. Rev. Fr. Raymond Igbogidi – United States of America 5. Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter Akpoghiran – United States of America 6. Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony Ewherido – Vice Rector, Ss Peter and Paul Major Seminary, Ibadan 7. Rev. Fr. Paul Irikefe – Lecturer, Ss Peter and Paul Major Seminary, Ibadan 8. Rev. Fr. Louis Odudu – Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Lagos. 9. Rev. Fr. Francis Adjagbara – Student, Rome, Italy. 10. Rev. Fr. Christopher Ezimadu – Student, Rome, Italy. 11. Rev. Fr. Albert Ofere – CBCN. London, United Kingdom 12. Rev. Fr. Joseph Bolokor – Student, Leeds, United Kingdom.
Warri Indigenous Priests In Other Dioceses And Religious Congregations Ahwum Monastery 1. Rt. Rev. Dom Cyprian Doghudje OCSO Archdiocese of Lagos 2. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Christopher Boyo 3. Rev. Fr. Michael Etegene 4. Rev. Fr. Simeon Okelezo 5. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Oritsewehim 6. Rev. Fr. Micheal Omughele 7. Rev. Fr. Peter Azagba Archdiocese of Benin 8. Very Rev. Fr. Richard Ofere 9. Rev. Fr. Jerome Idebe 10. Rev. Fr. Francis Ochonogor 11. Rev. Fr. John Ograh 12. Rev. Fr. Job Ekabo 13. Rev. Fr. Patrick Onojake 14. Rev. Fr. Cosmos Iyamu Ondo Diocese 15. Rev. Fr. Olu Ogidiagba Issele-Uku Diocese 16. Rev. Fr. Francis Mekako Minna Diocese 17. Rev. Fr. Francis Ekere Ibadan Archdiocese 18. Rev. Fr. Onome Oghenejabor 19. Rev. Fr. Micheal Woods Ijebu-Ode Diocese 20. Rev. Fr. Anthony Odjegba Abeokuta Diocese 21. Rev. Fr. Mark Omene
Lokoja Diocese 22. Rev. Fr. Francis Okudaje 23. Rev. Fr. Daniel Obibine Augustinian Fathers 24. Rev. Fr. Moses Iyara OSA 25. Rev. Fr. Jude Ossai OSA 26. Rev. Fr. John Okoro OSA 27. Rev. Fr. Kenneth Sodje OSA Oblates of the Virgin Mary 28. Rev. Fr. Anthony Ojakaminor OMV 29. Rev. Fr. Innocent Obi OMV
Dominican Fathers 30. Rev. Fr. Fidelis Umukoro OP 31. Rev. Fr. Michael Akpoghiran OP 32. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Erharefe OP 33. Rev. Fr. Fidelis Okudolo OP 34. Rev. Fr. Joseph Okotie OP 35. Rev. Fr. Paul Akpomie OP Vincentians 36. Rev. Fr. Paul Odjugo CM 37. Rev. Fr. Christopher Amojo CM z Society of African Missions 38. Rev. Fr. Robert Obro SMA 39. Rev. Fr. Patrick Agodi SMA Missionary Society of St. Paul 40. Rev. Fr. Anderson Okpeh MSP 41. Rev. Fr. Dr. Calistus Isara MSP 42. Rev. Fr.Boniface Akpoigbe MSP 43. Rev. Fr.William Egedegbe MSP 44. Rev. Fr.Jerome Erueghororere MSP 45. Rev. Fr.Daniel Okanatotor MSP 46. Rev. Fr.Joseph Ucherewe MSP 47. Rev. Fr. Francis Ighorie MSP Holy Ghosts Fathers 48. Rev. Fr. Peter Sodje CsSp 49. Rev. Fr. Festus Itimi CsSp 50. Rev. Fr. Victor Nikoro CsSp
51. Rev. Fr. Vincent Odili CsSp Redemptorists 51. Rev. Fr. Joterio Aghoja CSSR 52. Rev. Fr. William Ikre CSSR 53. Rev. Fr. Anthony Thomson CSSR 54. Rev. Fr. Benjamin Ometan CSSR 55. Rev. Fr. Prayer Odede CSSR Claretians 56. Rev. Fr. Dominic Igba CMF Capuchin Franciscan 57. Rev. Fr. Thaddaeus Bini Warri Indigenous Sisters In Religious Congregations Medical Missionaries Of Mary 1. Sr. Esther Onokayeigho MMM 2. Sr. Ufuoma Ogigirigi MMM 3. Sr. Rose Mogun MMM Sisters Of Immaculate Heart Of Mary 1. Sr. Maria Oghenejode IHM 2. Sr. Maria Potens Anomi IHM 3. Sr. Mary Fiad Ewuredje IHM Religious Sisters Of Charity 1. Sr. Rachael Jikavworu RSC Oblate Sisters Of The Immaculate Heart 1. Sr. Bertha Gochua OSM Our Lady Of Apostles (OLA) 1. Sr. Mary Magdelene Emuobome OLA 2. Sr. Cordelia Oghene OLA 3. Sr. Catherine Esiekpe OLA 4. Sr. Benedicta Amaihwe OLA 5. Sr. Celestina Ikpeni OLA 6. Sr. Vivian Dore OLA 7. Sr. Agnes Umudo OLA 8. Sr. Christabel Meshuka OLA 9. Sr. Philomena Oghenejabor OLA10. Sr. Mary Dedewo OLA 11. Sr. Rosemary Ogbeni OLA Missionaries Of The Kingship Of Christ 1. Sr. Francisca Voke Niameh SIM 2. Sr. Angela Arhona Egbikuadje SIM Franciscan Sisters 1. Sr. Dr. Josephine Otitio OSF 2. Sr. Gorrety Doghudje OSF 3. Sr. Anthonia Asayoma OSF 4. Sr. Immaculate Owhotemu OSF 5. Sr. Felicity Aghoghovwia OSF 6. Sr. Felicity Ighofose OSF St. Louis Sisters 1. Sr. Philomena Onotevure SSL 2. Sr. Christiana Udebor SSL 3. Sr. Theresa Mary Ogbe SSL 4. Sr. Perpetual Aghoghovia SSL
Eucharistic Heart Sisters 1. Sr. Henrietta Domingo EHJ 2. Sr. Monica Obaro EHJ 3. Sr. Bibiana Ovwigho EHJ 4. Sr. Benedicta Isara EHJ 5. Sr. Lucy Mary Eghaghara EHJ 6. Sr. Florence Emurayeveya EHJ 7. Sr. Patricia Oboarwoduo EHJ 8. Sr. Catherine Oghoredafe EHJ 9. Sr. Evarista Onaefe EHJ 10. Sr. Lucia Maria Omughele EHJ 11. Sr. Getrude Emadago EHJ 12. Sr. Stella Maris Idibie EHJ 13. Sr. Angela Ebedi EHJ 14. Sr. Loretta Ibobo EHJ 15. Sr. Esther Sideso EHJ 16. Sr. Monica Osevwe EHJ 17. Sr. Loretta Ovwigho HHCJ Male Religious Communities Spiritans 1. Catholic Church of the Annunciation
P. O. Box 4003, Ogunu, Warri Rev. Fr. Chibuike, C.S.Sp. Rev. Fr. Bernard Ofoegbu, CS.Sp. Rev. Fr. Dominic Okpara, C.S.Sp. Director HGVM 2. St. Mary’s Catholic Church Koko, P. O. Box 4003, Warri Rev. Fr. Vincent Okonkwo, C.S.Sp. Rev. Fr. Victor Nikoro, C.S.Sp. 3. Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Oyede. Rev. Fr. Boniface Ugwo C.S. Sp AUGUSTINIANS
4. St. Cyprian’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 659, Oil Field Road, Effurun. Rev. Fr. Moses Iyara OSA [PRIOR] Rev. Fr. Joseph Davou OSA [Parish Priest] Rev. Fr. John Iyekowa OSA 5. All Saints Catholic Church P. O. Box 148, Ogharefe, Oghara, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ezuluofor OSA Rev. Fr. Kenneth Sodje OSA Redemptoist 6. Holy Spirit Catholic Church P.O. Box Ighrekpokpo, Ughelli Rev. Fr. Fidelis Okpanachi C.Ss.R. Rev. Fr. John Ogiehor C.Ss.R.
Vincentians 7. Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception P.O. Box, Utagaba -Uno Rev. Fr. C.M Missionary Society Of St. Paul [MSP] 8. St. Thomas Catholic ChurchEkakpamre, Rev. Fr. William Egedegbe MSP
NECROLOGY
NAME DIED
Msgr. Carlo Zappa, SMA 30/01/1917 Rev. Fr. Philip Cassidy, SMA 28/05/1926 Rev. Fr. William Bond, SMA 21/07/1926 Rev. Fr. Luigi Cavagena, SMA 03/12/1927 Bishop Thomas Broderick, SMA 13/10/1993 Rev. Fr. Georges Krauth 29/08/1938 Rev. Fr. Nicholas Clery, SMA 24/09/1939 Rev. Fr. Patrick Bermingham, SMA 18/07/1940 Rev. Fr. Joseph Barron, SMA 08/07/1972 Rev. Fr. Thomas Sexton Cahil, SMA 07/09/1942
Rev. Fr. John Healy, SMA 03/01/1949 Rev. Fr. Philip Mahon, SMA 11/06/1952 Rev. Fr. Thomas Bartley, SM 23/01/1956 Rev. Fr. Charles Canavan, SMA 02/03/1959 Rev. Fr. Michael Scully, SMA 13/05/1959 Rev. Fr. William Keenan, SMA 16/07/1959 Rev. Fr. William Lumley, SMA 16/07/1959 Rev. Fr. Michael Farrington, SMA 05/12/1962 Rev. Fr. George Ollier, SMA 12/09/1963 Rev. Fr. George McCormack, SMA19/06/1965 Rev. Fr. John Sheehan, SMA 06/07/1965 Archbishop Leo Taylor, SMA 27/10/1965 Rev. Fr. Michael Foley, SMA 31/05/1967 Rev. Fr. Martin Bane, SMA 31/12/1968 Rev. Fr. John Lupton, SMA 23/04/1969 Rev. Fr. Michael Walker, SMA Rev. Fr. Vincent Obudu (Warri Diocese) Rev. Fr. Thomas Murray, SMA 22/02/1971 Rev. Fr. Auguestine O’Shea, SMA 11/05/1971 Rev. Fr. Brian Cunningham, SMA 17/05/1971 Rev. Fr. John Lynott, SMA 12/09/1971 Rev. Fr. Thomas Hasset, SMA 04/02/1972 Rev. Fr. William Fagan, SMA 27/03/1972 Rev. Fr. Michael Drew, SMA 15/06/1973 Rev. Fr. Peter Onogwe (Warri Diocese) Rev. Fr. Patrick Shine SMA 22/08/1975 Rev. Fr. John Heaney, SMA 31/01/1977 Rev. Fr. Daniel O’ Connell, SMA 04/01/1978 Rev. Fr. William Breslin, SMA 03/05/1978
Msgr. Alphonus Obinne (Warri) 12/05/1980 Rev. Fr. John Mahon, SMA 12/07/1980 Rev. Fr. Richard Beausang, SMA 02/10/1983 Rev. Fr. Henry Jones, SMA 10/06/1984 Rev. Fr. John Cadogan, SMA 27/06/1985 Rev. Fr. Peter Ovadje 25/03/1986 (Warri Diocese) Msgr. Joseph Erameh 31/07/1986 (Warri Diocese) Msgr. Stephen Umurie 06/03/1987 (Warri Diocese) Rev. Fr. Paul Gariaga 13/04/1988 (Warri Diocese) Rev. Fr. Jeremiah Cadogan, SMA 23/11/1988 Rev. Fr. Joseph Stephens, SMA 06/04/1989 Rev. Fr. James Christopher Bryne (SMA) 18/07/1989
Rev. Fr. Joseph Conboy, SMA 03/04/1990 Rev. Fr. Joseph Styles, SMA 22/07/1992 Rev. Fr. James Giffin, SMA 25/12/1992 Rev. Fr. Maurice McGuire, SMA 2/03/1993 Rev. Fr. Thomas Kennedy, SMA 10/04/1993 Rev. Fr. Edward Coleman, SMA 24/09/1993 Rev. Fr. John Hackett, SMA 26/12/1993 Rev. Fr. Matthew Walsh, SMA 30/10/1995 Bishop Lucas Nwaezeapu 20/04/1996 (First Bishop) Rev. Fr. Elisha O’shea, SMA 19/11/1996 Rev. Fr. John Joseph 20/07/1998 Barrett, SMA Rev. Fr. John Joseph 21/08/1998 Dune, SMA Msgr. Joseph Efebe 02/02/1999 (Warri Diocese) Rev. Fr. James Hickey, SMA 14/03/2002 Rev. Fr. John Browne , SMA 14/03/2002 Rev. Fr. William Power, SMA 13/03/2003 Rev. Fr. James Flanagan, SMA 04/02/2004 Rev. Fr. Eugene Casey, SMA 29/04/2004 Rev. Fr. Paul Ighagwolor 13/06/2006 (Warri Diocese) Msgr. Paul Okudaje 23/02/2007 (Warri Diocese)Rev. Fr. Samuel Ugo (Warri Diocese) Rev. Fr. John Mark Ikpiki 01/09/2008 (Warri Diocese) Msgr. Anthony Tokpen 28/11/2008 (Warri Diocese) Rev. Fr. Wilfred Edafeadjeke (Warri Diocese) Rev. Fr. Boniface Uzuazebe 01/04/2010 (Warri Diocese) Rev. Fr. Dr. Daniel Riamela (Warri Diocese) Very Rev. Fr. Christopher Obieh 29th December, 1968 Very Rev. Msgr. Dr. Anthony Erhueh 16th December, 1966
PARISHES AND CHAPLAINCIES
WARRI DEANERY
1. Sacred Heart Cathedral P.O. Box 28, Warri/Sapele Road, Warri Catholic Population: 3,640 Administrator: Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Eruotor – 08033582649
Asst. Administrator I:Rev. Fr. Anthony Anenene Asst. Administrator II: Rev. Fr. Joseph Fregene Mass Centre/Out Stations: Catholic Church, Nana Collage, Warri Catholic Church, Warri Corner Catholic Church, Warri Prisons, Okere, Warri 2. St. Paul’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 4819, Odion, Warri, Tel: 08033570206 Year Established: 12th September, 1992 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Christian Igwe 3. Catholic Church of the Assumption P. O. Box 3414, Idama, Warri Tel: 08036901535 Year Established: August, 1992 Catholic Population; 7,278 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jeremiah Oweh 4. Our Lady, Queen of Nigeria, Apala, Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. John Ibekwe Tel: 08034412216 5. Catholic Church of Annunciation, Bazunu Year Established: 2013 Catholic Population; 623 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Abraham Oyibocha Tel: 08069663381 6. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Ogbe-Ijaw, Warri.
Tel: 08037949001
First Parish Priest: Mass Centre/Out Stations: Catholic Church, Isaba
7. St. Matthew Catholic Church P. O. Box 33, Aladja.
Tel: 08035178695 Year Established: 2013 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jude Emunemu Mass Centre/Out Stations: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oleri UBEJI DEANERY
8. St. Theresa’s Catholic Church P. O. Box, Ubeji, Warri, Tel: 07061516596 Year Established: 8th December, 2007 Parish Priest: Very Rev. Msgr. Joachim Aghware Tel: 08176100524 9. Catholic Church of the Annunciation P. O. Box 4003, Ogunu, Warri Tel: 07066392858 Year Established: 1994 Catholic Population: 1,205 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Chibuike, C.S.Sp.
Tel: 07066392858 Curate I: Rev. Fr. Bernard Ofoegbu, CS.Sp.
Director HGVM: Rev. Fr. Dominic Okpara, C.S.Sp.
Mass Centre/Out Stations: Holy Spirit Catholic Church, FGC [SNAPS], Warri. 10. Holy Family Catholic Church P. O. Box 1767, Edjeba, Tel: 08052424113 Year Established: 1993 Catholic Population: 1,102 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jude Sagboje11. St. Paul’s Catholic Church Ekurede-Itsekiri, Warri.
Year Established: 2012 Tel: 08035710716 Catholic Population: 400 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Augustine Adaka Mass Centre/Out Stations: Catholic Church, Escravos, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Ugbuwabgwe 12. Holy Trinity Catholic Church Kosini Area, Warri.
Year Established: 2013 Tel: 08034121110 Catholic Population: 400 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Okpowodu EFFURUN DEANERY
13. Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church P. O. Box 304, Effurun.
Tel: 08032454016 Year Established: 1989 Priest-in-Charge: Very Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo 14. St. Cyprian’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 659, Oil Field Road, Effurun.
Tel: 08065509537 Year Established: 8th December, 2000.
Catholic Population: 2,345 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joseph Davou OSA Bursar: Rev. Fr. Dennis Zangshida, OSA 15. St. Jude’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 1187, G.R.A., Effurun Tel: 08035245186 Year Established: 1992 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Raphael Ogigbah 16. Catholic Church of the Nativity P. O. Box, Alegbo, Effurun.
Tel: 08033774752
Year Established: 8th December 2007 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Dr. Benedict Ukutegbe 15. St. Paul’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 303, Enerhen.
Tel: 08026380278 Year Established: 8th December 2005 Parish Priest: Very Rev. Msgr. Rupert Oputa – 08033837754
16. Catholic Church of the Transfiguration P. O. Box , Sedco Area, Enerhen.
Tel: 08063154624 Year Established: 8th December 2007 Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Anamali 17. Holy Rosary Catholic Church Ebrumede, Effurun Tel: 08102866793 Year Established: 2010 Catholic Population: 680 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Dr. Abaka Oghenejode 18. Holy Trinity Catholic Church Ugbomro, Effurun Tel: 08037917080 Year Established: 2004 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Dr. Joachim Ukutsemuya
19. Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom Chaplaincy Petroleum Training Institute [P.T.I] Effurun Year Established: September, 2004 Tel: 08033112197 Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Dr. Jude Obuinu 20. Pope John Paul II Catholic Church David Ejoor Barracks, Effurun.
Year Established: 1982 Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Jude – 0803753632421. Our Lady, Queen of Peace Catholic Church Naval Base, Effurun.
Year Established: September, 2004 Tel: 07032949262 Catholic Population: 430 Chaplain; Rev. Fr. Magnus Chukwu -07032949262
UGBORIKOKO DEANERY
22. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 1012, Ugborikoko, Effurun Tel: 08030859356 Year Established: 1989 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Brume Curate: Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ainabe 07033190045 23. Blessed Tansi Catholic Church P.O. Box Ugboroke, Effurun Tel: 08034919244 Year Established 1st, December, 2006 Parish Priest; Rev. Fr. Bartholemew Odeghe 24. Corpus Christi Catholic Church P.O. Box Jakpa Road, Effurun.
Tel: 08033196420 Year Established: 2005 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ambrose Onyewuchi 1. Catholic Church of the Epiphany, Okoisoko, Off Jakpa Road, Effurun Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Cletus Okafor 25. St. Ambrose’s Catholic Church P.O. Box 1767, Ekpan Tel: 08062494783 Year Established: 8th December, 2001 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joseph Onogagamue Curate: Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Dominic Xavier Catholic Church, Niger Cat Area, Ekpan.
2. Catholic Church of the Transfiguration, NNPC Housing Complex, Ekpan.
Tel: 08035792137 Year Established: Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Fr. Dr. Abraham Eyitene 3. St. John Vianney’s Catholic Church New Layout, Ekpan.
Tel: 08035792137 Year Established: 8th December 2007 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Chido Ikiseh 27. Catholic Church of the Ascension, Refinery Area, Ekpan.
Tel: 08033570206 Year Established: 2013 Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Col. Martins Akusu Rtd.
28. Catholic Church of the Resurrection, Chinkelly, Ekpan.
Tel: 08033808803 Year Established: 2014 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Samuel Akuirene
UDU DEANERY
29. St. Michael’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 303, Delta Steel Town, Ovwian-Aladja Year Established: 1996 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ezekiel Awore 30. St. Mary’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 46, Ovwian.
Tel: 08023314847 Year Established: 8th December 2001 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Oliver Offor Mass Centre/Out Stations: S t . C h a r l e s Catholic Church, Owhase31. St. Benedict’s Catholic Church P.O. Box, Orhuwhorun.
Tel: 08039255721 Year Established: 8th December 2007 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Barr. Edmund Emakpor Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Vincent’s Catholic Church, Opete.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Owhorode 32. St. Thomas Catholic Church Otukotu.
Year Established: 2015 Priest-in-charge: Rev. Fr. James Urien 32. St. Peter’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 52, Ekete Inland .
Year Established: 2008 Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Magnus Alim – 08061160109
Mass Centre/Out Stations; Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Emadaja.
Ss Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church, Ubogu.
St. Augustine Catholic Church, Ukpiovwin.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Ujevwu.
St. Fidelis’ Catholic Church, Egini.
St. John, Catholic Church, Oghior. 33. St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, School II, D.S.C, Ovwain/Aladja Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Stephen Okoro – 08030926014
Mass Centre/Out Stations: St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, Permanent camp, D.S.C, Ovwain/Aladja SAPELE DEANERY
34. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 98, Sapele.
Tel: 07067625054 Year Established:1924
Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Christopher Ekabor Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jesse Nigerian Prison, Sapele 35. St. Brigid’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 1330, Amuogodo-Sapele.
Tel: 08064273832 Year Established: 1984 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Happy Amure 36. St. Malachy’s Catholic Church, Ugbeyiyi, Sapele Year Established: 2015 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Martins Okoro 36. St. Martin’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 1996, Gana-Sapele.
Tel: 08033505621 Year Established:1996 Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Bernard Ologba 37. St. Mary’s Catholic Church P.O. Box, Amukpe.
Tel: 08038225618 Year Established: 1st December, 2006 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joseph Inana 38. Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception P.O. Box, Ogorode, Sapele Year Established: 8th December, 2011 Tel: 08081509933 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Sylvester Eruotor 39. Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Catholic Chaplaincy, Naval Barrack, P.O. Box, Ogorode, Sapele Year Established: 8th December, 2012 Tel: 07032949262 Chaplain; Rev. Fr. Lt. 40. St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Adagbrasa, Elume.
Tel: 08105691306 Year Established: 8th December, 2011 Parish Priest:Rev. Fr. Charles Ikoti Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Richard’s Catholic Church, Ibada,Elume.
St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Elume.
St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Ugborhen St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Okuovo OGHARA DEANERY
41. St. Felix Catholic Church P. O. Box 148, Oghareki, Oghara, Tel: 08033764229 Year Established: 1997 Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Philip Ejopharuphen Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church, Ajagbodudu, Oghara.
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Ugbenku, Oghara.
42. All Saints Catholic Church P. O. Box 148, Ogharefe, Oghara, Year Established: 8th December, 2011 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ezuluofor OSA
Curate: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Inobeme, OSA Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . J u d e ‘ s Catholic Church, Ugbenu,Oghara.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Unoghobo, Oghara.
43. St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Oghara Junction. P. O. Box , Oghara, Year Established: 2013 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. 44. Catholic Church of the Assumption Mosogar Tel: 08057518311\08035798148 Year Established: 2011
Catholic Population: 403 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Peter Ogagavwodia Mass Centre/Out Stations; C a t h o l i c Church, Ugbokpa Catholic Church, Ugbakele Catholic Church, Evwenegbo 45. St. Philomena’s Catholic Church, Ugbomoya, Jesse.
Tel: 07012414531 Year Established: 2013 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Clement Ejedegha Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Boborokun-Jesse.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Okunigho-Jesse.
St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Irhodo-Jesse. 46. St. Mary’s Catholic Church Koko, P. O. Box 4003, Warri Tel: 08036214968 Year Established: 1985 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Vincent Okonkwo, C.S.Sp.
Postulancy: Rev. Fr. Victor Nikoro, C.S.Sp.
Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . J o s e p h Catholic Church, Nana-Koko. 47. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Chaplaincy Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe, Oghara Tel: 08057518311 Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Peter Ogagavwodia 48. St. Luke’s Catholic Chaplaincy Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara-Junction, Oghara Tel: 08057518311 Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Peter Ogagavwodia OREROKPE DEANERY
49. St. William’s Catholic ChurchP. O. Box 57, Orerokpe, Tel: 08103869770 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony-Mario Ozele Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Veronica’s Catholic Church, Ughwagba.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Oha.
St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Adagbrasa-Ugolo.
St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Ovwori.
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Ohorhe.
Catholic Church, Amuokpokpor. 50. St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Aghalokpe.
Year Established: 2012 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Christopher Ogaga Mass Centre/Out Stations; Emmanuel Catholic Church, Aragba-Okpe.
St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Oviri-Okpe.
St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, Umiaghwa. 51. St. Peter’s Catholic Church Okuokoko.
Tel: 08133731158 Year Established; 2007 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Batholomew Mogbolu Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Theresa Catholic Church, Osubi.
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Evwriyen.
Our Lady, Gate of Heaven Catholic Church, Adeje.
St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Mereje.
Our Lady, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Okwitaire.
All Saints Catholic Church, Egborode.
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, Okufuoma-Oyeke.
Blessed John Paul II Catholic Church, Egbeleku.
St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Amudiemo.
Mater Misericordia Catholic Church, Ohorhe.
52. Our Lady of the Apostle Catholic
Church Jeddo, Okpe L.G.A Tel: 08035084827 Year Established: 8th December, 2011 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Peter Igolo Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Kizito’s Catholic Church, Ugbokodo-Okpe.
Catholic Church of the Resurrection, Ughoton 53. St. Patrick’s Church Eku.
Year Established: 1997 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joseph Ojakorotu – 08060826971
Mass Centre/Out Stations: St. Francis Catholic Church, Igun.
Catholic Church of the Assumption, Samagidi-Kokori Blessed Tansi Catholic Church, Leprosarium, Eku.
54. Sacred Heart Catholic Church P.O. Box 85, Abraka Tel: 08038737777 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. John Kaki Asst. Priest: Rev. Fr. Benet Amaefule – 07034776195
Mass Centre/Out Stations: Catholic Church of the Ascension, Police Station Road, Abraka St. Peter Claver’s Catholic Church, Urhoaka, Abraka St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, Ugono, Abraka St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Umeghe, Abraka St. Georges Catholic Church, AbrakaInland 55. Holy Trinity Catholic Church Oria, Abraka Tel: 08033647189 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Albert Onokpasa Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . M a r y ‘ s Catholic Church, Urhuovie, Abraka St. Charles Catholic Church, Oria Waterside, Abraka Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,Erho, Abraka 57. St. Jude’s Catholic Church Aghalokpe Tel: 07035788818 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Christopher Ogaga 58. St. Paul’s Catholic Chaplaincy Delta State University, Abraka Tel: 08067946493 Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Dr. Mark Ikeke UGHELLI DEANERY
60. Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church P.O. Box 24, Ughelli Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Dr. Stephen Oghenovo Mass Centre/Out Stations; A s c e n s i o n Catholic Church, Amekpa, Ughelli.
Resurrection Catholic Church, Oteri, Ughelli. 61. Holy Cross Catholic Church Afiesere, Ughelli.
Year Established:2013 Tel: 07035310043 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Innocent Obi Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Benedict’s CatholicChurch, Ofuoma, Ughelli.
St. Luke’s Catholic Church,Odovie, Ughelli. 62. Catholic Church of the Assumption P. O. Box, Ekiugbo, Ughelli Tel: Year Established: 2004 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Morris Onomuodeke – 08064301636
Mass Centre/Out Stations; H o l y Tr i n i t y Catholic Church, Effurun-Otor.
St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Ujode 63. Holy Spirit Catholic Church P.O. Box Ighrekpokpo, Ughelli Tel: 08038278951
Year Established 2004 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Fidelis Okpanachi C.Ss.R.
Curate: Rev. Fr. John Ogiehor C.Ss.R.
Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Alphonsus Liguori Cath Church, Ekredjebo, Ughelli.
S t . A u g u s t i n e ‘ s C a t h o l i c C h u r c h , Owevwe, Agbarha.
St. Matthias Catholic Church, Otokutu, Agbarha
64. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 103, Aragba-Orogun Tel: 08033407092 Year Established: 1921 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Januarius Okorugbo Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . F r a n c i s Catholic Church, Emonu, Orogun St. Joachim’s Catholic Church, Ebor, Orogun 65. St. Albert’s Catholic Church Orogun.
Year of Establishment: 8th December, 2011 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Anthony Njoya – 07031276910
Mass Centre/Out Stations; Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovara, Orogun St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Ugono, Orogun St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Imoje,Orogun St. James Catholic Church, Obodeti, Orogun 66. St. Francis Catholic Church Agbarha-Otor.
Year of Establishment: 8th December, 2011 Tel: 08126113304/08037425315 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Paul Eruteyan Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . M a r t i n ‘ s Catholic Church, Awhire, Agbarha St. John’s Catholic Church , Oghara, Agbarha St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Omavovwe, Agbarha Catholic Church, Samagidi, Agbarha OTOVWODO DEANERY67. St. Michael’s Catholic Church P.O. Box 35, Otovwodo,Ughelii.
Tel: 08063822541/08035883390 Year Established: May 1997 Catholic Population: 1,350 Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr.(COl)Patrick Eyayomo Rtd Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . J e r o m e Catholic Church , Otogor St. Augustine’s Catholic Church , Edjekota , Ogor St. Kizito’s Catholic Church,Oviri, Ogor Emmanuel Catholic Church ,Igwreovie, Ughelli 68. St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Uloho Avenue, Ughelli.
Year of Establishment: 2009 Tel: 07031559573 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Erhoma 66. St. John’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 25, Evwreni Year Established: 15th August, 1997 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Henry Udi -08036984624
Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . F r a n c i s Catholic Church, Uwheru.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Assah.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Agadama St. Joachim’s Catholic Church, Unenurhie St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Ohoror 67. St. Peter’s Catholic Church P. O. Box, 34, Eghwu.
Tel: 08064474523 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Martins Usesiri 68. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Arhavwarien.
Year Established: 2014 Tel: 08033304592 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Augustine Kabba
Mass Centre/Out Stations; Christ the King Catholic Church, Okparabe.
St. Charles Borormeo Catholic Church, Iwhre-Okpe.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Orere.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ogoda.
AGBARHO DEANERY
69. St. Gregory’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 115, Oviri, Agbarho.
Tel: 08035427797 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Banabas Esegine Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Uvwiama, Agbarho.
St. Agnes Catholic Church, Ekerhewhen, Agbarho.
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Orhokpokpo, Agbarho.
St. Francis Catholic Church, Okorikpehre 70. Decent of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church Orho, Agbarho.
Year of Establishment: 2008 Tel: 08131043190/08063648208 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Augustine Okoh Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . J o h n ‘ s Catholic Church, Ophori, Agbarho.
St. Luke Catholic Church, Ehwereh, Agbarho.
St. William Catholic Church, Ughrwughelli, Agbarho.
71. St. Thomas Catholic Church Eruemukohwarien, Ughelli.
Year of Establishment: 2011 Tel: 08020793546 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Philip Obewha Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Benard’s Catholic Church, Ododegho, Ughelli. 72. St. Thomas Catholic ChurchEkakpamre, Tel: 08086199995 Year Established: 8th December, 2011 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. William Egedegbe MSP Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Matthias Catholic Church, Ughevwughe.
Blessed Tansi Catholic Church, Iwhrekekan.
St. John’s Catholic Church, Otor-Edo 73. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Okpare-Olomu.
Tel: 08053052329 Year Established: November, 1995 Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Stephen Ekakabor Mass Centre/Out Stations; Holy Family Catholic Church, Umolo-Olomu.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Oguname-Olomu.
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church,Ovwor-Olomu.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Okpe/Agbon-Olomu.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Ogoni-Olomu.
St. John Catholic Church, Ophori-Olomu. 74. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Oviri, Olomu, Tel: 08030666209 Year Established: 1st December, 2006 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Francis Igben Mass Centre/Out Stations; A l l S a i n t s Catholic Church, Ovwodokpokpor-Olomu.
St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Akperhe-Olomu.
St. Charles Catholic Church, Aloba-Olomu.
St. James’ Catholic Church, Okpavuerhe-Olomu.
75. St. Andrew’s Catholic Church Otujeremi, Mobile Tel: 08032322288 Year Established: 8th December, 2011 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. John Vianney Adakre Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Anselm Catholic Church, Otor-Udu
St. Dominic Catholic Church, Iwhrekan Holy Family Catholic Church, Edjophe 76. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 4, Okwagbe.
Year Established: 1985 Tel: 08053052329 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Samuel Onose Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . P a u l ‘ s Catholic Church, Okwagbe Waterside.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Oginibo.
St. Theresa Catholic Church, Ogbe-Udu.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Imode.
St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Egbo-Ide.
St. John De Baptist Catholic Church, Otegbo.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Okwemor.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Otutuama.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Esaba.
St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Ophorigbala.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Obi Ayagha.
St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Erhuwaren.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ofrukama.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Okwamah 77. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church P. O. Box, Owawha.
Year Established: 2014 78. Catholic Church of Immaculate Conception P.O. Box 7, Uriephron Mobile 08037769751 Year Established: 1969 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Michael Okolocha Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. John De Baptist Catholic Church,Egbo-Urhie.
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Ekrokpe.
OKPARA DEANERY
79 Christ the King Catholic Church P. O. Box 34, Okpara Inland Year Established 1947Tel: 08065706934 Parish Priest: Rev.
Fr. Godwin Orudje Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . C h a r l e s Catholic Church,Okurekpo, Okpara.
Catholic Church , Okono, Okpara .
80. St. Theresa’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 30, Ovu-Inland Year Established: 2007 Tel: 08030702106 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Peter Awharemuaire Mass Centre/Out Station: St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Oviorie-Ovu St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,Urhobo-Ovu Blessed Tansi Cyprian Catholic Church, Ekpan-Ovu Catholic Church, Ovwere-Ovu 81. St. James’s Catholic Church Kokori Inland.
Year of Establishment: 2003 Tel: 08030708662 Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Gabriel Sodje Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . P e t e r ‘ s Catholic Church, Erhoike, Kokori.
St. Kelvin’s Catholic Church, Erhomeghwu, Kokori.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ekraka, Kokori. 82. St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Isiokolo.
Year of Establishment: 8th December, 2011 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr.Daniel Dogoro Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Gregory Catholic Church, Orhoakpor 83. St. Martin’s Catholic Church, Okpara Waterside.
Year of Establishment: 2014 KWALE DEANERY
84. Holy Rosary Catholic Church P. O. Box 49, Utagba-Ogbe, Kwale.
Mobile Tel: 08036707533 Year Established: 1985 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Vincent Owoaka Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . P e t e r ‘ s Catholic Church, Iselegu.
St. Angela’s Catholic Church, Afor-Umuachi.
St. Charles Catholic Church, Obikwele.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Inyi.
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Onuaboh.
Catholic Church, Beneku. 85. St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Umuleke– Ossisa.
Mobile Tel: 08136675726 Year Established: 2014 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Michael Ubudu Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . M a r t i n ‘ s Catholic Church, Umuosumili – Ossisa.
St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Oloa-Ossisa.
St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Umueze – Ossisa.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Obetim –Uno.
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Abala – Uno.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Abala-Obodo.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Iselegu. 86. St. Leo’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 1, Ashaka.
Mobile Tel: 08033813025 Year Established: 1925 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Gregory Mukoro Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Emu-Obodoeti.
St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Emu-Ebendo.
St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Ushie.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Igbuku.
87. St. Andrew’s Catholic ChurchIbrede.
Mobile Tel: Year Established: 8th December, 2011 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Nwabuokei Jude Mass Centre/Out Stations; Catholic Church, Iyede-Ame.
Catholic Church, Lagos-Iyede.
Catholic Church, Awa. 88. St. Peter’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 14, Aboh, Mobile Tel: 08023308788 Year Established: 1990 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Charles Emore Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . P a u l ‘ s Catholic Church, Afiankwor St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Akari-Obodo St. Johnbosco’s Catholic Church, Akari-Etiti St. Anselm’s Catholic Church, Umuti St. Christopher’s Catholic Church, Abalagada St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Agweyom St. William’s Catholic Church, Okpai-Oluchi St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ashaka-Okpe St. Philomena’s Catholic Church, Umuolu St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Onyah St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Onogbokor St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Warri-Irri St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Azagba 89. Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Umuoch-Utchi Year Established: 2013 Tel: 080335842873 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Paul Obi Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Utchi-Oboma St. Vincent’s Catholic Church, Utchi-Okumedo St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Abala-Oshimile Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Onicha-Utchie 90. Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception P.O. Box, Utagaba -Uno
Mobile Tel: 0803827891 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Cosmos Ukadike C.M Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Augustine Catholic Church,Ugiliamia SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Eweshi 91. St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Ogbe-Ogume.
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Oyemike – 07039470657
Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . J u d e Catholic Church, Ogbagu-Ogume Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Utue-Ogume OBIARUKU DEANERY
92. Christ the King Catholic Church P. O. Box 26, Obiaruku Mobile Tel: 07035524971 Year Established: 1968 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Tobi 93. Corpus Christi Catholic Church Gana, Obiaruku.
Mobile Tel: 08068867658 Year Established: 8th December, 2011 Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Anamali Mass Centre/Out Stations; Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Umuebu St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Eziokpor 94. St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Obinomba.
Mobile Tel: 07036729262 Year Established: 2008 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Lucas Eke Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, Owah-Abbi St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Umukwata 95. St. Michael’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 66, Umutu, Mobile Tel: 08035019655Year Established: 1990 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joseph Konav ISCH Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . P h i l i p ‘ s Catholic Church, Adonishaka.
St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Obetim.
St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Akoku-Uno.
St. John’s Catholic Church, Ebedi-Uno. 96. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Umuaja.
Year Established: 2013 97. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Ndemili.
Mobile Tel: 08033505647 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Nicholas Djebah Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, N.T.A (Rubber Estate) St. James Catholic Church, Etua St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Olieogo St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Ulogwe-Isumpe
98. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Amai.
Mobile Tel:08030872586 Year Established: 8th December, 2011 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jerome Oghwere Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, Umuekum Assumption Catholic Church, Umubu Blessed Tansi Chaplaincy, Novena University, Amai SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Ezionum 99. St. John’s Catholic Church Abbi.
Mobile Tel: 08034945913 Year Established: 2003 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Thomas Ededjo Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, Abbi St. Charles Catholic Church, Inam, Abbi
St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Emu-Unor OLEH DEANERY
100. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church P. O. Box 32, Oleh.
Mobile Tel: 08034733148 Year Established: 1985 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Edwin Erhimeyoma 101. St. Gregory’s Catholic Church Olomoro.
Mobile Tel: 08062196633 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Cletus Enweafah Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Otor-Iyede.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ekiugbo-Iyede.
St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Eboh-Iyede.
Catholic Church, Oghenerurie-Iyede. 102. St. Andrew’s Catholic Church Enwhe Mobile Tel: 08066553866 Year Established: 8th December, 2011 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Paul Akpebe Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Owodokpokpor-Igbide St Michael’s Catholic Church, Igbide 103. St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Emede Mobile Tel: 07038439981/07038439981 Year Established: 2014 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Chike Amaefule 104. St. Peter’s Catholic Chaplaincy Delta State University, Oleh Campus Tel: 08067191253 Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Israel Inaede
OZORO DEANERY105. Holy Trinity Catholic Church P.O.Box 67, Ozoro Mobile Tel: 08033943639 Year Established:1953 Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Justin Edagobo Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Idheze 106. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ellu.
Mobile Tel: 08169394866 Year Established: 2014 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Paul Orovwigho Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Ovrode St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Ofagbe St. Joseph Catholic Church, Aradhe 107. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Owhe- Ologbo.
Mobile Tel: 08028929773 Year Established: 8th December, 2011 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Sylvester Enomah 108. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 1, Otor-Owhe.
Mobile Tel: 08033813466 Year Established: 1995 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Raphael Ayoro Mass Centre/Out Stations; St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Akiehwhe St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Otibio St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Oyaro 109. St. Dominic Catholic Church, Emevor Mobile Tel: 08064455484 Year Established: 2014 Parish Priest:Rev. Fr. Louis Ogbeni 110. Annunciation Catholic Chaplaincy Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro
Year Established: Tel:08028929773 Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Sylvester Enomah UZERE DEANERY
111. St. Matthias’s Catholic Church P. O. Box 73, Uzere.
Mobile Tel: 08037182542 Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Jude Igho 112. Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Oyede Mobile Tel: 08034502975 Year Established: 8th December, 2011 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Boniface Ugwo C.S. Sp Mass Centre/Out Stations; S t . T h o m a s Catholic Church, Ada-Irri.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Uro-Irri.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ivori-Irri.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ivrogbo-Irri.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Orie.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Okpe-Isoko. 113. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, P. O. Box , Irri.
Mobile Tel: 08134634690/07030436599 Year Established: 2012 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Peter Kosunye 114. St. Monica’s Catholic Church, Aviara.
Mobile Tel: 08030779007 Year Established: 2014 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Andrew Okagbare Mass Centre/Out Stations; Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Church, Araya.
St. Francis Catholic Church, Ewokpaka.
Mater Ecclesia Catholic Church, Ukpude. 115. Holy Family Catholic Church, Asaba-Ase.Mobile Tel: 08030686571 Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. John Oshogbo Mass Centre/Out Stations; .St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Ibedeni.
St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Igbime.
WOMEN RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS
Eucharistic Heart Of Jesus Sisters 1. Eucharistic Heart Convent P. O. Box 112, Sapele Number of Sisters: 4 Superior: Sr. Grace Maduforun EHJ Others: Sr. Josephine Marie Iteghite EHJ Sr. Eucharia Maris Egbuike EHJ Sr. Bernadette Njoku EHJ 2. Eucharistic Heart Convent St. Theresa’s Grammar School, P. O. Box 24, Ughelli. Number of Sisters: 4 Superior: Sr. Mary-Evelyn Ejutse EHJ Others: Sr. Clementine Ekere EHJ Sr. Agnes Sibebo EHJ Sr. Gabriela Ugwueke EHJ 3. Eucharistic Heart Convent P. O. 32, Oleh. Number of Sisters: 2 Superior: Sr. Margaret-Mary Ajayi EHJ Others: Sr. Helen Ashaka EHJ 4. Eucharistic Heart Convent P. O. Orerokpe Number of Sisters: 2 Superior: Sr. Catherine Odom EHJ Others: Sr. Esther Sideso EHJ 5. Eucharistic Heart Convent Unughovo, Oghara. Number of Sisters: 2 Superior: Sr. Angela Ojaibor EHJ Others: Sr. Mary Martin Martins EHJ Our Lady Of The Apostles 6. Our Lady of the Apostles Convent
P. O. Box 436, Effurun. Number of sisters 4 Superior: Sr. Monica Ghibi OLA Others: Sr. Mary Usifoh OLA Sr. Rosita Nobis OLA Sr. Severine Soubeiga OLA Daughters Of Charity Of St. Vincent De Paul 7. Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul Assumption House 8, Idiaregbe St., Okumagba Lay Out P. O. Box 137, Warri. Number of Sisters: 6 Sister Servant: Sr. Justina Arima D.C Others: Sr. Fidelia Odoemena D.C Sr Augusina Ezeani D.C Sr. Chinenye Okeke D.C Sr. Perpetual Okolie D.C Sr. Clare Anyado D.C Religious Sisters Of Charity 8. Religious Sisters of Charity Convent Okpara Inland Number of Sisters 4 Local Leader: Sr. Freda Ehimuan RSC Others: Sr. Eucharia Eya RSC Sr. Rita Ajuwa RSC Sr. Rachael Jikavworu RSC 9. Religious Sisters of Charity Postulancy Bethany Okpara Inland Number of Sisters 1 Director: Sr. Sylvia Uwalaka RSC 10. Religious Sisters of Charity Convent P. O. Box 22, Ozoro. Number of Sisters 5 Local Leader: Sr. Agatha Lucy Onye RSC
Others: Sr. Helen Eluagu RSC Sr. Anthonia Eyelade RSC Sr. Prisca Acholonu RSCSr. Perpertual Ihijirika RSC Immaculate Heart Sisters 11. Immaculate Heart Convent P. O. Box 79, Warri. Number of Sisters: 6 Superior Sr. Maria Chosom Ilobi IHM Others: Sr. Maria Potens Anomi IHM Sr. Mary John-Philips Nnebo IHM Sr. Mary Rosetta Okonkwo IHM Sr. Maria Chikamso Ibekwe IHM Sr. Mary Pat-cordis Offurum IHM 12. Immaculate Heart Convent P. O. Box 45, Ashaka. Number of Sisters: 5 Superior: Sr. Mary Julitta Orazunume IHM
Others: Sr. Mary Faid Ewuredje IHM Sr. Maria Nnemeka Okafor IHM Sr. Maria Masichukwu IHM Sr. Maria Nneka Okawo IHM 13. Immaculate Heart Convent P. O. Box 87, Obiaruku Number of Sisters: 4 Superior: Sr. Mary Eustace Ukwuije IHM
Others: Sr. Mary Valentine Ezeonwumere IHM
Sr. Maria Ogonna Chikwendu IHM Sr. Marie Therese Okoro IHM 14. Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate. (PVMI)
Abraka. Tel: 08054671011 Number of Sisters: 14 Superior: Sr. Celine Marie Onyedeke PVMI
Others: Sr. Mary Sabina Akpu PVMI Sr. Christina Maris Emerenini PVMI
Sr. Miriam Charity Okeke PVMI Sr. Genevieve Mariam Okorie PVMI Sr. Mary Carmelita Nwachukwu PVMI Sr. Emily Marie Otuneme PVMI Sr. Mary Dorathy Omenihu PVMI Sr. Alice Mary Ojukwu PVMI Sr. Mary Rosita Nwaka PVMI Sr. Mary Dorothy Omenihu PVMI Sr. Maria Judith Agbai PVMI Sr. Maria Josephine Ojabor PVMI Sr. Mary Anthonia PVMI Franciscan Sisters Of The Immaculate Conception 15. Franciscan Sisters of Immaculate Conception P. O. Box 66, Umutu Number of Sisters: 3 Superior: Sr. Celine Adesola Onafowope, OSF
Others: Sr. Florence Ogah, OSF Sr. Magdalene Adedokun OSF 16. Franciscan Sisters of Immaculate Conception Ugborikoko, Effurun. Number of Sisters 3 Superior: Sr. Agatha Ahana OSF Others: Sr. Assumpta Makizu OSF Sr. Mercy Agbamu OSF 17. Sisters of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus Oghara, Delta State.
Number of Sisters 6 Leader: Sr. Antoinette Opara SHCJ Others: Sr. Anita Dominic Ekpo SHCJ Sr. Clarence Uzogara SHCJ Sr. Rose Okoli SHCJ Sr. Fatima Yilbiam SHCJ Sr. Callister Igbo SHCJ