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PERSONNEL PLACEMENT 2019/2020
CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF
ONITSHA, NIGERIA.
Archdiocesan Catholic Secretariat,
PO Box 411, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.onitsha-archdiocese.org
ARCHBISHOP’S OFFICE SCHEDULE.
For the Lay Faithful
(Every Tuesday; 9a.m.-1p.m)
For Priests and Religious Men and Women
(Every Wednesday, 9a.m.-1p.m)
Note: Other days are strictly on appointment. The Secretaries to the Archbishop are on seat for
business on these other days.
ARCHBISHOP:
His Excellency, Archbishop Valerian M. OKEKE.
AUXILIARY BISHOP
His Excellency, Bishop Denis C. ISIZOH
AUXILIARY BISHOP’S OFFICE SCHEDULE.
At Onitsha Catholic Secretariat Office
(Every Wednesday; 9a.m.-1p.m).
At St. Joseph’s Aguleri Office
(Every Monday/Tuesday, 9a.m.-2p.m)
Note: Other days are strictly on appointment. The Secretaries to the auxiliary bishop are on
seat for business on these other days.
ARCHDIOCESAN CURIA: GENERAL DUTIES:
01. Vicar General:
Most Rev. Denis Chidi ISIZOH
02. Chancellor & Secretary to the Archdiocese:
Fr. Prudentius AROH
03. Vice-Chancellor & Coordinator, Health Services:
Fr. Basil EKWUNIFE.
04. College of Consultors:
(i) Archbishop Valerian M. OKEKE
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(ii)Vicar General: Bishop Denis Chidi ISIZOH
(iii) Chancellor: Fr. Prudentius AROH
(iv) Vice Chancellor: Fr. Basil EKWUNIFE
(v) All the Six Episcopal Vicars
(vi) Rector of the Basilica
(vii) Msgr. N. C. OBIAGBA
05. Presbyteral Council Members:
Archbishop Valerian M. OKEKE
Bishop Denis Chidi ISIZOH
Msgr. Basil ONWUASOMBA
Fr. Prudentius AROH
Fr. Basil EKWUNIFE
Fr. Patrick OMUTAH
Fr. Matthew OBIEKEZIE
Fr. Emmanuel EGWUOBA
Fr. Theophilus ODUKWE
Fr. John ANOSIKE
Fr. Vincent ONUCHUKWU
Fr. Nicholas A. AKWANYA
Fr. Jude Boniface OBOSHI, BSS.
Fr. Kieran UDEGBOKA
Fr. Godwin OKOLO
Fr. Peter OBIDI
Fr. Celestine UMEH
Fr. Celestine ANIOFOR
06. Episcopal Vicars for the Six Episcopal Regions:
(a) Onitsha Episcopal Region:
Fr. Patrick OMUTAH
(b) Aguleri Episcopal Region:
Fr. Mathew OBIEKEZIE
(c) Iyiowa-Odekpe Episcopal Region:
Fr. Emmanuel EGWUOBA.
(d) Dunukofia Episcopal Region:
Fr. Aloysius IKEKWE
(e) Nnobi Episcopal Region:
Fr. JohnBosco EZIKA
(f) Igbariam Episcopal Region:
Fr. Vincent ONUCHUKWU
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07. Episcopal Vicar for Civil Servants:
Fr. Nicholas A. AKWANYA.
08. Episcopal Vicar for the Religious:
Fr. Emmanuel NDUBISI, BSS.
09. Episcopal Vicar, Onitsha Archdiocesan Priests in U.S.A. and Canada:
Fr. Patrick Chudi OKAFOR
10. Secretary to the Archbishop of Onitsha:
Fr. Kevin CHUKWUKA
11. Assistant Secretary to the Archbishop of Onitsha:
Fr. Collins OGBOGU
12. Secretary to the Auxiliary Bishop of Onitsha:
Fr. Innocent UDOLISAH
13. Assistant Secretary to the Auxiliary Bishop of Onitsha:
Fr. Michael ODENIGBO
14. Archdiocesan Health Services:
Fr. Basil EKWUNIFE {Coordinator}
15. Archdiocesan Pharmacist:
Fr. Justin OLISAEMEKA
16. Managers, Onitsha Archdiocesan Hospitals:
Fr. Celestine I. OKONKWO
Fr. Henry UGOKWE
Fr. Francis OJUKWU
Fr. Clement OBI
Fr. Fabian MOEDU
Fr. Linus EZEDINACHI
Fr. Vincent ABANOGU
17. Confidential Secretaries to the Archbishop
Sir Samuel OBIDILE, KSS.
Br. Goodnews IWUOHA, BSS
18. Adviser to the Archbishop on Political and Economic matters:
Dr. Obiora Okonkwo
19. (a) Executive Officer:
Mr. Vincent NWOGA
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(b) General Office/ Library:
Mrs. Juliana EZUGWU.
Mrs. Chibuzo CHUKWUDOLUE.
(c) Immigration Department:
Anne SWIFT
(d) Secretary Chancery
Mrs. Ebele OKEKE
20. Financial Administrative Office:
(a) Financial Administrator:
Fr. Philip IBENEME
(b) Accountant/Auditor:
Fr. Remigius IKECHE
(c) Typist:
Mrs. Anasthasia EMMANUEL
21. Archdiocesan Ecclesiastical Tribunal/ Canon Law Office:
ONITSHA:
Fr. Joseph NWAKOBY {Judicial Vicar}
Fr. Prudentius AROH, Member
Fr. Emmanuel NWABUDE, Member
Fr. Aloysius ENEMALI, Member
Fr. Clement AGHADINUNO, Member
Fr. Michael AGUNA, Member
Fr. Wilfred AKPUNONU, Member
Fr. Calistus AKORAH, Member
Fr. Cyril MUOKWE, Member
Fr. Basil OKELU, Member
Fr. Emmanuel Ndubisi, Member
Sr. Miriam Perpetua EGBUNA, IHM, Member
Sr. Mary Jane ARIRIGUZO, IHM, Member
22. (a) Notaries:
Fr. Oliver ANOLUE
Fr. Alexander EZEH
(b) Typists:
Mrs. Florence IKEME
Miss Maureen EDOZIUNO
COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
01. Liturgy Commission:
Fr. Michael AKAIGWE {Chairman}
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Fr. Alfred OKAKPU
02. Archdiocesan Masters of Ceremonies/ Liturgy commission
Fr. Alfred OKAKPU {Chairman}
Fr. Michael AKAIGWE
Fr. John Bosco EZIKA
Fr. Kevin CHUKWUKA
Fr. Innocent UDOLISA
03. Music Commission:
(a) Fr. Jude ORAKWE {Chairman}
Sir Alex ALOEFUNA {Asst. Chairman}
Fr. Michael AKIGWE
Fr. Peter NWANSO {Coordinating Music/Chaplain}
Sr. Maureen Daniela ANYANWU, IHM
Dr. Jude EGWIM
All regional chaplains of Catholic Choirs’ Association
President of Onitsha Archdiocesan Catholic Choir Association {Ex officio}
(b)Chaplains of Onitsha Archdiocesan Catholic Choirs’ Association
Fr. Stephen IFEANYI {Onitsha Region}
Fr. Michael ODENIGBO {Aguleri Region}
Fr. John EZEANOWAI {Dunukofia Region}
Fr. John NWIZIOGO {Igbariam Region}
Fr. John Bosco IGBOKA {Nnobi Region}
Fr. Matthias OKOLO {Iyiowa Region}
04. Holy Trinity Basilica Pilgrimage Commission:
Fr. Peter Damian AKPUNONU {Chairman}
Msgr. N.C. OBIAGBA
Fr. Bartholomew UBAH {Asst. Chairman}
Fr. Prudentius AROH
Msgr. Lawrence MADUBUKO
Fr. Kevin CHUKWUKA
Fr. Martin IKEAGU
Fr. Donald UZOR
Sr. Florence OHIAGBAJI, IHM
Sr. Maria Nneka OKOWR, IHM
Sr. Eucheria CHIKE, Clarisan
Br. Emeka MADUKA, BSS
Sir B.O.B UGONABO
Lady Clara ONYIDO
05. Archdiocesan Health Insurance Scheme:
Fr. Basil EKWUNIFE {Chairman}
Fr. Philip IBENEME
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Fr. Edwin UDOYE
Fr. Celestine I. OKONKWO
Fr. Francis OJUKWU
06. Justice, Development & Peace Commission:
(a) Fr. Edwin UDOYE {Coordinator}
(b) Justice, Development & Peace Consultants:
Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
Fr. James AKUNNE.
07. Archdiocesan Caritas:
Br. Emeka MADUKA, BSS.
08. Archdiocesan Agricultural Projects:
Fr. Anthony ENWEDO
09. Youth Village Personnel:
Fr. Dominic OBIELOSI: Rector
Fr. Emmanuel OGBUOWELU: Bursa/Network Manager
Fr. Cletus EDELU: Spiritual Director
Immaculate Heart Sisters:
1. Sr. Maria Chekwubechukwu OKWUAKA - i/c (Co-Ordinator)
2. Sr. Maureen Jerome OBIEFUNA -Receptionist
3. Sr. Mary Leonida KEBENEI- Receptionist
4. Sr. Miriam Sarah EDEOGU- Receptionis
5. Sr. Mariana Cordis OGWO - Supermarkt
6. Sr. Mary Dympna NWOKO - Clinic
10. History Commission:
Fr. Prudentius AROH {Ex officio}
Fr. Fredrick NDIMAEME
Fr. Basil OKELU
11. Title Commission:
Fr. Fidelis ONWUDUFOR {Chairman} and others
12. Building Commission:
Mgr. Nathaniel OBIAGBA {Consultant}
Fr. Theophilus ODUKWE {Chairman}
Fr. Patrick OMUTAH
Fr. Peter OFORJI
Fr. Lawrence EZEOLISA
Fr. Justin OGUAMA
Arc. Ben NWEKE.
Engr. B.C. OBIELOSI
Very Rev. Fr. Prudentius Aroh {Ex Officio}
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13. Hospital/School Contract Board:
Fr. Patrick OMUTAH {Chairman}
Fr. Paschal ONWUGBENU {Secretary}
Fr. Cyprian OKPALAKUNNE
Fr. Anthony OBUMSE.
Fr. Joseph NWAKOBY
Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
Fr. Basil EKWUNIFE
Fr. Celestine I. OKONKWO
Fr. Justin ILEKA
Fr. Prudentius AROH {Ex Officio}
14. Ethics Committee:
Fr. Joseph EZEUGO {Chairman}
Fr. Callistus AKORAH {Secretary}
Fr. Jude MGBOBUKWA
Fr. John ANOSIKE
Fr. Cyprian OKPALAKUNNE
Fr. Anthony OBUMSE
Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
15. Lands Committee:
Msgr. Nathaniel OBIAGBA {Consultant}
Very Rev. Fr. Theophilus ODUKWE {Consultant}
The Chancellor {Chairman}
The Vice Chancellor
All Episcopal Vicars – Ex-officio members
Others:
Fr. Godwin OKOLO
Fr. Francis EZUMEZU
Fr. Cyprian OKPALAKUNNE (Secretary)
Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
Fr. Cyprian ADIBE
Fr. Justin ILEKA
Fr. Martin Atumanya {Middle-man}
Br. Goodnews IWUOHA, BSS
Sir Sam OBIDILE (KSS, KSM)
Sir Damian OKOLO
Sir Gregory OBUNADIKE
16. Boundary Adjustment Committee:
The Chancellor {Chairman}
The Vice Chancellor
Episcopal Vicar of the Region
Fr. Cyprian OKPALAKUNNE
Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
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Fr. Justin ILEKA (Secretary)
17. Priests’ Welfare Committee:
Fr. Theophilus ODUKWE
Fr. George NZE MUOBA
Fr. Gregory ADIBE
Fr. Jude MGBOBUKWA
Fr. John Bosco OKAFOR
Fr. Michael MACHI
Fr. Martin ONUKWUBA
18. Further Studies Committee:
Fr. Nicholas A. AKWANYA
Fr. Patrick OMUTAH
Fr. Leonard MOZIE
Fr. Josephat Obi OGUEJIOFOR
Fr. Fr. Sylvanus NNORUKA
Fr. Dominic OBIELOSI
Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
19. Archdiocesan Education Strategic Committee Chairman:
Fr. Prof. Nicholas AKWANYA
20. Archdiocesan Supervisor of Schools:
Fr. Michael ESOTU {Consultant}
Fr. Paschal ONWUGBENU {Chairman}
Fr. Simeon AMULUCHE {Project Manager}
Fr. Augustine MUOBIKE
Fr. George OKPARA
Fr. Martin ADIMORAH
Sr. Mary Mildred UMEH {Cordinator Primary Schools}
21. (a) Archdiocesan Education Secretary:
Fr. Paschal ONWUGBENU
(b) Regional Education Secretaries:
Aguleri Region – Fr. Anthony Izuu OKOYE
Dunukofia Region – Fr. Anthony Nonso OKOYE
Igbariam Region – Fr. John NNAEMKA
Iyiowa Region – Fr. John EZEANOWAI
Nnobi Region – Fr. Benjamin EZEKWUDO
Onitsha Region – Fr. Michael IDOKO
22. Archdiocesan Education Supervisors :
PPSSC, Onitsha Zonal Office: Fr. Charles OKWUMUO
Special Duties:
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Ogidi Zone - Fr. Benignus OGUEJIOFOR
Ogbaru Zone - Fr. James AKUNNE
Onitsha Zone - Fr. Nicholas OKOSA
Aguleri Zone - Fr. Thaddeus UGWOKE
23. Managers of Catholic Schools/Institutions:
Fr. Celestine Arinze OKAFOR: Christ the King College, Onitsha {Manager/Principal}
Fr. Francis ONWUCHULUM {Director of Academics and Formation, C.K.C}
Fr. Emmanuel EMENU: St. Charles College, Onitsha. {Manager/Principal}
Fr. Peter NWANSOH: St. Charles College, Onitsha. {Deputy Manager/Chaplain}
Fr. Anthony Chukwudi OKOYE: St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Awka Etiti.
{Manager/Principal}
Fr. Centus MUOGHALU: St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Awka Etiti. {Deputy
Manager/Music Master}
Sr. Maria Chijioke NWANKWO, IHM: Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha.
{Manager/Principal}
Fr. Paschal OKONKWO: Regina Pacis Secondary School / St. Rita’s Institute of
Management {Director/Principal}
Fr. Anthony Izuu OKOYE: St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Aguleri.
Fr. Michael IDOKO: Our Lady’s Group of School {Secondary/Special Science}, Nnobi.
Fr. Francis UNEGBU: St. John’s Secondary School, Alor.
Fr. Anthony Nonso OKOYE: St. Kizito Secondary School, Umudioka.
Fr. Felix IBE-ONYEANWUNA: Mater Amabilis Secondary School, Umuoji.
Fr. Cletus IDU: Stella Maris Collage, Umuleri.
Fr. Peter NWADIMKPA: Boys’ Secondary School, Ogidi{Archbishop Heerey
Secondary, Technical College}
Fr. Stephen IFEANYI: Trinity (Basilica) Group of Schools {Nursery, Primary &
Secondary}
Fr. Benjamin EZEKWUDO: Seat of Wisdom Secondary School, Nnobi.
Fr. Michael ANYICHIE: Blessed Michael Tansi Secondary School, Aguleri.
Fr. John NNAEMEKA: Sacred Heart College, Nteje.
Fr. John EZEANOWAI : St. Raphael’s Secondary School, Anumudu.
Fr. Damian OJUKWU: Queen of the Rosary Secondary School, Eziowelle
Fr. Jude ONYEAGOLU: St. Anthony of Padua High School, Nkpor
24. Medical Advisory Council:
Dr. Gabby NWANKWO {Chairman}
25. Archdiocesan Civil Law Office/Legal Advisers:
Msgr. Dr. Barr. Nathaniel OBIAGBA.
Fr. Barr. Cyprian OKPALAKUNNE.
Fr. Barr. Cyprian ADIBE
Fr. Barr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
Fr. Barr. Justin ILEKA
Fr. Barr. Anthony CHIDOZIE
Barr. S. OPUTA
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Barr. G.E. EZEUKO, SAN
Barr. A.C. ANAENUGWU, SAN
Barr. Azubike ANAZOR
Barr. Patrick IKWUETO SAN
26. Archdiocesan Book Censors:
Msgr. Lawrence MADUBUKO.
Msgr. Godwin OKEKE.
Fr. Jeremiah NWOSU.
Fr. Charles ANENE
Fr. Dominic OBIELOSI
Fr. Patrick Paul UDOH
27. Holders of Faculty to Absolve from Censures:
The Chancellor
The Vice Chancellor
All Episcopal Vicars.
The Basilica Rector/Administrator
Msgr. Nathaniel OBIAGBA.
Msgr. Godwin Okeke
28. Doctrine and Faith Committee:
Fr. Jude MGBOBUKWA {Chairman}
29. Ecumenism and Dialogue:
Fr. Callistus AKORAH {Chairman}
Fr. John Paul OKEKE {Assistant}
30. Cultural Heritage of the Church:
Fr. Fidelis ONWUDUFOR {Chairman}
31. Board of Editors, Trinitas Publications:
Fr. Aloysius ORAKWE {Chairman}
32. Editor, Archdiocesan Newspaper, Trinitas:
Fr. Vincent CHUKWUKA
33. Archdiocesan Gallus Caritas Centre, Abatete:
Fr. Donald UZOR {Chairman}
34. Documentation, Library & Archives
Most Rev. Denis Chidi ISIZOH {Coordinator}
Fr. Frederick NDIMAEME {Chairman}
Fr. Ferdinand OKIGBO {Secretary}
Fr. Fidelis ONWUDUFOR
Fr. Samuel NWADIKE
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Fr. Henry OLUMBA
Fr. Emmanuel NDUBUISI, BSS
Fr. Damian OJUKWU
DIRECTORATES AND CHAPLAINCIES
01. Blessed Iwene Tansi (BIT) Devotions
Bishop Denis Chidi ISIZOH {Coordinator}
Msgr. Emmanuel NWOSU {Postulator}
Fr. Michael AKAIGWE {Assistant Postulator}
Regional Chaplains
Fr. Stephen ODINDE {Aguleri}
Fr. Anthony Ekene OKOYE {Dunukofia}
Fr. John Paul ONUSELOGU {Iyiowa}
Fr. Michael ADAWAI {Nnobi}
Fr. Peter A. OKOLI {Onitsha}
II. Secretariat for Worldwide BIT Societies
Fr. Michael ODENIGBO {Secretary}
III. BIT Central Shrine/Pilgrimages
Bishop Denis ISIZOH {Chairman}
Fr. Michael ODENIGBO {Secretary}
Fr. Mathew OBIEKEZIE
Fr. Josaphat NZEKWESI
Fr. Anthony IDIGO
Fr. Celestine CHIGBO
Fr. Cyprian UBAKA
Fr. George EKWUNIFE
Fr. Innocent EGBUNIKE
Fr. John MANAFA
Fr. Joseph NWAKOBY
Fr. George NZE MUOBA
Fr. Justin ILEKA
Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
Fr. Michael AKAIGWE
Fr. Patrick Paul UDOH
Fr. Christopher ODIMEGWU
Fr. Peter NWANSOH
Barr. Paul NNAMAH
Lady Victoria IWUOBA
Mr. Innocent TANSI
Mrs. Veronica UMEGAKWE
02. Director of Catechetics:
Fr. Jude MGBOBUKWA
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03. Director, Archdiocesan Social Communications:
Fr. Vincent Chukwuka
04. Director, Pontifical Mission Societies:
Sr. M. Benet Azuka EZEOKOLI, IHM.
05. Director of Vocations:
Fr. Celestine UMEH
06. Assistant Director of Vocations:
Fr. Charles ONWUMELU
07. Directors, Archdiocesan Vocation Supporters:
Fr. Anthony IGWEAGU.
Fr. Abden ONWUEGBUSI.
08. Director, Marian Movement of Priests:
Fr. Michael AKAIGWE.
09. Archdiocesan Laity Council:
Mr. Leo OBIEFUNA {Chairman}
10. Catholic Men’s Organisation {CMO}:
Hon. Ifeanyichukwu NNAJIAKU {President General}
11. Catholic Women Organization {C.W.O.}
Dame Ngozi NWANOSIKE, KSG {Director}
12. Catholic Youths Organisation of Nigeria {CYON}:
Mr. Vincent AKUEWULU {President General}.
13. Coordinators, School of Evangelisation:
Fr. Anthony IGWEAGU.
Rector, All Hallows’ Seminary, Onitsha.
Vice Rector, All Hallows’ Seminary, Onitsha.
14. Coordinator, Hospital Chaplaincies:
Fr. Boniface OKAFOR
15. Hospital Chaplaincies:
Fr. Boniface OKAFOR {St. Charles Borromeo Hospital, Onitsha}
Fr. Benedict ONWUDINJO {St. Charles Borromeo Hospital, Onitsha}
Fr. Emmanuel UDECHUKWU {Holy Rosary Specialist Hospital, Onitsha}
Fr. Samuel CHUKWUJEKWU {Fatima Catholic Hospital, Awka-Etiti}
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16. Chaplain, Onitsha Prisons:
Fr. Bartholomew OKPALAUGO
17. Chaplains, Catholic Teachers:
Fr. Michael ESOTU.
Fr. Gregory ADIBE.
Fr. Paschal ONWUGBENU
18. Organizing Secretary, Catholic Teachers:
Mrs. Priscilla ONYEALUSI
19. Chaplains, Archdiocesan Laity Council:
Fr. Celestine ANIOFOR.
Fr. Michael OKAGBUE
20. Chaplains, Catholic Men’s Organisation {CMO}:
Fr. Philip NWAFOR
Fr. Christopher IFEM
21. Chaplains, Catholic Women’s Organisation {CWO}:
Fr. John Bosco OKAFOR
Fr. Callistus AKORAH
22. Archdiocesan Directorate for Youths:
Fr. Vincent EZENWAKA {Director General}
Fr. Paschal OKONKWO {Assistant Director General}
Fr. Justin OGUAMA {Chaplain Onitsha Region}
Fr. Joseph NWANKWO {Dunukofia Region}
Fr. Francis OKAFOR {Aguleri Region}
Fr. Mark Kingsley OKAFOR {Iyiowa-Odekpe Region}
Fr. John Paul OKEKE {Nnobi Region}
Fr. Joachim IGWE {Igbariam Region}
23. Chaplains, Catholic Boys’ Organisation {CBO}:
Fr. Jude IKENZE {General Coordinator}
Fr. Emmanuel ONUNKWO {Onitsha Region}
Fr. Charles OKE-ODOGWU {Aguleri Region}
Fr. Cletus IDU {Igbariam Region}
Fr. Cosmas MADUEKWE {Nnobi Region}
Fr. Jude ONYEAGOLU {Dunukofia Region}
Fr. Simon AGBO {Iyiowa Odekpe Region}
24. Chaplains, Catholic Girls’ Organisation {CGO}:
Fr. Collins OKOYE {Archdiocesan Chaplain}
Fr. Vincent ABANOGU {Onitsha Region}
Fr. Christian MUOKWE {Aguleri Region}
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Fr. Paul IHEBIGHI {Igbariam Region}
Fr. Gregory OKAFOR {Nnobi Region}
Fr. Paul ONUEGBU {Dunukofia Region}
Fr. John Paul ONUSELOGU {Iyiowa Odekpe Region}
25. Spiritual Director, Catholic Girls’ Organisation {CGO}:
Sr. Mary Mildred UMEH, IHM.
26. Chaplain, Focolare Movement:
Fr. Innocent OKONGWU
27. Chaplains, Knights of St. Mulumba {KSM}:
Msgr. Nathaniel OBIAGBA
Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
Fr. Benjamin UDE.
Fr. Patrick OMUTA.
Fr. Theophilus ODUKWE
Fr. Benjamin UDEH
Fr. Celestine UMEH
Fr. Fidelis ONWUDUFOR
Fr. Anthony CHIDOZIE
Fr. Paschal ONWUGBENU
Fr. Francis OJUKWU
Fr. Fabian MUOEDU
Fr. Clement OBI
28. Chaplains, Knights of St. John International {KSJ}:
Fr. Emmanuel NWABUDE
Fr. Michael ESOTU
Fr. George NZE MUOBA
Fr. Donald UZOR
Fr Anthony IGWEAGU
Fr. Michael OKOYE
29. Chaplains, ONYCAS:
Fr. Chales ANENE
30. Zonal Chaplains, ONYCAS
Fr. Collins OGBANU {Onitsha Zone}
Fr. Benjamin EZEKWUDO {Idemili Zone}
Fr. Cosmas MUODUM {Ogbaru Zone}
Fr. Michael ANYICHIE {Anambra Zone}
31. Chaplains, Man of Order and Discipline {MOD}:
(a) National:
Rev. Fr. Philip NWAFOR {Chaplain General}
Rev. Fr. Vincent OZEGYA {Ass. Chaplain General}
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Rev. Fr. Celestine ANIOFOR {National Finance trustee}
(b) Anambra State
Rev. Fr. Evaristus EZEKWONNA {State Chaplain}
Rev. Fr. Anselm OLUA {Ass. State Chaplain}
(c) Onitsha Archdiocese
Rev. Fr. Evaristus NWAGBARA {Archdiocesan Chaplain}
Rev. Fr. Augustine MUOGHALU {Ass. Archdiocesan Chaplain}
32. Catholic Mobile Security Organization {C.M.S.O}
Rev. Fr. Martin IKEAGU {Onitsha Archdiocesan Chaplain}
Rev. Fr. Jude UCHEGBUSI {Ass. Chaplain}
Rev. Fr. John MANAFA {Anambra State Chaplain}
Rev. Fr. Theophilus ODUKWE {National chaplain}
33. Chaplain, Oblates:
Fr. Charles ANENE
34. Chaplain, Pioneer Associations:
Fr. Anthony IGWEAGU.
35. Chaplain, Legion of Mary:
36. Chaplains, Nurses’ Guild:
Fr. Benignus OGUEJIOFOR.
37. Chaplain, Block Rosary Crusade:
Fr. Paul NWANEGBO
38. Chaplain, Shanahan Society:
Fr. Barr. Anthony CHIDOZIE.
39. Chaplain, St. Anthony’s Society:
Fr. Anthony A. OBUMSE.
40. Chaplain, Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary:
Fr. Christogonus IBEMERE.
41. Chaplain, Catholic Bible Society of Nigeria (CBSN):
Fr. Michael OKAGBUE
Fr. John EZEANOWAI
42. Chaplain, Purgatorian Society:
Fr. Peter OMETA.
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Fr. Michael AKIGWE
44. Chaplains, Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria {CCRN}:
Fr. George NZE MUOBA {General}
Onitsha Episcopal Region - Fr. Samson OGBUEBUNA
Nnobi Episcopal Region - Fr. John EZEORUONYE
Igbariam Episcopal Region - Fr. John NNAEMEKA
Iyiowa-Odekpe Episcopal Region - Fr. Michael AKIGWE
Aguleri Episcopal Region - Fr. Peter OKOLI
Dunukofia Episcopal Region – Fr. Anthony CHUKWU
45. Archdiocesan Spiritual Adviser, Mary League:
Sr. M. Florence OHIAGBAJI, IHM.
46. Chaplain, Apostleship of Prayer League of the Sacred Heart:
Fr. Francis ARONU
47. Chaplain, St. Theresa’s Society:
Fr. Cletus IDU
48. Chaplain, Marriage Advisory Council:
Fr. Clement AGHADINUNO
49. Chaplain, Marriage Encounter Movement:
Mgr. Nathaniel OBIAGBA
50. Chaplain, Catholic Workers’ Volunteer Force {CWVF}:
Fr. Bartholomew OKONKWO.
51. Chaplain, Catholic Doctors’ Association:
Fr. Celestine OKONKWO.
52. Chaplain, Catholic Bible Instructors Union {CBIU}:
Fr. Patrick Paul UDOH
Fr. Emmanuel OGBUOWELU
53. Chaplain, Madonna Mercy Family International:
Fr. Boniface OKAFOR.
54. Chaplain, St. Vincent’s Society:
Fr. Francis ONWUCHULUM
55. Chaplain, St. Jude’s Society:
Fr. Jude OKOLO
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56. Chaplains, Catholic Choirs Association:
Fr. Joseph EZEUGO
Fr. Alexander Ojo ANOSIKE
Fr. John NWIZIOGO
Fr Jude ORAKWE
Fr. Patrick ORJIAKOR
Fr. Stephen IFEANYI
Fr. Ekene OKOYE
57. Chaplain, St. Stephen’s Society:
Fr. Charles OKOYE
58. Assistant, Secular Franciscan Order {SFO}:
Fr. Chidi IBEKWE, OFM.Cap.
59. Chaplain, Lifeguard Rehabilitation & Safety Organisation:
Fr. Theophilus ODUKWE.
60. Chaplain, Couples for Christ:
Fr. Emmanuel ONUNKWO
61. Chaplain, Holy Family Military Catholic Church, Nigeria Army, Onitsha:
Fr. J. J. HAMMAH
62. Catholic Association of Media Practitioners {CAMP}:
Mgr. Boniface ASUZU {Chairman & Chaplain}
Fr. Aloy ORAEKWE
Fr. Samuel NWADIKE
Mr. George OKPALEZE {2nd Vice Chairman}
Mrs. Ozioma NWANKWO {Secretary}
63. Chaplain, St. Catherine of Siena’s Society:
Fr. Emmanuel Uyammadu
64. Chaplain, Altar Knights’ Association {AKA}:
Fr. Benjamin OJUKWU
65. Chaplain, Divine Mercy Prayer Group:
Fr. Stephen EMENGINI
66. Chaplain, Marist Brothers of the Schools, Nteje:
Fr. Martin IWUDO
67. Chaplains, Apostolate for Family Consecration:
Fr. Josephat NZEKWESI
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68. Chaplain, Servants of the Poor:
Fr. Vincent UDEGBU
69. Chaplain, Soldiers of Jesus and Mary Movement.
Fr. Charles OKEKE-ODUGWU
70. Chaplain, Our Mother of Perpetual help
Fr. Pail I. IFEDI
71. Chaplain, Catholic Church Warden Association.
Fr. Innocent NWALIEJI
72. Chaplain, Padre Pio Prayer Group.
Fr. Emmanuel NWABUFO
73. Chaplain, Confraternity of the Miraculous Infant Jesus.
Fr. Damian OBI
74. Chaplain, World Apostolate of Fatima (Blue Army of Our Lady)
Fr. Victor EZEANYA
75. Chaplain General, Marian Societies
Fr. Victor EZEANYA
Fr. Peter OMETA
76. Chaplain, Archdiocesan Mary League
Fr. Anthony OBI
77. Chaplain, Precious Blood
Fr. Martin ATUMANYA
78. Chaplain/Coordinator, Archdiocesan Human Life Unit
Fr. Anthony C. ASOANYA
79. Chaplain, Boys’ Scout Onitsha Archdiocese
Fr. Jeremiah NWOSU
Fr. Joseph EZEORUONYE
80. Chaplain, Cardinal Arinze Football Club
Fr. JohnBosco EZENEZI{Chaplain}
Fr. Emmanuel NDULUE{Ass. Chaplain}
81. Chaplain, Soldiers of the Cross Society
Fr. Justine OGUAMA
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82. Chaplain, Maria Consolata
Fr. Jude NWORAH
83. Chaplain, Holy Family Society
Fr. Benjamin OGBUNUKO
84 Chaplain, Our Lady of the Holy Innocents
Fr. Cosmas MADUEKWE
84. Vicars for Mission:
Fr. Collins OGBOGU
Sr. M. Benet Azuka EZEOKOLI, IHM
PERSONNEL IN THE ARCHDIOCESAN SEMINARIES.
01. All Hallows’ Seminary, Onitsha.
Fr. Charles ONWUMELU {Acting Rector}
Fr. Romanus EGENU
Fr. Anthony AGGIAH
Fr. Charles Ebuka ANENE
Fr. George OGUEJIOFOR
02. St. Pius X Spiritual Year Seminary, Akwu-Ukwu.
Fr. Celestine UMEH {Rector}
Fr. Peter OMETA
Fr. Chimaobim OKOYE
03. Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha {Provincial Seminary}.
Tel: 046-215830, 090-508164, 210063
Fr. Peter Damian AKPUNONU
Fr. Bartholomew UBA.
Fr. Charles ANENE
Fr. Patrick Paul UDOH
Fr. Alfred OKAKPU
Fr. Jude UDECHUKWU
Fr. Kingsley IKWUEME
Sr. Miriam Perpetua EGBUNA, IHM.
PRIESTS WORKING/TEACHING IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
01. State Education Commission:
PPSSC, Onitsha: Fr. Charles OKWUMUO
Ogbaru Zone: - Fr. James AKUNNE {Supervisor Special Duties}
Idemili Zone: - Fr. Benignus OGUEJIOFOR {Supervisor Special Duties}
Aguleri Zone: - Fr. Thaddeus UGWOKE {Supervisor Special Duties}
Onitsha Zone: - Fr. Nicholas OKOSA {Supervisor Special Duties
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02. Anambra State University, Igbariam Campus – Chaplaincy
(Blessed Iwene Tansi Chaplaincy, Igbariam Campus)
Fr. Patrick BOSAH {Chaplain, 2008/2019/20}
03. Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe: St. Catherine’s Chaplaincy,
Fr. Benjamin UDE {Chaplain}
Fr. Fidelis ONWUDUFOR
Fr. Pius EJIOFOR
04. Seat of Wisdom Chaplaincy, Metallurgical Institute, Owerri Road, Onitsha
Fr. Casmir ONYEMAIZU{Chaplain}
05. St. Rita’s Chaplaincy, Anambra State Schools of Nursing & Midwifery, Nkpor:
Fr. Benignus OGUEJIOFOR
06. Mater Misericordiae Catholic Chaplaincy, Federal Govt. Girls College 3-3, Onitsha.
Fr. Collins OGBOGU {Chaplain}
PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE ARCHDIOCESE.
01. Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Nigeria:
01. Fr. Sylvanus NNORUKA
02. Fr. Francis IGBOANUGO
03. Fr. John Bosco OKOYE
02. Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Awka , Nigeria :
Fr. Cyril UDEBUNU
Fr. Linus OKIKA
Fr. Felix AKAMONYE
03. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria:
(a) Lecturers:
Fr. Prof. Nicholas AKWANYA.
Fr. Michael Emeka ONWUAMA
04. University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu:
(a) Lecturer:
Fr. Edwin OBI-EZIKE
05. University of Ibadan:
Fr. Innocent EJIOFOR {Student}
06. Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Enugu:
Fr. Peter OFORJI {Lecturer}
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07. Catholic Institute of West Africa {CIWA} Port Harcourt, Nigeria:
(a) Lecturers:
Fr. Jacob ANIOKE
Fr. Aloysius ENEMALI
(b) Students:
Fr. Donald UDEAJA
Fr. Thaddeus EYA
Fr. Hyginus ZIKORAH
Fr. Peter OKONGWU
08. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka , Nigeria
(a) Lecturers:
01. Fr. Prof. J. Obi OGUEJIOFOR
02. Fr. Celestine MBAEGBU
03. Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
04. Fr. Prof. Bonachristus UMEOGU
05. Fr. Gregory EKEH
09. Army Chaplaincy,
01. Fr. Jude OGUGUA {Infantry}
02. Fr. Jacob UKPOGU {Navy}
03. Fr. Johnsmart MGBAKO {Air-Force}
04. Fr. Cletus OBIDIKE {Infantry}
10. POLICE CHAPLAINCY
01. Fr. Francis OFOEGBU
02. Fr. Vitus OGUJI
03. Fr. Peter NWALI
04. Fr. Paul OGBOH
05. Fr. Samson OFUONYE
06. Fr. Peter MBANUGO
11. ROME, ITALY.
(a) Pontifical Urban University, Rome, Italy:
Fr. Prof. Francis OBORJI.
(b) Secretary to His Eminence
Fr. Anthony EZEUGO
Students:
01. Fr. George ADIMIKE
02. Fr. Gabriel ANOCHILIONYE
03. Fr. Henry EKE
04. Fr. Daniel ONUORAH
05. Fr. Stanley OZIGBO
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06. Fr. Linus NNABUENYI
07. Fr. Gabriel OKEKE
08. Fr. Francis OKEKE
09. Fr. Evaristus OKAA ONWOGU
10. Fr. Peter ANENE
11. Fr. Oliver EZEANI
12. Fr. Basil ACHUSIM
13. Fr. Linus AGHAMELU
14. Jerome EZENWELU
(d) Fidei Donum (Priests on Mission)
01. Fr. Anthony UDECHUKWU
02. Fr. Fabian CHIKELUBA
12. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
(a) Sabbatical
Fr. Elias MENUBA.
Fr. Christopher ADINUBA
(b) Fidei Donum (Priests on Mission)
01. Fr. Jude NWABUGWU
02. Fr. John UGOBUEZE
03. Fr. Jude ANYAECHE
04. Fr. Linus EDOGWO
05. Fr. Peter NWACHUKWU
06. Fr. Bartholomew OKAGBUE
07. Fr. Edwin EMELI
08. Fr. Augustine ODIMMEGWA
09. Fr. Louis ASOBI
10. Fr. Evaristus OBI
11. Fr. Christopher EZEOKE
12. Fr. Daniel CHUKWULETA
13. Fr. Patrick Chudi OKAFOR
14. Fr. Matthew UGWOJI
15. Fr. Vincent ONUNKWO
16. Fr. Anthony MADU
17. Fr. Anselm OFORDUM
18. Fr. Kieran UDEZE
19. Fr. Charles ANEMELU
20. Fr. Vincent OBI
21. Fr. Livinus UGOCHUKWU
22. Fr. Felix CHUKWUMA
23. Fr. Charles ANYAOKU
24. Fr. Cornelius EZEILOAKU
25. Fr. Ethelbert ORABUCHE
26. Fr. Boniface AGBATA
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27. Fr. Ignatius OKWUONU
28. Fr. Vitus MBAMALU
29. Fr. Joseph IKEGBUNAM
30. Fr. Christian ADIKE
31. Fr. Leonard MUOZIE
32. Fr. Alphonsus IGBOKWE
(c) Students:
01. Fr. Gregory EZEANYA
02. Fr. Ignatius NWANKWOCHA
03. Fr. Alexander AGBATA
04. Fr. Hyacinth JEMIGBOLA
05. Fr. Theodore MBAEGBU
06. Fr. Innocent AMASIORA
07. Fr. Raymond AKPUNONU
08. Fr. Maurice ABASILIM
09. Fr. Stephen AKUJIOBI
10. Fr. Donatus EZENNEKA
11. Fr. Gabriel OKAFOR
12. Fr. Charles ANEDO
13. Fr. Sylvester ILEKA
14. Fr. Edmund ANI
15. Fr. Cosmas NZEABALU
16. Fr. Bartholomew OGUMELU
17. Fr. Ignatius OKONKWO
18. Fr. Patrick OKWUMUO
19. Fr. Patrick OKONKWO
20. Fr. John EKWOANYA
21. Fr. Michael MBONU
22. Fr. Justin OLISAEMEKA
23. Fr. Pius NWANKWOR
24. Fr. Patrick ORJIAKOR
13. CANADA.
(a) Fidei Donum
01. Fr. Titus EGBUE.
02. Fr. Jude ONYEOGUBALU
03. Fr. Charles NWEZE
03. Fr. Peter OLISA
(b) Students
Fr. Aloysius ANYICHIE
14. GERMANY
(a) Students:
01. Fr. Fabian EKE
02. Fr. Lawrence OLISAEMEKA
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03. Fr. John EKWUNIFE
04. Fr. Fidelis KWAZU
05. Fr. Christian NWEKE
(b) Fidei Donum:
01. Fr. Stephen ORANUBA
02. Fr. Henry OKEKE
03. Fr. Martin ELUKE
04. Fr. Simeon NWABUIFE
05. Fr. Gerald EZEANYA
06. Fr. Ferdinand MBA
07. Fr. Benjamin ODO
08. Raphael ANAENYE
09. Fr. Johnpaul OBIGWE
10. Fr. Cornelius Okezie OKOYE
15. AUSTRIA (Fidei Donum)
01. Fr. Juventus AMADIKE
02. Fr. Christian OJENE
03. Fr. Paul ONUEGBU
04. Fr. Christian MUOKWE
16. UNITED KINGDOM: LONDON, ENGLAND (Fidei Donum)
01. Fr. Josephat EZENWA
02. Fr. Jude MBONU
03. Fr. Peter EGBOO
04. Fr. Mathew NDIBE
17. BELGIUM. (Fidei Donum)
01. Fr. Callistus OKPONENWU
02. Fr. Emmanuel IKEOBI
18. AUSTRALIA ( Fidei Donum)
01. Fr. Jude ONWUKWE
02. Fr. Felix EKE
03. Fr. Thaddeus IKE
05. Fr. Christopher ONUEKWUSI
19. IRELAND (Students)
01. Fr. Clinton NKEM
02. Fr. Hilary ETOMIKE
20. PHILIPINES (Students)
01. Fr. Evaristus EZEANI
02. Fr. Christopher OKEKE
03 Fr. Gabriel AMOBI
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04 Fr. Lawrence ORAZULUME
21. SPAIN {Students}
Fr. Anthony EZEPUE
Fr. Stanislaus ONUORAH
22. BENE REPUBLIC ( Fidei Donum)
01. Fr. Emmanuel UGONABO
02. Fr. Jude NDINECHI
23. POLAND {Students}
Fr. Stephen UGWU
Fr. Callistus MBANWUSI
Fr. Anthony ONWUGBENU
Fr. Cletus EKWOSI
Fr. Anthony NZOMIWU
24. KENYA{Students}
Fr. Anthony E.OKOYE
Fr. Emmanuel OBINEMELU
Fr. Vincent UDEGBU
Fr. Vincent EZEAKA
Fr. Henry OLUMBA
Fr. Paschal EZEANI
Fr. Michael ADAWAI
Fr. Emmanuel EJIKE
25. SCOTLAND {Fidei Donum}
Fr. Alexander OBIORA
26. HUNGARY {Students}
Fr. Martin ADIMORAH
Fr. Mark Kingsley OKAFOR
27. LAGOS ARCHDIOCESE
Fr. JoeBen ONYIA
28. ABUJA ARCHDIOCESE
Fr. Martin ONUKWUBA {Veritas University, Abuja}
PRIESTS ON SPECIAL APOSTOLATE
01. Fr. Celestine I. OKONKWO {Manager, St. Charles Borromeo Hospital)
02. Fr. Henry UGOKWE {Ass. Manager, St. Charles Borromeo Hospital}
03. Fr. Francis OJUKWU {Manager, Holy Rosary Hospital}
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04. Fr. Clement OBI {St Martin’s Hospital Obosi }
05. Fr. Fabian MUOEDU{Manager, Fatima Catholic Hospital, Awka Etiti}
06. Fr. Linus EZEDINACHI {Immaculate Heart Hospital Umudioka}
07. Fr. Anthony OBUMSE {Managing Director, Oluchukwu Microfinance Bank, Ltd}
08. Fr. Aloy ORAKWE {Managing Director, Sapientia Media International}
PRIEST-MEMBERS OF CLERICAL RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES
AND SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE IN THE ARCHDIOCESE
01. Congregation of the Holy Ghost Fathers & Brothers (Spiritans).
Provincial House, 3-3 Junction, PO Box 1603 , Onitsha .
Phone: 08060761901
Provincial Superior: Very Rev. Fr. Gregory OLIKENYI , CSSp.
Provincial Secretary: Fr. Joseph OKAFOR, CSSp.
Provincial Assistant Sec: Fr. Vitalis ANUSIONWU, Cssp
Provincial Bursar: Fr. Jude DURUAKU, CSSp.
Provincial Assistant Bursar: Fr. Ernest WAGBARA, CSSp.
In Residence: Fr. Augustine EJIKE, CSSp.
In Residence: Bro Linus Mary UGWU, CSSp.
02. Capuchin Franciscan Friars.
Fraternity House, 3-3 Junction, Onitsha.
Phone: 08063911263, E-mail: [email protected]
Guardian, Vocation Director, Spiritual Assistant to Secular Franciscan Order
Fr. Fidelis AKPOS POBOR, OFM Cap.
Vicar/ Director Postulants,
Fr. Frederick IFEANYI, OFM Cap.
Bursar/ Spiritual Assistant to the Franciscan Youth:
Fr. Michael ABOGUNRINE, OFM, Cap.
Fr. Chidi L. IBEKWE
04. Salesians of St. John Bosco.
Km. 07, Onitsha-Owerri Road , PO Box 314 , Onitsha .
Phone: 046-270588. www.donbosconigeria.org, e-mails: [email protected];
01. Fr. Adetiloye Matthew KAYODE, sdb, Rector
02. Fr. Donatus IKEANYIBE, sdb, Vice Rector/Bursar
03. Fr. Ephraim AMANDI, sdb.
04. Fr. Samuel AGUDOSI, sdb. Training Director
05. Roland NTOLMA
06. Bede Paulinus BEDE
05. Missionary Society of St. Paul.
SS Peter & Paul’s Parish, Nkutaku, East Niger Layout, Onitsha . Phone: 046-211335.
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e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
01. Parish Priest: Fr. Cyprain IJEZIE, MSP
02. Parish Vicar: Fr. Sixtus ONWUACHIMBA, MSP
06. Order of Preachers {Dominicans}.
St. Albert the Great’s Parish, Odume-Obosi. Phone: 046-251223, 251231, 251003.
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Parish Priest: Fr. Damian NWANNA, OP
Parish Vicar: Fr. Joseph AHUKANNA, OP
Others: Fr. Stephen ONWUSU, OP
Fr. James RASAKI, OP
Fr. Joseph OSUNDE, OP
In Residence: Br. Matthew OMOAREGHAN, OP
07. The Discalced Carmelite Community
St. Theresa’s Parish, Umueze Anam {07062606400}
Parish Priest: Fr. Peter NWACHUKWU, OCD
Parish Vicar: Fr. Cajetan APEH, OCD
08. Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (The Redemptorists)
St. Augustine’s Parish, Gerald Majella House, Oba {08034034487, 08032304117}
Parish Priest: Fr. ThankGod IHEJIRIKA, CSsR{2004/2019/20}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Luke OKWARAUDU, CSsR {2008/2019/20
Parish Vicar: Fr. Wilfred CHIWETALU, CSSR {2002/2018/19}
Fr. Benjamin OMETAN, CSsR {2007/2019/20}
ONITSHA ARCHDIOCESAN CLERGY IN PEACEFUL REQUIEM
01. BISHOPS:
01. Most Rev. Joseph I. SHANAHAN,CSSp +25.12.43
02. Most Rev. Charles HEEREY, CSSp +07.02.67
03. Most Rev. Stephen N. EZEANYA +12.11.96
04. Most Rev. Albert K. OBIEFUNA +11.05.11
02. PRIESTS.
01. Msgr. William OBELAGU +01.02.77
02. Fr. Michael UZUEGBUNAM +11.04.80
03. Fr. Felix EDOKWE +10.12.86
04. Fr. Christopher NWADIKE +06.03.92
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05. Fr. Paul UGOCHUKWU +28.04.92
06. Fr. Raphael NWANKWO +16.08.93
07. Msgr. Alfred ANYICHIE +14.03.95
08. Msgr. Patrick ACHEBE +25.01.97
09. Fr. Stephen AKAMELU +24.03.97
10. Fr. John OKAIH +14.06.97
11. Fr. Innocent UDEMBA +05.08.97
12. Fr. Vincent NWOSU +01.03.98
13. Fr. John OFFIAH +21.04.98
14. Msgr. Francis AKUKWE +15.06.98
15. Fr. Emmanuel ODIBE +10.03.99
16. Fr. Paul EZEOKE +13.01.00
17. Fr. Edmund IKENGA-METUH +30.01.00
18. Fr. Augustine ANIEKWE +25.04.00
19. Fr. Innocent. EGBUJIE +28.06.00
20. Msgr. Joseph NWIBEGBUNAM +16.02.01
21. Fr. Christopher CHUKWURAH +20.03.01
22. Fr. Godwin IKEOBI +14.03.03
23. Msgr. Vincent MADIKE +08.07.03
24. Fr. Gilbert OHAI +16.07.03
25. Fr. Vincent OKOLO +29.12.03
26. Msgr. Ferdinand UGWUEZE +19.05.04
27. Fr. Denis NWAFOR + 25.10.04
28. Fr Timothy ANUNOBI +03.10.05
29. Fr. Gerald UBA +17.10.05
30. Fr. Clement ILECHUKWU +25.10.05
31. Fr Louis ILOKA +21.12.05
32. Msgr. Pius OKPALAOKA +15.11.06
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33. Fr. Charles EZEABIKWA + 15.01.07
34. Fr. Raphael OZIGBO + 28.03.07
35. Fr. Michael EZEABASILI + 26.07.07
36. Fr. Dominic OKAFOR +22. 04.08
37. Fr. Matthias AJULU +25. 11.08
38. Fr. Henry EMEKWUE +10. 08.09
39. Fr. Peter EKWENZE +11. 08.09
40. Fr. Collins NDUBUISI +08. 03.10
41. Fr. Joseph AMADI +15. 01.11
42. Msgr. Clement OKPALA +20. 02.11
43. Fr. Denis SOKEI +23. 10.11
44. Fr. Donatus EZIKE-IHEOMA +13. 05.12
45. Fr. Stephen OBIUKWU +09. 08.12
46. Fr. Constantine ESIAKA +13. 05.13
47. Fr. Cyril EJINKONYE +03. 10.13
48. Fr. Leonard OBIESIE +15. 01.14
49. Fr. JohnBosco OBUBOEGBUNAM +03. 11.14
50. Fr. Peter OKAFOR +17. 02.15
51. Fr. Augustine ANYANWU +11. 05.15
52. Fr. Raymond MADUEKE +10. 07.15
53. Fr. Fredrick UCHE +02. 04.16
54. Fr. Michael NDIVE +12. 04.16
55. Fr. Nicholas TABGO +04. 08.16
56. Fr. Anthony OKAFOR +24. 04.17
57. Fr. Patrick NDULUE +03. 10.17
58. Fr. Moses NNAJIOFOR +05. 11.17
59. Fr. Luke OMALIKO +15.03.18
60. Msgr. John UZUAKPUNDU +21.07.18
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61. Fr. Charles EBELE +15.09.19
62. Fr. Christopher ODINA +21.02.19
63. Fr. Chrysanctus IGWE +02.06.19
64. Fr. Felix UDOH +28.07.19
65. Msgr. Matthew OBIUKWU +26.08.19
66. Fr. Pius Ukor +06.01.20
RELIGIOUS MEN AND WOMEN COMMUNITIES
IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ONITSHA
01. Our Lady of Angels Cistercian Monastery, Nsugbe.
02. Congregation of Brothers of St. Stephen.
01. BSS Generalate, Holy Trinity Cathedral Compound, PO Box 1821, Onitsha, Niigeria.
Phone: 08033126889, 08034014337, 08033808429, 08033355577. E-mail: bss-
02. BSS Novitiate, Nkwelle-Ezunaka.
03. BSS Postulate, St. Anthony’s, Umudioka-Dunukofia.
04. BSS Fraternity, Sacred Heart Parish, Onitsha .
05. BSS Fraternity, Immaculate Heart Parish, Onitsha .
06. BSS Fraternity, St. Mary’s Parish, Onitsha.
07. BSS Novitiate Fraternity, Nkwelle-Ezunaka. 08033125780, 0803405929
08. BSS Fraternity, St. Joseph ’s Parish, Aguleri.
09. BSS Fraternity, St. Mary’s Parish, Nzam.
10. BSS Fraternity, All Hallows’ Seminary, Onitsha . 08037078368
11. BSS Fraternity, St. Stephen’s Press, All Hallows’ Seminary, Box 1568 , Onitsha .
Phone: 08033233266, 08036747073.
12. BSS Auto Engineering Workshop, Trans-Nkisi, Onitsha.
Phone: 08033470755, 08046129825,
E-mail: [email protected]
03. Marist Brothers of the Schools.
Marist Comprehensive Secondary School , Nteje.
04. Focolare Movement Igbariam.{Men}
05. Focolare Movement 3-3 Junction, Onitsha {Women}
06. Miles Jesu Eziowelle.{Men}
07. Miles Jesu {Men}
Holy Spirit Parish, Omagba-Onitsha.
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08. Miles Jesu Nimo{Women}
09. Secular Franciscan Order.
3-3 Junction, Onitsha .
10. St. Scholastica Benedictine Abbey.
P.O. Box 301, Umuoji, Anambra State, Nigeria.
11. Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary Congregation.
01. IHM Generalate, Onitsha. P.O. Box 1551, Onitsha, Nigeria.
02. IHM Convent, Waterside, Onitsha.
03. IHM Residence, QRC, Onitsha.
04. IHM Convent, Inland Town, Onitsha
05. IHM Convent, Ogboli Community, Inland Town, Onitsha
06. IHM Convent, Oguta Road, Onitsha.
07. IHM Postulate, Oguta Road, Onitsha.
08. IHM Convent, Nkpor.
09. IHM Novitiate, Nkpor.
10. IHM Convent, Madonna Renewal Centre, Nkpor.
11. IHM Convent, Awka Etiti.
12. IHM Convent, Aguleri.
13. IHM Convent, Umudioka-Dunukofia.
14. IHM Convent, Mmiata-Anam.
15. IHM Convent, Nnokwa.
16. IHM Convent, Iyiowa-Odekpe.
17. IHM Convent, Ideani
18. IHM Convent, Umuoji
12. Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus Congregation.
01. HHCJ Central Eastern Provincialate, Immaculate Heart Parish.
PO Box 2687, Onitsha. Phone: 046-413121
02. HHCJ Convent, Omagba-Onitsha.
03. HHCJ Convent, Alor.
04. HHCJ Convent, Iyiowa-Odekpe.
13. Daughters of Divine Love Congregation.
01. DDL Convent, St. Michael’s Parish, Onitsha.
02. DDL Convent, St. Joseph’s Parish, Oraukwu.
03. DDL Convent, BORACC, Nkpor.
04. DDL Convent, Awkuzu.
05. DDL Convent, St. Anthony’s Parish, Nkpor. Phone: 046-253300
06. DDL Convent, Oba.
07. DDL Regional House, Inland Town, Onitsha.
08. DDL Good Shepherd Community, Onitsha.
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14. Holy Family Sisters of the Needy Congregation.
01. HFSN Convent, St. Mary’s Parish, Awada.
02. HFSN St. Joseph’s Provintial Home for Mentally & Physically challenged
Children/Community of Children in Need, N0. 10 Niger Street, Fegge, Onitsha.
Tel: 08029782994.
15. Daughters of St. Joseph Congregation.
DSJ Convent, SS John & Paul’s Parish, Awada.
Phone: 046-214087. Fax: 090-501199
16. Missionaries of Charity {Mother Teresa Sisters}.
MC Convent, Immaculate Heart Parish, Onitsha.
17. Clarissan Missionary Sisters Congregation.
01. Clarissan Missionary Sisters Regional House, Obosi.
Phone: 08033366997
02. Clarissan Missionary Sisters, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Onitsha .
03. Clarissan Missionary Sisters Convent, St. Peter the Apostle’s Parish, Ugwuagba Obosi.
04. Clarissan Missionary Sisters, SS John & Paul’s Parish, Awada.
05. Clarissan Missionary Sisters Novitiate House, Obosi.
06. Clarissan Missionary Sisters, Umuota Obosi.
18. Little Sisters of Jesus Congregation.
LSJ Convent, St. Charles Lwanga’s Parish, New Heaven.
19. Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena.
Dominican Sisters’ Convent, Most Holy Name of Mary’s, Abatete.
20. Secular Institute of St. Raphael the Archangel. {Daughters of God}.
i. Headquarters, Most Holy Name of Mary’s, Abatete.
ii. Community at No. 6, New Nkisi Road , GRA, Onitsha .
iii. Community at No. 3, Ekwulobia Street , Onitsha.
21. Holy Rosary Sisters, Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha.
i. Community at No. 9, Magazine Avenue, GRA, Onitsha .
ii. Holy Rosary Sisters Community, Nsugbe
22. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Congregation:
i. DMMM, St. Jude’s Fegge Onitsha
ii. DMMM Convent Umuoji
iii. DMMM Community, Nsugbe
iv. DMMM Regional House Obosi
Email:[email protected]
phone: 08036756699.
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23. Missionary Sisters of Divine Mercy
i. Community at No. 6 Park Road, G.R.A.,Onitsha
ii. Actus Dei International School, Akpaka G.R.A, Phase II, Onitsha
iii. St. Gabriel’s Parish, Umunnachi
iv. St. Edward’s Parish, Eziowelle.
v. Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Ogidi.
PUBLIC ASSOCIATION
01. Sisters of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration.
i. Holy Cross’ Parish, Nkpor. PO Box 411, Onitsha.
ii. Sisters of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, Nkwelle Ezunaka.
iii. Sisters of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, Ogbunike
02. Trinitarian Sisters of Merciful Love:
i. St. Thomas Parish Nkwelle Uke, and Dominic’s Parish Uke (08138251999).
ii. St. Patrick’s Parish, Odekpe
03. Emmanuel Family Institute,
Holy Trinity Parish, Igbedor (07087286920, e-mail: [email protected])
04. Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Onitsha-Nigeria (SBSN):
i. Holy Trinity Parish, P.O. Box 27, Ogidi (07066895416, 08020561464).
E-mail: [email protected]
ii. SBSN St. John De Baptist Parish, Ogidi.
iii. SBSN St. Michael’s Parish Abacha.
05. Missionary Daughters of Blessed Michael Iwene Tansi (MDMIT)
i. St. Edward’s Parish Eziowelle
ii. St. Mary’s Parish, Aguleri
(08036053909, [email protected]
ARCHDIOCESAN STATUTORY BODIES
AND ACTIVE APOSTOLIC SOCIETIES
01. Laity Council.
02. Catholic Men’s Organisation {CMO}.
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03. Catholic Women’s Organisation {CWO}.
04. Catholic Youth Organisation {CYON}.
05. Catholic Boys’ Organisation {CBO}.
06. Catholic Girls’ Organisation {CGO}.
07. Onitsha Young Catholic Students {ONYCAS}.
08. St. Vincent de Paul Society.
09. St. Anthony’s Society.
10. St. Jude’s Society.
11. The Legion of Mary.
12. The Block Rosary Crusade.
13. The Pioneer Abstinence.
14. The Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary.
15. The Mary League Girls.
16. The Apostleship of Prayer League of the Sacred Heart.
17. The Queen of All Hearts.
18. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria {CCRN}.
19. The Shanahan Society.
20. St. Theresa’s Society.
21. St. Anne’s Society.
22. The World Apostolate of Fatima {Blue Army}.
23. The Bible Society.
24. St. Joseph’s Society.
25. St. Elizabeth’s Society.
26. The Church Choir.
27. The Mass Servers Association {Altar Knights}.
28. The Volunteer Religious Teachers’ Association.
29. The Holy Ghost Confraternity.
30. The Scout Movement.
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31. The Girls’ Guide.
32. The Miraculous Medal.
33. The Oblates.
34. The Purgatorian {Holy Souls}.
35. The Christian Welfare Association.
36. The Nurses’ Guild.
37. The Knights of St. Mulumba {KSM}.
38. The Knights of St. John International {KSJ}.
39. The Lay Readers Association.
40. Man of Order and Discipline Movement of Nigeria {MOD}.
41. Focolare Movement.
42. Father Tansi Solidarity.
43. St. Stephen’s Society.
44. Society of Our Lady Queen of Apostles.
45. Catholic Workers Volunteer Force {CWVF}.
46. Archdiocesan Marian Radio/TV Council.
47. Madonna Mercy Family International.
48. Social Communications.
49. Catholic Media Workers Organisation.
50. Catholic Choirs Association {CCA}.
51. Catholic Lifeguard Rehabilitation & Safety Organisation.
52. Pontifical Missionary Union {PMU}.
53. Holy Childhood Association {HCA}.
54. Divine Mercy Prayer Group.
55. Maria Consolata Group.
56. Servants of the poor
57. Soldiers of Jesus and Mary Movement.
58. Our Mother of Perpetual help
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58. Catholic Church Warden Association.
59. Padre Pio Prayer Group.
60. Confraternity of the Miraculous infant Jesus.
61. Soldiers of the Cross Society
62. Our Mother of Perpetual help
63. Catholic Church Warden Association.
64. Confraternity of the miraculous infant Jesus.
65. Catholic Bible Instructors Union
66. Oblates of the Cistercian Order
67. Holy Family Society
68. Catholic Mobile Security Organization.
69. Our Lady of the Holy Innocents
THE SIX EPISCOPAL REGIONS AND VICARS
01. Onitsha Episcopal Region – Very Rev. Fr. Patrick OMUTA
02. Nnobi Episcopal Region - Very Rev. Fr. John Bosco EZIKA
03. Aguleri Episcopal Region - Very Rev. Fr. Mathew OBIEKEZIE
04. Iyiowa-Odekpe Episcopal Region – Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel EGWUOBA
05. Dunukofia Episcopal Region- Very Rev. Fr. Aloysius IKEKWE
06. Igbariam Episcopal Region –Very Rev. Fr. Vincent ONUCHUKWU