Sr. M. Ben Desmond Uche Hospital 7. Sr. M. Josephina Okonkwo 4. Fr. Fr. Akwakuma: Sacred Heart of Jesus Nursery School 6. Sr. M. Eunice Ugo 4. Ibeawuchi Linus 2002 Amakohia Ik. Rev. Assumpta ICT Centre: Rev. Cyril Akalonu 2. Fr. NAME ORD. Bishop's Bourne, # 1 Mission Crescent, Transfiguration Hills, Off Okigwe Road Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Fr. Fr. Fr. Rev. Rev. Sr. Petrine Maris Okeke Student 7. Sr. Teresa Okafor 08138263735 Ihitte-Isi-Mbieri: Mater Dei Primary School 15. Sylvester Emetuche 2015 Uratta 08032771087 326. Fr. Fr. Alvan Ikoku 6. Cyril Akalonu Catholic Teachers Association Rev. Aloysius Ochasi 2001 Ohoba 186. Rev. Rev. John J. Ibe 1969 Amakohia 08038918675 12. Kingsley Ogala 2003 Umunwaku 08033817807220. 08037070986 Henry Ajaero 2011 Ihitte-isi-Mbieri 08037853181 277. Rev. SCHOOLS Rev. Rev. Fr. Rev. Rev. Director Of Communications/ Assumpta Media Centre: Rev. Moderator Catholic Challenge Forum Rev. [2] THE OWERRI CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESAN 2022 DIRECTORY. 08035000455 196. Sir Hartley Egbulefu (Chairman) 3. It is meant for the education of people at different levels, pastoral agents, catechists, priests, religious and lay faithful. Ogwa: St. Josephs Primary School 28. Casimir Nzeh 1984 Uzoagba 08033565155 47. Nicholas Nwachukwu 1990 Amaimo 08033891947 81. Sr. M. Esther Nwarihi Bursar N/P 5. Fr. Fr. Fr. T. I. Okere 7. Fr. Priest: 4/7/1970;Died:13/2/02)7. Valentine Ibe 1994 Amaukwu Orodo 08033172553 108. Theophilus Okere 08033287444 Emma. Sr. Barbra Esonwune 08038904038 Rev. Fr. Fr. Sr. Cordelia Ebom 08171776134 Augustine Opara 2010 Emekuku 08038986490 272. John Ubaechu 2001 Akabo 08037948268 191. Rev. Fr. Rev. (Delegate Superior) 2. Sr. Maria Chinaza Ibezim 8. has been appointed the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Diocese. Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary 6. Address: Archdiocesan Secretariat Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Pastoral/Catechetical Affairs: Rev. Owerri Girls Secondary School Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Fr. Anthony Chiemela Okoroafor (Dir) (07032842345) Rev. Rev. Umuapu Ohaji: Sacred Heart Primary School 39. Rev. Anthony Njoku (Snr) Board Chairman Address: 160 Wetheral Road, Box 85, Owerri, Imo State. Sr. M. Nneamaka Okafor 17. Sr. M. Maureen G. Okeke 3. Kieran Okoro 1978 Owu Amakohia 08062283577 23. Fr. Box 85, Owerri Imo State. Sr. Dom Cordis Egbuna 08064460549 Nwachukwu 1999 Umuohiagu 08039091485 158. 08035481915 237. Sr. Charity C. Nwaishi 3. Msgr. DMMM Convent, Holy Rosary Intl Sch Ph Rd/AVU 1. Okpala: St. Finbars Seminary Nursery School 47. Julius Anuonye 1992 Atta 08034036571 93. Fr. Rev. Fr. Fr.Donald Nwosu 2015 Orodo 09037139020 332. Fabian Ofurum 1998 Uratta . Fr. Rev. Rev Fr. 2. Fr. 2. Innocent Orji 2005 Isikwuato 08037976261 235. Rev. Rev. Livinus Egbuchulem 1979 Ifakala 08037835547 25. 5,2023,5 Protect & customize any phone, laptop, audio or gaming device with . Hilary Iheonu 2007 Uzoagba 08068781189 246. 2. Fr. 63. Anthony Onyeocha 6 Rev. Fr. Franklin Mba 2010 Umuohiagu 08033655676 271. Rev. Theodore Ihenetu 2015 Amaigbo 08067253290 327. Rev. Executives Of Catholic Youth Organization Of Nigeria (CYON) 1. Thomas Agaziem 1996 Amawuhie Ubomiri 08037245247 126. It is blessed with 318 diocesan priests and 55 Religious priests. Emmanuel Amadi 1998 Ezenaomi 08033437631 147. Sr. MaryJane Nwaimo (Matron) 5. Leonard N. Ezem, KSM Secretary 08038885796 70. Fr. M. Chiagorom Zone IX Oguta Rev. Rev. Innocent Osuagwu 1984 Umunoha 0803720129548. Fr. Rev. Fr. Jude Onyeakazi 1998 Uratta . Holy Family Sisters of the Needy (HFSN) Rev. Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. Uzoagba Girls Secondary School, Ikeduru 14. Rev. 3. Rev. Nguru: St. Theresas Nursery School, 37. Isaac Chima (Manager) 07031296620 Fr. Rev. Rev. Rev. CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF OWERRI, SCHOOL PORTAL Ut erudiret in veritate evangelica et verae libertatis amore, in ipso corde Ecclesiae missionem. Cathedral Administrators: 1. Marist Brothers Azaraegbelu, Emekuku 30. Sr. Obiageli Magdalene Okoye 07036953571 Rev. Sr. Edith A. Obioma 5. Rev. Sr. Dorothy E. Nwokonkwo (Burar) 4. Fr. George Ike Address: Owerri Archdiocesan Secretariat Box 85, Owerri, Imo State. Julius Mmegwa 1973 Ihitte 08037068556 14. Joseph U. Enyiaka 1999 Avuvu 08037163095 162. Fr. Sr. Modesta Nwonwe Pre-Novitiate 1. Fr. Fr. Sebastian Igbokwe Catholic Women Organization Rev. Fr. Fr. Mgbirichi: St. Patricks Primary School 19. Sr. Caroline Chinaka 9. Fr. Cletus Eboh 1998 Umunoha 08037100994 152. Sr. M. Bernadette L. Anwulorah 2. Jude Onyeakazi Rome 20. 119. Kenneth Ameke 2008 Aguleri 07037800055 252. Fr. Fr. Matthias Opara 1990 Mbieri 08033312562 73. Fr. Fr. Anthony Njoku 1975 Avuvu 07038664909 18. Sr. Genevieve Chukwu 08052365225 Frs. Sr. Helen Okafor 5. Fr. Fr. Christian EkeZone III Ogbaku Rev. Innocent Iwuoha 1991 Umueze,Ogwa 08036493325 83. Rev. Fr. Fr. Rev. Rev. Wilfred Nwachukwu 2003 Obike 08035497513 218. Rev. Sr. Stella Chibuoke Aladinma Convent 1. Rev. Patrick Amadi 2. Charles Anuolam 1986 Obowo .. 51. Sr. Anne U. Okorie 4. Fr. Ray. Rev. Fr. Anthony Dike 1998 Enyiogugu . Miletus Ohanumma 2011 Mgbala Agwa 08087983498 287. Holy Family Sisters of the Needy Convent, Ikenegbu Owerri 18. Rev. Sr. Sochimaijem Aniekwe 08162114560 Fr. Erasmus Okere 1994 Ulakwo . Davidson Obioma 1991 Emekuku . Kizito Obinna 2001 Onyeaghala. Fr. Augustine Ihedimma (Principal/Chaplain) Cloonan Memorial Secondary School Emekuku 1. Basil Osigwe 1978 Ogbaku 08037062289 24. Rev. Rev. Rev. Fr. Anthony C. Okoroafor 1990 Okpala 07032842345 69. Fr. Fr. Owerri: St. Pauls International Primary School 36. Anselm Osinachi Amadi 2013 Emeabiam 08037893718 308. Fr. 16. Sr. Priscilla Irofuala 4. Zone I Emekuku Rev. Fr. Rev. Theophilus Okere 1962 Nnorie 080332874445. Fr. Fr. Rev. Naze: St. Judes Primary School 22. Sebastian Ugochukwu 1979 Amuzi . Mr. Chigozie Onwukwe National President, 08064041662 Box 85, Owerri Imo State. Eight male Religious Congregations and nine female Religious Congregations are working in the Archdiocese. ONE CAN FIND THE ORIGINAL MANY PLACES.THESE PHOTOGRAPHS WERE FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION BUT THEIR ALSO AT "Nigeria, Report of the Commission of Inquiry Appointed to Inquire into the Disturbances in the Calabar and Owerri Provinces,December, 1929 (Lagos: printed by the Government Printer, 1930) Rhodes House, Oxford. Innocent Nwankwo 2015 Arochukwu 08035456925 331. 105. Biblical Movt of Nigeria Rev. Mbieri: C. K. C Nursery School 29. Rev. (Chairman) 08033565155 Archdiocesan Tribunal: Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Today Owerri Archdiocese has a Catholic population of about 1,049,213 with 138 Parishes and 25 Chaplaincies, 5 Special Jurisdictions. Rev. Hermanguild Diala 13. Rev. 10. Amakohia Ikeduru: St. Brendans Primary School 6. Kazimierz Abrahamczyk, SVD All Souls Parish All Souls Parish 650-871-8944 Abrahamczyk.Kazimier@sfarch.org 315 Walnut Avenue South San Francisco, California 94080 Fr. Rev. Fr. Benedict Agumanu 4. Owerri: Maria Assumpta Primary School SECONDARY/VOCATIONAL Rev. Michael Konye 2010 Orlu 08066890628 265. Rev. Rev. Religious Congregations: 1.Holy Ghost Fathers (CSSp) 2.Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretian) 3.Marist Brothers of the School 4.Servants of Charity (Opera Don Guanella) Kevin Akagha (Convener) Sodalities/ Chaplains: Laity Council Rev. Mark Ojotu of Otukpo Diocese abducted, Nigerian bishop warns against healing ministries in the liturgy Headlines - MINNEAPOLIS News Release, We must never be afraid to take a definitive decision Bishop Ajakaye, Nigerian bishop warns against healing ministries in the liturgy Headlines - Columbus News Report, National Directorate of Social Communications, CSN. Rev. Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri is the head of the Owerri Ecclesiastical province with Umuahia,. Fr. Nwaimo Kenneth 2002 Okpala 08035454783 201. 148. Fr. His Eminence, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke receives his Red Hat from His Holiness Pope Francis. Gilbert Alaribe 1997 Logara 08108242757 142. Msgr. Fr. Kingsley Njoku 2005 Ogwa 08035375372 231. Director) Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Executive 1. Chaplain: Rev. Fr.Camillus Ereh 2011 Uzoagba 08038984758 283. Rev. Rev. Rev. Raymond Nzereogu (Editor) 08064918509 2. Rev. 08035875934 189. Rev. Fr. Nekede: St. Patricks Primary School 23. Sr. Gracelyn Anyanwu Student DMMM Convent, Obosima 1. Anselm Nwakuna 1993 Okwu Ogbaku . The 2023 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Directory is available for $35.00 per copy (postage & shipping included). Rev. Fr. Rev. Tobechi Anyadike 1994 Orodo . Theophilus Okere 3. Sr. Miriam Assumpta Metumaribe 22. Godian Emenyonu 1997 Egbu . 136. Sr. M. Joseph Therese Nwokoroku 08063957713 3. Patrick Ibole (Chairman) Youth Commission: Rev. Kingsley Nze Rome 48. Fr. Disciplinary Commission: 1. Joseph Ejimofor 1977 Emekuku 08033844770 19. C. Ibe (Birth: 1930; Ord. Fr John Anumudu 2011 Amaimo 08037356234 279. Logara: St. Patricks Primary School 18. Fr. Rev. Rev. Richmond Duru 20. Rev. Ozisa Newspaper: 1. Rev. 670,986 of the 1.7 million people in the area are member of the Catholic Church. Our mission "to provide a safe website for parishioners looking to connect with churches and find Mass, ensuring God's grace may touch the heart of every man and of every woman and lead them to Him." 2021/2022 Admissions Apply for admission or find out more about application process Holy Ghost College, Owerri Education Commission. Sr. Dom Cordis Egbuna 08064460549 Egbuoma: Holy Trinity NurserySchool 15. Rev. Awarra: St. Joseph Int. Owerri: Maria Assumpta Nursery School.Owerri 67. Fr. Victor Eleba Education ICT Rev. Rev. Fr. Rev. Fr. Joseph Onuoha 1980 Ogbe 07031072850 29. NAMES OF WOMEN RELIGIOUS Order of Mother of God (Leonardians) 14. Fr. Sr. Judith C. Ezeji 8. Fr. Fr. Cyriacus Akoronye 2001 Ndegwu 08037784783 174. J. Mmegwa Presbyteral Council: 1. Rev. Rev. Michael Chiagorom 1994 Umuoba Uratta 08063782252 106. Sr. M. Chioma Agnes Igwe Pastoral Fr. Rev. Fr. Gilbert Alaribe 4. Fr. Fr. Rev. Peter Njoku (Birth: 1946; Ord. Rev. Rev. Eunan Asomugha 1987 Owerri 08033211404 55. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji on his appointment as Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese in Imo State. Emmanuel College Owerri Chaplain: Rev. Sr. Cecilia Azin Emekuku Anex 1. K. Akagha 8. Fr. Rev. Anthony Opara (Ordained 1997: Died: 28th April, 2011) 18. Sr. M. Felix Mercy Akuchie Student 9. Fr. Fr. Box 85, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria Telephone: (0803)33.89.449 Historical Details Vicariate Apostolic of Owerri Latin Name: Overriensis Split: 12 February 1948 Vicariate Country: Nigeria Diocese of Owerri Fr. Fr. Fr. Rev. Henry Alozie (Principal) St. Columba Secondary School, Amaimo 1. Rev. Fr. Fr. Austin Okigbo USA 6. Sr. Chidalu Ohalete 6. Fr. Immaculate Heart Convent Ogwa, Mbaitoli 23. Fr. Anthony Iheanacho (Birth: 10/9/49; Ord. Sr. Pauline Obasi 4. Irete Holy Family Nursery School 26. Sr. Joanness Uzoma 08035560823 Rev. Victor Eleba DirectorArchdiocesan Education Secretariat: Rev. Rev. Anselm Ekeh 11. Sr. Agatha A. Onyeulo 10. Amakohia Ikeduru: St. Brendans Nursery School 8. Anselm Onyeka 11.Bishop Lasbrey Secondary School Chaplain: Rev. Sr. M. Loretta Opara 43. Sr. M. Odinakachi Ilochukwu H/M Fr. Rev. Rev. Holy Family Sisters of the Needy, World Bank 21. Order of Mother of God (Leonardian) 7. Sr. Sussan Nwangwu 5. Rev. Rev. John Obilor 1985 Nguru Mbaise 08037261845 50. Fr. Philip Opara 2013 Amakohia, Ikeduru 08066125500306. Girls 08037833734 Stephen Nwamadi 2015 Nekede 07034691761 330. In 1937, the first indigenous priest of Owerri, Msgr. Collins Okolie 2015 Umutanze Orlu 08035747368 334. Sr. M. Steve Njoroge 24. 160. Patrick Ibole 1981 Enyiogugu 08037106142 33. Casimir Chimeziri 1981 Avuvu 08032719303 32. Ogu Cyriacus 2002 Avuvu 204. Alexander Okoro St. Lazarus Prisons Charity Centre 1. Sr. M. Felia Kamalu Assumpta Pastoral Centre Convent 1. Temple Nwaneri 2011 Nekede (St. Patricks) 08035413339 286. Date of Birth: June 26, 1946 Priestly Ordination: April 9, 1972 Episcopal Ordination: September 4, 1993 Address: Archbishops House, Villa Assumpta, Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Tel: 08033389449; E-mail: [emailprotected] Website: owarch.org Sr. Oluchi Victoria Achionye (Sup)08136619596 2. Owu-Amakohia: St. John Boscos Nursery School 56. Sr. Trinititas Ngu Ikenegbu Community Sr. Josemaria Anyanwu (Superior) 08035142557 Anthony J.V. Rev.Fr. Rev. Fr. Sr. Gloria Agatha Duruji 14. Fr. Two Major Seminaries are located in this diocese, namely: the Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri and the Claretian Institute of Philosophy, Maryland Nekede. Fr. Rev. Girls College Owerri Chaplain: Rev. Paul Nwachukwu 2014 Umuofor Amaimo 08032693731 314. Fr. Msgr. Sr. Juliet Ugwu 08167207157 Jude E. Ike 1990 Ifakala 08063572151 77. Prof. Gabriel Osuji (KSM) President 08035079928 Nekede: St. Patricks Nursery School 34. Holy Ghost College Owerri Chaplain: Rev. : 08037773107 Sr. Austin Osuji IHM 07067873905 St. Anthonys Special Jurisdiction, Owerri 1. Fr. Fr. Ferdinand Ihekaire 1993 Uzoagba 08034151026 103. Corpers Rev. Fr. Immaculate Heart Convent, Emekuku 26. Fr. Sr. M. Euphrasia Okeke 14. . Fr. Sr. M. Collette Uche Emii (farm) Obiagwu (convent) 1. DMMM Convent, Umuewere Ngor-okpala 1. Augustine Opara5.Holy Rosary Hospital Emekuku Chaplain: Rev. Rev. His Holiness equally appointed Most Rev. Walter O. Opara 1999 Afara . Sr. Roseline Chukwuma 08030652333 OBINNA Sr. Perpetua Oguibe (Local Superior) 08121445503, 08035769860 A. Njoku (Snr) 10. Rev. Rev. Fr. Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary Holy Rosary International Sec. Rev. Thomas Agaziem Man of Order and Discipline (MOD) Rev. 3. Sr. Gwachukwu Ugo 16. Fr. Rev. Fr. Fr. Ignatius Nze 2000 Emii 08033394085 167. Fr. Sr. Emmanuela Ejesieme 07061387901 Jude E. Ike Zone X Imerienwe Rev. Sr. Evangelista Okparaocha -` Councillor / Lecturer (08038570741) Alphonsus Oha 12. Sr. M. Chikodili Ezeani 5. Rev. Sr. Rita Onuoha 4. Fr. Fr. Rev. Francis Iwuala 1993 Logara 08037113347 102. Rev. Abuja Office: Plot 459, Cadastral Zone B2, Southern Parkway, Durumi 1, Abuja, Web: Okwu-Ikeduru: Immaculate Heart Primary School 32. Rev. Sr. M. Chimdiuto Anyanwu Student 13. Rev. Sr. Veronica Ogazi 12. Fr. Rev. Rev. Alphonsus Oha Bloc Rosary Crusade Rev. Fr. Sr. M. Chikwadom Ekwem Ministrys/Local Superior 3. Rev. Rev. Fr. Rev. Chidiebube Okeoma, Owerri The Archbishop of Owerri Catholic, A. Obinna, has described as false the news making the rounds that the auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese, Moses Chikwe, who was. Fr. Fr. Government Secondary School Owerri Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Rev. Rev. Spiritan Postulate, Akabo, Owerri 4. Rev. Passionist Fathers of St. Paul of the Cross (CP) 20. Sr. Immaculata Ndu 11. Anselm Onyeka 1990 Eziama Otura 08037092878 72. Rev.Fr. Fr. The Vicar General: Very Rev. He became the Bishop of Owerri Diocese in 1993 and was upgraded to the position of Archbishop in 1994 when Owerri ecclesiastical province became an Archdiocese. Rev. D. N. Nwachukwu 2. Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Okoroafor (Principal) 2. Fr. Gasper Ibe Fr. Benjamin Onwumelu 1994 Nnorie . Fr. Innocent Iwuoha Confraternity Christian Doctrine Rev. Ifakala: St. Josephs Nursery School 21. Rev. Rev. Rev. Christian N. Ekeh 1999 Okpala 08065353731 156. Chief Mrs. Theresa Okonkwo Chairman 2. Augustine AnagbosoAddress: No. Fr. Fr. Fr. Akuchie Raphael 2015 Mbieri 08038670596 321. Joseph Enyiaka Justice, Development, Peace And Caritas Commission: Rev. Federal Medical Centre Chaplain: Rev. Walter Opara Rome 19. Sr. Denisia OnyeochaNovitiate Community Sr. Aloysia Enyinnaya Superior 07038839998 Gasper Ibe 21. 2. Remigius Ebiziem 2014 Ndegwu 08063449459 315. Martin Akalefu USA 52. Fr. Rev. Paschal Anyanwu 15. Fr. Agwa: Christ the King Primary School 3. 10. Rev. Sr. Maria Chinaemema Agu 5. Rev. Michael Nwokocha Belgium 30. Rev. Fr. Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy(SMMM) 16. Fr. In 1993, Bishop Unegbu retired and Bishop Anthony J. V. Obinna, was appointed by His Holiness Pope John Paul II as his successor. Holy Family Sisters Of The Needy Generalate Community Nekede Community Mother Mary-Michael Okafor (Sp.G) 08037817856 Ihiagwa: St. Michaels Primary School Fr. Fr. Ahamefule George 2002 Umudim 08034967820 193. Wence Madu Cmf 8.Nigerian Prisons Charity Service Owerri Chaplain: Rev. Sr. Priscilla Irofula, DCPB COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES: Priest: 25/7/99; Died: 12/1/03) 9. Sr. Rosemary Asogwa 0803957989 88. Rev. Raymond Onuoha Mother of Perpetual Help Rev. Fr. Fr. Martin Anorue 2001 Ubomiri . Ben Agumanu 08035924010 Raymond Okoroigbo (Judicial Vicar) Priests On-going Formation Commission: Rev. Address: Archdiocesan Secretariat, Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Directorate Of ICT: Rev. The archdiocese covers an area of 2,996 km 2. Leo Manu 2013 Uzoagba 08032699080 305. Rev. Fr. Theophilus Okere 3 Rev. Fr. Rev. 109. 08030545946 Sr. Rufina Egbukichi 5. Augustine Opara 2006 Amakohia Ur. 14. Fr. Priest: 30/7/1944; Ord. Stephen Egwim 18. 33. Author: Nkem Emeghara Udum Adah. Clifford Maduike 1982 Umuekwune 08035972251 41. Fr. Fr. Rev. Fr. Sr. Vincentia Odom Superior / Principal (08032435125) 2. Umuokanne: St. Andrews Intl Nursery School 63. Rev. Rev. Sr. Anthonia Ebere Ahamefule 15. Operating as usual. Fr. Rev. Rev. Bertrand Ujunwa (Principal) Whelan Research Academy 1. Rev. Fr. Louis Obirieze 2000 Ihitte 07061235366 168. 150. Sr. Maria C. Diala (Sup) 08035855363 Fr. 2. Anthony E. Onyeocha 1974 Avuvu 08035603859 16. Fr. Bonaventure Adinuso 1993 Okpala 08035426831 100. 1. Avuvu: St. Charles Primary School 7. Fr. Fr. Sr. Nicholette Uzodike 08034770252 Rev. The Archdiocese has to its credit numerous primary and secondary Schools, Whelan Research Academy, Schools of Nursing, Midwifery, Laboratory Assistant Technology, Hospitals, Maternity Homes, Farms, and so on. Fr. Sr. Mary Rose Mbaliri Obube Convent 1. Rev. Fr. Oscar Unakalamba 2010 Irete Umunwoha 07030442807 275. Rev. Fr. J. Mmegwa 9. Sr. Viola Ihejirika 4. Jude Chikodi Ike 1987 Umueze Ogwa 07036621087 57. Rev. Sr. M. Kosisochukwu Ifedibah18. Sr. Elizabeth Nwalozie 6. Rev. Rev. Most Rev. Sr. Rosemary Asogwa 0803957989 Fr. St. Francis Chaplaincy Imo State Sports Council Rev Fr. Sr. Maria Cordis Okoro 4. 2. Fr. Aloysius Iwuanorue CIWA 31. Rev. Ohaji: Immaculate Heart Primary School 30. Rev. Fr. Sr. Angela Nworah Superior 08161661338 1.Emekuku: Holy Rosary School of Nursing/Midwifery 2.Emekuku: Holy Rosary School of Health Technology NAMES OF WOMEN RELIGIOUS Assumpta Spiritual Year Seminary, Okwu Ogbaku 8. Charles Ikwuegbu 1995 Uratta 118. Assumpta Minor Seminary Naze-Owerri 10. Emmanuel Anorue 2011 Amaimo 08034464145 278. Cyprain Okere 2003 Obike 08035441446 226. DESCRIPTION. Emmanuel Konyeaso 2010 Emekuku 08038679637263. Christopher Obiyo 2000 Obowo 08033288573 169. Rev. Kingsley Ekeocha Poland 45. Fr. Fr. This publication representing substantively the doctoral dissertation of Rev. With joy the Clergy. Agbala: St. Marys Primary School 4. Emmanuel Diala 2007 Emekuku 08068812300 245. Obube Secondary School 18. Rev. 1. Callistus Nwosu 1981 Umuowa 08036665013 36. Fr. Carmelite Monastery Owerri 2. Rev. Fr. Sr. Maria Chizobam Azubike 25. Benedict Oparaugo 1987 Ngugo 08036110193 60. Fr. : 07031291038 Justice, Development Peace And Caritas Coordinator: Rev. 3. Fr. . With the expulsion of the expatriate missionaries at the end of the civil war by the Nigerian Government, Bishop Whelan appointed Msgr. Sr. Denisia OnyeochaNovitiate Community Sr. Aloysia Enyinnaya Superior 07038839998 Rev. Stella Maris C. Igbokwe President 07035201420 2. Chief Mrs. Theresa Okonkwo Archdiocesan Health Advisory Board Dr. E. N. Iwuala Osuoha (Chairman) 08037080141 Building Advisory Board Rev. Archbishops Personal Assistant/Archivist: Rev. Address: 19A Industrial Layout, Onitsha Road. Fr. Opara Bonaventure 2002 Ezenaomi 08039692349 206. Fr. Sebastian Igbokwe 1981 Uzoagba 08033185196 35. 94. Fr. Eustace C. Nwanekwu 2013 Atta Ikeduru 08037956893 310. Michael Chiwueze 13.Federal Govt. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji // ( listen) (born January 13, 1952 in Naze, Nigeria) is the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese. Ikembara: St. Michaels Catholic Nursery School 24. Rochas Foundation College Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Eric Edoziem 2012 Ihitte-I-Mbieri 08033981778 295. Rev. Rev. Around Friday, May 10, a few days before they would depart for their weeklong retreat in Abuja, the bishops of the province held an emergency meeting in Villa Assumpta, Owerri, with the administrator of Ahiara Diocese, Msgr. Sr. Emmanuela Ejesieme 07061387901 Vincent Arisukwu USA 40. Daniel Anyanwu 1993 Umuohiagu 08036710945 95. Catholic Doctors Guild Rev. Rev. Fr. First Mass 1912, Ulakwo First Missionary Fr. Sr. Susan Azubuike 07032864202 Christian Iwuagwu 1996 Alaenyi Ogwa 08034716428 129. Fr. Rev. Eziama: St. Michaels Nursery School 20. Rev. Fr. Rev. According to a statement of the Archdiocese of Owerri, made available to Vatican News, Bishop Chikwe and his driver were released on the evening of the New Year, 1 January. Rev. Patrick Amadi 1988 Amatta 08037772405 61. Rev. Rev. He believes that education has a paramount role to play in advancing interreligious dialogue. Joseph Nwanegbo of Ubomiri was ordained. Austin Echema 08037070986 2. Fr. Emmanuel Konyeaso USA 51. Rev. Rev. Fr. Rev. Alozie Kenneth 2002 Nguru Ngor 08037763229 194. Fr. Sr. MaryAnn A. Duru 7. Fr. Jude Godwins (Director) 2. Fauster Echetama 2011 Egbeada 08067986665 281. Rev. Fr. Cletus Eboh (Chairman) 08037100994 Akabor St . Fr. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Convent, Uzoagba 9. Fr. Fr. Rev. Sr. Charity Onyejekwe 8. Temple Nwaneri St. Augustines Catechetical College 1. Fr. John Paul Igbokwe 2014 Orsu-Obodo 08039776516 318. Rev. Egbema: Queen of Heaven Primary School 9. Lady Dr. Felicity Ifeyinwa Okoro, JP (LSJI) Fr. 5. Fr. Rev. Fr. Charles Ozuome Personal Assistant to AB: Rev. Fr. Rev. Rev. "The outgoing and incoming Archbishops of Owerri Archdiocese have contributed immensely to the growth and progress of the catholic church beyond the shores of Nigeria. Fr. Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. Rev. Fr. Fr. Fr. 5. New Owerri, St. Marks Intl N/Pri. In a press release which appeared in the August 29 September 5 edition of The leader Newspaper the Catholic Community of Owerri Archdiocese specifically demanded for a public apology to the Christian community of Imo . Alphonsus Oha 8 Rev. MOST REV. Rev. Rev. Fr. Rev. Fr. 3. Charles Okoro Switzerland 18. Clement Odoemena 2003 Okpala 08032699671 219. Fr. Ezekiel Opara 2010 Ubomiri 08035839317 267. Umuokanne: St. Andrews Intl Primary School 41. Rev. Fr. Sr. Maureen Chukwu Sr. Florence O. Cyril Akalonu Zone VII Umuagwo Rev. Fr. Kingsley Asahu-Ejere (Birth: 5/8/52; Ord. Rev. 2. Immaculate Heart Convent Okwu, Ikeduru 24. Rev. Priest: 8/12/59; Died: 30/3/96) 5. Rev. Fr. Fr. Rev. Sr. M. Chimazuru Ihesinulo Student 12. Rev. Amakohia Secondary School, Ikeduru 21. Amos Alfred 2002 Agbor 08030698416 195. Fr. : 08036738576 Eu-Care Farms Agbala: Care of the Secretariat Address: Villa Assumpta, Box 85 Owerri Tel. Fr. Jude Chukwu 2010 Imerienwe 08032698032 266. Fr. Rev. Rev. 3. Chiwueze Egejuru 6. Clement Odoemenam CIWA 46. Sr. Lauretta C. Okoroukwu Ihitteokwe Community 1. Archbishop Obinna was ordained a priest of the Catholic Church on 9th April 1972, graduating that year from the Bigard Memorial Seminary and the Pontifical Urban University Rome, with a First Class honours Bachelor's degree in Divinity (B.D.) Fr. Fr. Edmund Njoku Moderator: Eucharistic Congress Out-reach Rev. Sebastian Igbokwe 10. Born June 26, 1946, to late Mr. & Mrs Michael Obinna of Emekuku, Owerri, Imo State. 149. Valentine Egejuru UNIPORT 33. Kevin Akagha 1972 Ngwma 08033329762 13. Priest 7/71984:Died 31/10/2013) 21 Rev. Divine Ekebe 2003 Umuowa Ngor 08035477973 214. Rev. Albert Nze USA 24. Fr. Henry Opara Catholic Men Organization Rev. Edmund Njoku 1988 Obube 08034056419 64. Rev. Rev. Clementina Ezenwuba 08035738146 Orodo: Stella Maris Primary School 34. Ignatius Unegbu Rome 50. Lawrence Ogazi 2003 Owerri St Pauls 08035801121 221. Akalonu Zone VII Umuagwo Rev ( KSM ) President 08035079928 Nekede: St. Patricks Nursery School.! Sr. Vincentia Odom Superior / Principal ( 08032435125 ) 2 National President, 08064041662 Box 85,,... Owerri Imo State Bank 21 Charity Service Owerri Chaplain: Rev Owerri Ecclesiastical province with,... 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