Catholic Diocese of Orlu -

About

The Catholic Diocese of Orlu was created in 1980 by Pope John Paul II and is currently led by Bishop Augustine Ukwuoma. With more than 1 million Catholics, the diocese […]
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Regina Pacis Region

Regina Pacis Region is one of four pastoral regions in the Catholic Diocese of Orlu. It is named after one of the oldest parishes in the region, Regina Pacis Parish […]
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Saint Gregory Region

Located in the South-northern part of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Saint Gregory pastoral region is one of the four pastoral regions in the Catholic Diocese of Orlu. It is […]
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Saint Michael Region

Saint Michael Pastoral Region is one of the four pastoral regions in the Catholic Diocese of Orlu. Named after one of the oldest parishes in the area, it covers rerrirotires […]
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Saint Theresa Region

Saint Theresa Pastoral Region is one of the four pastoral regions in the Catholic Diocese of Orlu, named after Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus who is the named for […]
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Bishop Augustine Ukwuoma

His Lordship, Most Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma hails from Ndiohiaowerre Duruewuru Amucha in Njaba Local Govenment Area. Born into the family of Mr/Mrs. Polycarp Ukwuoma, both of the blessed memory, on […]
Vocations

Following Christ’s mandate for Catholics to go into the world and bear witness to the Gospel (Mark 16:15), the Catholic Diocese of Orlu prioritizes vocations to different ministries in the […]
Evangelization and Catechesis

Evangelization is the primary role of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu in the community. Catechesis is her fundamental role of empowering the people with the knowledge of the ways of […]
Schools

Investing in schools and educating the future generation to lead community and the world through the Gospel values is one of the priorities of the Catholic diocese of Orlu. She […]
Pastoral Visits

The bishop visits the members of the Catholic diocese every weekend, to attend to their spiritual and pastoral needs. In collaboration with the priests and leaders of ministries, he visits […]

MSGR. JUSTIN ONYENEMEGAM LAID TO REST

The Catholic Diocese of Orlu laid to rest one of her priests, Msgr. Justin Onyenemegam. He passed away on Monday, 25th July 2022, after a brief illness. The Requiem Mass […]

August 5, 2022 FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CBCN 2nd Plenary Holds in Orlu Diocese

The Catholic Diocese of Orlu will host the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) 2nd Plenary from September 8-16, 2022. Join the diocese in prayer for the shepherds of the […]

August 5, 2022 Up Coming Events
Official Response

November 2, 2021 Uncategorized
From the Bishop’s Office

May 25, 2019 Uncategorized
Latest Diocesan News and Events

Support Vocation Vocation promotion is the duty of every Christian. In his message on the 53rd World Day of Prayer for Vocation, Pope Francis said, "There can be no promotion […]

November 11, 2018 Uncategorized