Rooted in Faith. Growing in Grace. Serving in Love.
Rooted in the Most Holy Trinity, we walk together in faith, proclaim Christ, form disciples, and serve the poor and vulnerable.
Special Announcements
Supplementary Assignment of Priests
The Bishop welcomed the newly ordained priests during the Priests’ Monthly Recollection at Holy Trinity Cathedral Parish, Orlu, on September 2, 2026, and officially assigned them…
Read announcement →Bishop’s Prayer Intensions for July 2026
Bishop Ukwuoma invites the Diocese of Orlu to pray in July for seminarians and aspirants discerning the priesthood and religious life.
Read announcement →Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting
Members of the Orlu Diocesan Pastoral Council are invited to gather on Saturday, June 20, for an important meeting in service of the pastoral mission of…
Read announcement →Pastoral Executive Council Meeting
The Pastoral Executive Council Meeting of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu will be held on Wednesday, June 17, at the Catholic Diocesan Secretariat, Orlu.
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THE CHURCH
Witnesses of the Gospel of Christ in the World We Live
We exist to evangelize. Guided by his episcopal motto, “Diligere sicut dilexit Christus” (To love as Christ loved), the Bishop of Orlu calls the Diocese to a life of faithful discipleship, pastoral charity, and renewed evangelization. In this spirit, the Catholic Diocese of Orlu continues to proclaim the Gospel, celebrate the sacraments, promote Catholic education, and form communities where every person may encounter the love of Christ and share that love with others.
THE CHURCH
Words from the Holy Father, Leo XIV
“I would like that our first great desire be for a united Church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world.” — Pope Leo XIV, Inaugural Mass homily, 18 May 2025
EVENTS
Be Part of the Mission
Follow diocesan news, parish stories, pastoral updates, and opportunities to grow in faith and service.
News from Around the Diocese
Priests’ Monthly Recollection at Orlu, Holy Trinity Cathedral Parish. Posted on September 4, 2026
On the 2nd of September 2026, Holy Trinity Cathedral Parish, Orlu, was graced with the presence of the Bishops and Priests of the…
Priestly Ordination
The Sacrament of Holy Orders is a sacrament instituted by Christ. Through this sacrament, men are consecrated for the service of God and…
Catholic Workers Volunteer Force
A JOURNEY OF CONVERSION: SUSTAINING OUR EARTHLY MISSION IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI Between Friday 14th to Sunday 16th August…
WITNESSING
Serving God’s People Across the Diocese
The Catholic Diocese of Orlu serves communities through worship, formation, education, charity, family life, youth ministry, vocations, and pastoral care. Rooted in the Gospel and guided by the Most Holy Trinity, the Diocese accompanies God’s people in faith, love, service, and communion.
CHARITY & JUSTICE
Guarding and Caring
Promoting justice, vocations, charity, and safe communities.
