On December 1, 2017, Bishop Augustine Ukwuoma led the groundbreaking and the stone laying ceremony of TRINITAS UNIVERSITY of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu at the main campus site, KM 20, Owerri/Onitsha Road, Awo-Omamma, Imo State, Nigeria. This welcome project is designed to provide high quality and accessible Catholic higher education for students. Learn how you can be part of this historic project.
We take the Church's urgent call for the fostering of vocations as a value we treasure highly (Pope Paul VI, Decree on Priestly Training Optatam Totus, n.2). Across the diocese, there are many programs designed for this purpose. We begin with the family and get everyone to think of their unique vocations in the sacraments of service—ordained and religious life, and married life. Be part of this great call to foster vocations in the diocese.
Most weekends of the year, the bishop pays a pastoral visit to parishes and institutions within the Diocese of Orlu. It is an opportunity for the bishop to be with the people, listen to them and offer his pastoral services. To learn when the bishop would be visiting your parish or institution, please click the link below.
"I rejoiced when I heard them say, Let us go to God's..." The newly dedicated All Saints Church Okwuabala glowing in beauty and splendour.
NIGHT PRAYER FOR TUESDAY
INTRODUCTION
V./ O God, come to our aid.
R./ O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE
I confess to almighty God, to blessed Mary ever virgin, to blessed Dominic our father, to all the saints, and to you my brothers, that I have sinned exceedingly; by thought, word, deed and omission, through my fault: and I beseech you to pray for me.
V./ May Almighty God have Mercy on us, forgive us all our sins, and may He free us from all evil, keep us safe and strengthen us in every good work, and bring us to eternal life.
R./ Amen.
HYMN
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide;
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;
Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O thou who changes not, abide with me.
Hold thou thy Cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies;
Heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
PSALMODY
Ant. Do not hide your face from me, for in you have I put my trust.
Psalm 142(143):I-II
Lord, listen to my prayer:* turn your ear to my appeal.
You are faithful, you are just; give answer.
Do not call your servant to judgement
for no one is just in your sight.
The enemy pursues my soul;
he has crushed my life to the ground;
he has made me dwell in darkness
like the dead, long forgotten.
Therefore my spirit fails,
my heart is numb within me.
I remember the days that are past:
I ponder all your works.
I muse on what your hand has wrought* and to you I stretch out my hands.
Like a parched land my soul thirsts for you.
Lord, make haste and answer;
for my spirit fails within me.
Do not hide your face
Lest I become like those in the grave.
In the morning let me know your love
for I put my trust in you.
Make me know the way I should walk:
to you I lift up my soul.
Rescue me, Lord, from my enemies;
I have fled to you for refuge.
Teach me to do your will
for you, Lord, are my God.
Let your good spirit guide me
in ways that are level and smooth.
For your name’s sake, Lord, save my life;
in your justice save my soul from distress.
Ant. Do not hide your face from me, for in you have I put my trust.
SCRIPTURE READING
I Pet 5,8-9
Be calm but vigilant, because your enemy the devil is prowling round like a roaring lion, looking for someone to eat. Stand up to him, strong in faith.
SHORT RESPONSORY
In pace, in idipsum *Dormiam et requiescam.
V./ Si dedero somnum oculis meis, et palpebris meis dormitationem,
R./ Dormiam et requiescam.
V./ Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto.
R./ In pace, in idipsum *Dormiam et requiescam.
[In peace and into the same I shall sleep and rest.�
V./ If I give slumber to my eyes� and to my eyelids drowsiness,
R./ I shall sleep and rest.
V./ Glory to the Father, and to the Son,� and to the Holy Spirit.
R./ In peace and into the same I shall sleep and rest.]
GOSPEL CANTICLE
Ant: Save us Lord while we awake. Protect us while we sleep. That we may keep watch with Christ, and rest with him in peace.
Nunc dimittis: Luke 2: 29-32
At last, all-powerful Master, you give leave to your servant
to go in peace, according to your promise.
For my eyes have seen your salvation
which you have prepared for all nations,
the light to enlighten the Gentiles
and give glory to Israel, your people.
Glory be to the Father, and the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was �in the beginning, is now, and� ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
Ant.: Save us Lord while we awake. Protect us while we sleep. That we may keep watch with Christ, and rest with him in peace.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
In your mercy, Lord,
dispel the darkness of this night.
Let your household so sleep in peace,
That at the dawn of a new day,
they may, with joy, waken in your name.
Through Christ our Lord.
R./ Amen.
BLESSING
V./ May the Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.
R./ Amen.
ANTHEM OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiæ,
vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve.
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Hevæ,
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
in hac lacrimarum valle.
Eia, ergo, advocata nostra, illos tuos
misericordes oculos ad nos converte;
Et Jesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui,
nobis post hoc exsilium ostende.
O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria.
On November 1, Solemnity of All Saints, All Saints Parish Okwuabala Ihioma was dedicated to God almighty by his Lordship Most Rev. Augustine Tochuckwu Ukwuoma, Catholic Bishop of Orlu. It was a day of great joy and fulfilment for the incumbent parish priest, Fr. Chibuike Ukeh, the past parish priests and the Catholic community. The Holy mass was concelebrated by his Lordship Most Rev. Gregory Ochiagha and host of priests from within and outside the diocese. To God be the greater glory.
BREAKING NEWS...
POPE FRANCIS APPOINTS REV. FR. MOSES CHIKWE Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Archdiocese. Congratulations to him. To God be the glory.
BISHOP UKWUOMA EXTENDS CHARITY TO THE DISABLED.
On 27th of September 2019, at about 3:00pm, his Lordship Most Rev.Dr. Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma extended his pastoral love and care which was powerfully concretized in presenting a brand-new tricycle to Mrs Anthonia Onwuzuruike.
In a brief chat with His Lordship by the Forum on what propelled the diocese to such memorable event. He exclaimed, "we are obliged to do charity since it brings to life again those who are spiritually dead." Thus, charity begins at home but does not end there.However, he made it clear that the need for such unforgettable gift is for easy and difficult-free movement. He equally encouraged her in her profession and advised her to continue striving because once there is life, there is hope.
Finally, Mrs Anthonia with tears of joy thanked his Lordship for such wonderful gift and departed with great joy.
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