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.
Today, Monsignor Augustine Ndubueze Echema was consecrated and installed the Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese at C.K.C Cathedral, Aba. Long live the Church.
SOLEMN INUAGURATION OF ST. MICHEAL PARISH UMUOWA...GOSPEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH!
St. Michael Catholic Parish Umuowa in Orlu L.G.A, Imo State was the cynosure of all eyes as the entire Catholic Community of Umuowa sent out their voices in Jubilation and thanksgiving to God over the inauguration of their new Parish on Thursday 9th January, 2020 by the Catholic Bishop of Orlu Diocese, Most Rev. Augustine T. Ukwuoma. The epoch making event saw the presence of great number of the Parishioners, Priests, Religious, the traditional ruler of Umuowa HRH Eze M.C. Duruigbo (JP), Igbonenye IV, Ezediohanma of Umuowa Autonomous Community, Kinghts and Ladies, statutory or and Friends of the Parish who turned en masse to identify with the new Parish.
The occasion started with the Eucharistic Mass presided by Most Rev. A. T Ukwuoma the Catholic Bishop of Orlu while Rev. Fr. Dr. Kenneth Amasiatu (parish priest of St. Mary’s Umuowa), Rev. Fr. Kingsley Umelo (diocesan chancellor), Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Anselm Nzekwe, (Rector St. Mary’s Seminary Umuowa) and host of other priests joined in con-celebration.
Before his homily, the Bishop presented to the faithful of St. Michael’s Parish Umuowa their new Parish Priest in the person of Rev. Fr. Nnadozie Henry, which trailed a tremendous applause among the congregation.
While delivering his homily, the Prelate pointed out that the idea behind the creation of a new Parish in the Diocese is not for political reasons or to bring about division, rather it is for extensive spreading of the gospel of Christ to the doorsteps of all as Christ has commanded and for the unity and indivisibility of the people of God. He encouraged the newly assigned parish priest to ensure dissemination of the gospel of Christ in the land of Umuowa to its last letter. This he said drawing light from the reading of the day which hinged on the primary works of a prophet. The Bishop charged the Parishioners of the nascent Parish to make full use of the opportunity given to them through the Sacraments and get closer to Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.
The post Communion prayers having been said, the Bishop appreciated all who worked assiduously towards the success of the inauguration especially Rev. Fr. Dr. Kenneth Amasiatu (Parish Priest of St. Mary’s Umuowa), Rev. Fr. Okoye JohnPaul (Parochial Vicar, St. Mary’s Umuowa), the Chairman of St. Michael’s Parish Umuowa Chief Damian Nwachukwu as well as the inauguration committee, he blessed them. Likewise, while the Parish Priest of St. Mary’s Parish Umuowa thanked His Lordship for such magnitude of blessing brought to the land of Umuowa, the newly assigned parish priest Rev. Fr. Nnadozie Henry appreciated His Lordship for finding him worthy of such position of a parish priest, expressed delight on his appointment and promised to work unremittingly for the growth of the gospel.
This was followed by the handing over of some Church’s documents to the new Parish Priest aptly done by the Diocesan Chancellor, Very Rev. Fr. Kingsley Umelo.
Shortly before the end of the mass, the new Parish priest received supports from some parishes especially from St. Judes’s Parish Mgbidi, St Mary’s Parish Umuowa, and others who individually wished to.
Trailing the Eucharistic celebration was the official opening of the new Parish Rectory. Entertainment of guests and appreciation by the members of the Parish put the celebration to tail. It was indeed a memorable event.
DEDICATION OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PCHURCH AMAMPUTU ULI, ANAMBRA STATE, A GREAT HARVEST OF FAITH!
Friday, 10th January 2020 will forever remain evergreen in the hearts and minds of the parishioners of St. Anthonys Catholic Parish, Amamputu Uli as they experienced the grand dedication of the parish church which cemented their sense of commitment and fidelity to God. The event featured the arrival of his Lordship, Most Rev. Augustine T. Ukwuoma, the Catholic bishop of Orlu, the Emeritus bishop of Orlu, Most Rev. Gregory O. Ochiagha and numerous priests within the circumference of Orlu diocese.
The chain of the event started with the Eucharistic celebration which was presided over by his Lordship, Most Rev. Augustine T. Ukwuoma in con-celebration with the Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. Dr. Gregory O. Ochiagha and some other priests.
In his enriching homily, Bishop Ukwuoma analyzed the passage as one that summons all to have a high regard for the church instantiating it with the sad experience of the Jews regarding the destruction of the temple. He highlighted the pride of the place the earthly Jews reserved for the church as exemplified in the magnificent temple Solomon built for God. Thus, the relevance of the Church he said “is clearly seen in the way Solomon built the temple.” In addition to that, he revealed that the Church is a tool of sanctification that rids the society of all idolatrous and all evil practices. He also urged the faithful to treat the Church with utmost reverence and respect as it is the abode of the Most High.
Following the credo was the chanting of the litany of the saints, which was further trailed by the anointing of the altar and the church pillars, the incensing the altar, the tabernacle and the congregation depicting the dedication of the Church and the people to God. The events of the celebration were sealed with a joyous thanksgiving amidst gun salute.
Following the post communion prayer, the Bishop together with the parish councilors signed the certificate of dedication which the Bishop handed over to the parish priest Rev. Fr. Augustine Ifediba. The parish priest at this juncture expressed his gratitude in a special way to the parishioners who contributed immensely towards the event of the day. In appreciation, he thanked God for a dream come true. He thanked and appreciated the presence of the bishops, monsignors, priests, religious, friends and well wishers who came to rejoice in the goodness of the Lord. Finally he prayed for more blessings to the people of Amamputu and Uli at large. The rest of the day was marked with excitement and unimaginable happiness.
DEDICATION OF ST. ANTHONY CHURCH AWO-OMAMM, A JOYFUL DAY INDEED!
It was a day to remember as joy filled the air in Umuezukwe Catholic Community on Wednesday 8th January 2020, as St. Anthony Catholic Parish was dedicated to God. It was a day that will always be remembered as one of the most joyful days in the lives of the parishioners of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Awo-Omamma as their dream came true.
The solemn dedication which started with a solemn procession was presided by the Catholic Bishop of Orlu diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev. Augustine T. Ukwuoma in con-celebration with the emeritus Bishop, His Lordship, Most Rev. Gregory Ochiagha with numerous priests.
Speaking during the homily, the learned prelate started with a note of appreciation to the parish priest and the entire parishioners of St. Anthony's for making the age long dreams come to reality. In a way, the learned prelate reminded the faithful that the celebration was not only for the dedication of St. Anthony's parish church, but also to sanctify and dedicate the parishioners and the entire people of Awo-Omamma both home and abroad to Almighty God. He therefore charged the people to always have recourse to God in His temple. The learned prelate in addition warned the people not to desecrate the dedicated church as it henceforth belongs to God and must be used as a house of prayer.
The lively sentiment of spiritual renewal generated by the dedication rites was hard to forget as the people of God lifted up their heart to God with the sweet smelling incense rising up to God. The parish priest and the parishioners could not hide their joy as they danced and jubilated upon declaration of the church as consecrated.
After the Mass, the parish priest Rev. Fr. Alex Ejike Nwabuo thanked God for granting success to the work of their hands. His sentiments of gratitude also went to the bishop of the diocese his Lordship, Most Rev. Augustine T. Ukwuoma and the emeritus bishop his Lordship, Most Rev. Gregory Ochiagha for their love and support. He equally thanked the priests, religious and all who worked hard on their different capacities and abilities to bring the event of the day to light. During the course of the appreciation, he recognized in a special way some personnel's who have been outstanding either in their donations or their selfless service towards the growth of the church.
In a brief chat with the parish rector by the forum correspondents on the secret behind the success of the dedication, he replied “do not let anyone subject you to the box of a nobody or set the limit of your achievements for you.
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