For this month, Most Rev. Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma, Bishop of Orlu, calls on the Church in Orlu to turn in prayer toward our civil leaders and civil servants, entrusting to God all those entrusted with the responsibility of governance and public service.

We are invited to pray for those who hold positions of authority in our nation, states, and local communities, as well as those who serve in various public institutions and government establishments. May God grant them the wisdom to make sound decisions, the courage to uphold justice, and the humility to govern and serve with integrity, fairness, and a genuine concern for the common good. May they resist the temptations of corruption, selfish ambition, abuse of power, and indifference to the plight of the people, choosing instead the path of honesty, accountability, and selfless service.

Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, may our civil leaders and public servants become instruments of peace, justice, development, and human dignity. May those entrusted with authority recognise their positions not as privileges for personal gain, but as opportunities to serve humanity and promote the welfare of all. May God bless our nation with leaders who are just, servants who are conscientious, and a society where good governance and the common good prevail.

For this month, Most Rev. Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma, Bishop of Orlu, calls on the Church in Orlu to turn in prayer toward the needy and toward all who carry special and personal intentions before God.

We are invited to hold before the Lord those weighed down by poverty, illness, loneliness, or hardship of any kind, as well as those quietly nursing private petitions in their hearts — for healing, for a breakthrough, for a loved one, or for a need they alone fully know. May God’s providence not pass them by, but meet them with mercy, provision, and the grace to trust Him even in difficulty.

Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, may the faithful be moved to greater charity and compassion, and may every heart that cries out to God in secret find that He has already heard, and is already at work.

The prayer starts at 9:00am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Grotto at the Retreat/Pastoral Centre with rosary procession to the Cathedral pavilion. This will be followed by  reparation prayers, confessions, spiritual talks, and the Holy Mass to be presided over by the bishop

Saturday, 26th Sept., 2026: Condolence visit to late Fr.’s Family at Umuna; 2:30pm – 3pm.
Sunday, 4th Oct., 2026: Vigil Mass at St. Martin of Tours Parish, Awo-Idemili; 4pm.
Tuesday 6th Oct., 2026: Burial Mass at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Orlu; 8am Lying in State; 10am Requiem Mass.
Wednesday, 14thOct., 2026: Month’s Mind at St. Joseph’s Parish, Umuna; 11am

Friday, 25th Sept., 2026: Condolence visit to late Msgr’s Family at Amucha; 2:30pm – 3pm.
Tuesday, 29th Sept., 2026: Vigil Mass at St. Theresa’s Parish, Amurie Omanze; 4pm.
Wednesday 30th Sept., 2026: Burial Mass at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Orlu; 8am Lying in State; 10am Requiem Mass.
Thursday, 1st Oct., 2026: Month’s Mind at St. Patrick’s Parish Amucha; 10am

Bishop’s House, Orlu — Rev. Fr. Victor Adibemma
St. Mary’s Parish Umuaka — Rev. Fr. Valentine Chigbu (Assistant)
St. Michael’s Parish Amaigbo — Rev. Fr. Fredoline Onwueme
St. Martin’s Parish Ubulu — Rev. Fr. Joseph Agusiegbe
St. St. Barnabas’ Parish Akokwa — Rev. Fr. Ethelbert Ngoka (Parish Priest)
St. Jude’s Parish Akokwa — Rev. Fr. LouisMaria Oguegbu (Assistant)
St. Mary’s Parish Amaifeke — Rev. Fr. Paschal Eluagu (Assistant)
St. John’s Parish Isiopko — Rev. Fr. Francis Okereke
St. Joseph’s Parish Umuna — Rev. Fr. Henry Nwokeji (Assistant)
Holy Rosary Parish Umuele-Amazano — Rev. Fr. Victor Ndema
St. Anthony’s Parish Isiekenese — Rev. Fr. Batholomew Nnorom (Parish priest), Rev. Fr. Francis Onyeji (Assistant), Rev. Fr. Jude Nwachukwu (Assistant)
St. Patrick’s Parish Amagu — Rev. Fr. Romanus Ozuomba
St. Theresa’s Parish Abba — Rev. Fr. Fidelis Ajamugha
St. Andrew’s Parish Ndimiko – Arondizuogu — Rev. Fr. Joseph Enwerem
St. Charles Borromeo Parish Umuago — Rev. Fr. Bede Offor
All Saints’ Parish Okwuabala — Rev. Fr. Sanctus Ebe (Assistant)
St. Theresa’s Parish Uli — Rev. Fr. Francis Munonye (Assistant)
St. Patrick’s Parish Awoidemili — Rev. Fr. Jude Erigha
St. John’s Parish Amaruru — Rev. Fr. Nkemjika Uchechukwu
St. John’s Parish Urualla — Rev. Fr. Christopher Ohadugha (Assistant)
St. Jude’s Parish Uli — Rev. Fr. Leonard Ibeachusim
St. Thomas’ Parish Owerre Nkwoji — Rev. Fr. Ernest Ndukwu
​St. Patrick’s Parish Ogberuru ——– Rev. Fr. Sylva Ibe
​St. Mary’s Seminary Umuowa ——– Rev. Fr. Stanley Osimileze
​St. Fidelis’ Parish Atta ——————–Rev. Fr. Christogonus Onyele (Assistant)
​St. Aloysius’ Parish, Akokwa ——— Rev. Fr. Augustine Ijarakwe (Assistant)
​St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Umuna — Rev. Fr. Ukozor Conrad (Principal)

For the month of July, the prayer intention of Most Rev. Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma, Bishop of Orlu, is for seminarians and aspirants.
The Bishop invites the entire Church in Orlu to unite with him in prayer for these young men and women who are discerning and preparing for the sacred priesthood or religious life. As they continue their journey of formation, may the Lord strengthen their faith, purify their intentions, deepen their love for the Church, and grant them the grace to respond generously to God’s call.
Let us commend them to the maternal care of the Blessed Virgin Mary and ask the Holy Spirit to guide their minds, hearts, and vocation, so that they may become faithful servants of Christ and His Church.

Venue: Sacred Heart Retreat/Pastoral Centre, Orlu
This is to remind the parish priests/chaplains and representatives of the various parish pastoral councils of all the parishes/chaplaincies about the Diocesan pastoral council meeting, on Saturday, 20th June, of which they are all requested to attend and participate fully. This meeting is part of the regular Pastoral Council meetings held three times each year for diocesan pastoral planning, coordination, and review.

Time: 1 p.m.
Venue: Catholic Diocesan Secretariat, Orlu
Members of the Council are requested to attend and participate fully. This meeting is part of the regular Pastoral Executive Council meetings held three times each year for diocesan pastoral planning, coordination, and review.

Venue: Bonus Pastor Seminary, Osina
Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This gathering offers priests an opportunity for prayer, reflection, fraternity, and renewal in the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. All diocesan priests are encouraged to attend and participate fully.