About
The Catholic Diocese of Orlu is a vibrant Catholic community in Nigeria, proclaiming Christ, celebrating the faith, and serving God’s people under the patronage of the Most Holy Trinity. Founded in 1980, the Diocese continues to witness to the Gospel through evangelization, sacramental life, education, pastoral charity, and communion.
PASTORAL GUIDE
Episcopal Office
Diligere sicut dilexit Christus. “To love as Christ loved.”
Most Rev. Dr. Augustine T. Ukwuoma
Local Ordinary
Most Rev. Thomas I. Obiatuegwu
Auxiliary Bishop
Our Vision
What We Believe
To be a vibrant local Church rooted in faith, growing in grace, and serving in love, where all God’s people encounter Christ, live the Gospel, and witness to the Kingdom of God in communion with the universal Church.
1. A Christ-centered Diocese
2. A Eucharistic and Sacramental People
3. A Formed and Missionary Community
4. A Diocese of Charity and Human Dignity
5. A Church in Communion
WHAT’S NEXT?
Mission
The mission of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, celebrate the sacraments, form disciples, promote Catholic education, care for the poor and vulnerable, and build communities of faith, love, service, and unity under the patronage of the Most Holy Trinity.
Evangelisation
Bearing witness and proclaiming Christ to all people
Sacramental Life
Celebrating God’s grace in the Sacred Liturgy and living it in daily lives
Discipleship
Forming faithful followers of Christ
Ecclesial Communion
Uniting God’s people in love and mission
Catholic Education
Forming minds, character, and society
Pastoral Charity
Serving God’s people with love
PARISHES