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SUMMARY:Laity Council Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Laity Council is an established committee of the laity\, which is committed to the study\, promotion and of the lay faithful. Generally\, the laity is understood to mean all Christ’s faithful except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. These faithful are by baptism made one body with Christ and are constituted among the People of God. They are\, in their own way\, made sharers in the priestly\, prophetic\, and kingly functions of Christ and carry out\, for their own part\, the mission of the whole Christian people in the Church and in the world.
URL:https://orludiocese.org/event/laity-council-retreat/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T150000
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SUMMARY:Orlu Diocesan CYON Executive Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of all Executive members of the Orlu DIocesan CYON will take place in the Holy Trinity Cathedral hall\, Orlu\, on July 12\, 2026.
URL:https://orludiocese.org/event/orlu-diocesan-cyon-executive-meeting/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Cathedral\, Orlu\, 430 BSC Rd\, Orlu\, Imo\, Nigeria
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260704T212202Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T212202Z
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SUMMARY:Orlu Diocesan Catholic Social Forum
DESCRIPTION:At. Sacred Heart Pastoral Centre\, Orlu
URL:https://orludiocese.org/event/orlu-diocesan-catholic-social-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260704T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260701T235046Z
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SUMMARY:Regina Pacis Regional Pastoral Council
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://orludiocese.org/event/regina-pacis-regional-pastoral-council/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T131203Z
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SUMMARY:Pastoral visit to St. Christopher’s Catholic Parish Amaji Awo-Omamma
DESCRIPTION:Bishop Augustine T. Ukwuoma will be visiting the faithful of St. Christopher Catholic Parish Amaji Awo-Omamma from Saturday\, June 27th to Sunday\, June 28th in order to offer pastoral care to the parish community. \n\n\n\nHe will be celebrating the Holy Mass with the parish priest\, Rev. Fr. Livinus Igbodekwe\, on Sunday\, June 28th\, by 9:00am during which he will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on some parishioners who have been prepared for the Sacrament through proper catechesis.
URL:https://orludiocese.org/event/pastoral-visit-to-st-christophers-catholic-parish-amaji-awo-omamma/
LOCATION:St. Christopher’s Catholic Church Amaji Awo-Omamma
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260621T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165756Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Recollection of Orlu Diocesan Priests in the USA
DESCRIPTION:Orlu diocesan priests serving in the United States will hold their Monthly Recollection on June 21. All priests of the Diocese of Orlu in the USA are encouraged to participate in this special time of prayer\, spiritual renewal\, and fraternal fellowship.
URL:https://orludiocese.org/event/monthly-recollection-of-orlu-diocesan-priests-in-the-usa/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T165840Z
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SUMMARY:Pastoral visit to St. Anthony's Catholic Parish Umuozu
DESCRIPTION:The Catholic Bishop of Orlu\, Most Rev. Augustine T. Ukwuoma\, will embark on a pastoral visit to St. Anthony’s Catholic Parish Umuozu in Nwangele L.G.A\, from June 20 to 21\, 2026. During the visit\, the Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered by the bishop to many Catholics who have been prepared through proper catechesis. The Bishop will also offer pastoral care to the parish community. \n\n\n\nThe bishop will preside at the celebration of the Holy Mass will be celebrated on Sunday\, June 14\, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon\, with the parish priest\, Rev. Fr. Herbert Orjiukwu in con-celebration. \n\n\n\nAll are invited.
URL:https://orludiocese.org/event/pastoral-visit-to-st-anthonys-catholic-parish-umuozu/
CATEGORIES:Pastoral Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084028Z
CREATED:20260607T213911Z
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SUMMARY:Funeral for Late Msgr. Josaphat Obiajunwa
DESCRIPTION:Due to some unforeseen and unintended circumstances\, we wish to announce to you the new dates for the burial of Late Msgr. Josaphat Obiajunwa. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, the 17th day of June 2026\, vigil mass @ St. Joseph’s Okporo\, 4pm \n\n\n\nThursday\, the 18th day of June 2026\, burial mass at the Cathedral\, 10am \n\n\n\nThe month’s mind is on the 19th day of June 2026. 11am @ St. Cyril’s parish Isu Umunakara. \n\n\n\nThe date for the condolence visit to the family still remains the same. \n\n\n\nWe understand this change might affect your private schedules\, hence\, our sincere apologies. \n\n\n\nPlease\, mark your diaries. \n\n\n\nGood night. \n\n\n\nFr. George.
URL:https://orludiocese.org/event/funeral-for-late-fr-josephat-obiajunwa/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Cathedral\, Orlu\, 430 BSC Rd\, Orlu\, Imo\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Funeral
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T214924Z
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SUMMARY:Pastoral Visit to CIC Parish\, Umuchima
DESCRIPTION:The Catholic Bishop of Orlu\, Most Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma\, will pay a pastoral visit to Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish\, Umuchima\, from June 13 to 14\, 2026. During the visit\, the bishop will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to many Catholics and offer pastoral care to the parish community. \n\n\n\nThe Holy Mass will be celebrated on Sunday\, June 14\, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Parishioners and the faithful are invited to participate prayerfully in this special moment of grace\, faith and communion.
URL:https://orludiocese.org/event/pastoral-visit-to-cic-parish-umuchima/
LOCATION:CIC Parish Umuchima\, Ideato South LGA\, Imo State
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053536Z
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SUMMARY:Diocesan Board of Evangelisation
DESCRIPTION:The Diocesan Board for the Use of Media in Evangelisation will meet to discuss evangelisation in the Catholic Diocese of Orlu and the role of modern means of communication and technology in advancing the Church’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel and serving the people of God.
URL:https://orludiocese.org/event/diocesan-board-of-evangelisation/
LOCATION:St. Joseph Parish\, Umunna
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260607T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T211844Z
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SUMMARY:Pastoral Visit to St. Charles Borromeo\, Obeakpu
DESCRIPTION:Bishop Augustine Ukuwoma will pay a pastoral visit to the community of St. Charles Parish\, Obeakpu\, a parish in the Amaigbo Region of the Diocese\, Njaba Local Government. He will confirm many parishioners during the visit.
URL:https://orludiocese.org/event/pastoral-visit-to-st-charles-borromeo-obeakpu/
LOCATION:St. Charles Parish\, Obeakpu\, Umuaka\, Imo State
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T211551Z
CREATED:20260607T211525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T211551Z
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SUMMARY:St. Mary’s Parish\, Obodoukwu\, Welcomes Bishop Ukwuoma on Pastoral Visit
DESCRIPTION:Today\, April 26\, 2026\, the Catholic Bishop of Orlu\, Most Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma\, paid a pastoral visit to St. Mary’s Catholic Parish\, Obodoukwu\, where he administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 151 candidates. \n\n\n\nThe celebration began with a solemn procession from the rectory. In his introductory remarks\, Bishop Ukwuoma said Good Shepherd Sunday calls all Christians to responsible leadership in families\, communities and society. \n\n\n\nIn his homily\, the bishop reflected on Christ as the Good Shepherd and urged the faithful to imitate him through courage\, care and attentiveness. He reminded parents to be present in the lives of their children and to take active part in their education and formation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddressing the confirmation candidates\, Bishop Ukwuoma said the Christian life is lived through faith in God and good deeds. He then administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to the candidates. \n\n\n\nAfter Holy Communion\, the bishop presented certificates to winners of the parish quiz competition. St. Paul’s\, Dim Omere\, took first place at the station level\, while Onyemaechi Emmanuel took first place at the individual level. \n\n\n\nThe parish priest\, Fr. Michael Anyasoro\, thanked the bishop for visiting the parish. The parish secretary\, Mrs. Eunice Akubueze\, welcomed him and highlighted parish achievements\, including two priestly ordinations\, renovation of the parish rectory and repainting of the CWO hall. \n\n\n\nBishop Ukwuoma thanked the parishioners for their warm welcome and commended their active participation in the pastoral region and the Diocese. The celebration ended with his fatherly blessing and a photo session with the priests and newly confirmed.
URL:https://orludiocese.org/event/st-marys-parish-obodoukwu-welcomes-bishop-ukwuoma-on-pastoral-visit/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Parish\, Obodoukwu\, Ideato North
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T130000
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SUMMARY:Bishop Ukwuoma Dedicates Church of Immaculate Conception\, Umuchima
DESCRIPTION:Today\, April 10\, 2026\, the Catholic Bishop of Orlu\, Most Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma\, solemnly dedicated the Church of Immaculate Conception\, Umuchima. \n\n\n\nThe parish priest\, Fr. Donatus Dozie\, together with parishioners\, welcomed the bishop with joy and reverence as the faithful gathered for the historic celebration. \n\n\n\nThe dedication began with the Rite of Entrance at the door of the church. During the rite\, Bishop Ukwuoma prayed the prescribed prayers and struck the church door three times with his crozier\, signifying the formal opening of the sacred edifice. Representatives of the parish then handed over the church to the bishop\, who blessed the people and the building. \n\n\n\nIn his homily\, Bishop Ukwuoma recalled with gratitude the pioneers of the Catholic faith in Umuchima\, noting that the seed they planted has now blossomed into a magnificent church. He said the dedication of a temple dates back to the time of King David and King Solomon\, and that once a church is dedicated to God\, it becomes a sacred place of encounter with him — not an ordinary hall\, but a true house of prayer. \n\n\n\nThe bishop reminded the faithful that\, just as the church building is dedicated to God\, they also are called to become living temples. He urged them to renounce old ways and embrace a new life in Christ\, marked by peace\, love and unity. \n\n\n\nAfter the homily\, the Litany of the Saints was sung\, followed by the Prayer of Dedication. Bishop Ukwuoma then anointed the altar and the walls of the church with Sacred Chrism. Incense was burned on the altar\, and the church and congregation were incensed. The altar was then clothed\, and candles were lit\, symbolizing Christ as the Light of the World. \n\n\n\nAfter Holy Communion\, Bishop Ukwuoma\, accompanied by concelebrating priests carrying lighted candles\, solemnly reposed the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle and invoked God’s blessings upon the faithful. \n\n\n\nIn his remarks\, the bishop expressed deep appreciation to Fr. Dozie and the parishioners for their faith\, commitment and sacrifices\, which led to the successful completion of the church project. \n\n\n\nFr. Dozie\, in his vote of thanks\, praised God for his abundant blessings and thanked the bishop for his fatherly presence. He also commended the parishioners for their unwavering support. Fr. Theo Madu thanked friends and families who contributed to the success of the dedication. \n\n\n\nThe Parish Pastoral Council chairman\, Barr. Joseph Onyenakazi\, welcomed guests and thanked God for the achievement\, noting that it was made possible not only through human effort but also through divine assistance. \n\n\n\nThe celebration concluded with the bishop’s final blessing\, a photo session and a reception for guests.
URL:https://orludiocese.org/event/bishop-ukwuoma-dedicates-church-of-immaculate-conception-umuchima/
CATEGORIES:CHURCH DEDICATION
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