Hospitals
Hospital Evangelization
The establishment of hospitals and healthcare centers have been one of the Church’s most effective method of evangelization. Rooted deeply in the ministry of Christ—who spent His earthly life healing the broken and ministering to the marginalized—Catholic healthcare is not merely a social service; it is a vital, tangible expression of the Gospel message. The Church in mission to save mankind, translates the call to love into the concrete language of charity and clinical excellence.
Being that the Church strongly upholds the dignity of the human person, her hospitals operate on the foundational belief that every human life is sacred and created in the image of God. This commitment extends beyond the physical treatment of disease to encompass a holistic approach to healing: the body, the mind, and the spirit. Thus, in the exercise of her missionary mandate, she ensures every person is accorded the required spiritual accompaniment through offering of pastoral care, prayer, and access to the Sacraments, which provide solace to patients and their families navigating the uncertainties of suffering.
The Church prioritizes every human life treating every individual—regardless of their religious, ethnic, or socioeconomic background—with the inherent dignity they deserve. She upholds the inherent value of every person from conception to natural death, ensuring that care is always directed toward the good of the person.
A Visible Sign of Christian Charity
In a modern, often fragmented society, Catholic hospitals serve as a beacon of Christian charity. They are visible, public manifestation of the Church’s concern for the common good and human welfare. By striving for justice in healthcare and prioritizing the vulnerable, these hospitals challenge societal norms and offer a witness to the Gospel of love and mercy in action.
Drawing strength from the Scriptures, the Church through various means, follow the footsteps of Christ, who “went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed – Acts 10:38.” Today, Catholic hospitals maintain this apostolic mission. By providing care that heals the whole person, these institutions transform medicine into a ministry. They do not merely talk about the Good News; they embody it, making every act of care a powerful instrument of evangelization that speaks to the world of God’s constant, healing presence.
“Taking care of the sick of every kind is not an ‘optional activity’ for the Church… This mission is to bring God’s tenderness to a suffering humanity.” – Pope Francis (February 9, 2021)
Effective Outreach
To ensure better availability and services, the Bishop has delegated people as administrators to these our hospitals. They are our contact persons!
- St Damian’s Hospital Okporo – Fr. Kelvin Onwukwe – 0706 106 0024
- St. Vincent de Paul’s Hospital Amurie Omanze – Sis. Mary Okwosa (HHCJ) – 0803 205 4345
- Mater Christi Hospital Orlu – Sis. Tonia Nworji (IHM) – 0806 825 4888
- Mater Amabilis Hospital Akokwa – Sis. Clare Iting (HHCJ)
- College of Health Technology Okporo – Sis. Patyves Okpara (DMMM) – 08162800460
- St. Mary’s Joint Hospital Amaigbo – Sis. Miriam Ezennakwe (IHM) – 08020731347
- Chibundu Joint Hospital Isiokpo – Sis. FelixAnn Odimegwu (DMMM) – 08062471607
- St Patrick’s Hospital Amucha – Sis. Salome Ike (IHM) – 08067324557
- St. Mary’s College of Nursing Sciences Amaigbo – Sis. Celin Agonsi (IHM) -08063883677
- St. Joseph’s Hospital and Maternity Ekwe – Sis. Mary Okwosa (HHCJ) – 0803 205 4345
- SS Peter and Paul Hospital & Maternity Nnerim – Sis. Mary Okwosa (HHCJ) – 0803 205 4345
- St. John’s Hospital & Maternity, Umuobom – Sis. Clare Iting (HHCJ)
- Isiekenesi Hospital Complex
- SS Ignatius & Veronica Hospital Amanogu
Contact
Directors of Health Care Services, Orlu Diocese
- Fr. Remigius Anyadioha
- Fr. Kenneth Nwokolo
- Dr. Bede Nwadialu
- Sir John Egeolu
- Pharm. Jerry Ihenetu