Pious Associations
APPROVED PIOUS ASSOCIATIONS IN THE DIOCESE
1. Legion of Mary
2. St. Vincent De Paul Society
3. Sacred Heart League
4. Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary
5. St. Jude’s Society
6. At. Anthony’s Guild
7. Catholic Bible Society
8. Catholic Workers Volunteer Force
9. Malteser Association
10. Orlu Diocesan Catholic Choir’s Association
11. Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (C.F.C.A)
12. Catholic Teachers Association
13. Kolping Society of Nigeria
14. Ladies of St. Mulumba
15. Lady Auxiliaries of St. John
16. Knight of St. Mulumba
17. Knight of St. John.
18. National Federation of Catholic Students (N.F.C.S)
19. Catholic Mass Servers Association
20. Catholic Nurses Guild
21. Vocation Interest Promoter Association (V.I.P.A)
22. Young Catholic Students (Y.C.S)
23. St. Theresa’s Association
24. Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria (CCRN)
25. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
26. Block Rosary Crusdae
27. Pioneer of Total Abstinence Association
28. St. Ann Society
29. Soldiers of the Cross
30. Blessed Tansi Prayer Solidarity
31. Blue Army
32. Purgatorian Society
33. Catholic Bible Instructors Union (C.B.I.U.)
34. Nne Enyemaka Pilgrim Centre
35. Man of Order and Discipline Solidarity (M.O.D)
36. Marian Movement of Priests
37. Ambassadors of Mary
38. St. Monica’s Widows Association
39. Catholic Church Wardens Association
40. Divine Mercy
41. Precious Blood of Jesus Association.
42. Society Holy Innocents
ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIETIES/CHAPLAINS AND OFFICERS
LAITY COUNCIL:
Rev. Fr. Prof. S. O. Eboh (Chaplain)
Rev. Fr. Augustine Ifediba (Assistant Chaplain)
Mr. Dominic N. Okoro (President)
Ezinna Joseph Odibinma Okeke (Secretary General)
Nnaoma Ihezuo Charles (Asst. Secretary)
Mr. Okonkwo Calistus K. (Fin. Secretary)
Ezinne Francisca Chiege (Treasurer)
Mr. Oguchienti Richard (Provost 1)
Lady Irika Elizabeth (Provost II)
Lady Emelda Nnabuife (Social Sec. 1)
Ohaji Winifred Mary (Social Sec. II)
Ezinna Odoemelam Leo A. (Chairman, St. Gregory’s Region)
Sir Umunnakwe Marcel (KSJI) (Chairman, St. Michael’s Region)
Hon. Maduike Kevin (Chairman, St. Theresa’s Region)
Ezinna Kingsley Umegboro (President Diocesan C.M.O.)
Lady Bibiana Egeolu (President Diocesan C.W.O.)
LAY APOSTOLATE:
Very Rev. Fr. Festus Onyebueke – Chaplain
Ide Patrick Dike (KSM) – Chairman
Mr. Donatus Agagwuncha – Secretary
Ichie Peter Onyema – Chairman, St. Theresa’s Region
Mr. Donatus Oguahaa – Chairman, St. Michael’s Region
Mr. Gilbert Okoroigwe – Chairman, Regina Pacis Region
CATECHISTS ORGANIZATION:
Rev. Fr. Raymond Alaneme – (Chaplain)
Rev. Sr. Arinzechukwu Ugbor – (Adviser)
Arch. Cate. Andrew Ofoluka – (Chairman)
Mr. Michael Njaba – (Secretary)
CATHOLIC MEN ORGANIZATION:
Rev. Fr. Kenneth Amasiatu – (Chaplain)
Ezinna Kingsley Umegboro – President
Ezinna Emma Ukonu – Vice President
Chief Elvis Nwanaforo – Secretary
Sir Oliver C. Mbamala (KSJI) – Assistant Secretary
Nnaoma Festus Odurukwe – Fin. Secretary
Ezinna Emma Nnabuife – Treasurer
Mr. Paulinus Nwaozor – PRO
Mr. Prudent AC Ohayagha – Auditor 1
Ichie JamesUgwoegbu Auditor – Auditor II
CATHOLIC WOMEN ORGANIZATION:
Rev. Fr. Luke Eziukwu – (Acting Chaplain)
Sr. Caroline Muo – (Sr. Adviser)
Lady Bibiana Egeolu – (President)
Ezinne Monica Nwaeze – (1st V/President)
Ezinne Ifeoma Ndukwu – (2nd V/President)
Mrs. Ngozi Onyekwere – (Secretary)
Mrs. Emelda Nnabuife – (Ass/Secretary)
Mrs. Gertrude Anokwute – (F/Secretary)
Ezinne Grace Aluka – (Treasurer)
Ezinne Irene Okwaraojiego – (Provost)
Mrs Ngozi Nwaka – (Regional Provost)
Mrs Esther Duru – (Regional Provost)
Ezinne Irene Okwaraojiego – (Regional Provost)
Mrs Pricilla Igboanusi – (Regional Provost)
CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION:
Rev. Fr. Martin Okonkwo – Chaplain
Mgbeajuru Chukwudi – President Diocesan
Umeoka Longinus – Vice President I
Nwakor Roseline – Vice President II
Alocha Chinyere – Secretary
Okalla Claret – Ass. Secretary
Okehie Edwin – Financial Secretary
Mburuom Oluchi – Treasurer
Ezeala Stanley – provost I
Nwokeji Victor – Provost II
Okonkwo Anthony – Director of Social
Ezeahurukwe Tochukwu – P. R. O. I
Onuoma Chima – P.R.O. II
Obioha Kaosisochukwu – Welfare Officer
MARY LEAGUE GIRLS:
1. Rev. Fr. Remigius C. Udembaozoh – Chaplain
2. Rev. Sr. Irene Mary Ogudoh – Sr. Adviser
3. Ohaji Winifred Mary Chiamaka – President
4. Odindu Chizoba – Vice President
5. Igbokwe Francisca Ifeoma – Secretary
6. Esonu Miriam Chinyere – Ass. Secretary
7. Onyemenam Judith – Financial Sec.
8. Umeh MaryRita – Treasurer
9. Agbaneje Oluchi – P.R.O. I
10. Egwuatu Jovita – P.R.O. II
11. Onyekosi Ezindu – Provost I
12. Ejiogu Chinonso – Provost II
THE ORDER OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST. MULUMBA: ORLU SUB-COUNCIL
S/N NAMES OF OFFICER OFFICE TERM
1. Bro. Christopher A. Okolie Grand Knight 1
2. Bro. Joseph B. I. Nonyem Deputy Grand Knight 1
3. Bro. Paul U. Nnodum Secretary 1
4. Bro. Matthew Egbu Asst. Secretary 1
5. Bro. Ogoo Olumba Advocate 2
6. Bro. Philip Z. Uzoma Chancellor 1
7. Bro. Mich. Dara – Ugonna Treasurer 2
8. Bro. Innocent Ejike Financial Secretary 2
9. Bro. Cornelius O. Ezenagu Audito 2
10. Bro. Bede C. Azudialu Physician 1
11. Bro. Athan Ogburie Warde 2
12. Bro. Bernard Udeze 1st Asst. Warden 1
13. Bro. Basil Ndikom 2nd Asst. Warden 2
14. Bro. Norbert Agbasi Lecturer 2
15. Bro. Gervase C. Okwara Public Relation Officer 1
16. Bro. James Chukwudolue Zonal leader (Regina Pacis) 2
17. Bro. Uju Emenike Zonal leader (C.K.C.) 2
18. Bro. Romanus Agbasi Zonal leader (Semi) 2
19. Bro. Donatus D. Chinaka Zonal leader (St. Mary’s) 2
Date of meetings: Saturday 1st Week of Each Month
Place: Mulumba Hall, Orlu. – Time: 11.00 Clock
KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN INTERNATIONAL AND THEIR LADIES AUXILIARY IN ORLU DIOCESE
1. Sacred Heart Commandery No 433 and Queen of the Holy Rosary Laux 368 Orlu.
Spiritual Adviser: – Rev. Fr. Joseph Alakwe
Worthy President: – Noble Bro. Livinus Egonu
Respected President: – Lady Mary Okoro
Date of Meeting: – 3rd Saturday of the month
2. Commandery 531 – Amaigbo
Spiritual Adviser: – Rev. Fr. Nich Anudu
Worthy President: – Major Adolphus Nwachukwu
Respected President: – Lady Josephine Egwom
Date of Meeting: – 3rd Saturday of the Month
3. Commandery, 532 Urualla
Spiritual Adviser: – Rev. Fr. H.N Chigere
Worthy president: – Bro Ezeonyeasi
Respected President: – Noble Lady Joy Iheme
4. Commandery 559 Uli
Spiritual Adviser: – Rev. Fr. Linus Okafor
Worthy President: – Major Damian Ojimba
Respected President: – Lady Theresa Eluma
Date of Meeting: – 3rd Saturday of the month
5. Commandery 566 Ihioma
Spiritual Adviser: – Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azudigwu
Worthy President: – Bro Reginald Dike
Respected President: – Lady Catherine Nwanya
Date of Meeting: – 3rd Saturday of the month
6. Commandery 636 Umuaka
Spiritual Adviser: – Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony Nwosu
Worthy President: – Major R.C Ezeonye
Respected President:- Lady Stella Abiakwe
Date of Meeting: – 3rd Saturday of the Month
KNIGHT OF THE BLESSED EUCHARIST
1) HRH Sir Boniface Ibenacho St. Mary’s Aji
2) Sir Franline Iwuala (coordinator) Ss Peter & Paul Nnerim
3) Sir Francis Chukwuma St. Joseph’s Umuna
4) Sir Romanus Mbionwu St. Mary’s Osina
1) Sir Cyriacus Mgbeike Queen of Apostles’ Urualla
2) Sir Petermary Ezenwa Regina Pacis Ihioma
3) Sir Gregory Ezedike (Secretary) St. Mary’s Iwu
1) Sir Ndubuisi Udozor St. Paschal’s Amucha
2) Sir Bar. Chidi Nnodi (Fin. Secretary) St. Joseph’s Umuna
3) Sir Oliver Ukaoha St. Mary’s Osina
4) Sir Ugochukwu Dim Holy Ghost Ihitenansa
5) Sir Ephraim Akwaeke St. Anthony’s Uli
6) Sir Everestus Nwadike St. Philomena’s Ishiobi-Ishi
7) Sir Gerald Umeh St. Mary’s Obodoukwu
8) Sir Chidi Everestus Ike St. Theresa’s Uli
ORLU DIOCESAN CATHOLIC CHOIRS’ ASSOCIATION:
Director: – Very Rev. Msgr. E. Nwosu
President: – Mr. Jude Ekechukwu
Secretary: – Mr. JohnBosco Ibeh
Fin. Sec – Sir Simon Jude Ogwe
Treasurer – Ugosimba Lovelyn Okwara
CATHOLIC NURSES GUILD:
Rev. Fr. Stephen Chikwe Ndukwu – Chaplain
MASS SERVERS ASSOCIATION:
Rev. Fr. Charles Ejieji – Chaplain
Mr. Francis Uzoma – (President)
Mr. Bede Mbah – (Secretary)
LEGION OF MARY:
Rev. Fr. Callistus Nwobi – (Chaplain)
Refuge of Sinners Comitium, Orlu
Bro. Ejemba Christian – (President)
Bro. Iroka Clustus – (Vice President)
Bro. Justin Okereke – (Secretary)
Bro. Anekwudo Vincent – (Fin Secretary)
Sr. Ohajinwa Victoria – (Treasurer)
MIRROR OF JUSTICE COMITIUM, URUALLA
Bro. Wilfred Okwara – (President)
Bro. Anueyiagu Alpheus – (Vice President)
Sis Okoli Anastasia – (Secretary)
Sis Ajero May – (Asst. Secretary)
Sis. Uchendu Maria – (Treasurer)
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Rev. Fr. Elthebert Ngoka – (Chaplain)
Sir Okwara Gerald – (President)
Mrs. Akabueze Eucharia – (Secretary)
ST. JUDE SOCIETY:
Rev. Fr. K. Agwaigbo – (Chaplain)
Nnaoma A.O. Anyakaora – (President)
Sir A. Ndiokwere – (Secretary)
CATHOLIC BIBLICAL MOVEMENT OF NIGERIA:
Rev. Fr. J. Obiajunwa – (Chaplain)
Very Rev Msgr. N. Ndiokwere – (Chaplain)
Mr. Ike Christian – (President)
Mrs. Esther Odiegwu – (Secretary)
CATHOLIC BIBLE SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (CBSN)
Rev. Fr. Toochukwu Ezikudu Chaplain
Bro. Louis N. Okafor (GF) President
Bro. Joseph Nwakauche 1st Vice President
Sr. Hope Anozie 2nd Vice President
Bro. Mac. A. Ugboaja Secretary
Sr. Obianigwe G.A. Assistant Secretary
Sr. Odiegwu Esther Fin. Secretary
Bro. Boniface Egu Treasurer
Bro. Paul Nganwuchi PRO I
Bro. Cosmas Ezechukwu PRO II
Bro. Victor Madu Provost I
Bro. Callistus Njaka Provost II
Prof. J.O.L. Ezeala Legal Adviser
Sir Ike CFO Ex-Officio
CATHOLIC BIBLICAL APOSTOLATE OF NIGERIA
1. OFFICERS:
Rev. Fr. Anselm Amadi Director
Bro. Gilbert I. Nnodum Chairman
Bro. Louis N. Okafor (GF) Secretary
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL OF NIGERIA:
Rev. Fr. Anselm Amadi – Chaplain
Bro. Livinus Ndinojuo – (President)
Bro. Evaristus Mgbemena – (Vice President)
Bro. Mac-Kingsley – (Secretary)
Bro. George Izuagbaka – (Vice Secretary)
Sis . Philiomena Ewuruigwe – (Treasurer)
Sis. Festa Nwaizu – (Fin. Secretary)
Bro. Erasmus Iwuaba – (P.R.O)
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY:
Rev. Fr. Linus Okafor – Chaplain
Mrs. Claudia Mgbudem – President
Mr. Christian Osuji – Secretary
ST. THERESA’S SOCIETY LITTLE WAY
Rev. Fr. Maurice Chukwukere – (Chaplain)
Rev. Bro Rufus Eze – (Consultor)
Mrs. Jacinta Okonkwo – (President)
Mr. Charles Ihezuo – (Secretary)
NB: Diocesan Meeting: Last Saturdays of every Month
CONFRATERNITY OF THE HOLY ROSARY AND BLOCK ROSARY CRUSADE:
Rev. Fr. Bede Idimogu – (Chaplain)
Rev. Fr. Lawrence Okafor – (Co-Chaplain)
Rev. Fr. Zeph Uzoma
Mr. Alfred Duru – (President)
Mr. Ezennorom – (Secretary)
ST. ANTHONY’S GUILD:
Rev. Fr. A. Ikeme – (Chaplain)
Mrs. Anabiri Nora N. – (President)
Mr. Nwaru Felix Ikechukwu – (Secretary)
DIVINE MERCY SOCIETY
Rev. Fr. Madu Justin – (Chaplain)
Diocesan Leader: Mr. Chukwujekwu Ihechereobi
Diocesan Secretary: Bro. David Madueke
Diocesan Treasurer: Sis. Rose Okolie
Days of meeting: 2nd Saturday of every Month.
Annual Novena Begins on Good Friday and ends on Saturday after Easter.
Annual Feast of Divine Mercy: First Sunday after Easter
Feast of Maria Faustina: 5th October.
ORLU DIOCESAN CHURCH WARDEN
Rev. Fr. Remigius Ezenorom – (Chaplain)
KOLPING SOCIETY OF NIGERIA:
Rev. Fr. Hyginus Chigere – (Chaplain)
Sir Aloysius Ndiokwere – (Co-ordinator/President)
Mrs. Ngozi Ukwuoma – (Secretary)
MALTESER HEALTH SERVICES, DIOCESE OF ORLU:
Rev. Fr. A. Egbosimba – (National Chaplain)
Sir/Dr. C.I.C. Ogbuokiri – (National President)
Diocesan Chairman – Sir Val Oboh (KSJ)
Secretary General – Sr. M. Chioma Udeogu
Diocesan Secretary – Mr. Bob Onyeje
SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS:
Rev. Fr. Eze Placid – (Chaplain)
Theddius Igwe – Chairman
Mrs. Cath Asuzu – Secretary
ACTIVITIES
Devotion days: – Tuesday
Diocesan meeting: – 2nd Saturdays of every month
Feast/ Retreat period: – Feast of the Cross-Last Friday in Lent to Passion Sunday
TANSI PRAYERS SOLIDARITY:
Rev. Fr. Bartholomew Nnorom – (Chaplain)
Mrs Elizabeth Ezeifedi – (Chairman)
Mr. E.G.J.T. Obidinma – (Secretary)
Days of meeting: 2nd Saturday of every month.
Time: 11.00am.
Venue: Regina Pacis Parish, Ihioma.
BLUE ARMY SOCIETY:
Rev. Fr. Benjamin Nwanguma – (Chaplain)
ST. MONICA’S WIDOWS’ ASSOCIATION
Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Ihebinike – (Chaplain)
Rev. Sr. Cornelia Nwaturuocha – (Co-ordinator)
Mrs. Anthonia Ohawuchi – President
Mrs. Caroline Nwadike – Secretary
ACTIVITIES:
1. General Meetings Feb, June and December
2. Feast Day Celebration 28th August or Saturday nearest to 28th August
3. Retreat 3 days before the feast
4. Skills Acquisition Training Every Monday except 1st Monday of every month
5. Parish Visitation-on arrangement.
CATHOLIC WORKERS VOLUNTEER FORCE OFFICERS OF THE FORCE
Rev. Fr. Tobias Ihionu – Chaplain
Area Commander Lazarus Muoneke Director
Lt. Commander Raphael Ojukwu Deputy Director
Lt. Commander Nnaoma Amechi Alagboso Secretary
Comrade Gilbert Offorma Asst. Secretary
Comrade Theophilus Iyinagoro Project Officer
Lt. Commander Dominic O. Dim Asst. Project Officer
Comrade Kevin Ochije Financial Secretary
Lt. Commander Dorathy Okonkwo Treasurer
Comrade Ifeoma Asonye Guard I
Comrade Donatus Okolie Guard II
MAN OF ORDER AND DISCIPLINE MOVEMENT OF NIGERIA (MOD) ORLU DIOCESE
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Eburuaja – Chaplain
Sir C. C. Ejiogu – Chief Patron
Chukwuma Desmond – Chairman
Ogwe Jacinta C. – V/Chairman
Nwosu Johnval – Secretary
Akaegbuonwu Chizoba – V/Secretary
Onyara Augustine U. – Chief Commandant
DAYS OF ACTIVITIES
3rd Saturday of the Month – General Meeting
Last Friday of the Month – General Training
25th day of January – MOD day
PURGATORIAN SOCIETY:
Rev. Fr. Callistus Nwobi – Chaplain
Purg. Hon. Ambrose Obioha (KSM) – President
Purg. Cornelius I. Osigwe (KSJ) – Vice President
Purg. Mrs. Felicitas Nzeruo – Secretary
Purg. Mrs. Angelina Ihezuo – Asst. Secretary
Purg. Angelina Jibri – Financial Secretary
Purg. Mrs. Elizabeth Ukah – Treasurer
Purg. Mr. Malachy Ogunede – P.R.O.
Purg. Mr. Francis Opara – Provost
Purg. EdwinMary Akaedu – Promoter
Purg. Nnaoma SimonMary Ngoka – Patron
AZIONE VERDE ORGANIZATION
Mr. Domenico Sodo Director General
Mr. Taverniti Antonio Vice President
Gramegna Marisa Director of Health
Rev. Fr. Boniface Duru Spiritual Director
Activities
Annual Health Programme
(Viaggio Della Speranza) – July – August
Annual Camping with Children – July
August Education Programme – Every year