PERSONEL PLACEMENT 2022/2023

CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF
ONITSHA, NIGERIA.

Archdiocesan Catholic Secretariat,

PO Box 411, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.onitsha-archdiocese.org

ARCHBISHOP’S OFFICE SCHEDULE.

For the Lay Faithful
(Every Tuesday; 9a.m.-1p.m)

For Priests and Religious Men and Women

(Every Wednesday, 9a.m.-1p.m)

Note: Other days are strictly on appointment. The Secretaries to the Archbishop are on seat
for business on these other days.

ARCHBISHOP:
His Excellency, Archbishop Valerian M. OKEKE.

ARCHDIOCESAN CURIA: GENERAL DUTIES:

01. Vicar General:

Very Rev. Fr. John Bosco OKAFOR

01. Chancellor & Secretary to the Archdiocese:

Fr. Prudentius AROH

02. Vice-Chancellor & Coordinator, Health Services:

Fr. Basil EKWUNIFE.

03. College of Consultors:

(i) Archbishop Valerian M. OKEKE
(ii) Chancellor: Fr. Prudentius AROH
(iii) Vice Chancellor: Fr. Basil EKWUNIFE
(iv) All the Six Episcopal Vicars
(v) Rector of the Basilica

04. Presbyteral Council Members:

Archbishop Valerian M. OKEKE
Msgr. Basil ONWUASOMBA
Fr. Prudentius AROH
Fr. Basil EKWUNIFE
Fr. John Bosco OKAFOR
Fr. Emmanuel EGWUOBA
Fr. John Bosco EZIKA
Fr. Aloysius IKEKWE
Fr. Emmanuel NDUBISI, BSS.

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 Msgr. Kieran UDEGBOKA
Msgr. Godwin OKOLO
Fr. Celestine UMEH
Fr. Celestine ANIOFOR

05. Episcopal Vicars for the 4 Episcopal Regions:

(a) Onitsha Episcopal Region:

Fr. Victor MBANUSI

(c) Iyiowa-Odekpe Episcopal Region:

Fr. Emmanuel EGWUOBA.

(d) Dunukofia Episcopal Region:

Fr. Aloysius IKEKWE

(e) Nnobi Episcopal Region:

Fr. JohnBosco EZIKA

06. Episcopal Vicar for Civil Servants:

Fr. Anthony OBUMSE.

07. Episcopal Vicar for the Religious:

Fr. Emmanuel NDUBISI, BSS.

08. Episcopal Vicar, Onitsha Archdiocesan Priests in U.S.A. and Canada:

Fr. Patrick Chudi OKAFOR

09. Secretary to the Archbishop of Onitsha:

Fr. Emmanuel ONUNKWO

10. Assistant Secretary to the Archbishop of Onitsha:

Fr. Kingsley OMENYI

11. Archdiocesan Health Services:

Fr. Basil EKWUNIFE {Coordinator}

12. Archdiocesan Pharmacist:

Fr. Christopher OKEKE
Fr. Evaristus EZEANI
Fr. Justin OLISAEMEKA

13. Managers, Onitsha Archdiocesan Hospitals:

Fr. Celestine I. OKONKWO
Fr. Francis OJUKWU
Fr. Philip OYIOGU
Fr. Fabian MOEDU
Fr. Linus EZEDINACHI

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14. Confidential Secretaries to the Archbishop
Bro. Vincent ORAKWE
Mr. Innocent NWOBI

15. Adviser to the Archbishop on Political and Economic matters:

Dr. Obiora OKONKWO

16. (a) Executive Officer:

Mr. Vincent NWOGA

(b) General Office/ Library:

Mrs. Chinyere Ndianefo.
Mrs. Chibuzo CHUKWUDOLUE.

(c) Immigration Department:

Anne SWIFT

(d) Secretary Chancery

Mrs. Evelyn NWOBI

17. Financial Administrative Office:

(a) Financial Administrator:
Fr. Philip IBENEME

(b) Accountant/Auditor:
Fr. Remigius IKECHE

(c) Desk Officer:

Mrs. Anasthasia EMMANUEL

18. Archdiocesan Ecclesiastical Tribunal/ Canon Law Office:

ONITSHA:
Fr. Joseph NWAKOBY {Judicial Vicar}
Fr. Prudentius AROH, Member
Fr. Emmanuel NWABUDE, Member
Fr. Aloysius ENEMALI, Member
Fr. Clement AGHADINUNO, Member
Fr. Michael AGUNA, Member
Fr. Wilfred AKPUNONU, Member
Fr. Cyril MUOKWE, Member
Fr. Basil OKELU, Member
Fr. Emmanuel Ndubisi, Member
Sr. Miriam Perpetua EGBUNA, IHM, Member
Sr. Mary Jane ARIRIGUZO, IHM, Member

22. (a) Notary:

Fr. Oliver ANOLUE
Fr. Felix IHEDIWA
Fr. Sylvester AFUDOH
(b) Typists:

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 Mrs. Maureen EDOZIUNO

COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

01. Liturgy Commission:

Fr. Alfred OKAKPU {Chairman}
Fr. Michael AKAIGWE
Fr. JohnBosco EZIKA

02. Archdiocesan Masters of Ceremonies/ Liturgy commission

Fr. Alfred OKAKPU {Chairman}
Fr. Michael AKAIGWE
Fr. John Bosco EZIKA
Fr. Emmanuel ONUNKWOR
Fr. Kingsley OMENYI

03. Music Commission:

(a) Fr. Jude ORAKWE {Chairman}
Fr. Peter NWANSO {Coordinating Music/Chaplain}
Sr. Maureen Daniela ANYANWU, IHM
Dr. Jude EGWIM
All regional chaplains of Catholic Choirs’ Association
President of Onitsha Archdiocesan Catholic Choir Association {Ex officio}

(b)Chaplains of Onitsha Archdiocesan Catholic Choirs’ Association

Fr. John EZEANOWAI {Onitsha Region}
Fr. Michael ODENIGBO {Aguleri Region}
Fr. Anthony OBI {Dunukofia Region}]
Fr. John NWIZIOGO {Igbariam Region}
Fr. John Bosco IGBOKA {Nnobi Region}
Fr. Matthias OKOLO {Iyiowa Region}

04. Holy Trinity Basilica Pilgrimage Commission:

Fr. Peter Damian AKPUNONU {Chairman}
Fr. Bartholomew UBAH {Asst. Chairman}
Fr. Prudentius AROH
Msgr. Lawrence MADUBUKO
Br. Emeka MADUKA, BSS
Sir B.O.B UGONABO
Lady Clara ONYIDO

05. Archdiocesan Health Insurance Scheme:

Fr. Basil EKWUNIFE {Chairman}
Fr. Philip IBENEME
Fr. Edwin UDOYE
Fr. Celestine I. OKONKWO
Fr. Francis OJUKWU

06. Justice, Development & Peace Commission:

(a) Fr. Edwin UDOYE {Coordinator}

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 (b) Justice, Development & Peace Consultants:
Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
Fr. James AKUNNE.

07. Archdiocesan Caritas:

Br. Emeka MADUKA, BSS.

08. Archdiocesan Agricultural Projects:

Fr. Francis ANIGBOGU

09. Youth Village Personnel:

Fr. Dominic OBIELOSI: Rector
Fr. Francis ANONYE: Spiritual Director
Fr. Francis OKAFOR
Fr. Jude EZEJI
Immaculate Heart Sisters:
1. Sr. Maria Chekwubechukwu OKWUAKA - i/c (Co-Ordinator)
2. Sr. Maureen Jerome OBIEFUNA -Receptionist
3. Sr. Mary Leonida KEBENEI- Receptionist
4. Sr. Miriam Sarah EDEOGU- Receptionis
5. Sr. Mariana Cordis OGWO - Supermarkt
6. Sr. Mary Dympna NWOKO - Clinic

10. History Commission:

Fr. Basil OKELU
Fr. Prudentius AROH {Ex officio}

11. Title Commission:

Fr. Fidelis ONWUDUFOR {Chairman} and others

12. Building Commission:

Msgr. Theophilus ODUKWE {Chairman}
Fr. Peter OFORJI
Fr. Lawrence EZEOLISA
Fr. Justin OGUAMA
Arc. Ben NWEKE.
Engr. B.C. OBIELOSI
Very Rev. Fr. Prudentius AROH {Ex Officio}

13. Hospital/School Contract Board:

Fr. Justine ILEKA{Chairman}
Fr. Paschal ONWUGBENU {Secretary}
Fr. Cyprian OKPALAKUNNE
Fr. Anthony OBUMSE.
Fr. Joseph NWAKOBY
Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
Fr. Basil EKWUNIFE
Fr. Celestine I. OKONKWO
Fr. Prudentius AROH {Ex Officio}

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14. Ethics Committee:
Fr. Alfred OKAKPU {Chairman}
Fr. Kingsley OMENYI {Secretary}
Fr. Jude MGBOBUKWA
Fr. Prudentius AROH {Ex Officio}

15. Lands Committee:

Msgr. Theophilus ODUKWE {Consultant}
The Chancellor {Chairman}
Fr. Anthony CHIDOZIE {Secretary}
The Vice Chancellor
All Episcopal Vicars – Ex-officio members
Others:
Msgr. Godwin OKOLO
Msgr. Francis EZUMEZU
Fr. Cyprian OKPALAKUNNE
Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
Fr. Cyprian ADIBE
Fr. Justin ILEKA
Fr. Damian OBI {Middle-man}
Bro. Vincent ORAKWUE
Mr. Innocent NWOBI
Sir Damian OKOLO
Sir Gregory OBUNADIKE

16. Boundary Adjustment Committee:

Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM{Chairman}
The Chancellor
The Vice Chancellor
Episcopal Vicar of the Region
Fr. Cyprian OKPALAKUNNE
Fr. Justin ILEKA (Secretary)

17. Priests’ Welfare Committee:

Msgr. Theophilus ODUKWE
Fr. Jude MGBOBUKWA
Fr. John Bosco OKAFOR
Fr. Michael MACHI
Fr. Martin ONUKWUBA

18. Further Studies Committee:

Fr. Josephat Obi OGUEJIOFOR
Fr. Fr. Sylvanus NNORUKA
Fr. Dominic OBIELOSI
Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM

19. Archdiocesan Education Strategic Committee:

Fr. Alfred OKAKPU {Chairman}
Fr. Paschal ONWUGBENU {Secretary}
Fr. Francis UNEGBU

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 Fr. Celestine Arinze OKAFOR
Fr. Emmanuel EMENU
Fr. Bonaventure ONUORAH
Sr. Mildred UMEH
Fr. Prudentius AROH {Ex-officio}

20. Archdiocesan Supervisor of Schools:

Fr. Michael ESOTU {Consultant}
Fr. Paschal ONWUGBENU {Chairman}
Fr. Bonaventure ONUORAH {Project Manager}
Fr. Augustine MUOBIKE
Fr. George OKPARA
Fr. Paschal UDEAJA
Sr. Maria Ikenna IGWE{Cordinator, Primary Schools}

21. (a) Archdiocesan Education Secretary:

Fr. Paschal ONWUGBENU

(b) Regional Education Secretaries:

Dunukofia Region – Fr. Damian OJUKWU
Iyiowa Region – Fr. Innocent NWALIEJI
Nnobi Region – Fr. Emmanuel IFEANYI
Onitsha Region – Fr. Charles ANIEKWE

22. Archdiocesan Education Supervisors :

Special Duties:
Ogidi Zone - Fr. Benignus OGUEJIOFOR
Ogbaru Zone - Fr. James AKUNNE
Onitsha Zone – Fr. Nicholas OKOSA

23. Managers of Catholic Schools/Institutions:

Fr. Celestine Arinze OKAFOR: Christ the King College, Onitsha
{Manager/Principal}
Fr. Charles ANIEKWE {Director of Academics and Formation, C.K.C}
Fr. Emmanuel EMENU: St. Charles College, Onitsha. {Manager/Principal}
Fr. Peter NWANSOH: St. Charles College, Onitsha. {Deputy Manager/Chaplain}
Fr. Linus NNABUENYI: St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Awka Etiti.
{Manager/Principal}
Fr. Centus MUOGHALU: St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Awka Etiti. {Deputy
Manager/Music Master}
Fr. Emmanuel OGUEKEMMA: St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Awka-Etiti {Director
Formation}
Sr. Maria Chijioke NWANKWO, IHM: Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha.
{Manager/Principal}
Fr. Jerome OBIEKEZIE: Regina Pacis Secondary School / St. Rita’s Institute of
Management {Director/Principal}
Fr. Vincent NWANOSIKE: Our Lady’s Group of School {Secondary/Special
Science}, Nnobi.
Fr. Francis UNEGBU: St. John’s Secondary School, Alor.
Fr. Damian OJUKWU: St. Kizito Secondary School, Umudioka.

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 Fr. Francis ONWUCHULUM: Mater Amabilis Secondary School, Umuoji.
Fr. Peter NWADIMKPA: Boys’ Secondary School, Ogidi{Archbishop Heerey
Secondary, Technical College}
Fr. John EZEANOWAI: Trinity (Basilica) Group of Schools {Nursery, Primary &
Secondary}
Fr. John EZEOKOLI: Seat of Wisdom Secondary School, Nnobi.
Fr. Samuel CHIOZIE: Queen of the Rosary Secondary School, Eziowelle
Fr. Gabriel ANOCHILIONYE: Our Lady’s International Schools, Umuoji
Fr. Cletus IDUH: St. Anthony of Padua High School, Nkpor

24. Medical Advisory Council:

Dr. Gabby NWANKWO {Chairman}

25. Archdiocesan Civil Law Office/Legal Advisers:

Fr. Barr. Justin ILEKA {General Coordinator}
Fr. Barr. Cyprian OKPALAKUNNE.
Fr. Barr. Cyprian ADIBE
Fr. Barr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
Fr. Barr. Anthony CHIDOZIE
Barr. G.E. EZEUKO, SAN
Barr. A.C. ANAENUGWU, SAN
Barr. Azubike ANAZOR
Barr. Patrick IKWUETO SAN

26. Archdiocesan Book Censors:

Msgr. Lawrence MADUBUKO.
Fr. Jeremiah NWOSU.
Fr. Charles ANENE
Fr. Dominic OBIELOSI
Fr. Patrick Paul UDOH

27. Holders of Faculty to Absolve from Censures:

The Chancellor
The Vice Chancellor
All Episcopal Vicars.
The Basilica Rector/Administrator

28. Doctrine and Faith Committee:

Fr. Jude MGBOBUKWA {Chairman}

29. Ecumenism and Dialogue:

Fr. George ADIMIKE{Chairman}
Fr. Jerome OBIEKEZIE {Assistant}

30. Cultural Heritage of the Church:

Fr. Fidelis ONWUDUFOR {Chairman}

31. Board of Editors, Trinitas Publications:

Fr. George ADIMIKE {Chairman}

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32. Editor, Archdiocesan Newspaper, Trinitas:
Fr. Vincent CHUKWUKA {Editor}

33. Archdiocesan Gallus Caritas Centre, Abatete:

Fr. Donald UZOR {Chairman}

34. Documentation, Library & Archives

Fr. Francis NDUBISI {Coordinator}
Fr. Ferdinand OKIGBO {Secretary}
Fr. Fidelis ONWUDUFOR
Fr. Samuel NWADIKE
Fr. Emmanuel NDUBUISI, BSS
Fr. Damian OJUKWU
Bro. Vincent ORAKWUE
Mr. Innocent NWOBI

DIRECTORATES AND CHAPLAINCIES

01. Blessed Iwene Tansi (BIT) Devotions

Msgr. Emmanuel NWOSU {Postulator}
Fr. Augustine OBUROTA {Assistant Postulator}

Regional Chaplains
Fr. Gabriel NKWUDO {Onitsha}
Fr. Bonaventur ONUORAH {Iyiowa}
Fr. Joseph UMEASIEGBU {Nnobi}
Bro. Emeka MADUKA {Dunukofia}

02. Director of Catechetics:

Fr. Jude MGBOBUKWA

03. Director, Archdiocesan Social Communications:

Fr. George ADIMIKE

04. Director, Pontifical Mission Societies:

Sr. M. Benet Azuka EZEOKOLI, IHM.

05. Director of Vocations:

Fr. Celestine UMEH

06. Assistant Director of Vocations:

Fr. Paschal OKONKWO

07. Directors, Archdiocesan Vocation Supporters:

Fr. Anthony IGWEAGU.
Fr. Abden ONWUEGBUSI.

08. Director, Marian Movement of Priests:

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09. Archdiocesan Laity Council:

Mr. Leo OBIEFUNA {Chairman}

10. Catholic Men’s Organisation {CMO}:

Sir Evarist UBAH {President General}

11. Catholic Women Organization {C.W.O.}

Dame Ngozi NWANOSIKE, KSG {Director}

12. Catholic Youths Organisation of Nigeria {CYON}:

Mr. Osorachukwu OKONKWO {President General}.

13. Coordinators, School of Evangelisation:

Fr. Anthony IGWEAGU.
Rector, All Hallows’ Seminary, Onitsha.
Vice Rector, All Hallows’ Seminary, Onitsha.

14. Coordinator, Hospital Chaplaincies:

Fr. Boniface OKAFOR

15. Hospital Chaplaincies:

Fr. Boniface OKAFOR {St. Charles Borromeo Hospital, Onitsha}
Fr. Emmanuel UDECHUKWU {Holy Rosary Specialist Hospital, Onitsha}
Fr. Samuel CHUKWUJEKWU {Fatima Catholic Hospital, Awka-Etiti}

16. Chaplain, Onitsha Prisons:

Fr. Bartholomew OKPALAUGO

17. Chaplains, Catholic Teachers Association:

Fr. Celestine Arinze OKAFOR

18. Organizing Secretary, Catholic Teachers:

Mrs. Priscilla ONYEALUSI

19. Chaplains, Archdiocesan Laity Council:

Fr. Celestine ANIOFOR.
Fr. Felix EZEONU

20. Chaplains, Catholic Men’s Organisation {CMO}:

Fr. Sampson OGBUEBUNU
Fr. Fidelis NWANZE

21. Chaplains, Catholic Women’s Organisation {CWO}:

Fr. John Bosco OKAFOR
Fr. Collins OKOYE

22. Archdiocesan Directorate for Youths:

Fr. Vincent EZENWAKA {Director General}

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 Fr. Jerome OBIEKEZIE {Assistant Director General}
Fr. Justin OGUAMA {Chaplain Onitsha Region}
Fr. Joseph NWANKWO {Dunukofia Region}
Fr. Innocent NWALIEJI {Iyiowa-Odekpe Region}
Fr. Benedict ANYAOHA {Nnobi Region}

23. Chaplains, Catholic Boys’ Organisation {CBO}:

Fr. Jude IKENZE {General Coordinator}
Fr. Clement AKABOGU {Onitsha Region}
Fr. John EZEOKOLI{Nnobi Region}
Fr. Cletus IDUH {Dunukofia Region}
Fr. Sylvester AFUDOH {Iyiowa Odekpe Region}

24. Chaplains, Catholic Girls’ Organisation {CGO}:

Fr. Collins OKOYE {Archdiocesan Chaplain}
Fr. Fredrick OFORKA {Onitsha Region}
Fr. Gregory OKAFOR {Nnobi Region}
Fr. Patrick OKIGBO {Dunukofia Region}
Fr. Henry OSAKWE {Iyiowa Odekpe Region}

25. Spiritual Director, Catholic Girls’ Organisation {CGO}:

Sr. Maria Ikenna IGWE, IHM.

26. Chaplain, Focolare Movement:

Fr. Clement AKABOGU

27. Chaplains, Knights of St. Mulumba {KSM}:

Msgr. Theophilus ODUKWE
Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
Fr. Celestine UMEH
Fr. Fidelis ONWUDUFOR
Fr. Anthony CHIDOZIE
Fr. Paschal ONWUGBENU
Fr. Francis OJUKWU
Fr. Fabian MUOEDU
Fr. Clement OBI

28. Chaplains, Knights of St. John International {KSJ}:

Fr. Emmanuel NWABUDE
Fr. Donald UZOR
Fr Anthony IGWEAGU
Fr. Michael OKOYE
Fr. Stephen EZENWAGU

29. Chaplains, ONYCAS:

Fr. Valentine EZUMEZU

31. Chaplains, Man of Order and Discipline {MOD}:

(a) National:

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 Rev. Fr. Philip NWAFOR {Chaplain General}
Rev. Fr. Vincent OZEGYA {Ass. Chaplain General}
Rev. Fr. Celestine ANIOFOR {National Finance trustee}

(b) Anambra State

Rev. Fr. Evaristus EZEKWONNA {State Chaplain}
Rev. Fr. Anselm OLUA {Ass. State Chaplain}

(c) Onitsha Archdiocese

Rev. Fr. Evaristus NWAGBARA {Archdiocesan Chaplain}
Rev. Fr. Augustine MUOGHALU {Ass. Archdiocesan Chaplain}

32. Catholic Mobile Security Organization {C.M.S.O}

Rev. Fr. Martin IKEAGU {Onitsha Archdiocesan Chaplain}
Rev. Fr. Jude UCHEGBUSI {Ass. Chaplain}
Rev. Fr. John MANAFA {Anambra State Chaplain}
Rev. Msgr. Theophilus ODUKWE {National chaplain}

33. Chaplain, Oblates:

Fr. Charles ANENE

34. Chaplain, Pioneer Associations:

Fr. Anthony IGWEAGU.

35. Chaplain, Legion of Mary:

Fr. Victor ADIBE

36. Chaplains, Nurses’ Guild:

Fr. Benignus OGUEJIOFOR.

37. Chaplain, Block Rosary Crusade:

Fr. Paul NWANEGBO

38. Chaplain, Shanahan Society:

Fr. Barr. Anthony CHIDOZIE.

39. Chaplain, St. Anthony’s Society:

Fr. Anthony A. OBUMSE.

40. Chaplain, Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary:

Fr. Chrysogonus IBEMERE.

41. Chaplain, Catholic Bible Society of Nigeria (CBSN):

Fr. Augustine ANEKWE
Fr. Kevin ALISIGWE

42. Chaplain, Purgatorian Society:

Fr. Jude Francis ORUCHE

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43 Chaplain, Queen of All Hearts:
Fr. Peter NWANSO
Fr. Emmanuel UGBAJA

44. Chaplains, Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria {CCRN}:

Fr. Samson OGBUEBUNA {General}
Onitsha Episcopal Region - Fr. Charles OBI
Nnobi Episcopal Region - Fr. Benedict ANYAOHA
Iyiowa-Odekpe Episcopal Region - Fr. Matthias OKOLO
Dunukofia Episcopal Region – Fr. Anthony CHUKWU

45. Archdiocesan Spiritual Adviser, Mary League:

Sr. Maria Oluoma ELUMA, IHM.

46. Chaplain, Apostleship of Prayer League of the Sacred Heart:

Fr. Francis ARONU

47. Chaplain, St. Theresa’s Society:

Fr. Cletus IDU

48. Chaplain, Marriage Advisory Council:

Fr. Michael AGUNA

49. Chaplain, Marriage Encounter Movement:

Fr. Paschal OKONKWO

50. Chaplain, Catholic Workers’ Volunteer Force {CWVF}:

Fr. Bartholomew OKONKWO.

51. Chaplain, Catholic Doctors’ Association:

Fr. Celestine OKONKWO.

52. Chaplain, Catholic Bible Instructors Union {CBIU}:

Fr. Patrick Paul UDOH
Fr. Emmanuel OGBUOWELU

53. Chaplain, Madonna Mercy Family International:

Fr. Boniface OKAFOR.

54. Chaplain, St. Vincent’s Society:

Fr. Francis ONWUCHULUM

55. Chaplain, St. Jude’s Society:

Fr. Jude ONYEAGOLU

56. Chaplains, Catholic Choirs Association:

Fr. Joseph EZEUGO
Fr. Alexander Ojo ANOSIKE
Fr. John NWIZIOGO
Fr Jude ORAKWE

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57. Chaplain, St. Stephen’s Society:
Fr. Emmanuel NDUBISI

58. Assistant, Secular Franciscan Order {SFO}:

Fr. Chidi IBEKWE, OFM.Cap.

59. Chaplain, Lifeguard Rehabilitation & Safety Organisation:

Msgr. Theophilus ODUKWE.

60. Chaplain, Couples for Christ:

Fr. Damian OJUKWU

61. Chaplain, Holy Family Military Catholic Church, Nigeria Army, Onitsha:
Rev. Fr. (Capt.) Victor Odogwu OWAH

62. Catholic Association of Media Practitioners {CAMP}:

Fr. Aloy ORAKWE {Chairman & Chaplain}
Fr. George ADIMIKE
Fr. Vincent CHUKWUKA
Fr. Samuel NWADIKE
Comrade Aloy ATTA {Vice Chairman}

63. Chaplain, St. Catherine of Siena’s Society:

Fr. John EZEOKOLI

64. Chaplain, Altar Knights’ Association {AKA}:

Fr. Benjamin OJUKWU

65. Chaplain, Divine Mercy Prayer Group:

Fr. Stephen EMENGINI

67. Chaplains, Apostolate for Family Consecration:

Fr. Josephat NZEKWESI

68. Chaplain, Servants of the Poor:

Fr. Franklin ONYEKWE

69. Chaplain, Soldiers of Jesus and Mary Movement.

Fr. Cletus IDU

70. Chaplain, Our Mother of Perpetual help

Fr. Paul I. IFEDI

71. Chaplain, Catholic Church Warden Association.

Fr. Innocent NWALIEJI

72. Chaplain, Padre Pio Prayer Group.

Fr. Emmanuel NWABUFO

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73. Chaplain, Confraternity of the Miraculous Infant Jesus.
Fr. Bonaventure ONUORA

74. Chaplain, World Apostolate of Fatima (Blue Army of Our Lady)

Fr. Victor EZEANYA

75. Chaplain General, Marian Societies

Fr. Victor EZEANYA
Fr. Emmanuel UGBAJA

76. Chaplain, Archdiocesan Mary League

Fr. Justine OBIALOR

77. Chaplain, Precious Blood

Fr. Benjamine OKONKWO

78. Chaplain/Coordinator, Archdiocesan Family/Human Life Unit

Fr. Emmanuel MEGWALU

79. Chaplain, Boys’ Scout Onitsha Archdiocese

Fr. Jeremiah NWOSU
Fr. Joseph EZEORUONYE

80. Chaplain, Cardinal Arinze Football Club

Fr. JohnBosco EZENEZI{Chaplain}
Fr. Cosmas UZODIMMA{Ass. Chaplain}

81. Chaplain, Soldiers of the Cross Society

Fr. Justine OGUAMA

82. Chaplain, Maria Consolata

Fr. Casmir ONYEMAIZU

83. Chaplain, Holy Family Society

Fr. Emmanuel MEGWALU

84 Chaplain, Our Lady of the Holy Innocents

Fr. Cosmas MADUEKWE

85. Order of Holy Wounds of Jesus

Fr. Augustine Chigboh

86. Infant Jesus Holy Childhood Society

Fr. Joseph UMEASIEGBU

86. Catholic Lectors Association of Nigeria

Fr. Augustine OGBUNUKO

87. Association of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary

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88. Vicars for Mission:

Fr. Kingsley OMENYI
Sr. M. Benet Azuka EZEOKOLI, IHM

PERSONNEL IN THE ARCHDIOCESAN SEMINARIES.

01. All Hallows’ Seminary, Onitsha.

Fr. Paschal OKONKWO { Rector}
Fr. Francisco OKAKPU
Fr. Franklin ONYEKWE
Rev. Valentine EZUMEZU
Rev. Francis Mary UDEAJA
In Residence: Fr. Justine ILEKA

02. St. Pius X Spiritual Year Seminary, Akwu-Ukwu.

Fr. Celestine UMEH {Rector}
Fr. Chimaobim OKOYE
Fr. Augustine EZEONU

03. Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha {Provincial Seminary}.

Tel: 046-215830, 090-508164, 210063
Fr. Peter Damian AKPUNONU
Fr. Charles ANENE
Fr. Patrick Paul UDOH
Fr. Alfred OKAKPU
Fr. Jude UDECHUKWU
Fr. Francis OKEKE
Fr. Emmanuel OKWUOKOLO
Sr. Miriam Perpetua EGBUNA, IHM.

PRIESTS WORKING/TEACHING IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

02. State Education Commission:

Ogbaru Zone: - Fr. James AKUNNE {Supervisor Special Duties}
Idemili Zone: - Fr. Benignus OGUEJIOFOR {Supervisor Special Duties}
Onitsha Zone: - Fr. Nicholas OKOSA {Supervisor Special Duties

03. Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe:

Fr. Fidelis ONWUDUFOR
Fr. Pius EJIOFOR
Fr. Jude OBIDIGBO

04. Seat of Wisdom Chaplaincy, Metallurgical Institute, Owerri Road, Onitsha

Fr. Chimaobim OKOYE{Chaplain}

05. St. Rita’s Chaplaincy, Anambra State Schools of Nursing & Midwifery, Nkpor:
Fr. Benignus OGUEJIOFOR

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Onitsha.
Fr. Kingsley OMENYI {Chaplain}

PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE ARCHDIOCESE.

02. Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Awka , Nigeria :

Fr. Cyril UDEBUNU
Fr. Linus OKIKA
Fr. Felix AKAMONYE
Fr. Felix ODIBE

03. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria:

(a) Lecturers:
Fr. Michael Emeka ONWUAMA

04. University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu:

(a) Lecturer:
Fr. Prof. Edwin OBI-EZIKE

05. University of Ibadan:

Fr. Innocent EJIOFOR {Student}

06. Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Enugu:

Fr. Peter OFORJI {Lecturer}

07. Catholic Institute of West Africa {CIWA} Port Harcourt, Nigeria:

(a) Lecturers:
Fr. Jacob ANIOKE
Fr. Aloysius ENEMALI

(b) Students:
Fr. Peter OKONGWU
Fr. Jude NWORAH
Fr. Fabian OZOKACHI
Fr. Augustine OKONKWO
Fr. Joseph EZEORUONYE

08. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka , Nigeria

(a) Lecturers:
01. Fr. Prof. J. Obi OGUEJIOFOR
02. Fr. Prof. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM
03. Fr. Prof. Bonachristus UMEOGU
04. Fr. Gregory EKEH
05. Fr. Stephen EZENWAGU
06. Fr. George OKPALA

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 (b) Student
01. Fr. Patrick OKIGBO
02. Fr. Kingsley IKWUEME

09. Veritas University, Abuja

Fr. Martin ONUKWUBA
Fr. Michael AKAIGWE

10. C. O. O. University, Igbariam, Anambra State:

Lecturer:
Fr. Prof. Sylvanus NNORUKA

11. Army Chaplaincy,

01. Fr. Jude OGUGUA {Infantry}
02. Fr. Jacob UKPOGU {Navy}
03. Fr. Johnsmart MGBAKO {Air-Force}
04. Fr. Cletus OBIDIKE {Infantry}

12. POLICE CHAPLAINCY

01. Fr. Francis OFOEGBU
02. Fr. Vitus OGUJI
03. Fr. Peter NWALI
04. Fr. Paul OGBOH
05. Fr. Samson OFUONYE
06. Fr. Peter MBANUGO

13. ROME, ITALY.

(a) Pontifical Urban University, Rome, Italy:
Fr. Prof. Francis OBORJI.

(b) Secretary to His Eminence

Fr. Anthony EZEUGO

Students:
01. Fr. Stanley OZIGBO
02. Fr. Gabriel OKEKE
03. Fr. Evaristus OKAA ONWOGU
04. Fr. Peter ANENE
05. Fr. Oliver EZEANI
06. Fr. Basil ACHUSIM
07. Fr. Linus AGHAMELU
08. Fr. Jerome EZENWELU
09. Fr. Stephen IFEANYI
10. Fr. Anthony Nonso OKOYE
11. Fr. Collins OGBOGU
12. Fr. Vincent UCHE
13. Fr. Anthony ODUNZE
14. Fr. Kevin CHUKWUKA

(d) Fidei Donum (Priests on Mission)

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 01. Fr. Anthony UDECHUKWU
02. Fr. Paschal UZZIH

14. UNITED KINGDOM

01. Fr. Jude MBONU
03. Fr. Joseph NNALUE

15. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

(a) Sabbatical
Fr. Elias MENUBA.
Fr. Christopher ADINUBA
Fr. Matthew OBIEKEZIE

(b) Fidei Donum (Priests on Mission)

01. Fr. Jude NWABUGWU
02. Fr. John UGOBUEZE
03. Fr. Jude ANYAECHE
04. Fr. Linus EDOGWO
05. Fr. Peter NWACHUKWU
06. Fr. Bartholomew OKAGBUE
07. Fr. Edwin EMELI
08. Fr. Augustine ODIMMEGWA
09. Fr. Louis ASOBI
10. Fr. Evaristus OBI
11. Fr. Christopher EZEOKE
12. Fr. Daniel CHUKWULETA
13. Fr. Patrick Chudi OKAFOR
14. Fr. Matthew UGWOJI
15. Fr. Vincent ONUNKWO
16. Fr. Anthony MADU
17. Fr. Anselm OFORDUM
18. Fr. Kieran UDEZE
19. Fr. Charles ANEMELU
20. Fr. Vincent OBI
21. Fr. Livinus UGOCHUKWU
22. Fr. Felix CHUKWUMA
23. Fr. Charles ANYAOKU
24. Fr. Cornelius EZEILOAKU
25. Fr. Ethelbert ORABUCHE
26. Fr. Boniface AGBATA
27. Fr. Ignatius OKWUONU
28. Fr. Vitus MBAMALU
29. Fr. Joseph IKEGBUNAM
30. Fr. Christian ADIKE
31. Fr. Leonard MUOZIE
32. Fr. Alphonsus IGBOKWE
33. Fr. Celestine MMADUBUKO
34. Fr. Paul ONUEGBU

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 (c) Students:
01. Fr. Gregory EZEANYA
02. Fr. Ignatius NWANKWOCHA
03. Fr. Alexander AGBATA
04. Fr. Hyacinth JEMIGBOLA
05. Fr. Theodore MBAEGBU
06. Fr. Innocent AMASIORA
07. Fr. Raymond AKPUNONU
08. Fr. Maurice ABASILIM
09. Fr. Stephen AKUJIOBI
10. Fr. Donatus EZENNEKA
11. Fr. Gabriel OKAFOR
12. Fr. Charles ANEDO
13. Fr. Sylvester ILEKA
14. Fr. Edmund ANI
15. Fr. Cosmas NZEABALU
16. Fr. Bartholomew OGUMELU
17. Fr. Ignatius OKONKWO
18. Fr. Patrick OKWUMUO
19. Fr. Patrick OKONKWO
20. Fr. John EKWOANYA
21. Fr. Michael MBONU
22. Fr. Justin OLISAEMEKA
23. Fr. Pius NWANKWO
24. Fr. Patrick ORJIAKOR
25. Fr. Benjamin OGBUNUKO

16. CANADA.
(a) Fidei Donum
01. Fr. Titus EGBUE.
02. Fr. Jude ONYEOGUBALU
03. Fr. Charles NWEZE
04. Fr. John EZEORUONYE
05. Fr. Benjamin EZEKWUDO
06. Fr. Cyprian ADIBE {Sabbatical}

(b) Students
Fr. Aloysius ANYICHIE

17. GERMANY
(a) Students:
01. Fr. Fabian EKE
02. Fr. Lawrence OLISAEMEKA
03. Fr. John EKWUNIFE
04. Fr. Fidelis KWAZU
05. Fr. Christian NWEKE
06. Fr. Emmanuel IBEKE

(b) Fidei Donum:

01. Fr. Stephen ORANUBA

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 02. Fr. Henry OKEKE
03. Fr. Martin ELUKE
04. Fr. Simeon NWABUIFE
05. Fr. Gerald EZEANYA
06. Fr. Ferdinand MBA
07. Fr. Benjamin ODO

18. AUSTRIA (Fidei Donum)

01. Fr. Juventus AMADIKE
02. Fr. Christian OJENE

19. LONDON, ENGLAND (Fidei Donum)

Fr. Josephat EZENWA.
Fr. Peter EGBOH

20. BELGIUM. (Fidei Donum)

01. Fr. Callistus OKPONENWU
02. Fr. Emmanuel IKEOBI

21. AUSTRALIA ( Fidei Donum)

01. Fr. Jude ONWUKWE
02. Fr. Felix EKE
03. Fr. Thaddeus IKE
05. Fr. Christopher ONUEKWUSI

22. IRELAND (Students)

01. Fr. Clinton NKEM
02. Fr. Hilary ETOMIKE

23. PHILIPINES (Students)

01. Fr. Evaristus EZEANI
02. Fr. Christopher OKEKE
03 Fr. Gabriel AMOBI
04 Fr. Lawrence ORAZULUME

24. SPAIN {Students}

Fr. Anthony EZEPUE
Fr. Charles Ebuka ANENE
Fr. Gerald OKPALA
Fr. Kizito EZEANIEKWE
Fr. Anthony OBI
Fr. Charles OKOYE

25. LATVIA
Fr. Emmanuel AKUBUE
Fr. John Paul AGBAEFUNA

25. BENE REPUBLIC ( Fidei Donum)

01. Fr. Emmanuel UGONABO

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26. POLAND {Students}

Fr. Stephen UGWU
Fr. Callistus MBANWUSI
Fr. Anthony ONWUGBENU
Fr. Cletus EKWOSI
Fr. Anthony NZOMIWU

27. KENYA{Students}
Fr. Anthony E. OKOYE
Fr. Emmanuel OBINEMELU
Fr. Vincent EZEAKA
Fr. Henry OLUMBA
Fr. Paschal EZEANI
Fr. Emmanuel EJIKE

28. MALTA
Fr. Michael ANYICHIE
Fr. Anthony AGGIAH
Fr. Romanus EGENU

29. MALAYSIA
Fr. Michael IDOKO
Fr. Michael ADAWAI
Fr. Simeon AGBO

30. THAILAND
Fr. Simeon AMULUCHE
Fr. Joseph ANYALOGBU
Fr. Innocent UDOLISA
Fr. Vincent UDEGBU
Fr. Emmanuel OGUEJIOFOR
Fr. George OGUEJIOFOR
Fr. Gerald OKOYE

31. SCOTLAND {Fidei Donum}

Fr. Alexander OBIORA

32. HUNGARY {Students}

Fr. Martin ADIMORAH
Fr. Mark Kingsley OKAFOR
Fr. Henry UGOKWE

33. LAGOS ARCHDIOCESE

Fr. JoeBen ONYIA

PRIESTS ON SPECIAL APOSTOLATE

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 01. Fr. Celestine I. OKONKWO {Manager, St. Charles Borromeo Hospital)
02. Fr. Emmanuel NDULUE {To live in Borromeo while processing admission}
03. Fr. Francis OJUKWU {Manager, Holy Rosary Hospital}
04. Fr. Philip OYIOGU {St Martin’s Hospital, Ugwuagba, Obosi}
05. Fr. Fabian MUOEDU {Manager, Fatima Catholic Hospital, Awka Etiti}
06. Fr. Linus EZEDINACHI {Immaculate Heart Hospital Umudioka}
08. Fr. Anthony OBUMSE {Managing Director, Oluchukwu Microfinance Bank,
Ltd}
09. Fr. Aloy ORAKWE {Managing Director, Sapientia Media International}

PRIEST-MEMBERS OF CLERICAL RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES

AND SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE IN THE ARCHDIOCESE

01. Congregation of the Holy Ghost Fathers & Brothers (Spiritans).

Provincial House, 3-3 Junction, PO Box 1603 , Onitsha .
Phone: 08060761901
Provincial Superior: Very Rev. Fr. Augustine NWOSU, C.S.Sp.
Provincial Secretary: Fr. Vitalis ANUSIONWU, C.S.Sp.
Fr. Anthony NDUKA, C.S.Sp
Fr. Jude DURUAKU, C.S.Sp
Fr. Donatus AKUNNE, C.S.Sp
Fr. Polycarp MADUABUCHI, C.S.Sp
Very Rev. Fr. Greg. OLIKENYI, C.S.Sp

02. Capuchin Franciscan Friars.

Fraternity House, 3-3 Junction, Onitsha.
Phone: 08063911263, E-mail: [email protected]

Fr. Okezie Bonaventure NWOKIKE, OFM Cap. (Guardian)

Fr. Frederick IFEANYI, OFM Cap. (Vicar/Postulant Director)
Fr. Paul EBUNOHA OFM Cap (Bursa)
Bro Francis UGWUEKE

04. Salesians of St. John Bosco.

Km. 07, Onitsha-Owerri Road , PO Box 314 , Onitsha .
www.donbosconigeria.org, e-mails: [email protected]; [email protected]
01. Fr. Donatus IKEANYIBE , sdb, Rector
02. Fr.Christopher ANSO, sdb, Vice Rector/Bursar
03. Fr. Emmanuel NWEKE, sdb.
04. Fr. JohnPaul UCHENDU, sdb. Training Director
05. Fr. Justine OGUOCHA sdb
06. Br. Dominic DANLA

05. Missionary Society of St. Paul.

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 SS Peter & Paul’s Parish, Nkutaku, East Niger Layout, Onitsha . e-mail:
[email protected]
01. Parish Priest: Fr. Cyprain IJEZIE, MSP
02. Parish Vicar: Fr. Michael NNAM, MSP

06. Order of Preachers {Dominicans}.

St. Albert the Great’s Parish, Odume-Obosi. . E-mail: [email protected];
Parish Priest: Fr. Damian NWANNA, OP
Parish Vicar: Fr. Stephen ONWUSU, OP
Parish Vicar: Fr. Efe EKAKATIE OP
In Residence: Br. Matthew OMOAREGHAN, OP

08. Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (The Redemptorists)

St. Augustine’s Parish, Gerald Majella House, Oba {08034034487,
08032304117}
Parish Priest: Fr. ThankGod IHEJIRIKA, CSsR{2004/2019/20}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Luke OKWARAUDU, CSsR {2008/2019/20
Parish Vicar: Fr. Wilfred CHIWETALU, CSSR {2002/2018/19}
Fr. Benjamin OMETAN, CSsR {2007/2019/20

09. University Sons of Assumotion Congregation

No. 24 Awka Road Onitsha, Anambra State
Formator: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Anyanwu, USOA
Phone: 07033659591

ONITSHA ARCHDIOCESAN CLERGY IN PEACEFUL REQUIEM

01. BISHOPS:
01. Most Rev. Joseph I. SHANAHAN,CSSp +25.12.43
02. Most Rev. Charles HEEREY, CSSp +07.02.67
03. Most Rev. Stephen N. EZEANYA +12.11.96
04. Most Rev. Albert K. OBIEFUNA +11.05.11
02. PRIESTS.
01. Msgr. William OBELAGU +01.02.77
02. Fr. Michael UZUEGBUNAM +11.04.80
03. Fr. Felix EDOKWE +10.12.86
04. Fr. Christopher NWADIKE +06.03.92
05. Fr. Paul UGOCHUKWU +28.04.92
06. Fr. Raphael NWANKWO +16.08.93
07. Msgr. Alfred ANYICHIE +14.03.95
08. Msgr. Patrick ACHEBE +25.01.97

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09. Fr. Stephen AKAMELU +24.03.97
10. Fr. John OKAIH +14.06.97
11. Fr. Innocent UDEMBA +05.08.97
12. Fr. Vincent NWOSU +01.03.98
13. Fr. John OFFIAH +21.04.98
14. Msgr. Francis AKUKWE +15.06.98
15. Fr. Emmanuel ODIBE +10.03.99
16. Fr. Paul EZEOKE +13.01.00
17. Fr. Edmund IKENGA-METUH +30.01.00
18. Fr. Augustine ANIEKWE +25.04.00
19. Fr. Innocent. EGBUJIE +28.06.00
20. Msgr. Joseph NWIBEGBUNAM +16.02.01
21. Fr. Christopher CHUKWURAH +20.03.01
22. Fr. Godwin IKEOBI +14.03.03
23. Msgr. Vincent MADIKE +08.07.03
24. Fr. Gilbert OHAI +16.07.03
25. Fr. Vincent OKOLO +29.12.03
26. Msgr. Ferdinand UGWUEZE +19.05.04
27. Fr. Denis NWAFOR + 25.10.04
28. Fr Timothy ANUNOBI +03.10.05
29. Fr. Gerald UBA +17.10.05
30. Fr. Clement ILECHUKWU +25.10.05
31. Fr Louis ILOKA +21.12.05
32. Msgr. Pius OKPALAOKA +15.11.06
33. Fr. Charles EZEABIKWA + 15.01.07
34. Fr. Raphael OZIGBO + 28.03.07
35. Fr. Michael EZEABASILI + 26.07.07
36. Fr. Dominic OKAFOR +22. 04.08
37. Fr. Matthias AJULU +25. 11.08
38. Fr. Henry EMEKWUE +10. 08.09
39. Fr. Peter EKWENZE +11. 08.09

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40. Fr. Collins NDUBUISI +08. 03.10
41. Fr. Joseph AMADI +15. 01.11
42. Msgr. Clement OKPALA +20. 02.11
43. Fr. Denis SOKEI +23. 10.11
44. Fr. Donatus EZIKE-IHEOMA +13. 05.12
45. Fr. Stephen OBIUKWU +09. 08.12
46. Fr. Constantine ESIAKA +13. 05.13
47. Fr. Cyril EJINKONYE +03. 10.13
48. Fr. Leonard OBIESIE +15. 01.14
49. Fr. JohnBosco OBUBOEGBUNAM +03. 11.14
50. Fr. Peter OKAFOR +17. 02.15
51. Fr. Augustine ANYANWU +11. 05.15
52. Fr. Raymond MADUEKE +10. 07.15
53. Fr. Fredrick UCHE +02. 04.16
54. Fr. Michael NDIVE +12. 04.16
55. Fr. Nicholas TABGO +04. 08.16
56. Fr. Anthony OKAFOR +24. 04.17
57. Fr. Patrick NDULUE +03. 10.17
58. Fr. Moses NNAJIOFOR +05. 11.17
59. Fr. Luke OMALIKO +15.03.18
60. Msgr. John UZUAKPUNDU +21.07.18
61. Fr. Charles EBELE +15.09.18
62. Fr. Christopher ODINA +21.02.19
63. Fr. Chrysanctus IGWE +02.06.19
64. Fr. Felix UDOH +28.07.19
65. Msgr. Matthew OBIUKWU +26.08.19
66. Fr. Pius UKOR +04.12.19
67. Fr. Charles OKEKE-ODOGWU +24.03.20
68. Fr. David OJUKWU +20.06.20
69. Fr. Celestine MBEGBU +05.07.20
70. Fr. Valentine NWACHUKWU +08.07.20

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 71. Fr. Matthias OKPALA +20.08.20
71. Msgr. Gregory ADIBE +06.09.20
72. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Nathaniel OBIAGBA +14.09.20
73. Very Rev. Fr. Patrick OMUTA +21.02.21
74. Fr. Andrew IZUKANNE +28.02.21
74. Fr. Oliver IDEMMILI +29.08.21
75. Msgr. Boniface ASUZU +11.09.21
76. Fr. Innocent OKONGWU +12.09.21
77. Rev. Fr. Prof. Celestine OBI +17.10.21
78. Fr. Benedict ONWUDINJO +02.04.22
79. Msgr. Godwin OKEKE +03.07.22

RELIGIOUS MEN AND WOMEN COMMUNITIES

IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ONITSHA

01. Our Lady of Angels Cistercian Monastery, Nsugbe.

02. Congregation of Brothers of St. Stephen.
01. BSS Generalate, Holy Trinity Cathedral Compound, PO Box 1821, Onitsha,
Niigeria. Phone: 08033126889, 08034014337, 08033808429, 08033355577. E-mail:
[email protected]
03. BSS Postulate, St. Anthony’s, Umudioka-Dunukofia.
04. BSS Fraternity, Sacred Heart Parish, Onitsha .
05. BSS Fraternity, Immaculate Heart Parish, Onitsha .
06. BSS Fraternity, St. Mary’s Parish, Onitsha.
10. BSS Fraternity, All Hallows’ Seminary, Onitsha . 08037078368
11. BSS Fraternity, St. Stephen’s Press, All Hallows’ Seminary, Box 1568 , Onitsha .
Phone: 08033233266, 08036747073.
12. BSS Auto Engineering Workshop, Trans-Nkisi, Onitsha.
Phone: 08033470755, 08046129825,
E-mail: [email protected]

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 04. Focolare Movement 3-3 Junction, Onitsha {Women}
05. Little Brothers of Jesus, St. Edmund’s Parish, Nkpor Agu.
06. Miles Jesu Eziowelle.{Men}
07. Miles Jesu {Men}Holy Spirit Parish, Omagba-Onitsha.
09. Secular Franciscan Order.
3-3 Junction, Onitsha .
10. St. Scholastica Benedictine Abbey.
P.O. Box 301, Umuoji, Anambra State, Nigeria.
11. Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary Congregation.
01. IHM Generalate, Onitsha. P.O. Box 1551, Onitsha, Nigeria.
02. IHM Convent, Waterside, Onitsha.
03. IHM Residence, QRC, Onitsha.
04. IHM Convent, Inland Town, Onitsha
05. IHM Convent, Ogboli Community, Inland Town, Onitsha
06. IHM Convent, Oguta Road, Onitsha.
07. IHM Postulate, Oguta Road, Onitsha.
08. IHM Convent, Nkpor.
09. IHM Novitiate, Nkpor.
10. IHM Convent, Madonna Renewal Centre, Nkpor.
11. IHM Convent, Awka Etiti.
13. IHM Convent, Umudioka-Dunukofia.
15. IHM Convent, Nnokwa.
16. IHM Convent, Iyiowa-Odekpe.
17. IHM Convent, Ideani
18. IHM Convent, Umuoji
12. Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus Congregation.
01. HHCJ Central Eastern Provincialate, Immaculate Heart Parish.
PO Box 2687, Onitsha. Phone: 046-413121
02. HHCJ Convent, Omagba-Onitsha.
03. HHCJ Convent, Alor.
04. HHCJ Convent, Iyiowa-Odekpe.

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13. Daughters of Divine Love Congregation.
01. DDL Convent, St. Michael’s Parish, Onitsha.
02. DDL Convent, St. Joseph’s Parish, Oraukwu.
03. DDL Convent, BORACC, Nkpor.
05. DDL Convent, St. Anthony’s Parish, Nkpor. Phone: 046-253300
06. DDL Convent, Oba.
07. DDL Regional House, Inland Town, Onitsha.
08. DDL Good Shepherd Community, Onitsha.
14. Holy Family Sisters of the Needy Congregation.
01. HFSN Convent, St. Mary’s Parish, Awada.
02. HFSN St. Joseph’s Provincial Home for Mentally & Physically challenged
Children/Community of Children in Need, N0. 10 Niger Street, Fegge, Onitsha.
Tel: 08029782994.
15. Daughters of St. Joseph Congregation.
DSJ Convent, SS John & Paul’s Parish, Awada.
Phone: 046-214087. Fax: 090-501199
16. Missionaries of Charity {Mother Teresa Sisters}.
MC Convent, Immaculate Heart Parish, Onitsha.
17. Clarissan Missionary Sisters Congregation.
01. Clarissan Missionary Sisters Regional House, Obosi.
Phone: 08033366997
02. Clarissan Missionary Sisters, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Onitsha .
03. Clarissan Missionary Sisters Convent, St. Peter the Apostle’s Parish, Ugwuagba-
Obosi.
04. Clarissan Missionary Sisters, SS John & Paul’s Parish, Awada.
05. Clarissan Missionary Sisters Novitiate House, Obosi.
06. Clarissan Missionary Sisters, Umuota Obosi.
18. Little Sisters of Jesus Congregation.
LSJ Convent, St. Charles Lwanga’s Parish, New Haven .
19. Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena .
Dominican Sisters’ Convent, Most Holy Name of Mary’s, Abatete.

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20. Secular Institute of St. Raphael the Archangel. {Daughters of God}.
i. Headquarters, Most Holy Name of Mary’s, Abatete.
ii. Community at No. 6, New Nkisi Road , GRA, Onitsha .
iii. Community at No. 3, Ekwulobia Street , Onitsha.
21. Holy Rosary Sisters, Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha.
i. Community at No. 9, Magazine Avenue, GRA, Onitsha .
22. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Congregation:
i. DMMM, St. Jude’s Fegge Onitsha
ii. DMMM Convent Umuoji
iv. DMMM Regional House Obosi
Email:[email protected]
phone: 08036756699.
23. Missionary Sisters of Divine Mercy
i. Community at No. 6 Park Road, G.R.A.,Onitsha
ii. Actus Dei International School, Akpaka G.R.A, Phase II, Onitsha
iii. St. Gabriel’s Parish, Umunnachi
iv. St. Edward’s Parish, Eziowelle.
v. Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Ogidi.
24. Little Disciples of Jesus Sisters
i. Chukwubueze Parish Ossomala
ii. Blessed Iwene Tansi Parish, Awada Obosi

PUBLIC ASSOCIATION
01. Sisters of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration.
i. Holy Cross’ Parish, Nkpor. PO Box 411, Onitsha.
ii. Sisters of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, Nkwelle Ezunaka.
iii. Sisters of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, Ogbunike

02 Trinitarian Sisters of Merciful Love:

i. St. Thomas Parish Nkwelle Uke, and Dominic’s Parish Uke (08138251999).

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 ii. St. Patrick’s Parish, Odekpe

03. Emmanuel Family Institute,

Holy Trinity Parish, Igbedor (07087286920, e-mail: [email protected])

04. Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Onitsha-Nigeria (SBSN):

i. Holy Trinity Parish, P.O. Box 27, Ogidi (07066895416, 08020561464).
E-mail: [email protected]
ii. SBSN St. John De Baptist Parish, Ogidi.
iii. SBSN St. Michael’s Parish Abacha.

ARCHDIOCESAN STATUTORY BODIES, PIUS

AND ACTIVE APOSTOLIC SOCIETIES

01. Laity Council.

02. Catholic Men’s Organisation {CMO}.
03. Catholic Women’s Organisation {CWO}.
04. Catholic Youth Organisation {CYON}.
05. Catholic Boys’ Organisation {CBO}.
06. Catholic Girls’ Organisation {CGO}.
07. Onitsha Young Catholic Students {ONYCAS}.
08. St. Vincent de Paul Society.
09. St. Anthony’s Society.
10. St. Jude’s Society.
11. The Legion of Mary.
12. The Block Rosary Crusade.
13. The Pioneer Abstinence.
14. The Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary.
15. The Mary League Girls.

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16. The Apostleship of Prayer League of the Sacred Heart.
17. The Queen of All Hearts.
18. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria {CCRN}.
19. The Shanahan Society.
20. St. Theresa’s Society.
21. St. Anne’s Society.
22. The World Apostolate of Fatima {Blue Army}.
23. The Bible Society.
24. St. Joseph’s Society.
25. St. Elizabeth’s Society.
26. The Church Choir.
27. The Mass Servers Association {Altar Knights}.
28. The Volunteer Religious Teachers’ Association.
29. The Holy Ghost Confraternity.
30. The Scout Movement.
31. The Girls’ Guide.
32. The Miraculous Medal.
33. The Oblates.
34. The Purgatorian {Holy Souls}.
35. The Christian Welfare Association.
36. The Nurses’ Guild.
37. The Knights of St. Mulumba {KSM}.
38. The Knights of St. John International {KSJ}.
39. The Lay Readers Association.
40. Man of Order and Discipline Movement of Nigeria {MOD}.
41. Focolare Movement.
42. Father Tansi Solidarity.
43. St. Stephen’s Society.
44. Society of Our Lady Queen of Apostles.
45. Catholic Workers Volunteer Force {CWVF}.
46. Archdiocesan Marian Radio/TV Council.

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47. Madonna Mercy Family International.
48. Social Communications.
49. Catholic Media Workers Organisation.
50. Catholic Choirs Association {CCA}.
51. Catholic Lifeguard Rehabilitation & Safety Organisation.
52. Pontifical Missionary Union {PMU}.
53. Holy Childhood Association {HCA}.
54. Divine Mercy Prayer Group.
55. Maria Consolata Group.
56. Servants of the poor
57. Soldiers of Jesus and Mary Movement.
58. Our Mother of Perpetual help
58. Catholic Church Warden Association.
59. Padre Pio Prayer Group.
60. Confraternity of the Miraculous infant Jesus.
61. Soldiers of the Cross Society
62. Our Mother of Perpetual help
63. Catholic Church Warden Association.
64. Confraternity of the miraculous infant Jesus.
65. Catholic Bible Instructors Union
66. Oblates of the Cistercian Order
67. Holy Family Society
68. Catholic Mobile Security Organization.
69. Our Lady of the Holy Innocents
70. Order of the Holy Wounds of Jesus
71. Infant Jesus Holy Childhood Society

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 ONITSHA ARCHDIOCESAN PARISH PRIESTS, PARISH VICARS AND
PRIESTS IN RESIDENCE, 2023/2024

Note: Except where it is otherwise indicated, all parish and religious institutions in Onitsha Archdiocese use the
archdiocesan central post office box 411, Onitsha, Nigeria

01. ABACHA.
St. Michael’s Parish, Abacha.
Parish Priest: Fr. Bedemoore OBIEKEZIE {2006/2017/18}

02. ABATETE.
Most Holy Name of Mary’s Parish, Abatete
Parish Priest: Fr. Ernest ESIKAIKWU {2020/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Ignatius OKEKE {1997/2017/18}

03. ABATETE.
St. Martin of Tours’ Parish
Parish Priest: Fr. Samuel UZONDU {2009/2018/19}

04. ABATETE.
St. Dominic’s Parish
Parish Priest: Fr. Jude ONYEKA {1994/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Michael NWOBODO {2012/2017/18}

05. ABATETE.
St. Joseph’s Parish
Parish Priest: Fr. John NWIZOGO {2001/2023/24}

06. ABATETE
Christ the King Parish
Parish Priest: Fr. Vincent EZENWAKA {2007/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Peter NWADIMKPA {1998/2015/16}

07. AKWU-UKWU.
St. John the Baptist’s Parish, Akwu-Ukwu.
Parish Priest: Fr. Casmir ONYEMAIZU {2016/2023/24}

08. AKILI OZIZOR

St. Theresa’s Parish, Akili Ozizor
Parish Priest: Fr. Fredrick OFORKA {2021/2023/24}

09. AKILI OGIDI

Holy Trinity Parish, Akili Ogidi
Rev. Fr. Christopher OGUGUA {2018/2021/22}

10. ALOR.

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Parish Priest: Fr. Christopher IFEM {2005/2018/19}
Parish Vicar: Fr. John SIGO {2018/19}
In Residence: Fr. Michael ESOTU {1973/2020/21}
11. ALOR.
St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Alor
Parish Priest: Joachin IGWE {2008/2023/24}

12. AMIYI (Ogbaru)

St. Gregory’s Parish, Amiyi
Administrator: Fr. Hyginus ZIKORAH {2005/2020/21}

13. ANUMUDU.
St. Raphael the Archangel’s Parish, Anumudu.
Parish Priest: Fr. Mathias OKOLO {2008/2018/19}
In Residence: Fr. Anthony ENWEDO {2013/2023/24}

14. ATANI.
St. Joseph the Worker’s Parish, Atani.
Parish Priest: Fr. Jude IKENZE {2007/2023/24}

15. AWKA ETITI.

St. Joseph’s Parish, P.O. Box 66, Awka Etiti.
Parish Priest: Fr. Paul IHEBIGHI {2012/2020/21}
In Residence: Fr. Fabian MUOEDU (2012/2017/18} Hospital Manager)
In Residence: Fr. Samuel CHUKWUJEKWU {1998/2015/16} {Chaplain Holy
Family Hospital Awka-Etiti}

16. AWKA ETITI

Holy Trinity Parish, Awka Etiti
Parish Priest: Fr. John Paul OBIGWE {2009/2023/24}

17. AWKA ETITI.

Holy Family Parish, Awka Etiti.
Parish Priest: Msgr. Godwin OKOLO {1981/2022/23}

18. AWKA ETITI

St Ann’s Parish, Awka-Etiti
Parish Priest: Fr. Donald UDEAJA {2006/2021/22}

19. EZIOWELLE
St. Edward’s Parish, Eziowelle.
Parish Priest: Fr. Christopher ODIMEGWU {2004/2019/20}
In Residence: Fr. Samuel CHIOZIE {2018/2021/22};Mg. Queen of Rosary School}

20. IDEANI
St. Paul’s Parish, Ideani.
Parish Priest: Fr. Martin IWUDO {1994/2023/2024}

21. IYIOWA-ODEKPE

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 St. Gregory’s Parish, Iyiowa-Odekpe.
Parish Priest: Fr. Emmanuel EGWUOBA {1994/2012/13}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Henry OSAKWE {2023/2023/24}
In Residence/Vicar: Fr. Christopher OKEKE {2014/2022/23}
In Residence: Fr. Augustine ANEKWE {2014/2023/24}

22. IYIOWA-ODEKPE
St. Mary’s Parish
Parish Priest: Fr. Innocent NWALIEJI {2013/2021/22}
In Residence/Vicar: Fr. JosephMary IKWUEZE {2002/2019/20}
In Residence: Fr. PaulMary IKWUNEME {2017/2023/24}

23. IYIOWA-ODEKPE
Madonna Parish, Iyiowa Odekpe
Parish Priest: Fr. Paschal ONUSELOGU {2001/2018/19}
In Residence: Fr. Jude Francis ORUCHE {2013/2023/24}

24. MBA FARM.

St. Theresa’s Parish, Mba Farm.
Parish Priest: Fr. Emmanuel NDUBISI, BBS {2017/18}

25. MBA FARM 3-3.

Blessed Iwene Tansi Parish, Mba Farm.
Parish Priest: Fr. Alexander EZEH {2016/2022/23}

26. NKPOR
All Saints’ Parish, Nkpor.
Parish Priest: Fr. Aloysius IKEKWE {1994/2019/20}
In Residence/Vicar: Fr. Kingsley IKWUEME {2015/2021/22}
In Residence: Fr. Samuel NWADIKE {2002/2009} {Chaplain I.H.M Novitiate &
Retreat House, Nkpor}.
In Residence: Fr. Anthony ASOANYA {1987/2023/24}

27. NKPOR
Madonna Parish.
Parish Priest: Fr. Stanley ANYAOKU {2020/2022/23}
In Residence: Fr. Patrick OKIGBO {2014/2020/2021}

28. NKPOR
St. Edmund’s Parish, Nkpor.
Parish Priest: Fr. Ernest EZEWUZIE {2002/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Sylvanus ERUCHALU {2017/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Francis NDUBISI {2000/2023/24}

29. NKPOR
St. Michael’s Parish Nkpor.
Parish Priest: Fr Bartholomew OKONKWO {1982/2021/22}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Jude OKEKE {2000/2021/22}

30. NKPOR

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Parish Priest: Fr. Celestine ANIOFOR {1997/2023/24}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Solomon OKAFOR {2017/2021/22)
In Residence: Fr. Jude MUOKWE {2013/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Peter OFORJI {2005/2009}

31. NKPOR
Holy Cross’ Parish, Nkpor. Phone: 046-260179, 260181
Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph EZEUGO {1992/2019/20}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Francis ABOH {2002/2013/14}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Charles OKONKWO {2023/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Stephen ODINDE {2013/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. George OKPARA {2011/2021/22}

32. NKPOR
Holy Family Parish, Nkpor.
Parish Priest: Fr. Alexander Ojo ANOSIKE {1993/2019/20}
In Residence: Fr. Pius EJIOFOR {1986/2019/20}
In Residence: Fr. Mike OKOYE {1974/2020/21}

33. NKPOR
St. Anthony’s Parish, Nkpor. Phone: 046-250145, 250147, 251025, 250144
Parish Priest: Fr. Anthony CHUKWU {2002/2018/19}
In Residence: Fr. Cletus IDU {2013/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Joseph AJAKOR. {1970/2008}
In Residence: Fr. Kenneth ORAEGBUNAM {2001/2021/22}
In Residence: Fr. Felix IBEH {2007/2021/22}

34. NKPOR
Our Lady’s Parish, Nkpor.
Parish Priest: Fr. Benignus OGUEJIOFOR {1994/2009/2010}
In Residence: Fr. Augustine OGBUNUKO {2011/2023/24}

35. NKPOR
St. Alphonsus’ Parish, Nkpor.
Parish Priest: Fr. Peter OKOLI {2015/2023/24}

36. NKPOR
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Nkpor
Parish Priest: Fr. Christian MUOKWE {2016/2022/23}

37. NKPOR
Sacred Heart Independent Station, Umusioma, Nkpor
Administrator: Fr. Remigius EZINNE {2013/2018/19}
In Residence: Fr. Bartholomew UBA {1984/2022/23}
Fr. Stephen EZENWAGU {2006/2023/24}

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38. NKPOR.
St. Joseph’s Parish Enekwasumpu
Parish Priest: Fr. Francis OBIEGBU {2004/2018/19}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Emmanuel IGBOEGBUNAM {2022/2022/23}
Parish Vicar: Fr. James NWOFOR {1991/2013/2014}
In Residence: Msgr. Basil ONWUASOMBA [1968/2007}
In Residence: Fr. Evaristus EZEANI {2014/2022/23}

39. NKUTAKU {EAST NIGER LAYOUT}.

SS. Peter & Paul’s Parish, PO Box 1751, Onitsha. Phone: 046-211335
[email protected]; [email protected]
Parish Priest: Fr. Cyprain IJEZIE, MSP
Parish Vicar: Fr. Michael NNAM, MSP

40. NNOBI.
Madonna Parish, P.O. Box 81, Nnobi.
Parish Priest: Fr. John Bosco IGBOKA {1988/2018/19}
In Residence: Fr. John EZEOKOLI {2022/2023/24} - School Manager}

41. NNOBI.
St. Theresa’s Parish, Nnobi.
Parish Priest: Fr. Emmanuel Chibuzo OKEKE {2020/2022/23}

42. NNOBI
St. Paul’s Parish Ebenato Nnobi
Parish Priest: Fr Abden ONWUEGBUSI {1998/2021/22}

43. NNOBI
St. Mary’s Parish Nnobi.
Parish Priest: Fr. Paul OBIAGA {1991/2019/20}
In Residence: Fr. Vincent NWANOSIKE {2019/2021/22}

44. NNOBI
St. Kevin’s Parish
Parish Priest: Fr. Vincent EJIDIKE {2004/2022/23}

45. NNOKWA.
St. Mary’s Parish, Nnokwa.
Parish Priest: Fr. John Bosco EZIKA {2005/2019/20}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Emmauel NWANKWO {2023/2023/24}

46. NNOKWA
St. Peter’s Parish Nnokwa
Parish Priest: Fr. Benedict ANYAOHA {2020/2021/22}

47. OBA.
St. John’s Parish, Oba.
Parish Priest: Fr. Francis ARONU {2001/2020/21}

48 OBA

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Parish Priest: Fr. Damian OBI {2006/2023/24}

49. OBA
St. Alphonsus –Divine Mercy Independent Station
Administrator: Fr. Irenaeus NWIMO {2011/2019/20}

50. OBA.
St. Joseph’s Parish, Awkuzu-Oba.
Parish Priest: Fr. Emmanuel OKEKE {2007/2023/24}

51. OBA
St. Anthony’s Parish, Oba
Parish Priest: Fr. Hyginus NWANDU {2000/2023/24}

52. OBA
St. Augustine’s Parish, Oba
(Redemptorist Community: St. Gerard Majella House, Oba)
Parish Priest: Fr. ThankGod IHEJIRIKA, CSsR{2004/2019/20}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Luke OKWARAUDU, CSsR {2008/2019/20
Director National Shrine of St. Gerard: Fr. Stephen OKECHUKWU{2018/2021}
Fr. Desmond EBULUE CSsR {2005/2021}
Fr. Benjamin OMETAN, CSsR {2007/2019/20}
Fr. Daniel AIGBONA, CSsR {1997/2019}

53. OBOSI.
St. Theresa’s Parish, P.O. Box 230, Obosi.
Parish Priest: Fr. Paul EJIKEME {1999/2018/19}
In Residence: Fr. Fidelis ONWUDUFOR {1999/2019/20}

54. OBOSI.
St. Albert the Great’s Parish, Odume-Obosi.
E-mail: [email protected];
Parish Priest: Fr. Damian NWANNA, OP
Parish Vicar: Fr. Stephen OWUSU, OP
Parish Vicar: Fr. Efe EKAKATIE, OP
In Residence: Br. Matthew OMOAREGHAN, OP

55. OBOSI
St. Dominic’s Parish, Odume-Obosi
Parish Priest: Fr. Cornelius OKOYE. {2005/2023/24}

56. OBOSI.
St. Peter the Apostle’s Parish, Ugwuagba-Obosi.
Parish Priest: Fr. Chukwuemeka NWAFOR {2018/2023/24}
Parish Vicar/In Residence: Fr. Benjamin OJUKWU {2011/2022/23}
In Residence: Fr. Philip OYIOGU {Hospital Administrator} {2020/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Cosmas UZODIMMA {2019/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Michael NWOYE {1993/2015/16}

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57. OBOSI
Holy Spirit Parish, Obosi
Parish Priest: Fr. Benjamin OKONKWO {2013/2015/2016}
In Residence: Fr. Collins OGBANU {2015/2023/24}

58. OBOSI
St. John’s Parish, Obosi.
Parish Priest: Fr. Peter EGWUONWU {2003/2023/24}

59. OBOSI
St. Jerome’s Parish, Obosi.
Parish Priest: Fr. John MANAFA {2005/2023/24}

60. OBOSI:
St. Stephen’s Parish, {Little Wood}, Obosi
Parish Priest: Fr. Chukwueloka NWACHUKWU (2009/2018/19)

61. OCHUCHE- UMUODU

St. Mary’s parish Ochuche-Umuodu
Parish Priest: Fr. Hyginus ZIKORAH {2005/2020/21}

62. ODEKPE.
St. Patrick’s Parish, Odekpe.
Parish Priest: Fr. Philip NWAFOR {1989/2019/20}

63. OGBAKUBA
St. John’s Parish, Ogbakuba
Parish Priest: Fr. Sabastian MADIKE {2000/2020/21}

64. OGIDI.
Holy Trinity Parish, Ogidi.
Parish Priest: Fr. Josephat NZEKWESI {1986/2023/24}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Basil GBUZUE {1978/2000}
In Residence: Fr. Francis ANIGBOGU {2004/2023/24}

65. OGIDI.
St. Vincent’s Parish, Ogidi.
Parish Priest: Fr. John OKEKE {1989/2018/19}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Bartholomew NNAKWE {2004/2020/21}

66. OGIDI
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Ogidi
Parish Priest: Fr. Vincent OGBATUE {2013/2023/24}

67. OGIDI.
Holy Spirit Parish, Ogidi.
Parish Priest: Cornelius Okezie OKOYE {2009/2021/22}

68. OGIDI
St. Monica’s Parish:

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69. OGIDI
St. Jerome Independent Station, Ogidi
Parish Priest: Fr. Patrick EGWUATU {2005/2023/24}

70. OGIDI
St. Patrick’s Parish. Ogidi
Parish Priest: Fr. Augustine EZEANYA {1990/2023/24}

71. OGIDI
St. Gabriel De Archangel Parish, Ogidi
Parish Priest: Fr. James OBIAJU {2014/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Clement AKABOGU {2021/2023/24}

72. OGIDI.
Our Lady of Assumption’s Parish, Ogidi.
Parish Priest: Fr. Aloysius AGBA (2010/2019/20)

73. OGIDI
St. John De Baptist Parish, Ogidi
Parish Priest: Fr. Christopher NGWU {1990/2022/23}

74. OGWUIKPELE.
Kristi bu Chukwu Parish, Ogwuikpele.
Parish Priest: Fr. Ignatius EZEMUOKA {2021/2023/24}

75. OJOTO.
St. Paul’s Parish, Ojoto-Obofia.
Parish Priest: Fr. Patrick EZEIFEDI {1994/2019/20}

76. OJOTO.
St. Peter’s Parish.
Parish Priest: Fr. Godwin MUODUM {1993/2018/19}

77. OJOTO.
St. Odilia’s Parish, Ojoto-Uno.
Parish Priest: Fr. Emmanuel OKOYE {1999/2018/19}
In Residence: Msgr. Emmanuel NWOSU {1972/2018/19}

78. ONITSHA
Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha
Fax: 046-413389 E-mail: [email protected]
Basilica Rector: Msgr. Francis EZUMEZU {1986/2010/11}
Associate Rector: Fr. Victor ADIBE {2021/2021/22-Mg. Shanahan Hall}
Associate Rector: Fr. Emmanuel MEGWALU {2021/2021/22} {Oil & Gas}
Associate Rector: Fr. Emmanuel NWABUFO {2018/2018/19- Ass.ICT}
Associate Rector: Christogonus IBEMERE {2015/2017/18-ICT}
In Residence: Fr. John EZEANOWAI {2015/2021/22} {Manager Trinity Group of Schools}
In Residence: Fr. Emmanuel UDECHUKWU {1999/2002}

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 In Residence: Fr. Francis OJUKWU {2010/2015/16}
In Residence: Fr. Bartholomew OKPALUGO {2016/2018/19- Chaplain, Onitsha
Prison}
In Residence: Fr. Anthony OBUMSE {Manager, Oluchukwu Microfinance Bank}

79. ONITSHA
St. Mary’s Parish, Inland Town, P.O. Box 476, Onitsha.
Parish Priest: Fr. John Bosco OKAFOR {1997/2010/11}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Oliver ANOLUE {2006/2011/12}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Emmanuel OYI {2023/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr Augustine MUOBIKE {2010/2016/2017} {Archdiocesan Education
Office}
In Residence: Fr. Cyprian OKPALAKUNNE {1994/2019/20}

80. ONITSHA
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Inland Town
Parish Priest: Fr. Collins OKOYE {2006/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Solomon EZIMUO (2018/2023/24}

81. ONITSHA
St. Francis Parish, Inland Town
Administrator: All Hallows Seminary Priests

82. ONITSHA
Sacred Heart Parish, P.O. Box 393, Onitsha.
Parish Priest: Fr. Martin IKEAGU {2009/2018/19}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Kenneth OKOYE {2022/2023/24-Manager, Parish Schools}
Parish Vicar: Gabriel NKWUDO {2005/2019/20}
In Residence: Fr. Jerome OBIEKEZIE {2020/2021/22-Manager, Regina Pacis
School}
In Residence: Fr. Cletus OKOYE {1990/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Hilary ANISIOBI {1968/2023/24}

83. ONITSHA
St. Stephen’s Parish, Federal Housing Estate, 3-3
Parish Priest: Fr. Donald UZOH {2004/2018/19}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Augustine NWAGOH {2022/2022/23}
In Residence/Vicar: Fr. Lawrence ORAZULUME {2014/2022/23}
In Residence: Fr. Jeremiah NWOSU {1974/2013/14}

84. ONITSHA
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Trans-Nkisi, Onitsha
Parish Priest: Fr. Stephen OKAFOR {2018/2022/23}

85. ONITSHA
Our Lady Queen of All Saints Parish
Federal Housing Estate, 3-3
Parish Priest: Fr. Charles OBI {2013/2021/22}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Felix IHEDIWA{2022/2022/23}
In Residence: Fr. Jude ORAKWE {1998/2015/16}

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86. ONITSHA
Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Parish, P.O. Box 2687, Onitsha.
Parish Priest: Fr. Samson OGBUEBUNA {2010/2018/19}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Peter AREH {2023/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Anthony IGWEAGU {1986/2012/13}
Fr. Pius NWEKE (1981/2023/24}

87. ONITSHA
St. Benedict’s Parish, Fegge, Onitsha
Parish Priest: Fr. Christian ONUEKWUSI {1999/2018/19}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Augustine CHIGBOH {1999/2021/22}
In Residence: Fr. John Paul ONUSELOGU {2018/2023/23}

88. ONITSHA
Immaculate Conception Church, MCC, Onitsha
Parish Priest: Fr. Valentine EGBEJIOGU {2020/2023/24}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Sylvester AFUDOH {2023/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Emmanuel OGBUOWELU {2016/2023/24}

89. ONITSHA
Christ the King’s Parish, Onitsha,
Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph UMEASIEGBU {2012/2022/23}
ParishVicar/ In Residence: Fr. Nobert CHILOBE {2002/2018/19}
In Residence: Fr. James AKUNNE {1988/2003}
In Residence: Fr. Aloysius ORAKWE {1999/2011/12}
In Residence: Fr. Celestine OKAFOR {2004/2018/19}
In Residence: Fr. Charles ANIEKWE {2021/22-Director of Academics and
Formation}

90. ONITSHA
Our Lady of Fatima’s Parish, PO Box 5512, Onitsha.
Parish Priest: Fr. Jude IWEH, CSSp.
Fr. John OGU-EREGE, CSSp.
Fr. Jude OKONKWO, CSSp.
Fr. Aloysius EZEMENAKA, CSSp
Fr. Charles AGWADIKE, CSSp.
Fr. Ernest WAGBARA, CSSp.
Fr. Valentine AKAH, C.S.Sp.

91. ONITSHA
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Fegge, Onitsha.
Parish Priest: Fr. Basil OKELU {2007/2019/20}
In Residence: Fr. Paschal OKAGBUE {2002/2019/20}
In Residence: Fr. Cosmas MMADUEKWE {2012/2023/24}

92. ONITSHA
St. Michael the Archangel’s Parish, Fegge, Onitsha

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Parish Vicar: Fr. Anthony IKEGBUNAM {2023/2023/24}
Parish Vicar/In Residence: Fr. Bonaventure ONUORAH {2021/2022/23}
In Residence: Fr. Ferdinand OKIGBO {2014/2023/24}

93. ONITSHA
St. Dominic’s Parish, Fegge, Onitsha
Parish Priest: Fr. Evaristus NWAGBARA {2004/2020/21}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Kevin ALISIGWE {2021/2021/22}
In Residence: Fr. John Bosco EZENEZI {2015/2023/24}

94. ONITSHA
St. John the Baptist’s Parish, PO BOX 449, Onitsha.
Parish Priest: Fr. Paul NWANEGBO {2004/2020/21}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Emmanuel ANAZONWU {2021/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Cyril Eloo MOKWE {2004/2023/24}

95. ONITSHA
St. Jude the Apostle’s Parish, Onitsha.
Parish Priest: Fr. Justin OGUAMA {2003/2018/19}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Thomas Mary OKONGWUIGWE {2023/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Edwin UDOYE {1999/2021/22}
In Residence: Fr. Michael OZODIGWE {1983/2023/24}

96. ONITSHA
Holy Spirit Parish, P.O. Box 6572, Onitsha.
Parish Priest: Fr. Augustine EZENWELU {2009/2023/24}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Paschal UDEAJA {2020/2022/23}
In Residence/Vicar: Fr. Gabriel AMOBI {2012/2022/23}
In Residence: Fr. Anthony CHIDOZIE {1999/2021/2021}
In Residence: Fr. Victor Chike ONWUKEME, MSP {2021/22}

97. ONITSHA {POPE’S PODIUM}.

SS John & Paul’s Parish, {Iba Pope}, Awada-Onitsha.
Parish Priest: Fr. Victor MBANUSI {1993/2018/19}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Valentine OBIAGWU {2022/2022/23}
In Residence: Fr. George ADIMIKE {2007/2021/22}
In Residence: Fr. Anthony C. OKOYE {2012/2022/23}
In Residence: Fr. Clement OBI {2015/2023/24}

98. ONITSHA
St. Joseph’s Parish, Iba Pope, Awada,
Parish Priest: Fr. Benedict UCHEGBU {2003/2016/17}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Joseph NNANYELUGO {2023/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Jerome UBABIKE {2018/2023/24}

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St. Michael’s Parish, Iba Pope, Awada
Parish Priest: Fr. Kenneth ANONA {2012/2016/17}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Justin OBIALOR {2022/2022/23}
In Residence: Fr. John Paul ONYEOGUBALU {2014/2023/24}

100. ONITSHA
St. Mary’s Parish, Iba Pope, Awada
Parish Priest: Fr. Raphael ANAENYE {2009/2021/22}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Michael OKOSA {2023/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Gabriel M.P. OKOYE {2002/2019/20}

101. ONITSHA
Holy Trinity Parish, Iba Pope, Awada
Parish Priest: Fr. Marcel CHUKWUNONYE {2001/2023/24}
In Residence/Parish Vicar: Fr. Jude OKOLO {2006/2022/23}

102. ONITSHA.
St. Hilary’s Parish, Iba Pope, Awada.
Parish Priest: Fr. Stephen EMENGINI {2016/2020/21}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Aloysius OKEKE {2023/2023/24}

103. ONITSHA
Blessed Iwene Tansi Parish, Iba Pope, Awada
Parish Priest: Fr. Augustine OBUROTA {1986/2019/20}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Henry-Charles UMELECHI {2021/2021/22}

104. ONITSHA
Holy Family Parish, Iba Pope, Awada
Parish Priest: Fr. Jude MGBOBUKWA {1990/2022/23}
In Residence/Vicar: Fr. Michael AGUNA {1993/2021/22}

105. ONITSHA
St. Dominic Parish, Oduke, Awada
Parish Priest: Fr. Charles OHAKA {2010/2020/21}

106. ONITSHA
Mother Theresa’s Parish, Iba Pope, Awada
Parish Priest: Fr. Paul IFEDI {1994/2022/23}

107. ONITSHA
St. Benedict’s Parish, Iba Pope, Awada
Parish Priest: Fr. Godwin OYEKWE {1996/2022/23}

108. ONITSHA.
St. Charles Borromeo’s Parish, P.O. Box 2032, Onitsha
Parish Priest: Fr. Cletus EDELU {2009/2023/24}

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In Assistance: Fr. Emmanuel ANYANWU, USOA {2020/2021}
In Residence: Fr. Emmanuel NWABUDE {1980/2005}

109. ONITSHA
Holy Family Parish (Borromeo), Onitsha
Parish Priest: Fr. Augustine MUOGHALU {2003/2022/23}
In Residence: Msgr. Kieran UDEGBOKA {1974/2022/23}
In Residence: Fr. Jude ONYEAGOLU {2017/2023/24}

110. ONITSHA
St. Patrick’s Parish (Borromeo), Onitsha
Parish Priest: Fr. Anthony IBEAZOR {1996/2019/20}
In Residence: Fr. Emmanuel IFEANYI {2018/2023/24}

111. ONITSHA
Holy Trinity Parish (Borromeo), Onitsha
Parish Priest: Fr. Linus OKONKWO {1995/2022/23}

112. ONITSHA
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Onitsha
Parish Priest: Fr. Vincent ONUCHUKWU {2002/2023/24}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Eusebius OKPALA {2022/2022/23}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Cyprian NWENYI {1995/2023/24}

113. ONITSHA
St. Joseph’s Parish, Onitsha.
Parish Priest: Msgr. Marius OBIAGWU {1981/2018/19}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Remigius NWANGWU {2023/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Jude OBIDIGBO {2003/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Paschal ONWUGBENU {2004/2012/13}

114. ONITSHA {NEW HAVEN}

St. Charles Lwanga’s Parish, Onitsha.
Parish Priest: Msgr. Theophilus ODUKWE {1987/2019/20}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Kingsley JIBUAKU {2023/2023/24}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Joshua OBIEKEZIE, MSsCc {2021/2021/22}
In Residence/Vicar: Fr. Fabian CHIKELUBA {1990/2023/24}

115. ONITSHA {NEW HAVEN}.

St. Patrick’s Parish, Onitsha.
Parish Priest: Fr. Cosmas MUODUM {2008/2018/19}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Francis Chimaobi OKEKE, HFFBY

116. ONITSHA {AKPAKA LAYOUT}

St. Valerian’s Parish, Akpaka.
Parish Priest: Fr. Victor EZEANYA {2001/2018/19}

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 Parish Vicar: Fr. Charles UTUTO {2015/2019/20-Site Manager, Shanahan
University}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Christopher IGBOANUA {2001/2022/23}
In Residence: Fr. Vincent CHUKWUKA {2018/2018/19- Trinitas}
In Residence: Fr. Joseph NWAKOBY {1989/2019/20}
In Residence: Msgr. Lawrence MADUBUKO {1974/2016/17}

117. ONITSHA {OTAKPO LAYOUT - ODONJISI}

St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Community (Parish), Odonjisi
Parish Priest: Fr. Benjamin ODO, CSSp.
Fr. Patrick OKAFOR, CSSp.
Fr. Jude OBIORA, CSSp
Fr. Joseph OKAFOR, CSSp

118. ORAUKWU.
St. Joseph’s Parish, Oraukwu.
Parish Priest: Fr. Gabriel C. OKOYE {2001/2018/19}
In Residence: Fr. Sylvernus NNORUKA {1982/2023/24}

119. ORAUKWU.
Holy Family Parish, Oraukwu
Parish Priest: Fr. Francis IZUAKOR {2011/2020/21}

120. ORAUKWU.
St. Mary’s Parish Maryland, Oraukwu.
Parish Priest: Fr. Jude UCHEGBUSI {2004/2018/19}

121. ORAUKWU
St. Albert the Great Parish, Oraukwu
Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph NWANKWOR {2007/2020/21}

122. OSSOMALA.
Chukwu bu Eze Parish, Ossomala.
Parish Priest: Fr. Aloysius UZODIKE {2009/2018/19}

123. UKE.
St. Dominic’s Parish, Uke.
Parish Priest: Fr. John ACHEBE {2004/2019/20}

124. UKE
St Thomas Nkwelle Uke
Parish Priest: Fr. Augustine NWEKE {2012/2019/20}

125. UMUDIOKA-DUNUKOFIA.
St. Anthony’s Parish, Umudioka-Dunokofia.
Parish Priest: Fr. Lawrence EZEOLISA {1994/2022/23}
Parish Vicar: Fr. Izu Anthony OKOYE (School Manager) {2012/2022/23}

126. UMUDIOKA-DUNUKOFIA

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 Blessed Iwene Tansi Parish, Umudioka.
Parish Priest: Fr. Emmanuel OBIMMA {2011/2014/15}
In Residence: Fr. Damian OJUKWU {2015/2021/22}
In Residence: Fr. Linus EZEDINACHI {2013/2016/17}

127. UMUNNACHI.
St. Gabriel’s Parish, Umunnachi.
Parish Priest: Fr. Gabriel OGBAJI {1993/2020/21}
In Residence: Fr. Emmanuel UGBAJA {2020/2023/24}

128. UMUNNACHI
St. Peter’s Parish, Umunnachi.
Parish Priest: Fr. Gregory OKAFOR {2014/2023/24}

129. UMUNNACHI
St. Joseph’s Parish, Umunnachi.
Parish Priest: Fr. Emmanuel UGBAJA {2020/2023/24}

130. UMUNANKWO
St. Francis Parish, Umunankwo
Parish Priest: Fr. Aloysius UZODIKE {2009/2022/23}

131. UMUOJI.
Our Lady of Seven Sorrows’ Parish, Umuoji.
Parish Priest: Fr. Martin EMELI {1990/2018/19}
In Residence: Fr. Francis ONWUCHULUM {2018/2021/22}

132. UMUOJI.
St. Francis’ Parish, Umuoji.
Parish Priest: Fr. John OMUTA {1997/2022/23}
Parish Vicar: Fr. John Emeka OKAFOR {1997/2023/24}

133. UMUOJI
Holy Family Parish, Umuoji
Parish Priest: Fr. Michael CHIKA {2011/2023/24}
In Residence: Fr. Thaddeus EZEH {1993/2020/21}
In Residence: Fr. Gabriel ANOCHILIONYE {2004/2022/23}{School
Manager/Chaplain Monastery}

134. UMUOJI
Regina Caeli Parish.
Parish Priest: Fr. Fr. Wilfred AKPUNONU {1998/2021/22}
135. UMUOJI
Assumption Parish.
Parish Priest: Fr. Charles OKWUMUO {1993/2022/23}

136. UMUOJI
St. Theresa’s Parish.
Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald EFOBI {2012/2018/19}

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In Residence: Fr. Ignatius NWOSE {2013/2023/24}

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