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CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF OWERRI - DIRECTORY

NATIONAL INFORMATION Apostolic Nunciature in Nigeria Most Rev. Renzo Fratini Address: Plot 3133, Pope John Paul II Crescent, Maitama - Abuja P.M.B. 541 Garki - Abuja Tel: 09 - 4138381-4 Fax: 09 - 4136653 E-mail: nuntius@linkserve.com

CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE OF NIGERIA (CBCN)

President: Archbishop Felix Alaba Job (Ibadan) Vice President: Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama (Jos) Secretary: Bishop Lucius Ugorji (Umuahia) Chairman Educ. C’ttee: Archbishop A. J. V. Obinna (Owerri) THE CATHOLIC SECRETARIAT OF NIGERIA, LAGOS Secretary General: Fr. Michael Ekpenyong Justice Development & Peace: Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem Lay Apostolate: Sister Regina Oke, SSMA Education: Fr. Ben Ejide Communications Fr. Ralph Madu Address: Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria 6, Force Road, P. O. Box 951, Lagos. Phone: 01-2635849, 2630347, 2636670 Fax: 01-2636680 E-mail: cathsecl@infoweb. abs. net Website www.CBCN.org

CATHOLIC SECRETARIAT OF NIGERIA, ABUJA OFFICE

Address: Plot 459 Southern Parkway, Durumi District Box 6523, Garki, Abuja Phone: 09-5239413, 2349842; Telfax: 09-5230881 PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETY: Msgr. Hypolite A. Adigwe Address: Plot 459 Southern Parkway, Durumi District Box 6523, Garki, Abuja Phone: 09-5239413, 2349842 Telfax: 09-5230881

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ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCES IN NIGERIA AND THEIR LOCAL ORDINARIES

ABUJA ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE (Erection: March 26, 1994) 1. Abuja Archdiocese: Most Rev. Dr. John O. Onaiyekan 2. Makurdi Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. John A.A. Usuh 3. Lokoja Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Martin Olorunmolu 4. Otukpo Diocese Most Rev. Dr. Michael Apochi 5. Lafia Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Matthew I. Audu 6. Idah Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. E. S. Obot

Auxiliary Bishop Most Rev. Anthony Adaji msp BENIN ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE (Erection: March 26, 1994) 1. Benin Archdiocese: Most Rev. Dr. Patrick E. Ekpu 2. Warri Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Richard Burke,SPS 3. Issele-Uku Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Michael Elue Emeritus Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Otteh 4. Bomadi Vicariate: Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Egerega 5. Auchi Diocese Most Rev. Dr. Gabriel Dunia 6. Uromi Diocese Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Akubeze CALABAR ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE (Erection March 26, 1994) 1. Calabar Archdiocese: Most Rev. Dr. J. E. Ukpo 2. Ogoja Diocese: MostRev. John Aya 3. Ikot Ekpene Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Cammillus Etokudoh 4. Port Harcourt Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. A. O. Makozi 5. Uyo Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Ekuwem IBADAN ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE (Erected: March 26, 1994) 1. Ibadan Archdiocese: Most Rev. Dr. Felix Eleba Job 2. Ondo Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Francis F. Alonge 3. Oyo Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. J.B. Adelakun Coadjutor Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Badejo 4. Osogbo Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Gabriel Abegunrin 5. Ekiti Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. M. O. Fagun JOS ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE (Erection: March 26, 1994) 1. Jos Archdiocese: Most Rev. Dr. Ignatius Kaigama 2. Yola Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Christopher Abba 3. Maiduguri Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. O’Donnel, S. Louis, OSA 4. Jalingo Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. J. Damman, OSA (Apo.Admin.)

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5. Bauchi Apostolic Vicariate: Most Rev. Dr. John Moore, SMA 6. Shendam Diocese Most Rev. Dr. J. Damman, OSA KADUNA ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE (Erection: June 29, 1953) 1. Kaduna Archdiocese: Most Rev. Dr. Peter Y. Jatau 2. Sokoto Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Kevin J. Aje 3. Ilorin Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Ayo M. Atoyebi, OP 4. Minna Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Martin I. Uzoukwu 5. Kafanchan Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Bagobiri 6. Kano Diocese: Most Rev. P. F. Sheehan, OSA 7. Kontagora Prefecture: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Timothy J. Carroll, SMA 8. Zaria Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. George Dodo LAGOS ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE (Erection: April 18, 1950) 1. Lagos Archdiocese: Anthony Cardinal O.Okogie 2. Ijebu-Ode Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Albert A. Fasina Emeritus: Most Rev. Dr. A. Sanusi 3. Abeokuta Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins ONITSHA ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE (Erection: April 18, 1950) 1. Onitsha Archdiocese: Most Rev. Dr. Valerian Okeke Emeritus: Most Rev. Dr. Albert K. Obiefuna 2. Abakaliki Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Michael N. Okoro 3. Awka Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Simon A. Okafor Auxiliary Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor 4. Nsukka Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. F.E. Okobo 5. Enugu Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Anthony O. Gbuji Emeritus: Most Rev. Dr. Michael Eneja 6. Awgu Diocese Most Rev. Dr. John Okoye 7. Nnewi Diocese Most Rev. Hilary Okeke OWERRI ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE (Erection: March 26, 1994) 1. Owerri Archdiocese: Most Rev. Dr. Anthony J. V. Obinna 2. Umuahia Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Lucius I. Ugorji 3. Orlu Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Gregory O. Ochiagha 4. Okigwe Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Solomon Amatu Emeritus Most Revd Dr. Anthony E. Ilonu 5. Ahiara Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Victor A. Chikwe 6. Aba Diocese: Most Rev. Dr. Vincent V. Ezeonyia National Army Chaplaincy The National Director HQ Directorate Chaplain Services (RC)

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Nigerian Army Bonny Camp, Victoria Island. Lagos 01- 2618543; 2618160 ABA DIOCESE Most Revd. Dr. Vincent Ezeonyia, C.S.Sp Bishop’s House, P. M. B. 7526, Aba Ph: 082-226057, 222332, 233298, 232110 ABAKALIKI DIOCESE Most Revd. Dr.Michael N. Okoro St. Theresa’s Cathedral, P.M.B. 90 Abakiliki, Ebonyi State Tel/Fax : 043-220416 ABEOKUTA DIOCESE Most Revd. Dr. Alfred A. Martins Catholic Bishop’s House Box 206, Ibara, Abeokuta, Ogun State Ph: 039-245242 Tel/fax:039-240794 ABUJA ARCHDIOCESE Most Revd. Dr. John O. Onaiyekan Archbishop’s house, Area 3 P.O.Box 286, Garki-Abuja Ph: 09-234-0661 AHIARA DIOCESE Most Revd. Dr.Victor O.Chikwe Bishop’s House, P.O.Box 205, Ogbe, Ahiazu, Mbaise, Imo State Ph: 083-234-029, 082-440131 AUCHI DIOCESE Most Revd. Dr.Gabriel G. Dunia St. Vincent’s Catholic Church P.O.Box 606, Auchi Edo State Ph:057-200435 AWGU DIOCESE Most Revd. Dr. John Okoye St. Michael’s Cathedral P. O. Box Awgu, Enugu State, Nigeria

AWKA DIOCESE Most Revd. Dr. Simon Akwali Okafor Diocesan Catholic Secretariat P.M.B 5021, Awka Anambra State. Ph: 048-550770, 552093 BAUCHI DIOCESE Most Revd. Dr. John Moore, SMA Bishop’s House St. John’s Catholic Cathedral Box 17, Bauchi, Ph: 077-541475 BENIN ARCHDIOCESE Most Revd. Dr.Patrick E. Ekpu Archbishop’s Residence P.O.Box 35, Airport Road Benin City, Edo State Ph: 052-253787. Fax: 255763 BOMADI VICARIATE Most Revd. Dr.Joseph Egerega Box 720, Ughelli. Delta State CALABAR ARCHDIOCESE Most Revd. Dr.J. E. Ukpo Archbishop’s Residence 30 Ekeng Abia Street PMB 1044/ Box 901 Calabar, C.R.S. Ph: 087-222176, 222560 EKITI DIOCESE Most Rev. Michael O. Fagun Bishop’s House Box 136, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti St. Ph: 030-250073, 250871, 240073, 240871 ENUGU DIOCESE Most Rev. Anthony O. Gbuji Bishop’s House

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16 Igboeze Street, Indept. layout Enugu, Enugu State. Telex: 452449. Tel. 451121, 458851 IBADAN ARCHDIOCESE Most Revd Dr.Felix Alaba Job Archbishop’s House 8 Bale Latosa, Onireke PMB 5057, Ibadan Ph: 02-2414996 Fax: 2414855 E-mail: archdiocese.ibadan@skannet.com.ng IDAH DIOCESE Most Revd Dr.E. S. Obot Bishop’s House, P. O. Box 55 Idah Kogi State, Ph:058-800134, 800557 IJEBU-ODE DIOCESE Most Rev. Albert Ayinde Fasina Catholic Bishop’s House, G.R.A Box 32, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State Ph: 037-432377, Telefax: 037-432660 IKOT EKPENE DIOCESE Most Rev. Camillus A. Etokudoh Bishop’s House Cardinal Ekandem Avenue P.O.Box 870, Ikot Ekpene Ph: 085-400161 ILORIN DIOCESE Most Rev. Ayo Maria Atoyebi, OP Bishop’s House 16 Umar Audi Road G.R.A P.O.Box 686, Ilorin, Kwara St. Tel/Fax 031-222572, (DL)222292 ISSELE-UKU DIOCESE Most Revd Dr. Michael Elue Bishop’s House P.O.Box 63 Issele-Uku, Delta State

Ph: 090-501520, 055-82015, 82082 JALINGO DIOCESE Most Revd Dr. James Naanman Daman, OSA (Apost. Admin) Bishop’s House, Box 110, Jalingo Taraba State Ph: 079-23574. Tel/Fax: 079-23600 JOS ARCHDIOCESE Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama Archbishop’s Residence, Box 494 Jos, Plateau State Ph: 073-452878, 451548; Fax: 456880, 451547 KADUNA DIOCESE Most Revd Dr. Peter Yariyok Jatau Archbishop’s house, P.O.Box 248 Kaduna. Ph: 069-35017, 50436 KAFANCHAN DIOCESE Most Revd Dr. Joseph Bagobiri Bishop’s House P.O.Box 85, Kafanchan Ph. 061-20167 KANO DIOCESE Most Rev. Patrick F. Sheehan, OSA Bishop’s House, 19 Race Course Rd, Nassarawa G.R.A, Box 11115, Kano Ph: 064-648152, 318271. Fax 639970 KONTAGORA APOSTOLIC VICARIATE Most Rev. Timothy J. Carroll, SMA Bishop’s House, Box.178 Kontagora, Niger State Ph:067-220776; Fax:067-220775 LAFIA DIOCESE

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Most Rev. Matthew Ishaya Audu Bishop’s House, Lafia P.O,Box 84, Lafia Nassarawa State LAGOS ARCHDIOCESE Anthony Cardinal Okogie 19 Catholic Mission Street Box 8, Lagos. Ph. 01-2635729; 2633841; Fax: 01-2633841 LOKOJA DIOCESE Most Rev. Dr. Martin Olorunmolu Bishop’s House, Maryville P.O. Box 172, Lokoja Kogi State, Ph: 058-220979 E-mail: “mailto:Noakin@yahoo.com” noakin@yahoo.com MAIDUGURI DIOCESE Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso Bishop’s House P.O.Box 58, Maiduguri Borno State Ph: 076-232594, 235708 Fax: 076-342246 MAKURDI DIOCESE Most Revd. Dr. Athanasius Usuh Bishop’s House P.O. Box 21, Makursi, Benue State Ph: 044-533613, 533196 Fax: 044-532919 MINNA DIOCESE Most Rev. Martin I. Uzokwu Bishop’s Residence P.O. Box 33, Minna, Niger State Ph: 066-221046 (OFF.), 221239 (Res) Fax: 066-222987 NNEWI DIOCESE Most Rev. Hilary Paul O. Okeke Bishop’s House PMB 5099, Nnewi Tel/Fax: 046-463962,

Ph:048-887110 NSUKKA DIOCESE Most Revd Dr. F.E. Okobo St. Theresa’s Cathedral P.O. Box 32, Nsukka, Enugu State Ph: 042-771938; 771356 OGOJA DIOCESE Most Rev. John Aya All Hallows Chancery Box 27, Ogoja, Cross River State Ph. 087-424012; 424563 OKIGWE DIOCESE Most Rev. Solomon Amatu Bishop’s House, Box 99 Okigwe, Imo State, Ph:088-420396 ONDO DIOCESE Most Rev. Francis F. Alonge Bishop’s Secretariat Ondo By-pass Box 46, Akure Ph. 034-241263, 241393 ONITSHA DIOCESE Most Rev. Valerian M. Okeke Archbishop’s House, PMB 1627 Onitsha, Anambra State Ph: 046-413298 ORLU DIOCESE Most Revd Dr. G.O. Ochiagha Diocesan Catholic Secretariat P.O.Box 430, Orlu. Ph: 083-520401 OSOGBO DIOCESE Most Rev. Gabriel ‘Leke Abegunrin Bishop’s House, Oke-Ayepe

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P.O.Box 78, Osogbo, Osun State Ph:035-241084, 461466 Fax: 035-242284, 232384 OTUKPO DIOCESE Most Rev. Michael Ekwoyi Apochi Bishop’s House, Box 1400, Otukpo Benue State. Ph: 044-662220/662221 OWERRI ARCHDIOCESE Most Rev. Anthony J. V. Obinna Archbishop’s House, Villa Assumpta P.O.Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Ph: O83-230760 OYO DIOCESE Most Revd Dr. J.B. Adelakun Bishop’s House Box 1480, Oyo, Mariama Road Oyo State, Tel: 038-240213 PORT HARCOURT DIOCESE Most Revd Dr .A. O. Makozi Bishop’s House, 31 Harbour Road P.O.Box 1113, Port Harcourt Rivers State. Ph: 084-333057, 237444, Fax:084-237776 SHENDAM DIOCESE Most Rev. Dr. J. Damman, OSA SOKOTO DIOCESE Most Revd Dr. Kevin J. Aje Bishop’s House P.O.Box 2556, Sokoto State. Ph:060-232228 UMUAHIA DIOCESE Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji Bishop’s House

Box. 99, Umuahia, Abia State Ph: 088-222259, 220364 TeleFax: 088-222730 UROMI DIOCESE Most Revd Dr. Augustine Akubueze Bishop’s House P. O. Box 160 Uromi Edo State Ph. 055-944340 UYO DIOCESE Most Rev. Joseph E. Ekuwem Bishop’s House P.O.Box 2717, Uyo Akwa-Ibom State Ph: 085-204694 WARRI DIOCESE Most Rev. Richard Burke, SPS Catholic House, Box 3650Warri Delta State. Ph: 053-231277 YOLA DIOCESE Most Rev. Christopher Abba Catholic Bishop’s House Box 57, Yola, Adamawa State Ph: 075-624600 ZARIA DIOCESE Most Revd Dr. George Jonathan Dodo Catholic Bishop’s House, Wusasa Box 90, Zaria Ph: 069-333710,333711 E-mail: cathdiza@skannet.co

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OWERRI ARCHDIOCESE PROVINCE: OWERRI, ERECTION: MARCH 26, 1994

THE LOCAL ORDINARY Most Rev. Anthony John Valentine Obinna Date of Birth: June 26, 1946 Date of Priestly Ordination: April 9, 1972 Date of Episcopal Ordination: September 4, 1993 Address: Archbishop’s House, Villa Assumpta Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Tel. (House): 083-230760, 300206 (Office): 083-230115 Fax: 234-(083) 230760 E-mail: jvobinna@yahoo.com

BRIEF ON THE ARCHDIOCESE OF OWERRI The Catholic Church arrived Owerri in 1912 through Fr. Feral and Bro. Joseph. In 1937, the first indigenous priest of Owerri, Msgr. Joseph Nwanegbo of Ubomiri was ordained. In 1948, Owerri became a separate Vicariate from Onitsha and two years after in 1950, she became a diocese with Most Rev. Joseph B. Whelan, CSSp of blessed memory as its first Bishop. With the expulsion of the expatriate missionaries at the end of the civil war by the Nigerian Government, Bishop Whelan appointed Msgr. Ignatius Okoroanyanwu the Vicar General and Administrator of the Diocese to look after the vacant See of Owerri from January till September 1970 when Bishop Mark O. Unegbu was appointed by Pope Paul VI to succeed him. In 1993, Bishop Unegbu retired and Bishop Anthony J. V. Obinna, was appointed by His Holiness Pope John Paul II as his successor. On March 26, 1994, the Pope raised Owerri Diocese to an Archdiocese, making it at the same time the Metropolitan See of the newly created Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri. His Holiness equally appointed Most Rev. Anthony J. V. Obinna the first Archbishop of Owerri and head of the new Ecclesiastical Province. Today Owerri Archdiocese has a Catholic population of about 670,986 with 102 Parishes and 12 Chaplaincies. It is blessed with 259 diocesan priests and 36 Religious priests. Four male Religious Congregations and seven female Religious Congregations are working in the Archdiocese. Owerri is also blessed with about 183 Senior Seminarians and numerous minor seminarians, a good number of Sisters, Brothers, Catechists and Catechizers. Two Major Seminaries are located in this diocese, namely; the Seat of Wisdom Seminary and the Claretian Institute of Philosophy, Maryland Nekede. The Archdiocese has to its credit numerous primary and secondary Schools, Whelan Research Academy, Schools of Nursing, Midwifery, Laboratory Assistant Technology, Hospitals, Maternity Homes, Farms, and so on. First Mass in Archdiocese –1912, Ulakwo First Missionary –Fr. Feral & Bro. Joseph First Bishop –Most Revd. Dr. J. B. Whelan, CSSp (1950-70) Population – 1,693,329 Catholic Population – 670,986

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Established as Mission – June 1912 Vicariate of Owerri – February 12, 1948 Diocese of Owerri – April 18, 1950 Nigerian Priests – 259 Priests Abroad – 39 Religious Priests _ 47 Women Religious – 212 Missionary Sisters – 1 Nigerian Brothers – 9 Major Seminarians – 183 MAJOR ARCHDIOCESAN CELEBRATION The Archdiocesan Day/Odenigbo Lecture Apart from the normal and usual Liturgical and sacramental celebrations of the Church, there is a major event fondly celebrated by the Archdiocese. This is the ARCHDIOCESAN DAY/ODENIGBO LECTURE SERIES CELEBRATION. The event is the occasion for the Archdiocese to celebrate its Day. But at the heart of this Archdiocesan Day celebration is the ODENIGBO LECTURE SERIES, founded by His Grace, Anthony J. V. Obinna in 1996. This is an annual Lecture aimed at making CHRIST, who is the Odenigbo per excellence, to take complete root in the life and culture of the Igbo people. The Lecture is rendered totally in Igbo Language and by renowned Igbo Scholars, taken from all parts of Igbo land. It attracts people from all walks of life, Local and International. The Archdiocesan Day is celebrated on the First Friday and Saturday in September. This date in a way recalls the elevation of His Grace, the Archbishop to Episcopacy -4th Sept. 1993. The event begins with Odenigbo Eve celebrations, that features Cultural displays like ‘Mgba Odinala’, Songs and drama. The next day, and the high point of the celebration, features a Holy Mass, Odenigbo Support Fund-Raising and the Lecture proper. The Lecture, which has undergone its 11th series, has succeeded in awakening many Igbos to the responsibilities they have as Igbo Christians, and the duty they owe towards keeping alive their God-given Igbo language. However, the event is very Capital intensive. The lean resources of the Archdiocese and the goodwill of the faithful, especially of the Archdiocese, have so far sustained the Odenigbo Celebration. But its advantages touch on all. The Archdiocese looks on her many sons and daughters and indeed all Igbos, especially those living outside the State and the Country, to support the project.

OWERRI ARCHDIOCESAN CATHOLIC SECRETARIAT Address: Owerri Archdiocesan Catholic Secretariat P. O. Box 85, Owerri Imo State, NIGERIA Phone: 083-230115, 233255 E-mail:owcatsec@owerriarchdiocese.org; owcatsec@yahoo.com THE VICAR GENERAL

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Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony Eke Address: Queen of Mount Carmel Parish, Emekuku Owerri North LGA Phone: 08037245188 THE CHANCELLOR/SECRETARY Rev. Fr. Jude Chikodi Ike Address: Owerri Archdiocesan Secretariat Box 85, Owerri, Imo State. Tel: 083-230115; 08033320194 E-mail:jcike@hotmail.com; jcike@owerriarchdiocese.org ARCHBISHOP’S PERSONAL ASSISTANT/ARCHIVIST Rev. Fr. Kingsley Chukwudi Onwumere Address: Owerri Archdiocesan Secretariat Box 85, Owerri, Imo State. Tel: 083-303156; 08035875934 ASSISTANT SECRETARY Rev. Fr. Aloysius Iwuanoruo Address: Owerri Archdiocesan Secretariat Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Tel: 08035478112 FINANCE ADMINISTRATORS 1. Rev. Fr. Daniel Anyanwu Address: Villa Assumpta, P. O. Box 85, Owerri Imo State. Tel: 083-233255; 08036710945 2. Rev. Fr. Henry Ogbuji Address: Owerri Archdiocesan Secretariat Box 85, Owerri, Imo State. Tel: 08039184391 CATHEDRAL ADMINISTRATOR 1. Rev. Fr. Anselm Nwakuna Address: Villa Assumpta, P. O. Box 85, Owerri Imo State. Tel: 08037119827; 083-232239 2. Rev. Fr. Clement Odoemena Address: Villa Assumpta, P. O. Box 85, Owerri Imo State. Tel: 08032699671 VOCATIONS DIRECTOR Rev. Msgr Kevin Akagha

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Address: Assumpta Spiritual Year Seminary Ogbaku, P. O. Box 85, Owerri Tel: 0803-3329762 DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND PROPAGATION OF FAITH Rev. Fr. Kieran Okoro Address: St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, Obibiezena Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Tel: 08090768255 ARCHDIOCESAN TRIBUNAL JUDICIAL VICAR Rev. Fr. Raymond Okoroigbo Address: Archdiocesan Secretariat Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Tel.: 083-230115; PASTORAL AFFAIRS DEPT. Rev. Sr. Theophane Nwolisa IHM Address: Archdiocesan Secretariat Box 85, Owerri, Imo State Tel.: 08051756395 JUSTICE, DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE COORDINATORS Provincial: Rev. Fr. Innocent M. Osuagwu Address: No 5b Orlu Road Owerri, Imo State Tel: 08037201295 Tel./Fax 083-230048 Archdiocesan: Rev. Fr. Casimir Nzeh Address: St. Mark’s Catholic Parish, Federal Housing Estate New Owerri, Imo State Tel: 083-230115; 08033565155 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS/ASSUMPTA MEDIA CENTRE Rev. Fr. Cletus Eboh Address: Archdiocesan Secretariat, Box 85, Owerri Imo State Tel: 08037100994 ASSUMPTA IT CENTRE Rev. Fr. Lucien Amadiobi Address: No. 5B Orlu Rd 08033366210; amadiobi @ owerriarchdiocese.org

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ASSUMPTA BOOKSHOP Sr. Regina Ojakere HHCJ Address: Assumpta Villa, Box 85, Owerri Tel.: 08036738576 EU-CARE FARMS AGBALA Rev. Fr. Christian Iwuagwu (Director) Address: Assumpta Villa Box 85 Owerri Tel.: 08034716428 PASTORAL CENTRE: Rev. Fr. Charles Ikwuegbu Address: Assumpta Pastoral Centre 160 Wetheral Road, Box 85, Owerri, Imo State. Tel: 083-303593 (House); 08036608955; 083300184 (Office) COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS 1. Rev. Fr. John Azu 7. Rev. Fr. B. Agumanu 2. Rev. Msgr. A.I. Aghaizu 8. Rev. Fr. J. Mmegwa 3. Rev. Msgr. T. I. Okere 9. Rev. Fr. A. Njoku 4. Msgr. L. Etoh 10. Rev. Fr. E. Asomugha 5. Rev. Msgr. K. Akagha 11. Rev. Fr. W. Madu, CMF 6. Rev. Fr. Jude Ike PRESBYTERAL COUNCIL

1. Rev. Fr. John Azu (Vicar General) 2. Rev. Fr. Jude Ike (Secretary) 3. Rev. Fr. Reginald Egbu 4. Rev. Fr. Justin Okoro 5. Rev. Rev. Fr. R. Okoroigbo (Judicial Vicar) 6. Rev. Msgr. Alphonsus Aghaizu 7. Rev. Fr. Innocent Onyewuenyi 8. Rev. Msgr. T. I. Okere 9. Rev. Msgr. Richard Onwuanibe 10. Rev. Msgr. L. Etoh (Vicar Pub. Affairs) 11. Rev. Msgr. K. Akagha 12. Rev. Fr. Benedict Agumanu 13. Rev. Fr. Francis Okonkwo, C.S.Sp. 14. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Igbokwe 15. Rev. Fr. Anthony Ekeh 16. Rev. Fr. Anselm Ekeh 17. Rev. Fr. Gerald Amadi 18. Rev. Fr. Erasmus Okere 19. Rev. Fr. Cletus Eboh

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20. Rev. Fr. Eustace Okere 21. Rev. Fr. Hermanguild Diala 22. Rev. Fr. Patrick Ibole 23. Rev. Fr. Barth Okere 24. Rev. Fr. Christian Ogbonna 25. Rev. Fr. Wenceslaus Madu, C.M.F. 26. Rev. Fr. Julius Mmegwa 27. Rev. Fr. Jude C. Onwana 28. Rev. Fr. Daniel Anyanwu (Fin. Adm.)

MASTERS OF CEREMONY

1. Rev. Fr. Aloysius Iwuanoruo 2. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Onwumere 3. Rev. Fr. Austin Echema

ZONAL VICARS Zone I Emekuku Rev. Fr. Anthony Eke Zone II Mbutu Okohia Rev. Fr. Killian eke Zone III Ogbaku Rev. Fr. P. Okoro Zone IV Mbieri Rev. Fr. R. Egbu Zone V Uzoagba Rev. Fr. Gerald Amadi Zone VI Owerri Msgr. A. I. Aghaizu Zone VII Umuagwo Rev. Fr. Celestine Mbanu Zone VIII Amakohia Ik. Rev. Fr. Jude E. Ike Zone IX Oguta Rev. Fr. S. Igbokwe Zone X Obibiezena Rev. Fr. Kieran Okoro Zone XI Imerienwe Rev. Fr. Nicholas Okere MODERATOR: EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS OUT-REACH Rev. Fr. Jude Onyeakazi (Tel: 08037239621) MODERATOR CATHOLIC CHALLENGE FORUM Rev. Fr. Augustine Echema ARCHDIOCESAN SECRETARIAT CHANCERY Moderator of the Chancery: Rev. Fr. John Azu Chancellor/Secretary: Rev. Fr. Jude C. Ike Assistant Secretary: Rev. Fr. Aloysius Iwuanoruo Finance Administrator: Rev. Fr. Dan Anyanwu Assist. Fin. Administrator: Rev. Fr. Henry Ogbuji Personal Assistant to AB: Rev. Fr. Kingsley Onwumere Pastoral Department: (Catechetics): Sr. Theophane Nwolisa (Audio/Video Unit): Rev. Fr. Cletus Eboh Eu-Care: Rev. Fr. Casimir Nzeh ‘’ ‘’ Sr. Theresa Mmelisi, HHCJ

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Archivist: Rev. Fr. Kingsley Onwumere Land Matters: Rev. Fr. Killian Eke Catering: Sr. Maria Nwogbo, HHCJ Bookshop: Fr. Dan Anyanwu (Moderator) ‘’ ‘’ Sr. Regina Ojakere HHCJ (Manager) - 08036738576 Pastoral Council Executive: Dr. Emmanuel Esenwa (Chairman) (08033939593) Hon. Ken Njemanze (Secretary) Ezinne Miriam Opara (Ass. Secretary) CATHOLIC WOMEN ORGANIZATION - EXECUTIVE

1. Lady Mercy Anoma – President (08033794929) 2. Mrs. Uju Nwaiwu – Vice President 3. Barr. Mrs. Naomi Achunulo – Secretary 4. Lady Julie Ndeze – Assistant Secretary 5. Lady Martina Manufor – Treasurer 6. Mrs. Edith Njoku – Fin. Secretary 7. Lady Josephine Iheriohama – Ass. Fin. Sec. 8. Mrs. Uchechi Emeana – PRO 9. Mrs. Angela Iheanacho – Ass. PRO 10. Mrs. Angela Amanze – Provost 1 11. Mrs. Callista Njoku – Provost 2 12. Mrs. Celestina Arusiem – Provost 3 13. Lady Beatrice Ahuokpeome – Special Member 14. Lady Irene Mba – Special Member

COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES Theological Commission

1. Rev. Fr. A. Echema (Chairman) 2. Rev. Fr. B. Oparaugo 3. Rev. Fr. E. Asomugha 4. Rev. Fr. Jude C. Ike 5. Rev. Fr. I. M. Osuagwu 6. Rev. Fr. Mark Njoku. 7. Rev. Fr. Anthony P. C. Njoku

Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS)

1. Rev. Fr. D. Anyagwa (Chairman) 2. Sr. Oluchi Achonye 3. Lady Rose Osuji

Directorate for Catechesis

1. Rev. Fr. K. Okoro (Chairman) 2. Rev. Fr. J. Ejimofor 3. Sr. Theophane Nwolisa

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4. Rev. Fr. L. Chinagorom 5. Chief Mrs. Angela Ukairo

BOARD OF EXAMINERS

1 Msgr. R. Onwuanaibe 2 Msgr. L. Etoh 3 Msgr. T. Okere 4 Rev. Fr. Anthony Onyeocha 5 Rev. Fr. A. Eke 6 Rev. Fr. J. Azu 7 Rev. Fr. Mark Njoku 8 Rev. Fr. R. Madu 9 Rev. Fr. J. C. Ike 10 Rev. Fr. A. Echema 11 Rev. Fr. Joseph Ejimofor 12 Rev. Fr. R. Okoroigbo 13 Rev. Fr. L. Egbuchulem 14 Rev. Fr. E. Asomugha 15 Rev. Fr. A. Njoku 16 Rev. Fr. B. Oparaugo 17 Rev. Fr. Basil Osuigwe

JUSTICE DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE COMMISSION 1. Rev. Fr. I. M. Osuagwu 2. Rev. Fr. C. Nzeh 3. Rev. Fr. J. C. Ike 4. Mr. Amadi Osondu 5. Mrs. Anne Amanze

ARCHDIOCESAN TRIBUNAL

1. Rev. Fr. R. Okoroigbo 2. Rev. Msgr. L. Etoh 3. Rev. Msgr. A. Aghaizu 4. Rev. Fr. J. Amaeshi 5. Rev. Fr. Eddy Njoku

PRIESTS ON-GOING FORMATION COMMISSION

1. Rev. Fr. A. Eke (Chairman)********** 2. Rev. Msgr. R. Onwuanibe 3. Rev. Msgr. K. C. Akagha 4. Rev. Fr. A. Njoku 5. Rev. Fr. B. Agumanu 6. Rev. Fr. P. Otuonye

YOUTH COMMISSION

1. Rev. Fr. Eustace Okere

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2. Rev. Fr. Martin Edward-Ohajunwa 3. Sr. Chijioke Nwankwo 4. Mr. Paschal Ihemedu 5. Mr. Jerome Ewurum 6. Mrs. Uju Nwaiwu 7. Bro. Cosmas Obi

DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION

1. Rev. Msgr. A. Aghaizu 2. Rev. Fr. J. Azu 3. Rev. Fr. P. Ibole 4. Rev. Fr. B. Agumanu 5. Rev. Fr. R. Okoroigbo 6. Rev. Fr. E. Asomugha

DIRECTORATE FOR LAY APOSTOLATE

1. Rev. Fr. Austin Echema 2. Rev. Fr. Gilbert Alaribe 3. Mr. Donald Ekenta 4. Chief Mrs. Theresa Okonkwo 5. Ugoeze C. Anyanwu 1. Sr. Joyce Aja, IHM

ARCHDIOCESAN EDUCATION OFFICE

2. Rev. Fr. Nicholas Nwachukwu – Education Director - 08033891947 3. Mr. Herbert Ihejeto - Education Secretary- 08033301237 4. Rev. Sr. Theophane Nwolisa - Religious Edu. Coordinator - 07031291038

Owerri Archdiocesan Association Of Head Teachers Of Catholic School – Executives

5. Mr. Amaefula F. C. - President 6. Mrs. Ikegwuruka Agnes – Vice President 7. Mr. Ngameforo A. C. – Secretary 8. Mr. Okere Anthony – Fin. Secretary 9. Mrs. Agu Ijeoma – Ass. Secretary 10. Mrs. Awogu Theresa – Treasurer 11. Mr. Nwachukwu Ambrose – Coordinator 12. Sir Nzerem Raphael – Provost 13. Mr. Chukwudi S. I. – Provost 14. Uloma Angela – Provost 15. Mrs. Ahuibe Cyril – Pub. Secretary

CHAPLAIN/SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS KNIGHTS OF ST. MULUMBA Owerri Sub-Council Msgr. A. Aghaizu

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Seat of Wisdom Sub-Council Rev. Fr. I. M. Osuagwu Assumpta Sub-Council Rev. Fr. R. C. Onwuanibe Holy Rosary Sub-Council Rev. Fr. Columba Ibe KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN Owerri Commandery Rev. Fr. Ralph Madu******* Akabo Commandery Rev. Fr. John Obilor Izombe Commandery Rev. Fr. R. Okoroigbo SODALITIES Laity Council Rev. Fr. Augustine Echema Mary League Girls Asso. Rev. Fr. Anthony Eke Catholic Youth Org. Rev. Fr. Eustace Okere Catholic Men Org. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Igbokwe Catholic Womwn Org. Msgr. A. I. Aghaizu Catholic Teahers’ Asso. Rev. Fr. J. Ejimofor Catholic Nurses’ Guild Rev. Fr. I. Unegbu Catholic Doctors’ Guild Rev. Fr. A. Asomugha Pro-Life Asso. Of Nigeria Rev. Fr. J. Okoro Apostolic Union of the Clergy Rev. Fr. D. Anyagwa Catholic Lawyers’ Guild Rev. Fr. R. Okoroigbo Young Christian Students Movt. Rev. Fr. Jude Zimoha National Ass. of Cath. Corpers- Rev. Fr. Lucien Amadiobi Christian Family Movement Rev. Fr. B. Agumanu Catholic Boys Scout Movement Rev. Fr. T. Agaziem Man of Order and Discipline Rev. Fr. B. Okere Confraternity Christian Doctrine Rev. Fr. P. Otuonye Holy Rosary Confraternity Rev. Fr. C. Okoro Secular Order of Carmel Rev. Fr. Jude Ike Block Rosary Crusade Rev. Fr. L. Chinagorom League of the Sacred Heart Rev. Fr. Moses Dike Mass Servers’ Association Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu St. Anthony’s Guild Rev. Fr. Anthony Dike Divine Mercy Apostolate Rev. Fr. L. Nkwocha Catholic Charismatic Renewal Rev. Fr. D. Anyagwa Blue Army of Our Lady Rev. Fr. B. Onwumelu St. Theresa’s Society Rev. Fr. Emma. Amadi St. Vincent De Paul Society Rev. Fr. A. Nwakuna Catholic Bible Society Rev. Fr. Gilbert Alaribe St. Jude’s Society Rev. Fr. J. Onyeakazi Legion of Mary Rev. Fr. R. Onuoha Mother of Perpetual Help Rev. Fr. D. N. Nwachukwu Cath. Biblical Instructors Union Rev. Fr. Des. Ohanukanti Father Tansi Solidarity Movement Msgr. A. Aghaizu Catholic Workers’ Volunteer Force Rev. Fr. R. Egbu Sports Council Rev. Fr. H. Okoroafor

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Catechists Rev. Fr. Kieran Okoro Purgatorian Society Rev. Fr. P. Ibole

CH A P L A I N C I E S 1. Alvan Ikoku College of Education

Christ the King Chaplaincy Owerri Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Gilbert Alaribe

2. Federal University of Technology

St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy Ihiagwa Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Jude Onyeakazi

3. Federal Medical Centre

Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Gilbert Alaribe. 4. Federal Polytechnic Nekede

All Saints Chaplaincy Nekede Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Eustace Okere.

5. Holy Rosary Hospital Emekuku Chaplain: Rev. Fr. IgnatiusUnegbu. 6. Imo State University

St. Joseph the Worker Chaplaincy Owerri Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Philip Ogbonna, CMF.

7. Michael Okpara College of Agriculture

Holy Trinity Chaplaincy Umuagwo Ohaji Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Martin-Edward Ohajunwa

8. Nigerian Prisons Charity Service Owerri

Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Kingsley Obilonu. 9. Catholic Chaplaincy, Nigerian Army Obinze

Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Ernest Muforo 10. Mechanic Village Nekede

St. Joseph the Worker Chaplaincy (Special Jurisdiction) Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Gregory Uzoegbu

11. St. Matthew’s Station MCC/Uratta Rd, Owerri (Special Jurisdiction)

Chaplain: Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu 12. Bishop Lasbrey Secondary School

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Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Desmond Ohanukanti

13. Emmanuel College Owerri Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Vernatius Ukachukwu

14. Federal Govt. Girls College Owerri Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Aloysius Iwuanoruo.

15. Govt. Technical College Owerri

Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Jude Zimoha 16. Holy Rosary International College Owerri

Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Lucien Amadiobi 17. Government College Owerri

Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Kingsley Onwumere.

18. Holy Ghost College Owerri Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Chimezie Oguzie

19. Owerri Girls Secondary School Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Clement Odoemena.

20. Rochas Foundation College Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Henry Ogbuji

FIDEI DONUM

1. Rev. Fr. Mike Chiagorom (Namibia) CATHOLIC INSTITUTE OF WEST AFRICA

1. Rev. Fr. Augustine Echema ALVAN IKOKU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

1. Rev. Fr. B. S. Obiukwu 2. Rev. Fr. D. N. Nwachukwu

IMO STATE UNIVERSITY

1. Rev. Fr. John Obilor 2. Rev. Fr. Longinus Chinagorom

NIGERIAN ARMY

1. Rev. Fr. Charles Iroegbu 2. Rev. Fr. Innocent Iwuoha

CHRIST THE KING SECONDARY SCHOOL

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1. Rev. Fr. Jude Onwana (Principal) 2. Rev. Fr. Maxwell Berechi ST. PAUL’S INTERNATIONAL BOY’S SEC. SCHOOL

1. Rev. Fr. Albert Nze (Principal) 2. Rev. Fr. Augustine Ihedimma

CLOONAN MEMORIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL EMEKUKU

1. Rev. Fr. Erasmus Okere (Principal) 2. Rev. Fr. Nicholas Nwachukwu

HOLY ROSARY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 1. Chief Mrs. T. Okonkwo (Principal)

PASTORAL CENTRE

1. Rev. Fr. Charles Ikwuegbu 2.

WHELAN RESEARCH ACADEMY 1. Msgr. Theophilus Okere 3. Rev. Fr. Anthony P. C. Njoku 4.

SEAT OF WISDOM MAJOR SEMINARY 1. Very Rev. Msgr. Richard Onwuanaibe 2. Rev. Fr. Ben Oparaugo 3. Rev. Fr. Ralph Madu 4. Rev. Fr. Mark Njoku 5. Rev. Fr. Patrick Amadi 6. Rev. Fr. Kizito Onyeka 7. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Nwachukwu

ST. AUGUSTINE’S CATECHETICAL COLLEGE 1. Rev. Fr. John Obilor (Director) 2. Rev. Fr. Kieran Okoro

ST. LAZARUS PRISON’S CHARITY CENTRE 1. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Obilonu

EU-CARE FARMS AGBALA

1. Rev. Fr. Christian Iwuagwu ASSUMPTA SPIRITUAL YEAR SEMINARY

1. Msgr. Kevin Akagha 2. Rev. Fr. Kenneth Nwaimo 3. Rev. Fr. Wilfred Nwachukwu

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ST. PETER CLAVER MINOR SEMINARY 1. Rev. Fr. Victor Eleba (Rector) 2. Rev. Fr. Charles Okoro 3. Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Ogu 4. Rev. Fr. Samuel Agu

ASSUMPTA MINOR SEMINARY

1. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Oparaugo (Rector) 2. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Njoku 3. Rev. Fr. Vincent Arisukwu

LORETTO HOUSE

1. Rev. Fr. Raymond Okoroigbo ASSUMPTA PRESS/LEADER

1. Rev. Fr Emmanuel Lugard Nduka (Editor) 2. Rev. Fr. Samuel Offurum (Manager)

OZISA NEWSPAPER

1. Rev. Fr. Longinus Chinagorom (Editor) STUDY LEAVE

1. Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Okorafor IMSU 2. Rev. Fr. Longinus Chinagorom UNN 3. Rev. Fr. Julius Anuonye UniPort 4. Rev. Fr. Innocent Auwuom Belgium 5. Rev. Fr. Martin-Edward Ohajunwa UniPort 6. Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Adinuso IMSU 7. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Iwuamadi Rome 8. Rev. Fr. Jude Onwukwe Germany 9. Rev. Fr. Anthony Echechi Austria 10. Rev. Fr. Paschal Anyanwu England 11. Rev. Fr. Basil Nze England 12. Rev. Fr. Conleth Eleanya USA 13. Rev. Fr. Gerald Njoku Germany 14. Rev. Fr. Tobechi Anyadike Rome 15. Rev. Fr. Stephen Egwim Belgium 16. Rev. Fr. Austin Okigbo USA 17. Rev. Fr. George Nwachukwu Rome 18. Rev. Fr. George Kabiri USA 19. Rev. Fr. Ishmael Iwuala USA 20. Rev. Fr. Raymond Nzerogu England 21. Rev. Fr. Chijioke Nwalozie England 22. Rev. Fr. Fabian Offurum Ireland 23. Rev. Fr. Gordian Emenyonu Ireland

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24. Rev. Fr. Anthony Alamezie Austria 25. Rev. Fr. Paschal Mbagwu USA 26. Rev. Fr. Aloysius Ochasi USA 27. Rev. Fr. Godswill Agbagwa USA 28. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ihejirika Rome 29. Rev. Fr. Sixtus Iwuji USA

MISSION/SABBATICAL LEAVE/MISSION

1. Rev. Fr. Vitalis Ozokpor USA 2. Rev. Fr. Charles Anuolam USA 3. Rev. Fr. Bartholomew Okere USA 4. Rev. Fr. Theodore Ihedoro USA 5. Rev. Fr. Sylvester Nworgu USA 6. Rev. Fr. Robert Mmegwa USA 7. Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Ekwugha USA 8. Rev. Fr. Edmund Aku USA 9. Rev. Fr. Joseph Onuoha USA 10. Rev. Fr. Michael Okere USA 11. Rev. Fr. Anthony Njoku USA 12. Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Ogbuehi Germany 13. Rev. Fr. Anthony Mbaegbu USA 14. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Ugochukwu USA 15. Rev. Fr. Alexander Okoro USA 16. Rev. Fr. Anthony Okoroafor USA 17. Rev. Fr. Christian Ogbonna USA

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OWERRI ARCHDIOCESAN PRIESTS: YEARS OF ORDINATION, HOME PARISHES AND PHONE NUMBERS

NAME ORD. PARISHES PHONE 1.Most Rev. Anthony J. V. Obinna 1972 Emekuku 08033389449; 083230760 2.Rev. Msgr. Alphonsus Aghaizu 1954 Akuma, Oru 08037506177 3.Rev. Fr. Innocent Onyewuenyi 1961 Enyiogugu 4.Rev. Msgr. Theophilus Okere 1962 Mbutu Okohia 08033287444 5.Rev. Msgr. John Opara 1963 Nguru Mbaise 6.Rev. Fr. Anthony Uwakwe 1963 Okpala 7.Rev. Msgr. Clement Chigbu 1963 Okpala …. 8.Rev. Msgr. Marcellinus Ibe 1964 Uzoagba 08034226436 9.Rev. Fr. Sylvester Nworgu 1964 Immerienwe …. 10.Rev. Msgr. Richard Onwuanaibe1964 Uratta 11.Rev. Fr. Benedict Agumanu 1966 Emekuku 08035924010 12.Rev. Msgr. Longinus Etoh 1966 IhitteIsiMbieri 08038168962 13.Rev. Fr. John J. Ibe 1969 Amakohia 08038918675 14.Rev. Msgr. Kevin Akagha 1972 Obube 08033329762 15.Rev. Fr. Bernard S.Obiukwu 1973 Iho …. 16.Rev. Fr. Julius Mmegwa 1973 Ihitte 08037068556 17.Rev. Fr. Nicholas Okere 1974 Ngor …. 18.Rev. Fr. Anthony E.Onyeocha 1974 Avuvu 08035603859 19.Rev. Fr. Anthony Eke 1974 Owu Amakohia 08037245188 20.Rev. Fr. John Azu 1975 Mbutu Okohia 08038719303 21.Rev. Fr. Anthony Njoku 1975 Avuvu …. 22.Rev. Fr. Joseph Ejimofor 1977 Emekuku 08033844770 23.Rev. Fr. Dona Nwachukwu 1977 Avuvu 24.Rev. Fr. Celestine Mbanu 1978 Uratta 08030921581 25.Rev. Fr. Justin Mbonu 1978 Egbu 08033870131 26. Rev. Fr. Kieran Okoro 1978 Owu Amakohia 08033768255 27.Rev. Fr. Basil Osigwe 1978 Ogbaku 08037062289 28.Rev. Fr. Livinus Egbuchulem 1979 Ifakala 08037062289 29.Rev. Fr. Christian Ogbonna 1979 Isiekenesi 08037194138 30.Rev. Fr. Joseph Ononiwu 1979 Mbieri 31.Rev. Fr. Sebastian Ugochukwu 1979 Amuzi … 32.Rev. Fr. Joseph Onuoha 1980 Ogbe … 33.Rev. Fr. Anthony Iheanacho 1980 Okpala 08033861273 34.Rev. Fr. Cyril Akalonu 1981 Uzoagba …. 35.Rev. Fr. Casimir Chimeziri 1981 Avuvu 08032719303 36.Rev. Fr. Patrick Ibole 1981 Enyiogugu 08037106142 37.Rev. Fr. Augustine Ihedimma 1981 Ikembara …. 38.Rev. Fr. Sebastian Igbokwe 1981 Uzoagba 08033185196 39.Rev. Fr. Callistus Nwosu 1981 Nguru Ngor 08036665013 40.Rev. Fr. Raymond Okoroigbo 1981 Akabo 08037773107 41.Rev. Fr. Hermas Osuagwu 1981 Ogbaku 08034730932 42.Rev. Fr. Vitalis Ozokpor 1981 Eziudo …. 43.Rev. Fr. Francis Ekwugha 1982 Mbutu Okohia …. 44.Rev. Fr. Sabinus Ikea 1982 Obike 08033852500 45.Rev. Fr. Clifford Maduike 1982 Umuekwune 08035972251 46.Rev. Fr. Mark Njoku 1982 Obube 08033415437 47.Rev. Fr. Mike Ajuruchi 1982 Amakohia Ur. 48.Rev. Fr. Celestine K. Anyanwu 1983 Ekwereazu …. 49.Rev. Fr. Raphael Madu 1983 Nnuya Okigwe 08033320217 50.Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Oha 1983 Avu …. 51.Rev. Fr. Joseph Amaeshi 1984 Owu-Amakohia 08054537216

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52.Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ejere 1984 Amuzi Mbaise 08057117418 53.Rev. Fr. Casimir Nzeh 1984 Uzoagba 08033565155 54.Rev. Fr. Innocent Osuagwu 1984 Umunoha 08037201295 55.Rev. Fr. Kevin Ugoamadi 1984 Uzoagba 08033291450 56.Rev. Fr. John Obilor 1985 Nguru Mbaise 08033329762 57.Rev. Fr. Godwin Amah 1986 Ekwereazu …. 58.Rev. Fr. Charles Anuolam 1986 Obowo …. 59.Rev. Fr. Augustine Echema 1986 Ohuhu Nsulu 08037070986 60.Rev. Fr. Alexander Okoro 1986 Orishieze …. 61.Rev. Fr. Peter Claver Anoruo 1987 Amaimo 08057150859 62.Rev. Fr. Eunan Asomugha 1987 Owerri 08033211404 63.Rev. Fr. Columba Ibe 1987 Logara 08033815698 64.Rev. Fr. Jude Chikodi Ike 1987 Umueze Ogwa 08033320194 65.Rev. Fr. Ishmael Iwuala 1987 Mbieri …. 66.Rev. Fr. Jude Onwana 1987 Emekuku 08034516380 67.Rev. Fr. Benedict Oparaugo 1987 Ngugo 08036110193 68.Rev. Fr. Patrick Amadi 1988 Amata Akabo 08037772405 69.Rev. Fr. Anselm Eke 1988 Imerienwe 08030847984 70.Rev. Fr. Conleth Eleanya 1988 Umuekwune …. 71.Rev. Fr. Edmund Njoku 1988 Obube …. 72.Rev. Fr. Hyginus Ogbonna 1988 Agwa 08033884206 73.Rev. Fr. Isaac Opara 1988 Ezenaomi …. 74.Rev. Fr. Patrick Okoro 1989 Logara 08037028663 75.Rev. Fr. George Kabiri 1989 Obube …. 76.Rev. Fr. Leonard Agu 1989 Ngugo 08038787451 77.Rev. Fr. Bartholomew Okere 1990 Okpala 08033410741 78.Rev. Fr. Anthony C. Okoroafor 1990 Okpala …. 79.Rev. Fr. Edmund Aku 1990 Iho …. 80.Rev. Fr. Jude Onwukwe 1990 Orodo …. 81.Rev. Fr. Anselm Onyeka 1990 Eziama Otura 08037092878 82.Rev. Fr. Mathias Opara 1990 Mbieri 08033312562 83.Rev. Fr. Donald Anyagwa 1990 Onyeaghala. 08032739089 84.Rev. Fr. Augustine Okoroafor 1990 Umueze Ogwa 08033500453 85.Rev. Fr. Gerald Amadi 1990 Umuagwo 08033781471 86.Rev. Fr. Jude Ike E. 1990 Ifakala 08063572151 87.Rev. Fr. Desmond Ohanukanti 1990 Ejemekwuru 08054503673 88.Rev. Fr. Charles Iroegbu 1990 Okpala …. 89.Rev. Fr. Pascal Anyanwu 1990 Nguru Ngor …. 90.Rev. Fr. Nick Nwachukwu 1990 Amaimo …. 91.Rev. Fr. Jonathan Ezenwoke 1991 Awara 08035437226 92.Rev. Fr. Innocent Iwuoha 1991 Umueze,Ogwa …. 93.Rev. Fr. Robert Mmegwa 1991 Mbutu Okohia …. 94.Rev. Fr. George Nwachukwu 1991 Onyeaghala. …. 95.Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Ogbuehi 1991 Umuagwo …. 96.Rev. Fr. Michael Okere 1991 Emii …. 97.Rev. Fr. Raymond Onuoha 1991 Ihitte 08035509104 98.Rev. Fr. Davidson Obioma 1991 Emekuku 99.Rev. Fr. Moses Dike 1992 Onyeaghala. 08033916859 100.Rev. Fr. Reginald Egbu 1992 Agwa 08037102927 101.Rev. Fr. Anthony Mbaegbu 1992 Ihitte 08063298217 102.Rev. Fr. Basil Nzeh 1992 Uzoagba …. 103.Rev. Fr. Julius Anuonye 1992 Atta 08034036571 104.Rev. Fr. Anthony Alamezie 1993 Ogbaku 08033284472 105.Rev. Fr. Daniel A. Anyanwu 1993 Onyeaghala. 08036710945 106.Rev. Fr. Theodore Ihedoro 1993 Emekuku …. 107.Rev. Fr. Anselm Nwakuna 1993 Ogbaku 08037119827

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108.Rev. Fr. Stephen Egwim 1993 Amaimo …. 109.Rev. Fr. Anthony Njoku 1993 Logara 08039451182 110.Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Adinuso 1993 Okpala 08035426831 111.Rev. Fr. Cornelius Ajaegbu 1993 Uzoagba 08037235689 112.Rev. Fr. Francis Iwuala 1993 Logara 08037113347 113.Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Ihekaire 1993 Uzoagba 08034151026 114.Rev. Fr. Henry Alozie 1994 Ulakwo 08036703109 115.Rev. Fr. Tobechi Anyadike 1994 Orodo …. 116.Rev. Fr.Michael Chiagorom 1994 Uratta …. 117.Rev. Fr. Longinus Chinagorom1994 Idem Ogwa 08037449737 118.Rev. Fr. Valentine Ibe 1994 Orodo 08033172553 119.Rev. Fr. Austine Okigbo 1994 Umuguma …. 120.Rev. Fr. Michael Nwokeocha 1994 Egbema 08033595589 121.Rev. Fr. Solomon Ohiri 1994 Obosima 08033320573 122.Rev. Fr. Erasmus Okere 1994 Ulakwu 08037103674 123.Rev. Fr. Benjamin Onwumelu 1994 Mbutu Okohia 08037122298 124.Rev. Fr. Francis Onyekwere 1994 Ihitte Ishi Mbieri 08037048925 125.Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Oparaugo 1995 Owerri St.Pauls 08035526901 126.Rev. Fr. Gerald Onyekwere 1995 Izombe 08052708468 127.Rev. Fr. Innocent Emeam 1995 Okpala 08033414333 128.Rev. Fr. Charles Ikwuegbu 1995 Uratta 08036608955 129.Rev. Fr. Sixtus Iwuji 1995 Amakohia Ik 08033323795 130.Rev. Fr. Kilian Eke 1995 Ihitte 08033410167 131.Rev. Fr. Gerald Njoku 1995 Onyeaghala. …. 132.Rev. Fr. Wenceslaus Obi 1995 Nekede 08035526955 133.Rev. Fr. Canice Okere 1995 Ihitte 08036746657 134.Rev. Fr. Peter Otuonye 1995 Ngwa 08033419589 135.Rev. Fr. Anthony C. Echechi 1996 Mbieri …. 136.Rev. Fr. Thomas Agaziem 1996 Ubomiri 08037245247 137.Rev. Fr. Lucien Amadi-Obi 1996 Emekuku 08033306210 138.Rev. Fr. Moses Chikwe 1996 Uzoagba …. 139.Rev. Fr. Christian Iwuagwu 1996 Alaenyi Ogwa 08034716428 140.Rev. Fr. Andrew Nkwocha 1996 Ngor 08037129827 141.Rev. Fr. Albert Nzeh 1996 Owu Amakohia 08030972833 142.Rev. Fr. Raymond Nzereogu 1996 Umuguma …. 143.Rev. Fr. Justin Okoro 1996 Ulakwo 08033380608 144.Rev. Fr. Kizito Onyeka 1997 Uzoagba 08033357165 145.Rev. Fr. Victor Eleba 1997 Ihitte 08037045699 146.Rev. Fr. Godian Emenyonu 1997 Egbu …. 147.Rev. Fr. Kenneth Nzewuji 1997 Emekuku 08037177628 148.Rev. Fr. Martin-Ed. Ohajunwa 1997 Mbano 08033289711 149.Rev. Fr. Remigius Ihim 1997 Atta 08036672394 150.Rev. Fr. Anthony Opara 1997 Amakohia Ik. 08054525286 151.Rev. Fr. Joel Nwalozie 1997 Obokwe-Orishieze…. 152.Rev. Fr. Lawrence Iwuamadi 1997 Ngugo …. 153.Rev. Fr. Gilbert Alaribe 1997 Logara …. 154.Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Iwuala 1997 Akabor 08037982014 155.Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Okoroafor 1997 Mbutu Okohia 08037190123 156.Rev. Fr. Gregory Uzoegbu 1998 Mbieri 08035739706 157.Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Amadi 1998 Uzoagba 08033437631 158.Rev. Fr. Anthony Dike 1998 Enyiogugu 08033404893 159.Rev. Fr. Kingsley Obilonu 1998 Ulakwo 08033425701 160.Rev. Fr. Fabian Ofurum 1998 Uratta …. 161.Rev. Fr. Jude Onyeakazi 1998 Uratta 08037239621 162.Rev. Fr. Cletus Eboh 1998 Umunoha 08037100994 163.Rev. Fr. Nicholas Ijemaru 1998 Ogbaku 08035505436

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164.Rev. Fr. Ray. Onyekwere 1999 Ihite-Isi Mbieri 08037895012 165.Rev. Fr. Joachim E. Amadi 1999 Ochii Ogwa 08035454787 166.Rev. Fr. Christian N. Ekeh 1999 Okpala …. 167.Rev. Fr. Jude C. Ihejietoh 1999 Emii 08033410169 168.Rev. Fr. Law. Nwachukwu 1999 Onyeaghala. …. 169.Rev. Fr. Basil C. Opurum 1999 Orodo 08034908047 170.Rev. Fr. Walter O. Opara 1999 Afara 08036695680 171.Rev. Fr. Charles O. Onuoha 1999 Ogwa 08033467927 172.Rev. Fr. Joseph U. Enyiaka 1999 Avuvu 08037163095 173.Rev. Fr. Emma-Lugard Nduka 1999 Azaraubo 08037095303 174.Rev. Fr. Cosmas Edochie 2000 Obosima 08033172554 175.Rev. Fr. Paschal Mbagwu 2000 Obube 08033383776 176.Rev. Fr. Levi Nkwocha 2000 Onyeghala. 08033417863 177.Rev. Fr. Ignatius Nze 2000 Emii 08033394085 178.Rev. Fr. Louis Obirieze 2000 Ihitte 08037084817 179.Rev. Fr. Christopher Obiyo 2000 Obowo 08033288573 180.Rev. Fr. Cyprian Ogu 2000 Amaimo 08033686883 181.Rev. Fr. Eustace Okere 2000 Nguru 08037076741 182.Rev. Fr. Charles Okoro 2000 Orodo 08034705101 183.Rev. Fr. John Opara 2000 Amaimo 08037160346 184.Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Akoronye 2001 Ndegwu 08037784783 185.Rev. Fr. Martin Anorue 2001 Ubomiri 08035514725 186.Rev. Fr. Moses Anuna 2001 Mbieri 08033633699 187.Rev. Fr. Vitalis Anyanwu 2001 Ukakwu 08037238374 188.Rev. Fr. Hermanguild Diala 2001 Ihitte 08032395622 189.Rev. Fr. Valentine Egejuru 2001 Ow St Paul 08034252653 190.Rev. Fr. Chrisantus Ekwebelem2001 Nguru 08036773431 191Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Ekwerike 2001 Ulakwu 08037078247 192.Rev. Fr. Romanus Ike 2001 Uratta 08036715994 193.Rev. Fr. Raymond Madu 2001 Amaimo 08035755985 194.Rev. Fr. Anthony Ndu 2001 Obibiezena 08036775520 195.Rev. Fr. Kizito Obinna 2001 Onyeaghala. 08036681630 196.Rev. Fr. Aloysius Ochasi 2001 Obosima 08033438340 197.Rev. Fr. Benedict Onukwufor 2001 Orodo 08033761802 198.Rev. Fr. Cosmas Onukwugha 2001 Atta 08033297481 199.Rev. Fr. Kingsley Onwumere 2001 Owu Amak. 08035875934 200.Rev. Fr. Patrick Oparamanuike2001 Ulakwu 08038810016 201.Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu 2001 Akabo 08037948268 202.Rev. Fr. Bertrand Ujunwa 2001 Onyeaghala. 08037084057 203.Rev. Fr. Ahamefule George 2002 Umudim 08034967820 204.Rev. Fr. Alozie Kenneth 2002 Nguru Ngor 08037763229 205.Rev. Fr. Amos Alfred 2002 Owerri St.Pauls 08030698416 206.Rev. Fr. Ibeawuchi Linus 2002 Amakokia Ik. 08035000455 207.Rev. Fr. Iregbu Kingsley 2002 Umuapu 08037933027 208.Rev. Fr. Mbata Kingsley 2002 Owerri St Pauls 08035424381 209.Rev. Fr. Muforo Ernest 2002 Izombe 08037814695 210.Rev. Fr. Nnodim Anthony 2002 Onyeaghala. 08037074749 211.Rev. Fr. Nwaimo Kenneth 2002 Okpala 08035454783 212.Rev. Fr. Ofurum Samuel 2002 Awara 08034060790 213.Rev. Fr. Ogazie Modestus 2002 Uzoagba 08036727685 214.Rev. Fr. Ogu Cyriacus 2002 Avuvu 08037424666 215.Rev. Fr. Okere Camillus 2002 Ihitte 08037186044 216.Rev. Fr. Opara Bonaventure 2002 Ezenaomi 08033456355 217.Rev. Fr. Osuji Christopher 2002 Uratta 08036747193 218.Rev. Fr. Unegbu Ignatius 2002 Ngor 08037093295 219.Rev. Fr. Zimoha Jude 2002 Emii 08034036516

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220.Rev. Fr. Godswill Agbagwa 2003 Amaimo 08033769330 221.Rev. Fr. Simon Anyanwu 2003 Obike 08038694871 222.Rev. Fr. Maxwell Berechi 2003 Emii 08034904329 223.Rev. Fr. Kingsley Egbujor 2003 Akabo 08035005826 224.Rev. Fr. Divine Ekebe 2003 Umuowa Ngor 08035477973 225.Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ihejirika 2003 Obike 08034016535 226.Rev. Fr. Aloysius Iwuanoruo 2003 Umuaka 08035478112 227.Rev. Fr. Jude Kabiri 2003 Ulakwo 08037480018 228.Rev. Fr. Wilfred Nwachukwu 2003 Obike 08035497513 229.Rev. Fr. Clement Odoemena 2003 Okpala 08032699671 230.Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ogala 2003 Obosima 08035820725 231.Rev. Fr. Lawrence Ogazi 2003 Owerri St Pauls 08034800121 232.Rev. Fr. Henry Ogbuji 2003 Awara 08039184391 233.Rev. Fr. Chimezie Oguzie 2003 Imerienwe 08035991903 234.Rev. Fr. Philip Ojimanu 2003 Emekuku 08033616781 235.Rev. Fr. Cornelius Okere 2003 Obike 08035455118 236.Rev. Fr. Cyprain Okere 2003 Obike 08035441446 237.Rev. Fr. Chika Okpara 2003 Imerienwe 08037105174 238.Rev. Fr. Samuel Agu 2005 Ngugo 08037711864 239.Rev. Fr. Cornelius Amadi 2005 Awarra 08030963641 240.Rev. Fr. Peter Amadi 2005 Ngor 08037822627 241.Rev. Fr. Kingsley Njoku 2005 Ochii Ogwa 08035375372 242.Rev. Fr. Emm. Nwachukwu 2005 Emii 08033577181 243.Rev. Fr. Henry Ogu 2005 Logara 08034821291 244.Rev. Fr. Felix Okere 2005 Obike 08037989773 245.Rev. Fr. Innocent Orji 2005 Isikwuato 08037976261 246.Rev. Fr. Stephen Unamba 2005 Uratta 08036730961 247.Rev. Fr. Vincent Arisukwu 2006 Owu-Amak. 08035481915 248.Rev. Fr. Placidus Ezeji 2006 Amaimo 08036706947 249.Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Nnochiri 2006 Azaraubo 08037362946 250.Rev. Fr. Innocent Nzewuji 2006 Emekuku 08032669356 251.Rev. Fr. Augustine Opara 2006 Amakohia Ur. 08033655757 252.Rev. Fr. Henry Opara 2006 Ubomiri 08034355576 253.Rev. Fr. Uzochukwu Ugo 2006 Amakohia Ik. 08035727882 254.Rev. Fr. Vernatius Ukachukwu 2006 Atta 08039175282 255.Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Diala 2007 Emekuku 08068812300 256.Rev. Fr. Hilary Iheonu 2007 Uzoagba 08038425132 257.Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbarah 2007 Uzoagba 258.Rev. Fr. Kenneth Uchenwa 2007 Izombe 259.Rev. Fr. Samuel Uzoukwu 2007 Orodo NECROLOGY. 1. Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Onyealusi 1974 2. Rev. Celestine Offurum 1991 3. Rev. Fr. Peter Izum 1992 4. Rev. Fr. Celestine. C. Ibe 1996 5. Rev. Fr. Felix Emetoh 1998 6. Rev. Fr. Michael Ngirika 2002 7. Most Rev. Mark Onwuha Unegbu 2002 8. Rev. Fr. Boniface I. Egbu 2003 9. Rev. Fr. Fabian OPC Onyeji 2006 10. Rev. Fr. Peter Njoku 2006

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SEMINARIES AND HOUSES OF FORMATION 1. Seat of Wisdom Major Seminary, Ulakwo, Owerri 2. Claretian Institute of Philosophy, Nekede 3. Spiritan Postulate, Akabo, Owerri 4. Assumpta Spiritual Year Okwu Ogbaku 5. St. Peter Claver Seminary, Okpala 6. Assumpta Minor Seminary Naze-Owerri 7. Holy Family Sisters of the Needy Novitiate Nekede Owerri 8. Daughters of the Charity of the Most Precious Blood Novitiate, Ngugo 9. Servants of Charity Novitiate, Nnebukwu RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS 1. Holy Ghost Fathers 2. Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretian) 3. Marist Brothers of the School 4. Servants of Charity (Opera Don Guanella) 5. Brothers of St. Stephen 6. Order of Carmel - St. Joseph’s Carmelite Monastery 7. Sisters of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ) 8. Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ (IHM) 9. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy (DMMM) 10. Holy Family Sisters of the Needy (HFSN) 11. Daughters of Charity of the Most Precious Blood (DCPB) 12. Daughters of Divine Love (DDL) 13. Poor Handmaids of Jesus (PHJC) 14. Order of Mother of God (Leonardians) 15. Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary HOUSES OF RELIGIOUS

1. Carmelite Monastery Owerri 2. Claretians Fathers and Brothers Maryland Nekede 3. Daughters of Charity of the Most Precious Blood Convent, Emekuku 4. Daughters of Charity of the Most Precious Blood, Ngugo Ikeduru 5. Daughters of Divine Love Convent, Mbieri 6. Daughters of Divine Love Convent, Umuene Obiangwu 7. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Convent, Obosima 8. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Convent, Uzoagba 9. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Convent, Nguru, Ngor 10. Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Convent, World Bank, Owerri 11. Handmaids of the Holy Child Convent, Emekuku 12. Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus Convent, Obube 13. Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus Convent, Oguta 14. Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus Convent, P/H Owerri 15. Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus Convent, Aladinma Owerri 16. Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus Convent, Umuagwo

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17. Holy Family Sisters of the Needy Convent, Ikenegbu Owerri 18. Holy Family Sisters of the Needy Convent, Nekede 19. Holy Family Sisters of the Needy, Okwu Uratta 20. Holy Family Sisters of the Needy, World Bank 21. Holy Ghost Fathers, Spiritan Postulate Akabo 22. Immaculate Heart Convent Ogwa, Mbaitoli 23. Immaculate Heart Convent Okwu, Ikeduru 24. Immaculate Heart Convent Pastoral Centre, Owerri 25. Immaculate Heart Convent, Emekuku 26. Immaculate Heart Convent, Works Layout, Owerri 27. Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Aladinma 28. Order of Mother of God, Amakohia 29. Marist Brothers Azaraegbelu, Emekuku 30. Servants of Charity, Opera Don Guanella, Nnebukwu 31. Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Works Lay Out

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NAMES OF WOMEN RELIGIOUS WORKING IN OWERRI ARCHDIOCESE

HOLY FAMILY SISTERS OF THE NEEDY GENERALATE COMMUNITY

1. Sr. Mother Mariet Assumpta Ogu 2. Sr. Mary Michael Okafor 3. Sr. Mary Lucy Mbamara 4. Sr. Mary Benigna Chilaka 5. Sr. Stephane Anunonwu 6. Sr. Theresa Okoli 7. Sr. Florence Anepo 8. Sr. Nicolette Uzodike

Nekede Community

1. Sr. Mary Valentine Okafor 2. Sr. Stella Maris Akalawu 3. Sr. Yvonne Marie Nwankwo 4. Sr. Magritta Ugwu 5. Sr. Frances Madu 6. Sr. Salome Okorie 7. Sr. Chimbuoyim Uzodimma

NOVITIATE COMMUNITY

1. Sr. Mary Annunciata Nworah 2. Sr. Callista Nwanedi 3. Sr. Florian Amadi

WORLD BANK COMMUNITY

1. Sr. Mary Aloysius Mbanefo (08035402948) 2. Sr. Chisom Egbujor 3. Sr. Mary Catherine Anih 4. Sr. Dominic Egwu

IKENEGBU COMMUNITY

1. Sr. Jose Maria Anyanwu 2. Sr. Genevieve Chukwu 3. Sr. Joannes Uzoma 4. Sr. Chukwuemeka Nduka 5. Sr. Scholastica Ezeofor 6. Sr. Ifeoma Onyebuchi 7. Sr. Eric Amarachukwu Uzor

URATTA COMMUNITY

1. Sr. Mary Bernard Oleh (08039680473)

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2. Sr. Chidera Ohamara 3. Sr. Jude Mary Nwachukwu 4. Sr. Ifeoma Okorogu 5. Sr. Bernadette Regis Nnadozie 6. Sr. Judith Okoro 7. Sr. Felicia Puwei 8. Sr. Victoria Ozogwu

DAUGHTERS OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD SISTERS, (D.C.P.B) NGUGO

CONVENT

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1. Sr. Georginia Odor (08036861804) 2. Sr. Maria Diala 3. Sr. Theresa Onyegbule 4. Sr. Imelda Opara 5. Sr. Lucy Ohaka 6. Sr. Dorothy Nwokonkwo 7. Sr. Ursulla Uba 8. Sr. Faustina Nzeji 9. Sr. Judith Ezeji 10. Sr. Chizomam Okoro 11. Sr. Edith Olekoro 12. Sr. Caroline Chinaka 13. Sr. Ijeoma Onuoha 14. Sr. Grace Anyanwu 15. Sr. Faustina Anyanwu 16. Sr. Callista Opara 17. Sr. Rosemary Ihentuge 18. Sr. Priscilla Irofuala 19. Sr. Agatha Onyeulo 20. Sr. Stella Okeke 21. Sr. Perpetua Opara 22. Sr. Anthonia Ijemaru 23. Sr. Felicity Agu 24. Sr. Dorothy Dibulo 25. Sr. Ernestine Ashiminiyi 26. Sr. Maureen Dike 27. Sr. Mirabel Koko

EMEKUKU CONVENT

1. Sr. Maria Nnorom (08036693301) 2. Sr. Florence Eke 3. Sr. Philomena Akuwudike 4. Sr. Charity Nwaishi

POSTULATE HOUSE NGUGO

1. Sr. Victoria O. Achionye 2. Sr. Geraldine Njoku 3. Sr. Sussana Nwangwu

HOPE HOUSE ORPHANAGE HOME

1. Sr. Stella Onyemaobi 08037102862

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2. Sr. Cordelia Okoro 3. Sr. Juliana Nwaneri 4. Sr. Maureen Azuoma 5. Sr. Lucy Nnorom 6. Sr. Jacinta Mmegwa 7. Sr. Martha Nwakudu 8. Sr. Francisca Akalonu 9. Sr. Rosita Eddi 10. Sr. Victoria Chukwu 11. Sr. Angela Iheanetu

DAUGHTERS OF MARY MOTHER OF MERCY

Regional House Obosima 1. Sr. Chinwe Ekeoma (08066757411 2. Sr. Chigaemezu Ogu 3. Sr. Teresita Ojinaka (08034263230 4. Sr. Agnes Akaji (08034263230 5. Sr. Noela Igbokwe (08036761510 6. Sr. Ann Obineche (08064273520 7. Sr. Miriam Angelis Ezeagwu (08033628601 8. Sr. Christiana Ubaka (08036738506 9. Sr. Salome Otimkpu (07030164325 10. Sr. Anne Marie Uwakwe

Uzoagba Convent 1. Sr. Veronica Okechukwu (08056814417 2. Sr. Chideremngozi Nkemakolam (08034338554 3. Sr. Denisia Okonkwo (08055956463 4. Sr. Seraphina Okafor 5. Sr. Chikwere Onuchukwu

Ngor Okpala Convent 1. Sr. Vincentia Odom (08032435125 2. Sr. Sapientia Nnoruga (08038779100 3. Sr. Leo Mary Ibe (08038878528

World Bank convent 1. Sr. Evangelista Okparaocha (08038570741 2. Sr. Chikwadom Ekwe (08035774453

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HANDMAIDS OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS SISTERS (HHCJ)

Emekuku Convent 1. Sr. Clementina Ezenwuba 2. Sr. Cecile Nweze 3. Sr. Theresa Anele 4. Sr. Philomena Nwosu (08060967081) 5. Sr. Francisca Amadi

Emekuku Anex 1. Sr. Esther Ezedinachi (08036283836) 2. Sr. Regina Onyinye Eke

Obube Convent 1. Sr. Dominica Okere 2. Sr. Eucharia Eneremadu (08035684545) 3. Sr. Cecilia Uzoh 4. Sr. Dorothy Agu 5. Sr. Mary Ann Orji 6. Sr. Maria Clare Iting

Oguta Convent 1. Sr. Caroline Anozie 2. Sr. Emmanuela Regis Mbata 3. Sr. Bernadette Uchendu (08050445230)

Umuagwo Convent 1. Sr. Elizabeth Nwalozie 2. Sr. Josephine Uduk 08063452796 3. Sr. Mercy Ibeawuchi 4. Sr. Elieen Iwu

Port Harcourt Road Convent 1. Sr. Ann Mary Ibe (08037992612) 2. Sr. Linda Nwachukwu 3. Sr. Ann Obiorah 4. Sr. Maria Ugo 5. Sr. Sabina Dymphna Ovuoh 6. Sr. Patricia Ebiringa (08054548142)

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7. Sr. Immaculata Ndu 8. Sr. Patricia Chigbo 9. Sr. Maria Nwogbo 10. Sr. Isabella Obi 11. Sr. Regina Philips Ojakere 12. Sr. Grace Ozomba 13. Sr. Maria Ulo 14. Sr. Georginia Metu 15. Sr. Vivian Maduike

Aladinma Convent 1. Sr. Cecilia Okafor (08036669256) 2. Sr. Mary Celestina Anukam 3. Sr. Evangeline Enyi 4. Sr. Bibiana Keke 5. Sr. Elizabeth Kalu 6. Sr. Francisca Ilozulu 7. Sr. Theresa Eke 8. Sr. Jane Frances Ezeobi 9. Sr. Rita Onuoha

Pre-Novitiate 1. Sr. Perpetua Kalu 2. Sr. Theresa Mmelisi

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SISTERS (IHM)

Works Lay Out 1. Sr. Mary Lawrence Ezeugo 2. Sr. Mary Limas Anyaocha 3. Sr. Mary Geraldine Emechebe 4. Sr. Mary Claret Mbagwu 5. Sr. Mary Joyce Aja 6. Sr. Maria Chijioke Nwankwo 7. Sr. Mary Claret Ogbuehi 8. Sr. Mary Fidel Therese Ngwoke 9. Sr. Mary Immaculate Nwaka 10. Sr. Immaculata Maris Echibe 11. Sr. Miriam Constantia Aniekwe 12. Sr. Maureen Dorothy Aham 13. Sr. Maria Ogechukwu Ezemenari 14. Sr. Maureen Geraldine Udeonu 15. Sr. Mary Oliver Nnabuike 16. Sr. Maureen Jovita Nwajiobi

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Assumpta Pastoral Centre 1. Sr. Mary Immaculata Njoku 2. Sr. Mary Theophane Nwaolisa 3. Sr. Mary Chukwubuikem Okoye 4. Sr. Mary Maria Chikamso Ibekwe 5. Sr. Lucy Maria Uzo

Emekuku Convent 1. Sr. Mary Petronilla Umunnakwe 2. Sr. Raphael Maria Nnorom 3. Sr. Mary Christiana Onyekwere 4. Sr. Mary Chukwubueze Ngerem 5. Sr. Mary Felia Kamalu 6. Sr. Mary Prisca Eleanya

Okwu Ikeduru Convent 1. Sr. Mary Leonie Nwiwu 2. Sr. Maria Mercedes Okemiri 3. Sr. Maria Katelyna Ohaegbulem

Ogwa Convent 1. Sr. Mary Rosaire Emenike 2. Sr. Mary Onyebuchi Ekechukwu

DAUGHTERS OF DIVINE LOVE SISTERS (D.D.L.) MBIERI COMMUNITY

1. Sr. Joseph Therese Nwokoroku 2. Sr. Marie Antoinette Okafor 3. Sr. Mary Caritas Umeozor 4. Sr. Mary Paracleta Mbonu 5. Sr. Bernard Nnabugo 6. Sr. Caritas Nwozuru

POOR HANDMAIDS OF JESUS CHRIST

Plot 87 Uratta Housing Estate 5 Egu Crescent Aladinma 08065836445 phjcnigeria@yahoo.com

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Aladinma Community 1. Sr. Christeta Hess (08065836445) 2. Sr. Petricia Pitzl 3. Sr. Jyothi Jattan 4. Sr. Nkechi Iwuoha (08063213395) 5. Sr. Henrietta Okeke

Carmelite Sisters - 21 in Number

NAMES OF MEN RELIGIOUS IN OWERRI

SERVANTS OF CHARITY (DON GUENELLA)

Nnebukwu (Orsu Obodo) 1. Rev. Fr. Andres Garcia Velasco 08037056430 2. Rev. Fr. Uche Desmond 08037794745 3. Bro. Franco Lain 08068331938 4. Bro. Orlando Coda

CLARETIAN MISSIONARY FATHERS (CMF) Provincialate - (Ikenegbu Owerri) 1. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Edeh(Prov. Superior) 2. Rev. Fr. Charles Amadi 3. Rev. Fr. Hilary Dachelem (08033273423) 4. Rev. Fr. Chrysanthus Ogbozo 5. Rev. Fr. Luke Beba 6. Rev. Fr. Wilfred Amadi 7. Bro. Isaiah Olarewaju Maryland (Nekede) CIP Community 1. Rev. Fr. Francis Njoku 2. Rev. Fr. Marcel Onyeocha 3. Rev. Fr. Anthony Okolo 4. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Agwulonu 5. Rev. Fr. Eddy Igboanusi 6. Bro. Godwin Igbokwe Maryland Staff Community 1 Rev. Fr. Philip Ogbonna 2 Rev. Fr. Anthony Essien 3 Rev. Fr. Christian Ihedoro 4 Rev. Fr. Ethelbert Amaku 5 Rev. Fr. Raphael Uzoekwu 6 Rev. Fr. Gerald Ezekwere 7. Rev. Fr. Gearge Ekwuru St. Dominic’s Afara Parish

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1. Rev. Fr. Anthony Agu 2. Rev. Fr. Wence Madu St. Paul’s Parish Nekede 1. Rev. Fr. Livinus Onwuzurike (08033565165) 2. Rev. Fr. Simeon Nnobi St. Theresa’s Parish Nguru Ngor 1. Rev. Fr. Anthony Ochefu 1. Rev. Fr. Anthony Ibeawuchi (08035507125) 2. Rev. Fr. George Ekwuru Mgbirichi Parish 1. Rev. Fr. Damian Akujuobi Claret Academy/IMSU 1. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Nnobeleagu

HOLY GHOST FATHERS (SPIRITANS) CSSP St. Michael’s Parish Akabo Ikeduru 1. Rev. Fr. Cyril Anene (08035065376} 2. Rev. Fr. Donatus Odiegwu Spiritan Retreat Centre Akabo 1. Rev. Fr. Francis Okonkwo (08035993400) 2. Rev. Fr. Isaac Madu (08035524918) Spiritan Postulate Akabo 1. Rev. Fr. Gregory Njoku (08036030814) 2. Rev. Fr. Malachy Aguzuru (08034947886) 3. Rev. Fr. Damain Odunze

MISSIONARIES OF THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY Works Layout Owerri (08038964977) 1. Rev. Fr. Binoj Cherian (Matthew) 2. Rev. Fr. Antony Prasad

ORDER OF THE MOTHER OF GOD

(LEONARDIAN MISSIONARY FATHERS) Amakohia Ur. Community

1. Rev. Fr. James Methos (Rector & Novice Master) 08063746421 2. Rev. Fr. Jesmit Raja (Postulant Formator)

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Two temporary Professed Twelve Novices

MARIST BROTHERS OF THE SCHOOLS

Azaraegbelu 1. Bro Pius Ijeoma 2. Bro. John Metu 3. Bro. Cosmas Obi 4. Bro. Augustine Nzeh

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INFORMATION ON OWERRI ARCHDIOCESAN PARISHES AND CHAPLAINCIES - PARISH OFFICERS

1. AFARA: ST. DOMINIC Estab.: 10th Oct. 1992 No. of Out Stations: Three First Mass: 29-9-92, by Fr. C. Amadi Inaug.: 10-10-92, by Bp M. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Charles Amadi, CMF Present P.P.: Fr. Anthony Ibeawuchi Chairman P. P. Council: Sir F. Ughonu Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Regi. Opara President CMO: Sir Henry Osuchukwu President CWO: Ugoeze Cathrine Ogu President CYON: Mr. Matthew Eze President Maryleague: J. Ogwurumbaike Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Ben Nwaigbo Present Catechist: Mr. Ben Nwaigbo No. of Sodalities: 6 2. AGBALA: ST. MARY Estab.: 28th March 2002 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 2-3-03, by Fr. S. Iwuji Inaug.: 30-4-06, by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Sixtus O.Iwuji Present P.P.: Fr. Francis Onyekwere Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. Inno Ohale Chairman P.F.Council: Chief D.C. Onyeanu President CMO: Mr. P. Onyemegbulam President CWO: Mrs. Dorathy Igwe President CYON: Zeal Anyadike President Maryleague: Clara Nwakauche Pioneer Catechist: Mr. J.N. Nwachukwu Present Catechist: Mr. J.N. Nwachukwu No. of Sodalities: None 3. AGWA: CHRIST THE KING Estab.: 28th Feb 1980 No. of Out Stations: Seven First Mass: 12-6-80, by Fr. Canice Osuji Inaug.: 28-3-81, by Bp. M. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Canice Osuji Present P.P.: Fr. Anthony Nnodim Chairman P. P. Council: Hon. K. Amatuoyi Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. V. Uzoaru President CMO: Mr. Charles Ukor

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President CWO: Mrs. Patricia Obodo President CYON: Mr. Regi. Abiaziem President Maryleague: Aileen Attashie Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Martin Asor Present Catechist: Mr. Cosmas Onumara No. of Sodalities: 7 4. AKABO IKED.: ST. MICHAEL 5. AKABOR: ST. ANTHONY Estab.: 2004 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: Inaug.: Not Yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Louis Obirieze Present P.P.: Fr. Vitalis Anyanwu Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. M. Nwabor Chairman P.F.Council:Mr. A. Amakonze President CMO: Mr. Leonard Okoro President CWO: Mrs. Fidelia Okoro President CYON: Mr. Paul Megbemena President Maryleague: Miss Rosita Duru Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Barth Ukwuegbu Present Catechist: Mr. Barth Ukwuegbu No. of Sodalities: 6 6. AKWAKUMA: SACRED HEART Estab.: 6th Feb. 1996 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 1996, by Fr. B.Obiukwu Inaug.:10-12-00, by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. B.S. Obiukwu Present P.P.: Fr. Patrick Ibole Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. John Opara Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. S. Ugariogu President CMO: Mr. Anene Ogidi President CWO: Ezinne B. Igbozuruike President CYON: Mr. Kenneth Offurum President Maryleague: Lynda Osuagwu Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Geoffrey Anyanwu Present Catechist: Mr. Geoffrey Anyanwu No. of Sodalities: 10 7. ALADIMMA: HOLY CROSS Estab.: 10th Jan. 1992 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: ……. by Fr. Columba Ibeh Inaug.: 24.1.93 by Bp. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Columba Ibeh

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Present P.P.: Fr. Julius Mmegwa Chairman P. P. Council: Ichie F.O. Amakwe Chairman P.F.Council: Sir K.C. Nkwuzor President CMO: Chief E.A. Eririogu President CWO: Lady Joyce Ekechukwu President CYON: Mr. U. Odionyemma President Maryleague: Ms. Uche Ukabie Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Peter Ojoko Present Catechist: Mr. Peter Ojoko No. of Sodalities: 13 8. AMAIMO: ST. COLUMBA Mother Parish: St. Brendan Amakohia Estab.: 1956 No. of Out Stations: Five First Mass: 1956, by Rev. Fr. MacMahoon Inaug.: Pioneer P.P.: Rev. Fr. MacMahoon

Present P.P.: Rev. Fr. Sabinus Ikea Chairman P. P. Council: Engr. O. J. Edohasim Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Ben Ekwoaba President CMO: Sir V. Anyanwuebere President CWO: Mrs. G. Anyamwu President CYON: President Maryleague:Maureen Eze Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Ambrose Ugwu Present Catechist: Mr. Denis Opara No. of Sodalities: Eight 9. AMAKOHIA IK.: ST. BRENDAN Estab.: 1949 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 1949 by MacMahon Inaug.: 7-12-50 by Bp. J. B. Whelan Pioneer P.P.: Fr. MacMahon Present P.P.: Fr. Jude E. Ike Chairman P. P. Council: Dr. O. C. Ibe Chairman P.F.Council: Chief Paul N. Iwu President CMO: Bro. Leo Chukwu President CWO: Mrs. Theresa Chikwe President CYON: Mr. Augustine Onu President Maryleague: Kelechi Osuji Pioneer Catechist: Chief D. Nwachukwu Present Catechist: Mr. Lawrence Ibe No. of Sodalities: 5

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10. AMAKOHIA UR.: ST. MICHAEL Estab.: 29th Sept. 1991 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 29-9-91, by Msgr. C Chigbu Inaug.: 1996, by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Mathias Opara Present P.P.: Fr. Basil Osuigwe Chairman P. P. Council: Sir A.Ukaegbu Chairman P.F. Council: Mr. P. Ezeribe President CMO: Major M. E. Okoro President CWO: Mrs. Schola Manufor President CYON: Mr. Evaristus Emeka President Maryleague: Lauretta Ozuoh Pioneer Catechist: Ezinna V.A. Nzeocha Present Catechist: Mr. Luke O. Nzeh No. of Sodalities: 19 11. AMALA: ST. PAUL Estab.: 16th April 2005 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 26-2-06 Inaug.: Not Yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. P. Oparamanuike Present P.P.: Fr. P. Oparamanuike Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. B.O. Achonwa Chairman P.F.Council: Mazi Stephen President CMO: Ichie Innocent Onyeodi President CWO: Mrs. Celine Achonwa President CYON: Mr. Ben Okere President Maryleague:Miss E. Anyanwu Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Clement Mbonu Present Catechist: Mr. Clement Mbonu No. of Sodalities: 6 12. ARRAH – ST. PATRICK’S Estab.: 27-3-1967 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 28-3-67, by Msgr. J. Opara Inaug.: 16-3-65; Most Rev. J B Whelan Pioneer P.P.: Msgr. John Opara Present P.P.: Fr. Raymond Onuoha Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. B. Onuoha Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. M. Ohamara President CMO: Mr. M. Mbamonyekwu President CWO: Mrs. Rose Ohamara President CYON: Mr. S. Nkukoegbulam

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President Maryleague:Gloria Onyechere Pioneer Catechist: Mr. L. Ohaegbulam Present Catechist: Ezinna Emma Ehirim No. of Sodalities: 7 13. ATTA – ST. MICHAEL Estab.: 22 – 4 - 1962 No. of Out Stations: Three First Mass: 29-4-62, by Fr. T Reynolds Inaug.: 22-4-62, by Bp. J B. Whelan Pioneer P.P.: Fr. T. Reynolds, CSSp Present P.P.: Fr. Kenneth Nzewuji Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. C. Egeonu Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Emma Ajoku President CMO: Mr. Christian Onwuka President CWO: Mrs. Dorothy Ogide President CYON: Mr. Simon Ezeji President Maryleague: Agatha Eziako Pioneer Catechist: Mr. John Mbata Present Catechist: Mr. Michael Okorogu No. of Sodalities: 11 14. AVU: OUR LADY OF LOURDES Estab.: 2001 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 30-2-02, by Fr. J. Onyeakazi Inaug.: 9-10-05, by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Jude Onyeakazi Present P.P.: Fr. C. Obiyor Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. C. Ahuokpeme Chairman P.F.Council: AMK Ihememeje President CMO: Mr. E. Uzoma President CWO: Lolo Grace Irechukwu President CYON: Vitalis Ikewuba President Maryleague: Priscilia Ehirim Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Emma Oparaugo Present Catechist: Mr. Emm Oparaugo No. of Sodalities: 10 15. AVUVU: ST. CHARLES Estab.:25th Jan 1987 No. of Out Stations: Four First Mass: 10-2-87 by Fr. A. Oha Inaug.: 15-5-88 by Bp. M.O. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Alphonsus Oha Present P.P.: Msgr. Marcellinus Ibe

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Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. L. Ndubueze Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. J. Oparaocha President CMO: Mr. Simon Emenaogu President CWO: Mrs. C. Onyekwere President CYON: Mr. Daniel Anukwu President Maryleague: Justina Mbonu Pioneer Catechist: Mr Livinus Enyiaka Present Catechist: Mr. Cyril N. Chima No. of Sodalities: 8 16. AWA: ST. MICHAEL Estab.: Feb. 2004 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 22-2.04, by Fr. Jude Ihejieto Inaug.: Not Yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Jude Ihejieto Present P.P.: Fr. Jude Ihejieto Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. F. Nwosu Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. A. Ottih President CMO: Sir H.O.C. Nwaribe President CWO: Mrs. Evelyn Nwamkpa President CYON: Mr. Canice Okoro President Maryleague:Beartice Nwosu Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Barth Nnanna Present Catechist: Mr. Barth. Nnanna No. of Sodalities: 6 17. AWAKA: HOLY TRINITY Estab.: 12th Feb 1999 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass:… by Fr. Anselm Nwakuna Inaug.: 15-10-00 by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Anselm Nwakuna Present P.P.: Msgr. Longinus Etoh Chairman P. P. Council: Sir C. Nnadi Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. C. Obichere President CMO: Mr. Raphael Onwana President CWO: Mrs. May Oparah President CYON: Mr. N. Anyanwu President Maryleague: Oluchi Amadi Pioneer Catechist: Sir E. A. Enwere Present Catechist: Mr. George Opara No. of Sodalities: 9 18. AWARRA: ST. JOSEPH

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Estab. 1982 No. of Out Stations: Five First Mass: ....by Fr. J. Ononiwu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. J. Ononiwu Present P.P.: Fr. Cyprian Ogu Chairman P. P. Council: Chief F. Enyia Chairman P. F. Council: President CMO: President CWO: Mrs. Collet Ashiegbu President CYON President Maryleague: Matilda Ogbuji Pioneer Catechist: Present Catechist: Mr. B. Nwaehi No. of Sodaliteis: 5 19. AWO-MBIERI: ST. PETER Mother Parish: CKC Mbieri Estab.: 18th August 1995 No. of Out Stations: Five First Mass:20/8/95, by Rev. Fr. R. Egbu Inaug.: 10/8/97 by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Rev. Fr. Reginald Egbu

Present P.P.: Rev. Fr. Remigius Ihim Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. D. Ihierigwo Chairman P.F. Council: Sir D. Soronnadi President CMO: Mr. Godwin Iheme President CWO: Mrs. Rose Uzozie President CYON: Mr. Patrick Nwakuna President Maryleague: Maureen Iwuoha Pioneer Catechist: Godfrey Ononiwu Present Catechist: Mr. Albert U. Okasi No. of Sodalities: Seven 20. AZARA-OBIATO: ST. PETERS Estab.: 2004 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 27-2-05, by Fr. C. Akoronye Inaug.: Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Cyriacus Akoronye Present P.P.: Fr. Cyriacus Akoronye Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. Mike Osuebi Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. C. Obilor President CMO: Mr. Emmanuel Nwama President CWO: Mrs. Margaret Nnadi President CYON: Mr. Moses Obilor

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President Maryleague: Assumpta Onwudiwe Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Barnabas Amuzie Present Catechist: Mr. Barnabas Amuzie No. of Sodalities: 4 21. AZARA-UBO: ST. MARY Estab.: 1998 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 14-2-99 by Fr. Valentine Ibe Inaug.: 27-8-00 by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: FR. Valentine Ibe Present P.P.: Fr. Charles Okoro Chairman P. P. Council: Prof. A. U. Okorie Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Kevin Nnadi President CMO: Hon. James Anyanwu President CWO: Mrs. C. Onyeuwaoma President CYON: Mr. Henry Osuji President Maryleague:Chioma Iberuche Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Cyprain Opara Present Catechist: Mr. Jude Akalugwu No. of Sodalities: 8 22. EGBEMA: CHUKWUNYERE Mother Parish: Ahoada Estab.: 2nd June 1969 No. of Out Stations: Six First Mass: —by Fr. V. Ezeonyia Inaug.: Pioneer P.P.: Fr. V. Ezeonyia (Bp of Aba)

Present P.P.: Fr. V. Egejuru Chairman P. P. Council: Sir Chidozie Esiegwu Chairman P.F.Council: Chief C. Uzu President CMO: Sir Kevin Anyaegbu President CWO: Lady P. Ifenyirinwoke President CYON: Mr. Dimetrius Mbama President Maryleague: Miss Ursula Ukeh Pioneer Catechist: Bro. Mike Present Catechist: Hon. A. Nwokem No. of Sodalities: Six 23. EGBU: SACRED HEART Estab.: 26th Feb. 2002 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: ….by Fr. Emmanuel Amadi Inaug.: 5-12-04 by Most Rev. AJV Obinna

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Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Emmanuel Amadi Present P.P.: Msgr. T.I. Okere Chairman P. P. Council: Chief D. Azu Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. John Njoku President CMO: Sir Patrick Okoro President CWO: Mrs. Winifred Akujobi President CYON: Mr. Martin Nzuruba President Maryleague: Chimezie Nzuruba Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Cyril Ndukwe Present Catechist: Mr. Cyril Ndukwe No. of Sodalities: 5 24. EGBUOMA – HOLY TRINITY Estab.: 27 – 3 – 1997 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 1936, by Fr. Bindel Inaug.: 19-8-00, Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Mike Chiagorom Present P.P.: Fr. Alfred Amos Chairman P. P. Council: Sir A.I. Ubanede Chairman P.F.Council: Sir B. U. Ogbonna President CMO: Mr. L. C. Onyeanusi President CWO: Lady Felicia Ananuba President CYON: Chinyere Okafor President Maryleague: Ijeoma Okorie Pioneer Catechist: Anyimigbo Present Catechist: Mr. Philip Adikea No. of Sodalities: 10 25. EJEMEKWURU: ST. PETER Estab.: 27th Feb. 2003 No. of Out Stations: Five First Mass: 2-3-03 by Fr. C. Edochie Inaug.: 26/8/07 by Arcbishop Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Cosmas Edochie Present P.P.: Fr. Cosmas Edochie Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. E. Okereke Chairman P.F.Council: Sir Obinna Duru President CMO: Mr. Damian Okoroma President CWO: Mrs. Nathania Amadi President CYON: Mr. Onyii Osigwe President Maryleague:Sussana Ohaegbulem Pioneer Catechist: Mr. S. Nwafor Present Catechist: Mr. Sebastian Nwafor No. of Sodalities: 7

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26. EMEABIAM – HOLY GHOST Estab.: 6 – 1- 1993 No. of Out Stations: Three First Mass: 10-1-93, by Fr. G. Amadi Inaug.:…….. Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.:Fr. Gerald E. Amadi Present P.P.: Fr. P. C. Anorue Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. V. Okere Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Kevin Okere President CMO: Mr. B. K. Amadi President CWO: Mrs. Theresa Osuigwe President CYON: Mr. Chigo Okoro President Maryleague Miss Jane Eboo: Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Vitalis Onyeaghala Present Catechist: Mr. Vitalis Onyeaghala No. of Sodalities: 5 27. EMEKUKU: OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL Estab.: 1912 No. of Out Stations: Six First Mass: June 1912, by Fr. Feral Inaug.: 16.7.1912, by Fr. J. Shanahan (Prefect Apostolic) Pioneer P.P.: Rev. Fr. Feral Present P.P.: Fr. Anthony Eke Chairman P. P. Council: Chief M. Ohale Chairman P.F.Council: Ezinna R. Opara President CMO: Mr. Inno Amadi-Obi President CWO: Lady Juliana Ndeze President CYON: Mr. Emeka Oparaugo President Maryleague:Vivian Anukam Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Charles Dozie Present Catechist: Mr. C. Opara No. of Sodalities: 13 28. EMII: HOLY CROSS Estab.: 25-12-81 No. of Out Stations: Eight First Mass: Inaug.: 28-3-82; Bp. M.O. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Dominic Amadi Present P.P.: Fr. Mathias Opara Chairman P. P. Council: Sir A. Opara Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. I. Onyenoro President CMO: Mr. P. M. Okoro President CWO: Lady Mrcy Opara President CYON: Mr. Chima Ngere

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President Maryleague: Ms. A. Nwachukwu Pioneer Catechist: Tobias Ibeakolam Present Catechist: Charles A. Egbujor No. of Sodalities: 11 29. EZENOMI – ST. JAMES Estab.:28 – 2 – 2003 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 1-3-2003, by Fr. R. Onyekwere Inaug.: Not yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Raymond Onyekwere Present P.P.: Fr. Raymond Onyekwere Chairman P. P. Council: Ezinna B. A. Nnaji Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Philip Onye President CMO: Mr. B. I. Onyeukwu President CWO: Lady Ngozi Uche Uka President CYON: Mr. I. Onyeakwaram President Maryleague: Ms. Theresa Chimeziri Pioneer Catechist: Mr. F. A. Akalugwu Present Catechist: Mr. F. A. Akalugwu No. of Sodalities: 11 30. EZIAMA: ST. MICHAEL Estab.: 1st April 1999 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 27-2-00 by Fr. E. Oparaugo Inaug.: …… By Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Emmanuel Oparaugo Present P.P.: Fr. Nicholas Ijemaru Chairman P. P. Council: Sir B. Anyaehie Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. I. Onuegbu President CMO: Mr. H. Iheriohamma President CWO: Mrs. Christiana Anosike President CYON: Mr. C. Ahalukporo President Maryleague:Priscilla Akalanne Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Basil Uba Present Catechist: Mr. Basil Uba No. of Sodalities: 7 31. EZIOBODO: ST. MARY Mother Parish: Holy Ghost, Emeabiam Estab.: 2003 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 20/2/04 by Fr. Joachim Amadi

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Inaug.: Not Yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Joachim Amadi

Present P.P.: Fr. Joachim Amadi Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. A. A. Amadi Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Jude Nkwocha President CMO: Mr. Oliver Abaleke President CWO: mrs. Grace Amadi President CYON: Chima Anyanwu President Maryleague: Juliet Okoro Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Cyril Obichere Present Catechist: Mr. Cyril Obichere No. of Sodalities: Four 32. EZIOHA: ST. MICHAEL Estab.: 2004 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 25-2-05, by Fr. C. Ekwebelam Inaug.: Not yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Chrysantus Ekwebelam Present P.P.:Fr. Chrysantus Ekwebelam Chairman P. P. Council: Elder S A Ndukwu Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. L Owuamanam President CMO: Mr. Benignus Mmerem President CWO: Mrs.Fidelia Iheanacho President CYON:Mr. Romanus Osuoha President Maryleague:Stella Otuonye Pioneer Catechist: Mr. L. Ezekwem Present Catechist: Mr. L. Ezekwem No. of Sodalities: 4 33. IFAKALA: ST. JOSEPH Mother Parish: Estab.: 6/1/93 No. of Out Stations: Five First Mass: …/by Fr. Donald Anyagwa Inaug.: … Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Donald Anyagwa

Present P.P.: Fr. Anselm Ekeh Chairman P. P. Council: Prince CAC Nwaebo Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. BMC Ohanaka President CMO: Mr. Edwin Oamma President CWO: Mrs. Francisca Uba President CYON: Celestine Ezeleterennadi President Maryleague: Petrolina Ahaneku

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Pioneer Catechist: Chief R.Onyeletereuwa Present Catechist: Chief R. Onyeletereuwa No. of Sodalities: Eight 34. IHIAGWA: ST. MICHAEL Mother Parish: St. Mary, Obibi Estab.: No. of Out Stations: One Town First Mass: Inaug.: 1989 Pioneer P.P.: Fr. B. Obiukwu

Present P.P.: Fr. A. Oha Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. S. Chukwueke Chairman P.F.Council: Chief D. Ihemedu President CMO: Mr. Michael Ehirim President CWO: Lolo Janeth Onyeagwalam President CYON: Frederick Atsu President Maryleague: Prisca Okoro Pioneer Catechist: Mr. John Eke Present Catechists: Innocent Oyirioha; Cyril Ahumibe No. of Sodalities: 14 35.IHITTE-ISI-MBIERI: ST. BENIGNUS 36. IHITTE-OKWE: ST. PETER CLAVER Estab.: 28th March 2002 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 2-3-2003, by Fr. W. Opara Inaug.: 28-5-06, by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Walter Opara Present P.P.: Fr. Cornelius Ajaegbu Chairman P. P. Council: Hon. S. Eshika Chairman P.F.Council: Nze D. Mmegwa President CMO: Mr. Rapa Mmegwa President CWO: Mrs. Margaret Iwuala President CYON:Mr. Emmanuel Ohaeri President Maryleague: Pauline Ekeh Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Celestine Ejiogu Present Catechist: Mr. Celestine Ejiogu No. of Sodalities: None 37. IHO: ST. MARY Estab.:30th Jan. 1990 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: Feb.1990, by Fr. OPC Onyeji

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Inaug.: 17-1-93, by Bp. M. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. OPC Onyeji Present P.P.: Fr. Moses Dike Chairman P. P. Council: Engr. M. Nwachukwu Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Robert Anochie President CMO: Mr. Daniel Iheanacho President CWO: Mrs. Helen Oforji President CYON: Mr. J. Onumaegbu President Maryleague: Augusta Abiakam Pioneer Catechist: Mr. E. Onyenawuli Present Catechist: Mr. E. Onyenawuli No. of Sodalities: 10 38. IKEMBARA: ST. MICHAEL Estab.:18th Aug. 1995 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 19-8-95 by Fr. Ray Onuoha Inaug.: 4-5-97 by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Raymond Onuoha Present P.P.: Fr. Canis Okere Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. F. Duru Chairman P.F.Council: Nze Hilary Osuji President CMO: Mr. Vincent Ewurum President CWO: Mrs. Martina Emeagi President CYON: Mr. G. Iwuchukwu President Maryleague: Jane Ewurum Pioneer Catechist: Mr. C. Ukandu Present Catechist: Mr. C. Ukandu No. of Sodalities: 6 39. IMERIENWE: OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL Estab.: 1959 No. of Out Stations: Three First Mass: 1959, by Fr. James Ahern Inaug.: Pioneer P.P.: Fr. James Ahern CSSp Present P.P.: Fr. Nicholas Okere Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. P. Nwolisa Chairman P.F.Council: Mrs. G. Onyekwe President CMO: Mr. Fabian Akuta President CWO: Mrs. Rosanna Ukaegbu President CYON: Mr. Okechukwu Onu President Maryleague: Nkechi Nwosu Pioneer Catechist: Present Catechist: Mr. Chrysogonus Ike No. of Sodalities: 9

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40. INYISHI – ST. ANTHONY Estab.: Feb. (4) 1988 No. of Out Stations: Two First Mass: Rev. Fr. J A. Ibe Inaug.: …… Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.:Fr. J. A. Ibe Present P.P.: Fr. Basil Opurum Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. M. Okoro Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. T Nwachukwu President CMO: Mr. Festus Egeolu President CWO: Mrs. Grace Ezeanya President CYON: President Maryleague: Ada Aguguom Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Paulinus Egeruo Present Catechist: Mr. Samuel Agu No. of Sodalities: None 41. IRETE: ST. HELEN Estab.: 17th April 2003 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 22-2-04, by Fr. Des. Anukanti Inaug.: Not Yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Des Ohanukanti Present P.P.: Fr. Des Ohanukanti Chairman P. P. Council: Nze C.E. Osuoha Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. J. Onuoha President CMO: Mr. Christopher President CWO: Lady Justina Iwu President CYON: Mr. Francis Magnus President Maryleague: Maureen Nwebe Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Cyprain Osuigwe Present Catechist: Mr. Cyprain Osuigwe No. of Sodalities: 7 42. IZOMBE: HOLY FAMILY Estab.: 1961 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 19-3-1947 Inaug.: 15-1-65, by Bp. J.B. Whelan Pioneer P.P.: Fr. T. Golden Present P.P.: Fr. Emmanuel Amadi Chairman P. P. Council: Sir B. C. Uchegbu Chairman P.F.Council: Bro. L. Ogbonna President CMO: Sir E. B. Egwuagu President CWO: Lady Dora Opara

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President CYON: Mr. Bede Obiagwu President Maryleague: Miss Helen Orji Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Peter Emedoro Present Catechist: Mr. L. Nwadirigbo No. of Sodalities: 8 43. LOGARA: ST. PATRICK Estab.: 20th March 2000 No. of Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 25-2-01, by Fr. A. Nkwocha Inaug.: 23-5-04, by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Andrew Nkwocha Present P.P.: Fr. Stan Iwuala Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. V. Anyanwu Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. F. Ewelike President CMO: Mr. BNC Odi President CWO: Mrs. Livina Dikeocha President CYON: Mr. Tony Eze President Maryleague: E. Nduawuike Pioneer Catechist: Bro. P. A. Ibe Present Catechist: Bro. Emma Alozie No. of Sodalities: 9 44. MBIERI: CHRIST THE KING Estab.: 30th Oct. 1948 No. of Stations: Nine First Mass: Inaug.: Pioneer P.P.: Present P.P.: Fr. Reginald Egbu Chairman P. P. Council: Chief C. Opara Chairman P.F.Council: Chief Joseph Tasie President CMO: Sir C. Osuchukwu President CWO: Mrs. E. Ihuarulam President CYON: Mr. C. Nwaozuzu President Maryleague:R. Iwuchukwu Pioneer Catechist: Present Catechist: Mr. Raphael Okereke No. of Sodalities: 5 45. MBUTU-OKOHIA : ST. PATRICK Estab.: Nov. 1942 No. of Stations: Three First Mass: Nov. 1942, by Fr. J. Thompson Inaug.: 1959, by Bp. J.B. Whelan Pioneer P.P.: Fr. J. Thompson

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Present P.P.: Fr. Killian Eke Chairman P. P. Council: Chief B.N. Offor Chairman P.F.Council: Nze D. U. Eletuo President CMO: Mr. Richard Okereafor President CWO: Mrs. Edith Onuoha President CYON: Mr. Marcellinus Eke President Maryleague:Jecinta Ndukybo Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Patrick Njoku Present Catechist: Mr. Emeka Nwaogu No. of Sodalities: 9 46. MGBIRICHI: ST. PATRICK Estab.: 27th April 1999 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 27-2-00, by Fr J. Onyeanu CMF Inaug.: 5-8-02 by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Juliu Onyeanu CMF Present P.P.: Fr. Damian Akujuobi CMF Chairman P. P. Council: Prince Ikegwuruka Chairman P.F.Council:Mr. A. N. Ekezie President CMO: Mr. Emm Ugwuezumba President CWO: Mrs. Patricia Nkwocha President CYON: Umujiego Ikenna President Maryleague: Ogechi Onukogu Pioneer Catechist: Sir Charles Hedo Present Catechist: Sir Charles Hedo No. of Sodalities: 4 47. MGBUISII: CHIMEZIE Estab.: 2oth March 2000 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 25-2-01 by Fr. L. Amadiobi Inaug.: 12-11-06 by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Lucien Amadiobi Present P.P.: Fr. Moses Anuna Chairman P. P. Council: Hon. L. Ekwugha Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Bon Dimkpa President CMO: Mr. Peter Obinna President CWO: Lady Eucharia Ezekwe President CYON: Mr. M. Eluke President Maryleague:Clementina Ajoku Pioneer Catechist: Mr. John Anaele Present Catechist: Mr. John Anaele No. of Sodalities: 4 48. NAZE: ST. JUDE

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49. NEKEDE: ST. PATRICK Estab.: 6th Jan. 1982 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 10-1-82 by Fr. P. Opara Inaug.: …….. by Bp M. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Polycarp Opara Present P.P.: Fr. Augustine Okoroafor Chairman P. P. Council: Chief C. Nnadi Chairman P.F.Council: Bro. Eva Nwosu President CMO: Mr. Ignatius Unanka President CWO: Mrs. Harriet Ikpe President CYON: Mr. E. Emenyonu President Maryleague: Gladys Akujuobi Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Tobia Odor Present Catechist: Mr. A. Obiakor No. of Sodalities: 4 50. NEKEDE: ST. PAUL Estab.: 2nd April 1998 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: Inaug.: 15-12-02, by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Anthony Azinta, CMF Present P.P.: Fr. Simeon Okezuo Chairman P. P. Council: Sir Inno Osuji Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. John Emetoh President CMO: Sir Patrick Njoku President CWO: Mrs. Charity Elendu President CYON: Mr. U. Nkemdirim President Maryleague: Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Peter Ogbonna Present Catechist: Mr. Peter Ogbonna No. of Sodalities: 9 51. NEW OWERRI: ST. MARK Mother Parish: Maria Assumpta Owerri Estab.: 2003 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: March 2003 by Fr. C. Nzeh Inaug.: Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Casimir Nzeh

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President CMO: Mr. H. A. Chukwu President CWO: Mrs P. N. Eluchie President CYON: Mr. Nwabueze Ohaji President Maryleague: Rita Mary Duru Pioneer Catechist: Mr. M. O. Ajaero Present Catechist: Mr. M. O. Ajaero No. of Sodalities: 22 52. NEW OWERRI (WBE): HOLY TRINITY Estab.: 2004 No. of Out Stations: Three First Mass: 25-2-05, by Fr. L. Nkwocha Inaug.: Not Yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Levi Nkwocha Present P.P.: Fr. Levi Nkwocha Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. C.O.E. Chukwu Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. B. O. Ezeji President CMO: Sir J. C. Ekechukwu President CWO: Prof. Mrs. D. Onyejemezi President CYON: Mr. Cosmas Ejimadu President Maryleague: Pioneer Catechist: Mr. F. Okonkwo Present Catechist: Mr. Azodo Aloysius No. of Sodalities: 19 53. NDEGWU: HOLY CROSS Estab.: 1995 No. of Out Stations: Two First Mass: 20-8-95, Msgr. Etoh Inaug.: 1996, by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Gerald Amadi Present P.P.: Fr. Jonathan Ezenwoke Chairman P. P. Council:Mr. A. Ogbuehi Chairman P.F.Council:Mr. R. Oparaocha President CMO: Mr. Jude Opara President CWO: Mrs. C. Nwakuba President CYON: Paul Obodo President Maryleague: Victoria Kalu Pioneer Catechist: Mr. R. Oduigwe Present Catechist: Mr. M. Opara No. of Sodalities: 5 54. NGOR: ST. MARK 55. NGUGO: ST. PATRICK Estab.: 25th Dec. 1984

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No. of Out Stations: Four First Mass: 1916, by Fr. Daniel Walsh Inaug.: 9-2-85, by Bp. M.O. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Justin Mbonu Present P.P.: Fr. Martin Anorue Chairman P. P. Council: Chief C.A. Lumenze Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Innocent Iwu President CMO: Ezinna K. Diala President CWO: Lady P. Osuchukwu President CYON: President Maryleague:Stella Abaenyome Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Felix Ukwuije Present Catechist: No. of Sodalities: None 56. NGURU-NGOR – ST. THERESA Estab.: 7 – 1- 89 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 7-1-89 by Fr. M. I. Opara Inaug.: 25-2-80, by Bp.Rev. M. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. M. I. Opara Present P.P.: Fr. F. Iheanacho CMF Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. L. Okereafor Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. G. Egere President CMO: Nze Maurice Ujunwa President CWO: Mrs. Mercy Amadi President CYON: Mr. Joseph Opara President Maryleague:Constance Nze Pioneer Catechist: Mr. L. Etonyeaku Present Catechist: Mr. D. Okereafor No. of Sodalities: 8 57. OBIBIEZENA – ST MARY Estab.: 3 – 3 - 1961 No. of Out Stations: Three First Mass: 3-3-61, by Fr. P.P. Cloonan Inaug.: 26 -9 – 62, by Bp. J.B. Whelan Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Hyginus Ogbonna Present P.P.: Fr. Kieran Okoro Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. G. Anumudu Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. R.G.C. Manufor President CMO: Ezinna Duru I.G. Emele President CWO: Mrs. Dorothy Eke President CYON: Mr. Ejike Anaele President Maryleague:Veronica Enyiegbulam Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Richard Chukwu

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Present Catechist: Mr. Christian Anoruo No. of Sodalities: 7 58. OBIKE: ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Estab.: Jan 1998 No. of Out Stations: Four First Mass: ….. by Fr. B. Adinuso Inaug.: 15-8-03, by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Bonaventure Adinuso Present P.P.: Fr. Anthony Iheanacho Chairman P. P. Council: Sir Law Okere Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Festus Eke President CMO: Mr. Desmond Okere President CWO: Mrs. Charity Amadi President CYON: Mr. Sixtus Onyema President Maryleague: Miss Olachi Ikea Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Fidelis Amadi Present Catechist: Mr. Fidelis Amadi No. of Sodalities: 6 59. OBILUBI OBAZU: ST. PATRICK Estab.: 24th March 2005 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 26-2-2006 by Fr. Val Ibe Inaug.: Not yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Valentine Ibe Present P.P.: Fr. Valentine Ibe Chairman P. P. Council:Mr. L. Anumudu Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. L. Nwosu President CMO: Mr. Maurice Ajero President CWO: Mrs. Augustina Nwosu President CYON: Mr. Ikechi Chukwu President Maryleague: Helen Anusiem Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Eric Anusiem Present Catechist: Mr. Eric Anusiem No. of Sodalities: None 60. OBINZE: ST. THOMAS 61. OBOSIMA: HOLY GHOST Estab.: 1969 No. of Out Stations: Three First Mass: Inaug.: Pioneer P.P.: Present P.P.: Fr. Edmund Njoku Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. A. Onumonu Chairman P.F.Council: Ezinna H.A. Ikpeama

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President CMO: Mr. Godwin Okeh President CWO: Lolo Juliana Okeke President CYON: Mr. M. Okoro President Maryleague:Anthonia Nkaru Pioneer Catechist: Present Catechist: Mr. Celestine Iwuoha No. of Sodalities: None 62. OBUBE – SS PETER AND PAUL Estab.: 30 – 1 – 1986 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 30-1-86, by Fr. C. Ekwueme Inaug.: 28-12-86, by Bp. M. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Clifford Ekwueme Present P.P.: Rev. Fr. Leo Agu Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. V. Onyeulor Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. W. Ajaero President CMO: Nze A. Mgbemere President CWO: Mrs. Florence Edoziem President CYON: Mr. Richard Opara President Maryleague:Lilian Nwalozie Pioneer Catechist: Mr. J. Nwachukwu Present Catechist: Mr. Inno Nwachukwu No. of Sodalities: 11 63. OGBAKU: ST. KEVIN Estab.: 1948 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 1948 by Fr. J. C. Ryan Inaug.: 30-1-55 by Bp. J. B. Whelan Pioneer P.P.: Fr. J. C. Ryan Present P.P.: Fr. Patrick Okoro Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. G. Izuazu Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Raph Okeh President CMO: Chief R. Onueghulem President CWO: Mrs. Irene Nwachukwu President CYON: Mr. K. Maduwuihe President Maryleague: Sylvia Ohiri Pioneer Catechist: Mr. E. Dozie Present Catechist: Mr. Peter Nnaocha No. of Sodalities: 8 64. OGUTA: SACRED HEART Estab.: 1940 No. of Out Stations: Five First Mass: Inaug.: 22-11-43, by Rt. Rev. C. Heerey Pioneer P.P.: Fr. J. Millette Present P.P.: Fr. Sebastian Igbokwe Chairman P. P. Council: Sir G. Okorie Chairman P.F.Council: President CMO: Mr. Francis Odili President CWO: Lady J. Nwakuche President CYON: Mr. Emma Adizua President Maryleague:Chinyere Ogbonna Pioneer Catechist: Mr. James W. Ekowa Present Catechist: Mr. George Ossai No. of Sodalities: 6 65. OGWA: ST. JOHN FISHER Mother Parish: St. Joseph, Alaenyi Ogwa Estab.: 4/4/1996

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Present P.P.: Fr. Kingsley Iregbu Chairman P. P. Council: Barr. Innocent Iregbu Chairman P.F.Council: Engr. George Obi Asi President CMO: Chief G. N. Okoro President CWO: Mrs. T. C. Igbo President CYON: Mr. Paul Nwozuzu President Maryleague: Ngozi Onyechege Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Emmanuel Iroka Present Catechist: Mr. Emmanuel Iroka No. of Sodalities: Six 66. OGWA: ST. JOSEPH Estab.: 18th Dec. 1977 No. of Out Stations: Eight First Mass: 1978 by Fr. A. Amanzeh Inaug.: 1980, by Bp. M.O. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Emma Achinike (Late) Present P.P.: Fr. Kingsley Iregbu Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. R. Onuoha Chairman P.F.Council: Sir M. Onuoha President CMO: Hon. Paulinus Ihentuge President CWO: Bar. Mrs. N. Achinulo President CYON: Mr. Ernest Iheanacho President Maryleague:Chinyere Uwalaka Pioneer Catechist: Nnaoma B.S.A. Onuoha Present Catechist: Mr. Inno Iheanacho No. of Sodalities: 6 67. OGWA; ST. PATRICK Estab.: 4th April 1996 No. of Out Stations: Two First Mass: 1937 by Fr. Doyll Inaug.: 26-4-98 by Most Rev AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Mathias Opara Present P.P.: Fr. Henry Alozie Chairman P. P. Council: Chief D. D. Iwuoha Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Rich Madu President CMO: Chief Toby Madu President CWO: Lady Chinwe Iwuoha President CYON: Mr. Festus Onuegbu President Maryleague: Ebere Ejiakonye Pioneer Catechist: Chief Nick Onuoha Present Catechist: Chief Nick Onuoha No. of Sodalities: 4 68. OGWA, OCHII – ST. THERESA Estab.: 27 – 3 - 1997 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 1-2-98, by Fr. D. Anyagwa Inaug.: 30-9-00, by Archbishop Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Donald Anyagwa Present P.P.: Fr. Callistus Nwosu Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. B. Igboanugo Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. H. Onwusiribe President CMO: Mr. Maurice Okoro President CWO: Ezinne Victoria Obioha President CYON: Mr. Daniel Dike

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President Maryleague:Stella Onwuzuruike Pioneer Catechist: Ezinna P. Ehirim Present Catechist: Ezinna P. Ehirim No. of Sodalities: 4 69. OHAJI: IMMACULATE HEART Estab.: Janauary 1960 No. of Out Stations: Four First Mass: 1960, by Fr. T. O’Brien Inaug.: Pioneer P.P.: Fr. T. O’Brien Present P.P.: Fr. Celestine Mbanu Chairman P. P. Council: Chief K Amadi Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. C. Chukwu President CMO: Sir M. Nwobi President CWO: Mrs. Ngozi Ben V. President CYON: Fidelis Uzomba President Maryleague: Basilia Nwosu Pioneer Catechist: Mr. G. Ekechukwu Present Catechist: Mr. Sylvanus Okolie No. of Sodalities: 8 70. OKPALA: CHRIST THE KING Mother Parish: St. Patrick, Mbutu Okohia Estab.:1981 No. of Out Stations: Three First Mass: 4/10/83, by Fr. Emmanuel Ogu Inaug.: Pioneer P.P.: Fr. S. Ugochukwu Present P.P.: Fr. Fr. Thomas Agaziem Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. Patrick Akanefu Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Mr. L. Oguibe President CMO: Mr. Francis Onyebuenyi President CWO: Mrs. Grace Onyewuenyi President CYON: Mr. Joshua Onwumelu President Maryleague: Eunice Nwaobasi Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Livinus Oguibe Present Catechist: Mr. Anthony Ezekwem No. of Sodalities: 10 71.OKWU IKEDURU: ST. BRENDAN Estab.: 28th March 2002 No. of Out Stations: Four First Mass: 29-2-2003, by Fr. A. Dike Inaug.: 29/4/07 by Archbishop Obinnna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Anthony Dike Present P.P.: Fr. Anthony Dike Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. L. Nworgu Chairman P.F.Council: Engr. C. Ezeh President CMO: Sir Pius Iheboro President CWO: Nneoma T. Onuegbu President CYON: Mr. Chidi Achosim President Maryleague:Dominica Iwuji Pioneer Catechist: Mr. L. Uwalaka Present Catechist: Mr. L. Uwalaka No. of Sodalities: 8 72. OKWU-OGBAKU: ST. CHARLES Estab.: 2002 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 1-3-03, by Fr. M. Nwokocha

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Inaug.: Not Yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Mike Nwokocha Present P.P.: Fr. Mike Nwokocha Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. M. Anuforo Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. M. Nwakuna President CMO: Mr. Hyacinth Osuone President CWO: Mrs. Cecilia Nna President CYON: Mr. Desmond Okeana President Maryleague: Helen Anozie Pioneer Catechist: Mr. L. Ejimofor Present Catechist: Mr. L. Ejimofor No. of Sodalities: 10 73. ONYEAGHALANWANNEYA: ST. PETER Estab.: 11th Oct. 1981 No. of Out Stations: Seven First Mass: 1981, by Fr. B. Nwachukwu Inaug.: 1981, by Bp. M.O. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Boniface Nwachukwu Present P.P.: Fr. Christian Eke Chairman P. P. Council: Chief S.U. Igbokwe Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. A. Onyeanu President CMO: Mr. A. Nwachukwu President CWO: Mrs. C. Onyewuchi President CYON: Emeka Etoh President Maryleague: Francisca Anyagwu Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Michael Okoro Present Catechist: Mrs. Maria Ekeh No. of Sodalities: 9 74. ORISHIEZE – HOLY TRINITY Establ. March 20th 2000 No. of Out Stations: Two First Mass: 24-2-2001; Fr. Justin Okoro Inaugu.: 14-11-2004; Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P: Fr. Justin Okoro Present P.P.: Fr. George Ahamefula Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. B. Nkwocha Chairman P.F. Council: Mr. B. Nwaorgu President CMO: Mr. Basil Nwaorgu President CWO: Nneoma Beatrice Eke President CYON: Benneth Amadi President Maryleague: Julia Osuji Pioneer Catechist: Sebastine Onyebula Present Catechist: Sebastine Onyebula No. of Sodalities: 6 75. ORJI: IMMACULATE HEART 76. ORODO: STELLA MARIS Estab.:1960 No. of Out Stations: Nine First Mass: 1960, by Fr. F. MacMahon Inaug.: 1960, by Bp. J. B. Whelan Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Fr. McMahon Present P.P.: Fr. Kevin Ugoamadi Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. T. Nnorom Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. F. Alozie President CMO: Chief Nath Nwaorgu President CWO: Mrs. Evelyn Eluchie President CYON: Mr. Henry Nwaozuzu

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President Maryleague: Grace Amatobi Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Augustine Okorie Present Catechist: Chief Dominic Njoku No. of Sodalities: 12 77. ORSU-OBODO: IMMACULATE HEART Estab.: 8th Jan. 1991 No. of Out Stations: Five First Mass: 8-1-91, by Fr. Edmund Aku Inaug.: 8-11-92, by Bp. M.O. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Edmund Ike Aku Present P.P.: Fr. Anthony Opara Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. C Akubueze Chairman P.F.Council: Sir S. Mberekpe President CMO: Ezinna P. Uwalaka President CWO: Ezinne B. Ozuome President CYON: Mr. Josephat Anonye President Maryleague: Miss B. Okorochukwu Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Gab Nwabuogu Present Catechist: Mr. Cornelius Nwosu No. of Sodalities: 5 78. OWERRI: MARIA ASSUMPTA Estab.: 15th August 1976 No. of Out Stations: Two First Mass: Inaug.: Pioneer P.P.: Msgr. A. I Aghaizu Present P.P.: Fr. Anselm Nwakuna Chairman P. P. Council: Surv. Emma Opara Chairman P.F.Council: Sir Bob Teteh President CMO: Chief F. O. Njoku President CWO: Lady Loritta Njoku President CYON: Mr. B. Ugwuanya President Maryleague: Augustina Obasi-Alu Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Odor Present Catechist: Sir J.C.E. Oleru No. of Sodalities: 12 79. OWERRI: ST. MULUMBA Estab.: 9th April 1998 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 14-2-99 by Fr. H. Osuagwu Inaug.: 27-10-02 by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Anthony Alamezie Present P.P.: Fr. Justin Okoro Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. P. Amah Chairman P.F.Council: Chief L. Achugwo President CMO: Sir Michael Ugonna President CWO: Lolo Bridget Okpeh President CYON: Mr. Charles Osuigbo President Maryleague: Veronica Uka Pioneer Catechist: Chief S. Egwim Present Catechist: Chief S. Egwim No. of Sodalities: 13 80. OWERRI – ST. PAUL Estab.: Jan. 4th 1956

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No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: Inaug.: 15-8-1956 Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Patrick Walshe Present P.P.: Msgr. A.I. Aghaizu Chairman P. P. Council: Barr. P. Ezeobi Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. C. Oguoma President CMO: Chief B.N.Ilechukwu President CWO: Ezinne Regina Nnodim President CYON: Mr. Uche Nnadi President Maryleague: Stella Ngerem Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Patrick Ibole Present Catechist: Miss Kate Ibe No. of Sodalities: 27 81. OWU-AMAKOHIA: ST. JOHN BOSCO Estab.: 13th April 1995 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 4-9-95, by Fr. Julius Anonye Inaug.: 31-2-97, by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Julius Anonye Present P.P.: Fr. Casimir Chimeziri Chairman P. P. Council:ChiefG. Ugwuegbulem Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Felix Okike President CMO: Mr. Ignatius Diala President CWO: Lolo Cecilia Ahaji President CYON: Mr. Innocent Iwuh President Maryleague: Miss A. Nwachukwu Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Vitus Unegbu Present Catechist: Mr. Vitus Unegbu No. of Sodalities: 8 82. UBOMIRI: ST. MARY Mother Parish: C K C Mbieri Estab.: 12th Sept. 1981 No. of Out Stations: Three First Mass: 1914 (station); 20/9/81 as Parish by Msgr R. Onwuanaibe Inaug.: 3/9/82 by Most Rev. M.O.Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Msgr. Richard Onwuanaibe

Present P.P.: Fr. Clifford Maduike Chairman P. P. Council: Sir Daniel Akim Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. H. Anaegbule President CMO: Chief A. E. Iwundu President CWO: Mrs. Julie Ekeocha President CYON: Mr. Moses Uzuegbu President Maryleague: Perpetua Nwosu Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Dom Duru Present Catechist: Mr. O. Ajonuegbulam No. of Sodalities: 10 83. UGIRI-IKE: SACRED HEART Est. April 1999 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 27-2-2000, Fr. P. Otuonye Inauguration: …Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer Priest: Fr. Peter Otuonye Present P.Priest: Fr. Solomon Ohiri Chairman P.P. Council: Mr. A. Ewurum Chairman P.F. Council: Mr. H. Ohiagu President CWO – Mrs. Bridget Ayozie

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President CMO Mr. L. Inweregbu President CYON: Mr. N. Nwachukwu President Maryleague: Miss Lucy Agu Pioneer Catechist: Late Mr. J.A. Ohiagu Present Catechist: Mr. Cyril Elegalam No. of Sodalities: 8 84. ULAKWO: ST. JOSEPH Estab.: 1960 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 1960 by Fr. Patrick Divine Inaug.: …by Bp. J.B. Whelan Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Patrick Divine Present P.P.: Fr. Benedict Agumanu Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. M. Egemonu Chairman P.F.Council: Engr. O. Onyewuenyi President CMO: Mr. L. Nnaji President CWO: Lolo Cathrine Ike President CYON: Miss Ugochi Akalonu President Maryleague: Miss S. Onyewuenyi Pioneer Catechist: Mr. C. Nwachukwu Present Catechist: Mr. Denis Ohakwe No. of Sodalities: None 85. UMUAWUKA: ST. MARY Estab.:17th Feb. 2003 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 18-2-03, by Fr. John Opara Inaug.: Not yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. John Opara Present P.P.: Fr. John Opara Chairman P. P.Council: I. A.Ugwuegbulam Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. M. Akujuobi President CMO: Mr. Paulinus Amadi President CWO: Mrs. Augustina Achu President CYON: Mr. Ikechukwu Ogazi President Maryleague: Theclar Nnoshiri Pioneer Catechist: Mr. C. Iheanacho Present Catechist: Mr. C. Iheanacho No. of Sodalities: 6 86. UMUAPU: SACRED HEART Estab.: 15th Feb. 1988 No. of Out Stations: Three First Mass: 1988, by Fr. Nicholas Okere Inaug.: 15-2-88, by Bp. M.O. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Nicholas Okere Present P.P.: Fr. Romanus Ike Chairman P. P. Council: Chief S.U.Amadi Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. J. Orduamadi President CMO: Mr. Ishmael Christian President CWO: Mrs. Eucharia Oguguo President CYON: Don-Magnus Amadi President Maryleague: Georginia Nwagbara Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Linus Uduji Present Catechist: Mr. K.B.C. Ohiri 87. UMUEKWUNE – ST. PATRICK Estab.: 1994 No. of Out Stations: Four First Mass: 9-5-95, by Fr. J. Ezenwoke Inaug.: 6-4-97, by Most Rev. AJV Obinna

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Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Jonathan Ezenwoke Present P.P.: Fr. Andrew nkwocha Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. J. Osueke Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Leonard Eke President CMO: Mr. L. Nwankwo President CWO: Mrs. Henrieta Eke President CYON: Mr. N. Onyewuenyi President Maryleague:Victoria Agbagwa Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Ray Ugochukwu Present Catechist: Mr. Erasmus Eguzoro No. of Sodalities: 8 88. UMUDIM: ST. PAUL Mother Parish: St. Michael’s Attah Estab.: 27th April 1999 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 26/2/00 by Fr. A. Mbaegbu Inaug.: 5/5/02 by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Anthony Mbaegbu

Present P.P.: Fr. Stanislaus Ekwerike Chairman P. P. Council: Sir A. Chukwezi Chairman P.F.Council: Lady B. O. Amaefu President CMO: Mr. Louis Ubochi President CWO: Mrs. Dorothy Uche President CYON: Chimaobi Ojumobi President Maryleague: A. Onyechege Pioneer Catechist: Mr. C. Ukomadu Present Catechist: Mr. Patrick Ike No. of Sodalities: Seven 89. UMUGUMA: ST. MICHAEL 90. UMUNOHA – ST. PAUL Estab.: 4 -1-1986 No. of Out Stations: Two First Mass: 4-1-86, by Fr. Joe Onuoha Inaug.: 4-1-87, by Bp. Rev. M. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Joe Onuoha Present P.P.: Fr. Columba Ibe Chairman P. P. Council: Ide M. Agbassi Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. Julius Onyeji President CMO: Mr. Fidelis Agunobi President CWO: Mrs. Margaret Uba President CYON: Mr. Theodore Uba President Maryleague: Ann Onywuchi Pioneer Catechist: Late Mr. H. Njeke Present Catechist: Mr. A. Onuoha No. of Sodalities: 6 91. UMUNWOHA: HOLY FAMILY Estab. 6th Jan 1987 No. of Out Stations: Three First Mass: 7-1-87 by Fr. I. U. Olekamma Inaug.: 18-9-88 by Bp. M.O. Unegbu Pioneer P. P: Fr. Innocent U. Olekamma Present P.P.: Fr. Joseph Ononiwu Chairman P.P. Council: Chief F. Ogba Chairman P. F. Council; President CMO: Mr. Sabinus Igbo President CWO: Mrs. C. Anyadike President CYON: Vincent Osuoha

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President Maryleague:Ms. Rose Nworu Pioneer Catechist: Chris Onwuzegha JM Present Catechist: Chris Onwuzegha JM No. of Sodalities: 5 92. UMUOBA-UR: CHRIST THE KING Estab.: 2003 No. of Out Stations: One First Mass: 22-2-04, by Fr. C. Onuoha Inaug.: Not Yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Charles Onuoha Present P.P.: Fr. Charles Onuoha Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. J. Ihebuzor Chairman P.F.Council: Sir C. Opara President CMO: Mr. Reuben Ndukaji President CWO: Mras. V. Oparanozie President CYON: Mr. Stan Emeghara President Maryleague: Chinyere Ugorji Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Joseph Osuji Present Catechist:Mr. Joseph Osuji No. of Sodalities: 10 93. UMUOKANNE – ST. ANDREW Estab.: 28-3-2002 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 1-3-03, by Fr. G. Onyekwere Inaug.: 10-9-06; Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer P.P.: Fr. G. Onyekwere Present P.P.: Fr. G. Onyekwere Chairman P. P. Council:Alex Umunnakwe Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. A. Chima President CMO: Mr. G. Onyeakazi President CWO: Ezinne Priscilla Opara President CYON: Miss Jovita Eleazu President Maryleague: Emilia Aguocha Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Boniface Dimkpa Present Catechist: Kissinger Nwokocha No. of Sodalities: 8 96. UMURI-AMAIMO: ST. MARY Estab.: 24th March 2995 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 26-2-06; Fr. B. Onukwufor Inaug.: Not Yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Benedict Onukwufor Present P.P.: Fr. Benedict Onukwufor Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. V Umunnakwe Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. S. Obasi President CMO: Mr. Canis Okoro President CWO: Mrs. Emilia Agbaso President CYON: Mr. K. C. Nwaodazie President Maryleague: Grace Okpoebo Pioneer Catechist: Mr. R. U. Eweama Present Catechist: Mr. R. U. Eweama No. of Sodalities: 6 95. URATTA: HOLY FAMILY Estab.: 8th Jan. 1978 No. of Out Stations: Six First Mass: 8-1-78 by Bp. M.O. Unegbu Inaug.: ….. by Bp. M.O. Unegbu Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Benjamin Chima

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Present P.P.: Fr. J. J. Ibe Chairman P. P. Council: Sir F. A. Ofurum Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. A. Ishiguzo President CMO: Sir Hilary Igbo Obi President CWO: Mrs. Cecilia Amadi President CYON: Mr. C. Agoha President Maryleague: Miss Ijeoma Ibe Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Denis N. Ofurum Present Catechist: Mr. Denis N. Ofurum No. of Sodalities: 8 96. UZOAGBA: ST. JOSEPH Estab.: 9th Sept. 1949 No. of Out Stations: Eleven First Mass: 1913 by Fr. D. Walsh Inaug.: 1950 by Bp. J.B. Whelan Pioneer P.P.: Fr. P.J. Townsend CSSp Present P.P.: Fr. Gerald Amadi Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. P. Chukwukere Chairman P.F.Council: Ezinna N. Onyeka President CMO: Mr. Anthony Ononaji President CWO: Mrs. Mercy Manu President CYON: Mr. P. Akuwueze President Maryleague: Jane Manukaji Pioneer Catechist: Mr. James Ibole Present Catechist: Mr. Rich Nwagbara No. of Sodalities: 10 97. ETEKWURU, ST. JOSEPH 98. AVUVU, OWALLA - ST. EUNAN Mother Parish: St. Brendan, Amakohia Estab.: 13th April 2006 No. of Out Stations: One Town Parish First Mass: 25/2/07 by Fr. Kizito Obinna Inaug.: Not Yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Kizito Obinna

Present P.P.: Fr. Kizito Obinna Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. C.A. Opara Chairman P.F.Council: President CMO: Mr. Lawrence Nwanna President CWO: Mrs. Sussana Mbachu President CYON: Miss Joy Mbachu President Maryleague: Miss Ann Ugo Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Everist Chikwe Present Catechist: Mr. Everist Chikwe No. of Sodalities: Eleven 99. UMUODAGU-NTU, ST. PAUL Mother Parish: CKC Okpala Estab.: April 13, 2006 No. of Out Stations: One-town Parish First Mass: 21/2/2007 by Fr. Bethrand Ujunwa Inaug.: Not Yet Pioneer P.P.: Fr. Bethrand Ujunwa

Present P.P.: Fr. Bethrand Ujunwa Chairman P. P. Council: Mr. Michael Anaele Chairman P.F.Council: Mr. John Eletuo President CMO: Mr. Paulinus Nworgu

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President CWO: Mrs. Anthonia Amadi President CYON: Mr. Dennis Eke President Maryleague: Elizabeth Nwaorgu Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Vincent Eletuo Present Catechist: Mr. Vincent Eletuo No. of Sodalities: Five

NEW PARISHES

100. Nnorie: St. James 101. Ohuba: St. Mary 102. Orji Mechanic Village: Blessed Tansi CHAPLAINCIES 103. M C C ROAD URATTA: ST. MATTHEW (SPECIAL JURISDICTION) Estab. 16-9-01 under Aladimma Parish No. of Stations: One Town First Mass: 15-07-01, by Fr. R. Nzereogu 1st Past. Visit:16-09-01 by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer Chapl. Fr. Raymond Nzereogu Present Chapl.: Fr. John Ubaechu Chairman Chap. P. Council: Chief F. Osuji Chairman Chap. Fin. Council: Mrs. N. Duru President CMO: Mr. Lawrence Anozie President CWO: Mrs. Ngozi Soribe President CYON: Mr. Paschal Chukwu President Maryleague: Perpetua Asagwara Pioneer Catechist: Chief F.I.N. Dike Present Catechist: Chief F.I.N. Dike No. of Sodalities: 7 104. MECHANIC VILLAGE NEKEDE: ST. JOSEPH DE WORKER Estab.: 1993, under St. Patrick’s Nekede No. of Stations: First Mass: Feb.1992, by Fr. J. Odunze, CMF 1st Past. Visit.: Pioneer Chapl.: Fr. Longinus Chinagorom Present Chapl.: Fr. Gregory Uzoegbu Chairman Chap. P. Council: Mr. C. Opara Chairman Chap. Fin. Council: Mr. F. Okeke President CMO: Mr. Emma Udochukwu President CWO: Ezinne Josephine Ibe President CYON: Mr. Kingsley Egesimba President Maryleague: Augustina Ukaoha Pioneer Catechist: Mr. Val Anumudu Present Catechist: Mr. Malachy Izuora No. of Sodalities: 6 105. A. I. C. E CHRIST THE KING 106. FUTO, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 107. FEDERAL POLY, ALL SAINTS Estab.: 1982 First Mass: 1982, by Fr. Joe Okigbo 1st Past. Visit: 1988, by Bp. M.Unegbu Pioneer Chapl. A Claretian Priest Present Chapl.: Fr. Eustace Okere Chairman Chap. P. Council Mr. A. E. Okoronkwo

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Chairman Chap. Fin. Council: President CMO: Mr. D. Uzere President CWO: Mrs. I Dike President CYON: Charles Agadaeze President Maryleague: Miss J. Obinelo Pioneer Catechist: Mr. N.I. Awuja Present Catechist: Mr. D.A.R Okonkwo No. of Sodalities: 7 108. IMSU, ST. JOSEPH 109. M. O. C. A. T, HOLY TRINITY 110. ARMY CHAPLAINCY OBINZE 111. PRISON CHAPLAINCY, ST. LAZARUS 112. GOVT. COLLEGE, OWERRI ST. JOHN BOSCO Estab.: 1995, Under Maria Assumpta First Mass: 1995, by Fr. L. Chinagorom 1st Past. Visit: 11-5-03, by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Pioneer Chapl. Fr. Longinus Chinagorom Present Chapl.: Fr. KCK Onwumere Chairman Chap. Council Mazi F.O. Okolie Chairman Chap. Fin. Council: President CMO: Mr. Osuchukwu S. L. President CWO: Mrs Nwaiwu B. N. President CYON: Mr. Obinna Nwafor President Maryleague Pioneer Catechist: Mr. E.B. Anyanwu Present Catechist: Chief P. O. Nwosu No. of Sodalities: 3 113. Ikenegbu: Maria Goretti Special Jurisdiction 114. Federal Girls: St. Theresa of the Child Jesus

Estab. as Autonomous: 1995, Under Maria Assumpta First Mass: 1995, by Fr. Anthony Njoku 1st Past. Visit: 5/5/01, by Most Rev. AJV Obinna Present Chapl.: Rev. Fr. Aloysius Iwuanoruo Coordinator. Mrs. Ngozi Okeke Catholic Prefects 1: Chinyeaka Mbonu Catholic Prefects 2: Chigozie Nnaemeka Secretary: Juliet Madu Catechist: Ngozi Ifem No. of Sodalities: 3

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OWERRI ARCHDIOCESAN INDIGENOUS PRIESTS, RELIGIOUS AND CATECHISTS

ACCORDING TO PARISHES 1. Afara: St.Dominic’s 2. Agbala: St. Mary’s 3. AGWA: CHRIST THE KING

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Fr. Charles Maria Okorie Aba Diocese 1985 Aba Diocese 2. Rev. Fr. Hyginus Ogbonna Owerri 1988 Egbuoma 3. Rev. Fr. Reginald Egbu Owerri 1992 Mbieri INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Bro. B. Ndukwu OCSO c.1981 Awhum 2. Sr. Stephane Anunonu Sis.of the Needy 1991/1995 Nekede 3. Sr. Laura Nwokeocha — 1995/2001 Umuahia

CATECHIST

STATION NAME PART TIME/FULL TIME

1. Holy Ghost, Umukpo Cosmas Onumara Full Time

2. St. Theresa, Obudi Martin Asor Full Time

3. St. Jude, Uwaorie Samuel Orji Full Time

4. St. John, Mgbala Damian Ewurum Full Time

5. Holy Family, Uba Bernard Nwabuisi Full Time

6. Mother of Grace, Uzi Kevin Obiero Full Time 7. St. Paul, Umuofere Longinus Onumajuru Part Time 4. AKABO: ST. MICHAEL

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Raymond Okoroigbo Owerri 1981 Secretariat 2. Rev. Fr. Timothy Akuwueze Spiritan 1982 Akabo 3. Rev. Fr. Patrick Amadi Owerri 1988 Seat of Wisdom 4. Rev. Fr. Joseph Okoro Claretian 1990 USA 5. Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu Owerri 2001 Owerri 6. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Egbujor Owerri 2003 Awarra INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Bro. Ambrose Ojijieme FSM 1958 Enugu 2. Sr. Mary Charles Anyanwu OSB 1959 Enugu

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3. Sr. Celestine Amadi DDL 1977 Awka 4. Sr. Paulinus Uwakwe DMMM 1986 USA 5. Sr. Franklyn Nneji DDL 1987 Uromi 6. Sr. Austin Osuji IHM 1987 Rome 7. Sr. Eucharia Opara HHCJ 1988 —- 8. Sr. Vincentia Opara HFSN 1988 Rome 9. Sr. Bridget Oguike HSM 1991 Rome 10. Sr. Calasantus KemakolamIHM —- —- 11. Sr. Bernadette Opara CM 1995 —- 12. Sr. Victor Emerenwa DMMM 1997 Onitsha 13. St. Stellina Iwuanyanwu HFSN 2003 France

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. St. Michael Mr. Christian Ozuzu Full Time 2. St. Peter Mr. Dennis Onyeaku Full Time 3. St. Francis Mr. Ogbonna Full Time

5. AKABOR: ST. ANTHONY

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Iwuala Owerri 1997 Logara 2. Rev. Fr. Barnabas Nwabor Spiritan 2006 Lagos INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS None

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Catechist Mr. Bartholomew Ukwuegbu Full Time

6. AKWAKUMA: SACRED HEART INDIGENOUS PRIESTS None Yet INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS None Yet CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Sacred Heart Akwakuma Barth O.Nwankwo Full Time 2. Sacred Heart Akwakuma Geoffery Anyanwu Part Time 7. Aladinma: Holy Cross 8. AMAIMO: ST. COLUMBA

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/Cong. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Cyril Ofoegbu —- 1982 Edo State 2. Rev. Fr. Francis Onyenakazi —- 1982 —- 3. Rev. Fr. Peter Claver Anorue Owerri 1987 Emeabiam 4. Rev. Fr. Godfrey Oleru —- 1989 Enugu 5. Rev. Fr. Nicholas Nwachukwu Owerri 1990 Fr. Clonan Emek. 6. Rev. Fr. Perpetus Igwe —- 1994 —- 7. Rev. Fr. Kenneth Chukwu —- 1995 Okigwe

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8. Rev. Fr. Gerald Abuachi —- 1996 Italy 9. Rev. Fr. Cyprain Ogu Owerri 2000 Awara Parish 10. Rev. Fr. John Opara Owerri 2000 Umuawuka 11. Rev. Fr. Raymond Madu Owerri 2001 Etekwuru, 12. Rev. Fr. Chrisantus Agwaronye C.S.Sp 2003 Okigwe 13. Rev. Fr. Godswill Agbagwa Owerri 2003 USA 14. Rev. Fr. Titus Njoku —- 2004 —- 15. Rev. Fr. Peter Iwuoha —- 2005 Ikot Ekpene 16. Rev. Fr. Placid Ezeji Owerri 2006 Ogbaku 17. Rev. Fr. Kizito Mgbemere Umuahia 2007 Umuahia INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Lucy Mbawuike M. M. M. 1975 2. Sr. Felicia Onyenemerem S. O. M 1980 Rome 3. Sr. Lucy Ohadomere D.M.M.M 1980 4. Sr. Bernadette Ihuanyanwu O.S.F 1980 5. Sr. Caroline Onyeagwara —- 1981 6. Sr. Jane Patrick Madu I.H.M 1983 7. Sr. Maris Coris Okoro H.H.C.J 1986 8. Sr. Agatha Lucy Onye R.S.C. 1987 9. Sr. Theresa Oparaji H.H.C.J 1988 10. Sr. Theresa Obinna F.H.M 1988 11. Sr. Lilian Iwuoha P.H.C.J 1989 12. Sr. Laurette Chukwu D.M.M.M 1990 13. Sr. Margaret Chukwu D.M.M.M 1991 14. Sr. Cordelia Ugwu H.F.S.N 1992 15. Sr. Theresa Eme P.D.C.V 1992 16. Sr. Lucy Nganya O.S.B.J.L 1998 17. Sr. Roseline Madu O.S.B.J.L 1998 18. Sr. A. Efuleshi O.S.B.J.L 1998 19. Sr. Glory Oguledo —- 2002 20. Sr. Maureen Azuoma D.C.P.B 2003 21. Sr. Cordelia Alaribe --- 2004 22. Sr. Callista Nwokocha D.S.B.J.L 2004 23. Sr. Crescentia Ekwoaba D.M.M.M 2006

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Centre Denis C. Opara Full Time 2. St. Columba, Umuofor Michael Ibe Part Time 3. Immaculate Heart, Umueze Matthew Nwaokoro Part Time 4. St. Thomas More, Egbelu Boniface Amaku Part Time 5. St. Michael, Obodo Valentine Aumudu Part Time 6. St. Bede, Amachara Stephen Nwaneri Part Time 9. AMAKOHIA IKEDURU: ST. BRENDAN

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. John Ibe Owerri 1969 Uratta 2. Rev. Fr. Sixtus Iwuji Owerri 1995 USA 3. Rev. Fr. Anthony Opara Owerri 1997 Orsu Obodo 4. Rev. Fr. Stephen Ugwu —- 2002 USA 5. Rev. Fr. Linus Ibeawuchi Owerri 2002 Orji 6. Rev. Fr. Uzochukwu Ugo Owerri 2006 Orodo

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INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Bro John Mary Ibe OCSO —- Awhum 2. Sr. M. Innocent Ibe IHM 1965 Ihiala 3. Sr. Caritas Emerenini IHM —- Urualla 4. Sr. Agnes Akaji DMMM 1970 USA 5. Sr. Onyema Ngumezi DMMM 1972 USA 6. Sr. Germena Amaku DMMM 1987 USA 7. Sr. Nancy Opara DMMM 2006 Benue 10. Amakohia Ur. St.Michael’s 11. Amala: St. Paul’s 12. ARRAH: ST. PATRICK

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Cong. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Cornelius Ibe Servants of Divine Vocation 1995 USA 2. Fr. Augustine Obiwumma Diocese in USA 1995 Italy 3. Rev. Fr. John Ndubuisi Diocese in USA 2000 USA 4. Fr. Peter Ike Vocationist 2007 Mission INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Norah Chiagoro DMMM 1990/1996 Mission 2. Sr. Immaculata Agunama DMMM 2001/2007 Ibadan 3. Sr. Augusta Carmelite, Owerri —- Owerri 4. Sr. Lucy Ohanumma —- 2000/2006 Ibadan 5. Sr. Elizabeth Ejele Claretian Sisters 2003/—- Mission 6. Sr. Genevieve Ejele Voluntary Sis 2007/—- Brazil 7. Sr. Mercy Emesurum DCPB 2007/—- Ibadan

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. St. Patrick’s, Okuku Mr. A. A. Orji Part Time 2. St. Bernard, Oforola Mr. C. Amadi Part Time 3. St. Patrick’s, Arrah Mr. E. Ehirim Full Time 13. ATTA: ST. MICHAEL

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Cyril Mbata Vincentian —- Enugu 2. Rev. Fr. Remigius Ihim Owerri 1997 3. Rev. Fr. Callistus Ajaero Vincentian 2000 Anambra 4. Rev. Fr. Cosmas Onukwugha Owerri 2001 Avuvu 5. Rev. Fr. Venatius Ukachukwu Owerri 2006 Owerri 6. Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Okoro —- 2002 USA INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Julia Mbata DMMM 1982 Rome 2. Sr. Oluchi Achuonye DCPB —- Ngugo 3. Sr. Maria Nnorom DCPB —- Emekuku 4. Sr. Sedes Iheanacho IHM 1982/199 Onitsha 5. Sr. Augustina Duru DDL —- Enugu 6. Sr. Caroline Anochiri DCPB —- —- 7. Sr. Julia Nwanekwu DMMM —- —-

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8. Sr. Stella Onyemobi DCPB —- —- 9. Sr. Getrude ndukuba HFSN —- —- 10. Sr. Constance Unachukw DCPB —- —- 11. Sr. Lucy Nnorom DCPB —- —- 12. Sr. Lucy Ohaka DCPB —- Ngugo 13. Sr. Sussana Obiakor DCPB —- Rome 14. Sr. Modesta Ekechukwu DCPB —- —- 15. Sr. Clementina Emeghara Daughter of the H/Spirit 1999—- 16. Sr. Amanda Ugwuezuonu DDL 2001 Cameroon 17. Sr. Alma ihezuo IHM 1981/1989 Ahiara 18. Sr. Margriette Achiuwa Sis. Of John de Baptist —- —- 19. Sr. Cordelia Enwereuzo Claretian Sisters 2007 —- 20. Sr. Beatrice Iwuji D C S S 2003 —- 21. Sr. Chidalu Nwanyanwu IHM 2006 —-

CATECHISTS

STATION NAME PART TIME/FULL TIME 1. St. Mary, Ogada Mr. Richard Amadi Full Time 2. St. Michael, Atta Mr. Alphonsus Okuocha Full Time 3. Sacred Heart, Umuhu Mr. Damian Onyenawuli Full Time 4. St. Joseph, Atta 1 Mr. Louis Anyanwu Full Time 5. Parish Catechist Mr. Michael Okorogu Full Time 14. Avu: Our Lady of Lourde’s 15. Avuvu: St. Charles 16. AVUVU: ST. EUNAN

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Cong. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Christopher Nze Spiritan 1994 Orlu 2. Rev. Fr. Joel Mbachu Spiritan 2002 Enugu INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Justina Arima D.C. 1973 Ibadan 2. Sr. Claret Mbagwu IHM 1977 Owerri 3. Sr. Maureen Ibekwe D.C. 1983 Enugu

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time

1. Parish Centre Mr. Evarist Chikwe Full Time 17. Awa: St. Michael’s 18. Awaka: Holy Trinity 19. AWARA: ST. JOSEPH

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Jonathan Ezenwoke Owerri 1991 Ndegwu 2. Rev. Fr. Samuel Offurum Owerri 2002 Assumpta Press 3. Rev. Fr. Henry Ogbuji Owerri 2003 Secretariat 4. Rev. Fr. Cornelius Amadi Owerri 2005 Emii INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS None 20. AWO-MBIERI: ST. PETER

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INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/Cong. ORD LOCATION

1. Rev. Fr. Felix Njoku Oblates of St. Joseph 1986 Cameroon 2. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Mbamara Kaduna A/Diocese 2002 Kaduna INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Adline Eronini Holy Rosary Sisters —- —- 2. Sr. Linda Okasi I.H.M 1981/1986 Anambra 3. Sr. Tobechukwu Iwuoha I.H.M 1984/1990 Onitsha 4. Sr. Nina Marie Opara D.M.M.M 1995/2001 Abuja 5. Sr. Petrolina Kpana D.D.L -- Kenya 6. Sr. Monica Amah D.C.P.B 2002/—— USA 7. Sr. Maria C. Ononiwu D.D.L 2004/—- Enugu 8. Sr. Ogechi Ejinwa D.C.P.B 2004/—- Ibadan

CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. St. Peter’s, Awo Mr. Albert Okasi Full Time 2. St. Philip’s, Achi Mr. Ignatius Odunze Part Time 3. All Saints, Achi Mr. Christopher Amadi Part Time 4. Holy Ghost, Nwaorieubi Mr. Godfrey Ononiwu Part Time 21. Azara-Obiator: St. Peter’s 22. Azara-Ubo: St. Mary’s 23. EGBEMA: CHUKWUNYERE

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Cong. ORD LOCATION 1. Msgr. Cosmas Obiego Aba Diocese 1971 Aba Diocese 2. Rev. Fr. Michael Nwokocha Owerri 1994 Okwu-Ogbaku INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Okwuchi Nwokocha DDL 1977/1983 Onitsha 2. Sr. Judith Inyanga HHCJ 2003/— Kenya 3. Sr. Charity Ifi DDL 2004/— Orlu

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. St. Mary’s Mmahu Mr. Lambert Maduike Part Time 2. St. Joseph, Obiakpo Mr. Alexander Uzokwe Part Time 3. St. Gregory, Obokofia Mr. Athanasius Iferobia Part Time 4. St. Mark’s, Mgbara Mr. Matthias Alimefia Part Time 5. St. Mary’s, Opuoma Mr. Innocent Ndukwe Part Time 6. St. Paul’s, Abacheke Mr. Francis Okunwa Part Time 7. St. Michael’s, Ukwugba Mr. Martin Okoro Part Time 8. Parish Catechist Hon. Anthony Nwokem Part Time 24. Egbu: Sacred Heart 25. Egbuoma: Holy Trinity 26. Ejemekwuru: St. Peter’s 27. Emeabiam: Holy Cross 28. EMEKUKU: OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL

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INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Most Rev. Anthony J.V Obinna Owerri 1972 Assumpta Villa 2. Rev. Fr. Benedict Agumanu Owerri 1966 Ulakwo 3. Rev. Fr. Christian Ihedoro Claretian 1966 USA 4. Rev. Fr. Joseph Ejimofor Owerri 1977 New Owerri 5. Rev. Fr. Samuel Ekweokporo Spiritan 1980 Ihiala 6. Rev. Fr. Jude Onwana Owerri 1987 CKSS Obike 7. Rev. Fr. Bruno Onyekuru Claretian 1988 8. Rev. Fr. Francis Ejimofor Spiritan 1990 9. Rev. Fr. Augustine Amadi Claretian 1990 Ibadan 10. Rev. Fr. Paschal Opara Umuahia 1991 Umuahia 11. Rev. Fr. Davidson Obioma Owerri 1991 Naze 12. Rev. Fr. Theodore Ihedoro Owerri 1991 USA 13. Rev. Fr. Paschal Ndeze Spiritan 1993 Ireland 14. Rev. Fr. Paul Nwaneri Spiritan 1994 Awka 15. Rev. Fr. Lucien Amadiobi Owerri 1996 Owerri 16. Rev. Fr. Kenneth Nzewuji Owerri 1997 Atta 17. Rev. Fr. Stephen Ihejirika S. M. 1998 Camaroon 18. Rev. Fr. Michael Onyekuru —- 2001 —- 19. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Onyekuru Redemptorist 2002 Lagos 20. Rev. Fr. Romanus Onyekuru SMA 2001 Cotonou 21. Rev. Fr. Philip Ojimanu Owerri 2003 Onyeaghala 22. Rev. Fr. Innocent Nzewuji Owerri 2006 Umuagwo 23. Rev. Fr. Innocent Diala Owerri 2007 Ngugo INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Mother Catherine Onyeugo MMM 1951 — 2. Sr. Nkechi Njoku DMMM 1971 3. Sr. Cecilia Onyekwuo DMMM 1974 — 4. Sr. M. Christopher Ibegwam IHM 1974 USA 5. Sr. Emmanuela Mbata HHCJ 1976 — 6. Sr. Mary Xavier Ohale DMMM 1976 Ibadan 7. Sr. Theresa Anaele HHCJ 1978 Emekuku 8. Sr. Sabina Ovuoh HHCJ 1979 Owerri 9. Sr. Gertrude Iheanacho HHCJ —- — 10. Sr. Gabriella Ekezie DMMM 1979 Umuahia 11. Sr. Carmelita Uwalaka DMMM 1985 —- 12. Sr. Catherine Asuzu MMM —- — 13. Sr. Geraldine Onwana —- 1986 — 14. Sr. Petronilla Agukwu Sis of Charity 1990 Lagos 15. Sr. Olivia Okwu DDL 1994 —- 16. Sr. Stella Osuji --- 1996 Idah 17. Sr. Patricia Ogbuzuo —- 1996 Cote d’Voir 18. Sr. Maryanne Egbujor DDL 1998 Mali 19. Sr. Immaculata Obi DDL 1999 —- 20. Sr. Innocentia Obi DDL —- —- 21. Sr. Ogechi Offurum HHCJ 2000 —- 22. Sr. Immaculata Ononugbo Carmelite 2001 Enugu 23. Sr. Olivia Anyanwu HHCJ 2002 Calabar 24. Sr. Winifred Uche OSB —- —

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Catechist Mr. Christopher Opara Full time 2. St. Keran, Ihitte Ogada —- Part Time 3. Immaculate Conception, Nkwo Emeke Mr. Emmanuel Ariry Part Time 4. St. Peter, Ubowalla Mr. Cyril Odionyemma Part Time

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5. St. Matthew, Ezedibia Mr. Innocent Onyeakazi Part Time 6. St. Paul, Okwu Emeke Mr. Anthony Avugara Part Time 7. Mission Station Mr. Edmund Nwachukwu Part Time 29. Emii: Holy Cross 30. Etekwuru: St. Joseph’s 31. EZENAOMI: SS. JAMES & MICHAEL

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Isaac Opara Owerri 1988 USA 2. Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Ihekire Owerri 1993 Liberia 3. Rev. Fr. Oliver Offor —- 1994 4. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Amadi Owerri 1998 Izombe 5. Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Owerri 2002 Port Harcourt INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Florence Ohiagbaji IMH 1983 2. Sr. M. Damian Onyeanu IMH 1985 3. Sr. Rose Odunze DHJ 1991 4. Sr. Sussana Amanze —- 1991 32. Eziama: St. Michael’s 33. EZIOBODO: ST. MARY

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS None ` INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION

1. Sr. kate Ajoku HHCJ 1987 Ogoja

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time Parish Catechist Mr. Cyril Obichere Part Time Student Catechist Alex Ononiwu Academic Year 34. Ezioha: St. Michael’s 35. Ifakala: St. Joseph’s 36. IHIAGWA: ST. MICHAEL

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS None INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Eugenia Ejiogu HHCJ 2002/—- Lagos

CATECHISTS

STATION NAME PART TIME/FULL TIME 1.Parish Catechist Mr. Innocent Oyirioha

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2. Parish Catechist Mr. Cyril Ahumibe 37. Ihitte-Isi-Mbieri: St. Benignus 38. IHITTE-OKWE:ST. PETER CLAVER

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Julius Mmegwa Owerri 1973 Aladinma 2. Rev. Fr. Raymond Onuoha Owerri 1991 3. Rev. Fr. Livinus Onwuzuruike Claretian 1992 Arrah 4. Rev. Fr. Killian Eke Owerri 1995 Mbutu-Okohia 5. Rev. Fr. Canice Okere Owerri 1995 Ikembara 6. Rev. Fr. Victor Eleba Owerri 1997 Okpala Sem. 7. Rev. Fr. Louis Obirieze Owerri 2000 Umuahia Sem. 8. Rev. Fr. Hermanguild Diala Owerri 2001 Umunoha 9. Rev. Fr. Camillus Okere Owerri 2002 INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Bro. Anthony Opara St. Stephen —/2003 Onitsha 2. Sr. Margaret Ekeh Daughters of Charity1977/—- Ghana 3. Sr. Agnes Agah DMMM —- 4. Sr. Patricia Madufor HHCJ —1996 Port Harcourt 5. Sr. Christiana Opara HFSN 2001/—- Abuja 6. Sr. Haneth Okere Sis of Xtian Service 2005/—- Enugu 7. Sr. Victoria Okere DMMM 2005/—- Umuahia

CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Catechist Mr. Celestine Ejiogu 2. Parish Catechizer Mr. Mark Eke 39. IHO: ST. MARY

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Bernard Obiukwu Owerri 1973 Alvan 2. Rev. Fr. Edmund Aku Owerri 1990 USA 3. Rev. Fr. Peter Oforji Onitsha 1995 Onitsha 5. Rev. Fr. Joseph Inmpey Enugu 2003 Enugu INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Stephen Onukwugha DDL —- Nsukka 2. Sr. rose Iheanacho DDL —- Enugu

CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Catechist Mr. Emmanuel Onyenawuli Part Time 40. IKEMBARA:ST. MICHAEL

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INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Augustine Ihedimma Owerri 1981 Owerri INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/FinalProf. LOCATION 1. Sr. Chioma Emeagi DDL 1976/2001 London 2. Sr. Bonaventure Nwosuji DDL 1976/2001 America 3. Sr. Michael Inweregbu DDL 1982/2007 Anambra 4. Sr. Agatha Amadi DDL —- Germany 5. Sr. Chigamezu IMH —- —-

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. St. Ann, Umuabali Mrs. Augustina Duru Part Time 2. St. Margaret, Umuohii Mr. Mathias Chikere Part Time 3. St. Mary, Chieze/Ochasi Mr. Cosmos Isiguzoro Part Time 4. St. Theresa, A/Ahunanya Mr. Emmanuel Onyemuwa Part Time 5. St. Michael,Parish Centre Mr. Christopher Ukandu Part Time 41. Imerienwe: Our Lady of Good Counsel 42. INYISHI: ST. ANTHONY INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/Cong.. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Leo Akujor Ekiti, Ondo 1982 USA 2. Rev. Fr. Valentine Anyanwu Claretian 1998 Ibadan 3. Rev. Fr. Anselm Onwuegbuchulam Nnewi Diocese 2004 Nnewi Diocese 4. Rev. Fr. Damian Alozie Lagos A/diocese INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Stella Maris Anyanwu EHJ 1978 Lagos 2. Sr. Fidelia Onumajuru IHM 1980 —- 3. Sr. Olivia Nwosu —- 1981 Onitsha 4. Sr. Mary Iheoha —- 1981 Umuahia 5. Sr. Immaculata Njoku EHJ 1984 Lagos 6. Sr. Josephine Iteghite EHJ 1986 Lagos 7. Sr. Amarachi Anune DDL 1988 Enugu 8. Sr. Antoinette Egeruo HFSN 1992 Owerri 9. Sr. Mary Kingsley Uche DMMM 1996 Rome 10. Sr. Regina Ibe — 2005 Rome 11. Sr. Angela Iheanetu — 2007 —

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. St. Anthony, Ekenoti Mr. Joseph Uzoigwe Part Time 2. St. Paul, Oziri Mr. Evaristus Emeronye Part Time 3. St. Mary, Umuoziri Mr. Samuel Agu Part Time 43. IRETE: ST. HELEN

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1. Sr. Emelda Opara DCPB 1988/1995 Ngugo

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Catechist Mr. Cyprain Osuigwe Part Time 44. Izombe: Holy Family 45. Logara: St. Patrick’s 46. MBIERI: CHRIST THE KING

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Robert Ehirim Issele-Ukwu 1982 Issele-Uku 2. Rev. Fr. Ishmael Iwuala Owerri 1987 USA 3. Rev. Fr. Fidelis Agughara Aba 1988 USA 4. Rev. Fr. Mathias Opara Owerri 1990 Emii 5. Rev. Fr. Anthony Echechi Owerri 1996 Austria 6. Rev. Fr. Gregory Uzegbu Owerri 1998 Owerri 7. Rev. Fr. Moses Anuna Owerri 2001 Mgbuisii 8. Rev. Fr. Walter Onumaegbu Emmanuelite 2001 Aba INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Jemma Onyeji IHM —- Germany 2. Sr. Innocentia Ehirim IHM —- Onitsha 3. Sr. Eunice Oyeakazi DDL —- Enugu 4. Sr. Emmanuela Nwaiwu IHL —- Austria 5. Sr. P. Uwandu DMMM —/2004 —- 6. Sr. Appolonia Egbuchulem IHM —- —-

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. CKC, Mbieri Mr. R. N. Okereke Full Time 2. St. John, Umuduru Mr. Sabinus Igbokwe Part Time 3. St. Thomas, Ubakuru Mr. Edmund Onuoha Part Time 4. St. Michael, Amaike Mr. M. C. Ndikom Part Time 5. Sacred Heart, Umu Mr. Benedict Anabaraonye Part Time 6. St. James, Umuagwu Mr. Patrick Onwuegbuchi Part Time 7. Immaculate Conception Mr. Damian Uwakwe Part Time 8. St. Jude, Umuobom Nil —- 9. St. Jude, Amankuta Mr. Okereke R. N. Part Time 10. St. Theresa, Amaulu Nil —- 47. MBUTU-OKOHIA: ST. PATRICK

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Msgr. Theophilus Okere Owerri 1962 Owerri 2. Rev. Fr. John Azu Owerri 1975 USA 3. Rev. Fr. Francis Ekwugha Owerri 1982 USA 4. Rev. Fr. Anthony Onyeso MSP 1990 Abuja 5. Rev. Fr. Robert Mmegwa Owerri 1991 USA 6. Rev. Fr. Benjamin Onwumelu Owerri 1994 Ngor 7. Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Okoroafor Owerri 1997 CKSS, Obike 8. Rev. Fr. Patsilver Okaah MSP 2001 Cameroon 9. Rev. Fr. Celestine Agwu OP 2001 Port Harcourt 10. Rev. Fr. Raphael Eke USA 2003 USA 11.Rev. Fr. Reginald Ibe Schoenstatt 2006 Germany

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INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Bibiana Madugba HHCJ 1981 Lagos 2. Sr. Dominica Okere HHCJ 1982 Obube 3. Sr. Rose Colette Okere DMMM 1987 —- 4. Sr. Mercy Chidimma Eke DDL 1987 Enugu 5. Sr. Bertha Mbato DDL 1989 Ibadan 6. Sr. Assumpta Ekwugha DDL —- Germany 7. Sr. Josephine Okere —- —- Lagos 8. Sr. Patricia Amadi EHJ 2007 Kogi

CATECHISTS

STATION NAME PART TIME/FULL TIME 1. Parish Catechist Mr. Emeka Nwaorgu Full Time 2. Parish Catechizer Mr. Alexander Diala Part Time 3. Nnorie Station Mr. Fidelis C. Alajuruonye Part Time 4. Ohekelam Station Mr. John Nwaeke Part Time 5. Ntu Station Mr. Vincent Manuakolam Part Time 48. MGBIRICHI: ST. PATRICK

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS None INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Bro. Christopher Manubata Marist Brother —- Abuja 2. Sr. Felicia Chibundu HHCJ —- USA 3. Sr. Angela Orie DMMM —- Umuahia

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STATION NAME PART TIME/FULL TIME 1. St. Mary, Abakuru Mr. Godwin Uchegbu Part Time 2. Patrick, Mgbirichi Mr. Sylvester Uchegbu Part Time 49. MGBUISII:CHIMEZIE

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS - None INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Patricia Ofurum IHM 1991/2000 Ebonyi

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STATION NAME PART TIME/FULL TIME 1. St. Mary, Nkaraha Mr. Hyginus Umah Part Time 2. St. Lawrence, Umuagwu Mr. Ben Ofurum Part Time 3. St. Mary, Umuoso Mr. John Anaele Part Time 4. St. Michael Mgbuisii Mr. Matthew Ukpabi Part Time 5. St. Michael Mgbuisii Mr. John Ordu Part Time 6. Parish Catechist Mr. Donatus Elechi Full Time 50. Naze: St. Jude’s 51. NDEGWU: HOLY CROSS

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INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Cong. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Akoronye Owerri 2001 Azara-Obiator 2. Rev. Fr. Desmond Amaechi Abiokuta 2002 3. Rev. Fr. Anthony Aguguo Claretian 2004 Ekiti INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Bro. Ekene Osuji Marist Brothers 2000/2006 Orlu 2. Sr. M. Polycarp Ogbuehi IHM 1978/1984 Onitsha 3. Sr. Kelechi Aguguo Religious Sis of Charity 1983/1988 Lagos

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Catechist Mr. Miletus Opara Part Time 2. St. Mary, Amakohia Ubi Mr. Ambrose Onuoha Part Time 3. St. Aloysius, Ndegwu Mr. Goddy Ahanotu Part Time 52. Nekede: St. Patrick’s 53. Nekede: St. Paul’s 54. New Owerri (WBE): Holy Trinity 55. NEW OWERRI: ST. MARK INDIGENOUS PRIESTS - None INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS - None CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Catechist Mr. M. O. Ajaero Full Time 56. Ngor: St. Mark’s 57. NGUGO: ST. PATRICK

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Joseph Ekwu OSA 1980 Delta 2. Rev. Fr. Anthony Ubochioma Spiritan 1981 Ogoni 3. Rev. Fr. Anthony Amadi Spiritan 1987 Zimbabwe 4. Rev. Fr. Benedict Oparaugo Owerri 1987 Owerri 5. Rev. Fr. Leo Agu Owerri 1989 Obube 6. Rev. Fr. Leo Ekeanyanwu Spiritan 1990 Zimbabwe 7. Rev. Fr. Festus Nwadike Abuja 1991 Abuja 8. Rev. Fr. Bede Ukwuije Spiritan 1994 France 9. Rev. Fr. Leo Iwuagwu Claretian 1997 Ulakwo 10. Rev. Fr. Sixtus Njoku Vincentian 1997 Oraifitte 11. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Iwuamadi Owerri 1997 Rome 12. Rev. Fr. James Uzoma Claretian 1999 Iselle-Uku 13. Rev. Fr. Samuel Agu Owerri 2005 Okpala INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/FinalProf. LOCATION 1. Sr. Felix Agu IHM 1973/—- Onitsha 2. Sr. Petrus Oparaugo DDL —- USA 3. Sr. Emilly Onye DDL 1988/—- Onitsha 4. Sr. Eunice Nnaji DDL 1989/—- —- 5. Sr. Grace Ekwu IHM —/1981 —- 6. Sr. Eustace Ukwuije IHM 1979/1982 Delta

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7. Sr. Rita Opara DMMM 1991/— — 8. Sr. Rose Abaraonye IHM 1983/— — 9. Sr. Bernadette Osuji DMMM 1986/1992 — 10. Sr. Decla Oguwike DMMM 1994/2002 Abia 11. Sr. Scholastica Nganwuchu DDL 1993/1999 Rome 12. Sr. Faustina Nzeji DCPB 2002/2004 — 13. Sr. Grace Uwandu — — — 14. Sr. Euphemia Opara — — — 15. Sr. Agatha Nkemakolam DCPB — — 16. Sr. Ursula Oparaugo DDL 2006/ —

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STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Centre Mr. Eugene Izuogu 2. St. Paul, Amaasa Mr. Jonathan Opara 3. St. Pius Ochicha Mr. Bernard Ubochioma 4. St. John, Umuozu Mr. Emmanuel Oha 5. St. Francis Ekom Mr. Festus Amadi 58. Nguru: St. Theresa’s 59. Nnorie: St. James 60. Obibiezena: St. Mary’s 61. Obike: St. Francis Xavier’s 62. OBILUBI: ST. PATRICK

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Boniface Anusiem Aba 2002 Abuja INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Beatrice Ehirim IHM 1979/1992 Jos 2. Sr. Jovita Obiakor Franciscan Sisters 2007 Scotland

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. St. Peter’s Ursuline Ukonu Part Time 63. Obinze: St. Thomas 64. OBOSIMA: HOLY GHOST INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Cong. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Callistus Eluchie Issele-Uku 1980 2. Rev. Fr. Solomon Ohiri Owerri 1994 Ugiri Ike 3. Rev. Fr. Cosmas Edochie Owerri 2000 Ejemekwuru 4. Rev. Fr. Aloysius Ochasi Owerri 2001 USA 5. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ogala Owerri 2003 6. Rev. Fr. Chigozie Okeke Claretian 2007 Jos INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Regina Okeke HHCJ —- —- --- 2. Sr. Nkiruka Edochie MMM 2001 Benin Republic 3. Sr. Angela Okeaghialam DMMM —- —- 4. Sr. Catherine Ndukwe SHJ —- —- 5. Sr. Callista Nwanedi HFSN --- Abuja

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6. Sr. Blessing Ugwunali VCR 2007 Brazil INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Holy Ghost, Obosima Mr. Celestine Iwuoha —- 2. St. Paul, Umunwaku Mr. John Kalu —- 3. St. Mary, Ohuba Mr. Leonard Nwanorim —- 4. St. Joseph, Adapalm Mr. Paul Okere —- 65. OBUBE: SAINTS PETER & PAUL

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Cong. ORD LOCATION 1. Msgr. Kevin Akagha Owerri 1972 Assumpta Sp. Yr. 2. Rev. Fr. Mark Njoku Owerri 1982 Seat of Wisdom 3. Rev. Fr. Edmund Njoku Owerri 1988 Obosima 4. Rev. Fr. Anthony Onyeso Abuja A/diocese 1988 Abuja 5. Rev. Fr. George Kabiri Owerri 1989 USA 6. Rev. Fr. Agapitus Ike Umuahia Diocese 1990 Ohafia 7. Rev. Fr. Paschal Mbagwu Owerri 2000 USA INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Kate Opara Euch. Heart of Jesus 1993/1999 Ibadan 2. Sr. Oluoma Ekeocha DMMM 1994/2000 Orlu 3. Sr. Josephine Odorwuike Euch. Heart of Jesus 1997/2003 Lagos 4. Sr. Stella Egbu HHCJ 2002/—- Ghana

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STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. — Mr. Innocent Nwachukwu Full Time 66. OGBAKU: ST. KEVIN’S

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NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION

1. Rev. Fr. Basil Osuigwe Owerri 1978 Amakohia Urata 2. Rev. Fr. Hermas Osuagwu Owerri 1981 Owerri 3. Rev. Fr. Aloysius Orjinta Spiritan 1990 4. Rev. Fr. Anthony Alamezie Owerri 1993 USA 5. Rev. Fr. Nicolas Ijemaru Owerri 1998 Eziama 6. Rev. Fr. Hilarian Ekeanyanwu Spiritan 1999 7. Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Nwanunobi Spiritan 2001 INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Noela Iroka —- 1983 2. Sr. Chidera Ohamara —- 1983 3. Sr. Chigozie Onuegbulam —- 1993/2005 4. Sr. Maria Ukaegbu —- 1995 5. Sr. Kate Ohaegbulem —- 2000/2007 6. Sr. A. Ashikaogu —- —- —- 67. Oguta: Sacred Heart 68. OGWA: ST. JOHN FISHER

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NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Jude Ike Owerri 1987 Secretariat 2. Rev. Fr. Augustine Okoroafor Owerri 1990 Nekede 3. Rev. Fr. Innocent Iwuoha Owerri 1991 Nigerian Army INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Nnadoziem Okoroafor DMMM 1995/2001 USA 2. Sr. Rosina Njoku IHM 1996 Enugu 3. Sr. Cynthia Edeh HHCJ 2007 Ahiara

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. St. John-Fisher, Oboro-Umueze Mr. Emmanuel Iroka Full Time 2. St. Mary, Amiyi Mr. Emmanuel Iroka Full Time 3. Queen of Peace, Ihitte-Oboro Mr. Emmanuel Iroka Full Time 69. OGWA: ST. JOSEPH

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Christian Iwuagwu Owerri 1996 Eu-Care Farms 2. Rev. Fr. Charles Onuoha Owerri 1999 Umuoba Uratta INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Obimaria Osuchukwu OSB 1981/1987 Benedictine, Enugu 2. Sr. Clarine Uzoho DMMM 1995/2002 Germany

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Catechist Mr. Innocent Iheanacho Full Time 70. Ogwa: St. Patrick’s 71. Ogwa: St. Theresa’s 72. OHAJI: IMMACULATE HEART

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Cong. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Gerald Amadi Owerri 1990 Uzoagba 2. Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Ogbuehi Owerri 1991 Germany 3. Rev. Fr. Godwin Ukaegbu Iselle-Uku 1993 Iselle-Uku INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Benitta Aguguo IHM 1990 Nsukka

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Holy Family, Umuagwo Mr. Sylvanus Okolie Full Time 2. Holy Cross, Umukene Mr. Vincent Okere Part Time 3. St. Philomena, Etioha Town Mr. Innocent Oguamanam Part Time 4. St. Matthew, Etioha W/Side Mr. Robert Iwuji Part Time 73. Ohuba: St. Mary’s 74. Okpala: Christ the King

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INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Msgr. Clement Chigbu Owerri 1963 Owerri 2. Rev. Fr. Anthony Uwakwe Owerri 1963 Emii 3. Rev. Fr. Anthony Iheanacho Owerri 1980 Obike 4. Rev. Fr. Anthony Okoroafor Owerri 1991 USA 5. Rev. Fr. Chalres Iroegbu Owerri 6. Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Adinuso Owerri 1993 7. Rev. Fr. Charles Ujunwa Iselle-Uku 8. Rev. Fr. Innocent Emeam Owerri 1995 9. Rev. Fr. Christian Ike Owerri 1998 Onyeaghal. 10. Rev. Fr. Paul Amaliri USA 11. Rev. Fr. Kenneth Nwaimo Owerri 2002 Sp. Yr. Ogbaku 12. Rev. Fr. Clement Odoemena Owerri 2003 Maria Assumpta 13. Rev. Fr. Ambrose Ukaonu Claretian INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof LOCATION 1. Sr. Irene Nwachukwu DDL 2. Regis Nwaosu HFSN Rome 3. Sr. Lucy Adinuso Hospitalite 4. Sr. Ann Nwaiwu DDL

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1.Parish Catechist Mr. Ezekwe Anthony Full Time 2 CKC, Achara Mr. Innocent Nwaorgu Part Time 3. St. Patrick, Ohiekabi Mr. Kevin Adinuso Part Time 4. St. Finba, isiugwu Mr. Anthony Nwaebo Part Time 5. St. Cyprain, Oburu/Obokwe Mr. Sabinus Nwachukwu Part Time 75. Okwu-Ikeduru: St. Brendan’s 76. Okwu-Ogbaku: St. Charles 77. Onyeaghalanwaneya: St. Peter’s 78. ORISHIEZE: HOLY TRINITY

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Cong. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Alexander Okoro Owerri 1986 USA 2. Rev. Fr. Remigius Okere —- 1994 USA 3. Rev. Fr. Michael Eke —- 1994 Columbia 4. Rev. Fr. Joel Nwalozie Owerri 1997 London 5. Rev. Fr. Francis Okoroafor —- 2003 Poland INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Veronica Ogazi DCPB 2003/— Brazil

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Centre Mr. Sebastine Onyegbula Full Time 2. St. Dominic, Orishieze Mr. Hycinth Madufor Part Time 3. Our Lady of Fatima, Obokwe Mr. Evarist Ibe Part Time 4. St. Peter, Umuokoro/Opehi Mr. Reginald Okoro Part Time 79. Orji: Blessed Tansi 80. Orji: Immaculate Heart of Mary 81. Orodo: Stella Maris 82. Orsu-Obodo: Immaculate Heart of Mary

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83. Owerri: Maria Assumpta 84. Owerri: St. Mulumba’s 85. OWERRI: ST. PAUL

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Cong.. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Eunan Asomugha Owerri 1987 HRHospital, Emekuku 2. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Oparaugo Owerri 1994 Minor Sem. Naze 3. Rev. Valentine Egejuru Owerri 2001 Egbema 4. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Mbata Owerri 2002 Obosima 5. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Ogazi Owerri 2003 Mbieri INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Chijioke DMMM Final Prof. 2. Sr. Anokwu HRS Final Prof. 3. Sr. Regina Ozuzu HHCJ Final Prof. 4. Sr. Callista Iwuji DDL Final Prof. 5. Sr. Helen Oparaku HHCJ —- 6. Sr. Florence OwuamanamHoly Child Sis Final Prof. Kogi 7. Sr. Precious Oparanozie DMMM —- Ntigha 8. Sr. Romanus Nwosu IHM —- Ghana 9. Sr. Anukam DMMM Final Prof. Umuahia 10. Sr. Chiaka Ejiogu Hospilites —- Cross Rivers 11. Sr. Theresa Ihuoma Foreign Congr. —- Portugal

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Centre Miss Kate Ibe Full Time 2. Parish Centre (Catechizer) Mr. Dom Mary Eze Full Time 3. Parish Centre (Catechizer) Mrs. Elizabeth Opara Full Time 4. Parish Centre (Catechizer) Mr. Ben Ololo Full Time 5. Parish Centre (Catechizer) Miss Chinedu Iwuanyanwu Full Time 6. St. Anthony’s Station Mr. Paul Chukwudinka Full Time 86. OWU-AMAKOHIA: ST. JOHN BOSCO

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Cong ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Anthony Eke Owerri 1974 Emekuku 2. Rev. Fr. Kieran Okoro Owerri 1978 Obibiezena 3. Rev. Fr. Joseph Amaeshi Owerri 1984 Obinze 4. Rev. Fr. Eusebius Managwu Chad Rep. 1992 Study Leave 5. Rev. Fr. Jude Nwachukwu Spiritan 1995 Aba 6. Rev. Fr. Albert Nzeh Owerri 1996 St. Mulumba 7. Rev. Fr. Peter Eke SMMM 1997 Rome 8. Rev. Fr. Alban Uba SMMM 1999 Canada 9. Rev. Fr. Paul Njoku SMMM 2000 Umuahia 10. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Onwumere Owerri 2001 Secretariat 11. Rev. Fr. Chrysogonus Iwunze Vocationist 2004 Rome 12. Rev. Fr. Vincent Arisukwu Owerri 2006 Minor Sem. Naze INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Innocentia Ononiwu DDL 1975/—- Enugu

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2. Sr. Augustina Eke HHCJ 1979/—- Awka Diocese 3. Sr. Clementina Iwu DCPB —- Rome 4. Sr. Sussana Ogu HHCJ 1981 Abakiliki 5. Sr. Liguori Ibe IHM 1983 Mbano 6. Sr. Marcellina Nwosu DDPDD 1999 Rome 7. Sr. Jecinta Dike DDL 2006 Enugu 8. Sr. Pauline Nneji MDDP 2007 Okigwe

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Catechist Mr. Vitus Unegbu Part Time 87. UBOMIRI: ST. MARY

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Cong. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Christopher Onyenobi Oyo Diocese 1983 USA 2. Rev. Fr. Athanasius Nwosu Spiritan 1992 France 3. Rev. Fr. Thomas Agaziem Owerri 1996 Okpala 4. Rev. Fr. Martin Anorue Owerri 2001 Ngugo 5. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Opara Spiritan 2005 Ilorin 6. Rev. Fr. Henry Onyirioha Enugu Dio. 2006 Enugu 7. Rev. Fr. Henry Opara Owerri 2006 Ulakwo INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Mother Margaret Opara IHM 1946 —- 2. Mother Clement Emerenini IHM 1960/1965 —- 3. Sr. Rosemary Ekeopara DCPB 1991/1998 —- 4. Sr. Ethel Ebere IHM 1991/1999 —- 5. Sr. Celine Nnawuihe —- —/1998 —- 6. Sr. Gratia Iwuamadi DMMM 1998/2005 —- 7. Sr. Debora Onuoha HHCJ 1999/2005 —- 8. Sr. Caroline Chinaka DCPB 2000/2006 —- 9. Sr. Dorothy Aham IHM 2001/200 Owerri 10. Sr. Assumpta Aham HHCJ 2001/2007 Lagos 11. Sr. Chibuoyim C. HFSN 2002/— — 12. Sr. Bride Akor DMMM 2003/— — 13. Sr. Franca Dike DCPB 2003/2007 — 14. Sr. Cynthia Amando DCPB 2005/— — 15. Sr. Vivian Onuoha SHJM 2005/— Germany 16. Sr. Dominica Opara V.S. 2006/— — 17. Sr. Evelyn Ogundu V.S. 2007/— —

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. St. James, Ohuba Mr. Victor Aririguzo Part Time 2. St. Peter, Egbeada Mr. Jacob Ndukwu Part Time 3. St. Mary- Centre Mr. Oliver Ajonuegbulam Part Time 4. JMJ, Amauburu — — 88. UGIRI-IKE: SACRED HEART

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NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION

1. Rev. Fr. George Elegam Enugu 1979 — 2. Rev. Fr. Christopher Orji Servants of Charity 2002 Ghana 3. Rev. Fr. Roland Nwakpuda Abuja 2004 Abuja 4. Rev. Fr. Stanley Ofoegbu Okigwe 2005 Obowo INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Gabriela Unanka HFSN 1996 Italy 2. Sr. Cordelia Okoro DCPB 2002 Ibadan 3. Sr. Regina Oparaji — — Okija

CATECHISTS

STATION NAME PART TIME/FULL TIME 1. Parish Catechist Mr. Cyril Elegalam Part Time 89. ULAKWO: ST. JOSEPH

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Godwin Oparaekwe Umuahia 1981 USA 2. Rev. Fr. Henry Alozie Owerri 1994 Ogwa 3. Rev. Fr. Erasmus Okere Owerri 1994 Emekuku 4. Rev. Fr. Justin Okoro Owerri 1996 Owerri 5. Rev. Fr. Kingsley Obilonu Owerri 1998 Owerri 6. Rev. Fr. Vitalis Anyanwu Owerri 2001 Akabor 7. Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Ekwerike Owerri 2001 Uzoagba 8. Rev. Fr. Patrick Oparamanuike Owerri 2001 Ngor Okpala 9. Rev. Fr. Jude Kabiri Owerri 2003 Agwa INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Anthony Oguike DDL 1979 Umuahia 2. Sr. Eucharia Amadi Little Sis of the Poor 2004 France

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Catechist Mr. Dennis Ohakwe Part Time 2. Parish Catechizer Mr. Aloysius Aghamelu Part Time 90. UMUAPU: SACRED HEART

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. John Iheanacho Aba 1979 Aba 2. Rev. Kingsley Iregbu Owerri 2002 Ogwa INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Genevieve Iheanacho — — —

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. St. Anthony Station Mr. KBC Ohiri Part Time 2. St. Lucy Station Chief Jim Ogbuji Full Time 3. St. Patrick Station Chief Lawrence Amadi Full Time

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91. Umuawuka: St. Mary 92. UMUDIM: ST. PAUL INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Julius Anonye Owerri 1992 Orodo 2. Rev. Fr. Godwin Okorie —- 1999 —- 3. Rev. Fr. George Ahamefule Owerri 2002 Orishieze INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Adanna Ahumibe —- —- —- 2. Sr. Augusta Echemazu —- —- —-

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. St. Paul, Umudim Mr. Patrick Ike —- 2. St. Mary, Umuonyeukwu Mr. Marcellinus Anyanwu —- 3. Parish Catechist Mr. Alphonsus Osondu — 93. UMUEKWUNE: ST. PATRICK

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Clifford maduike Owerri 1982 Ubomiri 2. Rev. Fr. Conlet Eleanya Owerri 19888 USA 3. Rev. Fr. Malachi Eleanya Spiritan 2004 Rivers State INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Prisca Eleanya IHC 1990 Emekuku 2. Sr. Ogechi Nwosu Two Hearts of Love 2006 Okigwe 94. Umuguma: St. Michael’s 95. Umunoha: St. Paul’s 96. Umunwaoha: Holy Family 97. UMUOBA, URATTA: CHRIST THE KING

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Msgr. Richard Onwuanaibe Owerri 1964 Seat of Wisdom 2. Rev. Fr. Michael Chiagorom Owerri 1994 Namibia 3. Rev. Fr. Paschal Ahanonu Redemptorist 2001 Abuja INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Chijioke Emeribe DMMM —/1971 Umuahia 2. Sr. Regina Amaechi IHM —/1972 Adazi-Nnukwu 3. Sr. Roseline Emeribe IHM —/1976 England 4. Sr. Perpetua Opara DCPB —/2004 Ngugo

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Catechist Bro. Joseph Osuji Full Time 2. Parish Catechist (Ass.) Mr. Victor Njiribeako Full Time 3. St. Francis of Assisi Station Miss Ijeoma Njoku Full Time 4. Parish Catechizer Bro. A. A. Mbata Full Time

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98. UMUODAGU NTU: ST. PAUL

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS

NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Bartholomew Okere Owerri 1990 USA INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS - None

CATECHISTS

STATION NAME PART TIME/FULL TIME 1. Parish Catechist Mr. Vincent Eletuo Full Time 99. Umuokanne: St. Andrew’s 100. UMURI AMAIMO: ST. MARY

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Stephen Egwim Owerri 1993 Belgium 2. Rev. Fr. F. N. Ejimadu USA 1993 USA 3. Rev. Fr. Anthony Uwandu Aba Diocese 2000 Lagos 4. Rev. Fr. Henry Eboh Claretian 2006 Nnewi 5. Rev. Fr. Anthony Orioha Lagos A/Diocese 2006 Lagos INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Annette Ejike IHM 1978/— Ghana 2. Sr. Lucia Odaghara IHM 1984/1991 Mbano 3. Sr. Cecilia Njoku DDL 1985/1991 Iselle-Uku 4. Sr. Gloria Nwaegbe HHCJ 1990/— Germany 5. Sr. Jacinta Uchegbu IHM 1993 Ghana 6. Sr. Anthonia Okoji LSP 1997 France 7. Sr. Calista Nwokeocha OSBJC 2004 Rome

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STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Catechist Mr. R. U. Eweama Full Time 101. Uratta: Holy Family

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Rev. Fr. Celestine Mbanu Owerri 1978 Umuagwo 2. Rev. Fr. Philip Ogbonna Claretian 1984 IMSU 3. Rev. Fr. Ben Oparaugo — 1985 USA 4. Rev. Fr. Charles Ikwuegbu Owerri 1995 Past. Centre 5. Rev. Fr. Stephen Aribe Umuahia Dio 1995 Umuahia 6. Rev. Fr. Jude Onyeakazi Owerri 1998 FUTO 7. Rev. Fr. Fabian Ofurum Owerri 1998 Ireland 8. Rev. Fr. Romanus Ike Owerri 2001 Umuapu 9. Rev. Fr. Christopher Osuji Owerri 2002 Ngor 10. Rev. Fr. Stephen Unamba Oweri 2005 Awaka INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS

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NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof LOCATION 1. Sr. C. Okoro DMMM —- Umuahia 2. Sr. V. Aribe IHM 1981 Enugu 3. S. Claret Nze HFSN —- USA 4. Sr. J. Uzoma HFSN —- Emekuku 5. Sr. J. Manujibeya HHCJ —- Rome 6. Sr. Beatrice Ibe HFSN —- Nekede

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STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. Parish Catechist Mr. Denis Ofurum Full Time 2. Parish Centre (Catechizer) Mr. Innocent Ihebom Full Time 3. St. Thomas, Owalla Nze Maurice Njoku Part Time 4. Sacred Heart, Umualum Mr. Boniface Ngoka Part Time 5. St. Anthony, Owaelu Nze John Njoku Part Time 6. St. Michael, Umuomi Mr. Matthew Nnadi Part Time 7. St. Patrick, Okwu Mr. Barth Uwaegbulam Part Time 8. St. John, Umunahu Mr. Canice Nze Part Time 102. UZOAGBA: ST. JOSEPH

INDIGENOUS PRIESTS NAME Diocese/Congr. ORD LOCATION 1. Msgr Marcellinus Ibe Owerri 1964 Avuvu 2. Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Anumudu —- 1973 —- 3. Rev. Fr. Paschal Onunwa —- 1974 —- 4. Rev. Fr. John Nwagbaraocha —- 1980 —- 5. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Igbokwe Owerri 1981 Oguta 6. Rev. Fr. Cyril Akalonu Owerri 1981 Owerri 7. Rev. Fr. Kevin Ugoamadi Owerri 1984 Orodo 8. Rev. Fr. Casimir Nzeh Owerri 1984 Secretariat 9. Rev. Fr. Pascal Ariozie —- 1985 —- 10. Rev. Fr. Godwin Chimeziri Claretian 1991 —- 11. Rev. Fr. Michael Oguzie —- 1992 —- 12. Rev. Fr. Basil Nzeh Owerri 1992 —- 13. Rev. Fr. John Louis —- 1992 —- 14. Rev. Fr. Cornelius Ajaegbu Owerri 1993 Ihitte-Okwe 15. Rev. Fr. Rowland Onuekwusi Claretian 1995 —- 16. Rev. Fr. Moses Chikwe Owerri 1996 —- 17. Rev. Fr. Kizito Onyeka Owerri 1997 Seat of Wisdom 18. Rev. Fr. George Iheanacho Owerri 1999 —- 19. Rev. Fr. Vincent Anuforo OMI 2000 Italy 20. Rev. Fr. Modestus Ogazi Owerri 2002 21. Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Ibe —- 2003 —- 22. Rev. Fr. Hilary Iheonu Owerri 2007 23. Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbara Owerri 2007 INDIGENOUS RELIGIOUS NAME CONGR. 1ST/Final Prof. LOCATION 1. Sr. Grace Ahanonu MMM 1966 —- 2. Sr. Mary Louis Opara IHM 1972 3. Sr. S. Kema IHM 1972 4. Sr. Ogochukwu Manu SHCJ 1973 5. Sr. Victor Ndukwu IHM 1974 6. Sr. Helen Ebere IHM 1978 7. Sr. Franca Nzeke HHCJ 1978 8. Sr. Agnes Nnodi HHCJ 1978 9. Sr. Chukwuleta Ugocha DMMM 1981 10. Sr. Theresa Nnochiri HRS 1984

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11. Sr. Sussana Udunna DC 1985 12. Sr. Joesi Emetuche —- 1988 13. Sr. Theriss Anosike DC 1988 14. Sr. Imelda Chukwuezi SHJ 1989 15. Sr. Lily Njoku DMMM 1992 16. Sr. Chukwubueze Ngere 1991 17. Sr. Immaculata Chukwunyere —- 1991 18. Sr. Celestina Odor DMMM 1991 19. Sr. Paulina Akuwueze DMMM 1992 20. Sr. Ascensia Manukaji JS 1993 21. Sr. Jecinta Ibe SHJ 1993 22. Sr. Petline Amadi IHJ 1994 23. Sr. Geraldine Kema DMMM 1995 24. Sr. Anthonia Mbachu JS 1995 25. Sr. Charity Mbarah DDI 1995 26. Sr. Cyrina Chikwe DHS 1997 27. Sr. Constance Abara DDI 1998 28. Sr. Veritas Opara HFS 1998 29. Sr. Juliet Ofoegbu SHJ 2004 30. Sr. Agnes Igwe —- 2004 31. Sr. Josephine Nnaji —- 2005 32. Sr. Chika Ukaegbu —- 2005 33. Sr. Angela Ihezie —- 2006

INDIGENOUS CATECHISTS

STATION Name Part Time/Full Time 1. St. John, Amambaa —- Part Time 2. St. Anthony, Umueme Mr. Innocent Nzeh Part Time 3. St. Mary, Abo Mr. Christopher Asagwa Part Time 4. St. Michael, NduhuobokweMr. Dominic Ebizie Part Time 5. Holy Ghost, Umualumaku Mr. Stephen Oparaugo Part Time 6. CKC, Umuagwu Mr. Ignatius Obinna Part Time 7. St. Mary, Umuehihe Mr. Christopher Manukaji Part Time 8. Holy Family, Umuagwu Mr. Hyacinth Ukaga Part Time 9. St. Joseph, Umumkpe Mr. Linus Nnorom Part Time 10. St. Patrick, Umuehihe Mr. Paulinus Onyeneke Part Time 11. CKC, Umueziegwu Mr. Donatus Owuama Part Time 12. Parish Catechist Mr. Richard Nwagbara Full Time