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In the name of the clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Diocese of Umuahia, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website. I do hope the site serves your needs during this visit.
As you encounter our diocese in this medium, I pray God's peace and blessings on you and your family. Do remember our diocese in your prayers. God bless you.
Welcome to our Diocesan Website!
Most Rev. Michael Kalu Ukpong
Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Umuahia.
The Diocese of Umuahia was erected on June 23, 1958 with Most Rev. Anthony Gogo Nwaedo C.S.Sp. as its first Bishop and Most Rev Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji as the second Bishop. The diocese was carved out from the then Diocese of Owerri. Since its inception, two other dioceses: Okigwe (1981) and Aba (1990) have been excised from it. Its present area of about 2,460.40km2 spans six Local Government Areas: Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Ikwuano, Bende, Ohafia and Arochukwu. The diocese celebrated her Golden Jubilee in the year 2008
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2023-08-17
THE CATHOLIC BISHOP OF UMUAHIA HIS LORDSHIP MOST REV MICHEAL KALU UKPONG, LEADING JDPC DIRECTOR REV. FR DAVID AGUNERI AND THE ENTIRE JDPC CREW PERFORM...
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2023-08-07
With heart filled with gratitude we wish to join His Lordship, Most Rev Michael Kalu Ukpog, Bishop of Umuahia diocese as he celebrate his 30th anniversary of prie...
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2023-07-24
His Lordship, Bishop Michael Kalu Ukpong held his first priestly ordination on Saturday 15th July 2023 at Mater dei cathedral Umuahia.
The Diocese of Umuahia was erected on June 23, 1958 with Most Rev. Anthony Gogo Nwaedo C.S.Sp. as its first Bishop and Most Rev Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji as the second Bishop. The diocese was carved out from the then Diocese of Owerri. Since its inception, two other dioceses: Okigwe (1981) and Aba (1990) have been excised from it. Its present area of about 2,460.40km2 spans six Local Government Areas: Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Ikwuano, Bende, Ohafia and Arochukwu.
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