.jpeg "#8")
 (1).jpeg "#12")
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
Prepare for Mass or simply enrich you faith each day
.jpeg)
Here you'll find information on the structures, administration, sacramental life, institutions, groups, events, and more.
2023-02-21
**COAT OF ARMS OF MOST REV. MICHAEL KALU UKPONG, BISHOP OF UMUAHIA**
The Coat of Arms is made up of a T broad-brimmed hat called galero( fr...
Read More
2023-02-21
Maiden Speech Presented by Most Rev. Dr. Michael Kalu Ukpong after his installation as the 3rd Bishop of Umuahia on February 2, 2023.
--------------‐---...
Read More
2023-02-02
Arrival of the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Most Rev. Anthonio Filipazzi, joined by some Archbishops and Bishops for Vespers at Mater Dei Cathedral preceding the...
Read More
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.
.jpeg)
