WELCOME TO THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE

OF UMUAHIA OFFICE

SCIO CUI CREDIDI

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WELCOME TO THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE

OF UMUAHIA OFFICE

SCIO CUI CREDIDI

READ MORE

WELCOME TO THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE

OF UMUAHIA OFFICE

SCIO CUI CREDIDI

READ MORE

WELCOME TO THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE

OF UMUAHIA OFFICE

SCIO CUI CREDIDI

READ MORE

WELCOME TO THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE

OF UMUAHIA OFFICE

SCIO CUI CREDIDI

READ MORE

WELCOME TO THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE

OF UMUAHIA OFFICE

SCIO CUI CREDIDI

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One thing i ask of the Lord.

This I long to dwell in the house of the Lord,

all the days of my life.

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One thing I ask of the Lord.

This I long to dwell in the house of the Lord,

all the days of my life.

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Welcome Message from the Bishop

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.

Brief  History  of  the  Diocese

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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News & Events

Here you'll find information on the structures, administration, sacramental life, institutions, groups, events, and more.

Upcoming Events

2024-12-30 -
2024 Diocesan Behavioral Health Conference...

There will be Umuahia Diocesan Behavioral Conference at Mater Dei Jubilee hall on Monday 30th December 2024.

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2024-12-07 -
Diocesan Catechism Quiz ...

Our annual Diocesan Catechism Quiz competition comes up on Saturday 7th December at Mater Dei Jubilee Hall by 10am

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2024-12-19 -
60th Birthday of His Lordship Most Rev. Michael Kalu Ukpong...

The Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Umuahia invites all to the celebration of the 6th Birthday of their beloved Bishop Most Rev Michael K...

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About Us

logoThe 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.

Contact Us

  • umuahiabishopsec@gmail.com
  • vicargeneral@umuahiadiocese.org
  • 088-220364, 222259, 08035080682.
  • Diocesan secretariat, 57 Azikwe Road, P.O Box 99, Umuahia. Abia State, Nigeria.